Margarita & Max’s Wedding Weekend!
December 16-18th, 2022

Hi family and friends! How excited are you for Rita & Max’s big day?
We want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible so please take a look through this page to learn all you need to know going into the wedding day.

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IMPORTANT ADDRESSES

Rehearsal Dinner Location: Wildfire (Avalon Room)
159 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654

Wedding Party Getting Ready Location: The Pendry Hotel
230 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

Family Photo Location: The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

Wedding Party Photo Location: Millenium Park
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602

Ceremony & Reception Location: The Adler Planetarium
1300 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60605

Sunday Brunch: The Pendry Hotel
230 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

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TIMELINE OF EVENTS

Friday, December 16

2:00pm	Rehearsal at the Adler Planetarium
6:30-9:30pm	Rehearsal dinner at Wildfire in the Avalon Room

Saturday, December 17

8:45am	All ladies getting hair & makeup done arrive at the Pendry  Sarah & Michelle are in charge of setting up brunch (bagels shipped from NY night before) Hair & Makeup teams arrive for setup
9:00am	Hair and Makeup services begin *see detailed schedule at bottom of this page*
10:45am	Groomsmen arrive at the Pendry to relax and hang out with Max Lunch is delivered for the guys
12:00pm	Rita’s hair + makeup is completed Rita gets dressed (other ladies still getting hair + makeup done)
12:30pm	Rita + Dad’s first look at the Pendry Hotel (on the bridge) Max + Photographer Uber to the Field Museum
12:40pm	Rita + Photographer + Danielle (wedding planner) Uber to the Field Museum Bridesmaids + Groomsmen finish getting ready and relax until needed for photos (3:15pm)
12:50pm	Family at the Pendry board the shuttle outside
1:00pm	Rita + Max’s first look! The shuttle leaves the Pendry and heads to pick up more family at Le Meridien
1:10pm	Family at Le Meridien board the shuttle outside and leave for the Field Museum
1:30pm	Family photos begin at the Field Museum
2:30pm	The train conductors (Serena + Zoie) arrive at the Field Museum for photos
3:00pm	Rita, Max, Photographers + Danielle take the shuttle over to Millenium Park
3:15pm	Wedding party walks to Millenium Park, meet at the Bean (large silver “art” that looks like a bean) * Julia is in charge of making sure the groomsmen are accounted for * Lili and Frank are in charge of making sure the bridesmaids are accounted for
3:30pm	Wedding party photos begin at Millenium Park
5:00pm	Wedding party shuttle departs Millenium Park and head to the Adler Planetarium
5:30pm	Wedding party arrives at the Adler Planetarium and everyone heads to the Sky Theater Mini rehearsal to show placement of the wedding party at the ceremony site (with chuppah) → Then, wedding party drops off wedding items in the bridal suite
5:45pm	Rabbi arrives // Ketubah signing in the bridal suite (not to start later than 6:00pm) → Lili & Mikey need to be at the Ketubah signing (witnesses)
6:30pm	Ceremony begins!!!
7:15pm	Cocktail Hour Begins
8:00pm	Cocktail Hour Ends
8:15pm	Wedding Party Introductions Newlywed Introductions Welcome by Rita’s parents
8:30pm	Everyone begins eating dinner
8:45pm	Everyone gets up to dance!
9:00pm	Speech by parents of the groom Guests continue eating once the speech ends
9:30pm	Parent dances Everyone gets back on the dance floor, another dance set!
10:15pm	Everyone sits back at their seats, dessert course is served to the tables
10:30pm	After all entrees are plated, wedding party speeches begin: 1. Michelle 2. David  Back to the dance floor after speeches!
11:30pm	After party in the Sky Theatre! Shuttle is available for anyone who wants to go back to the hotel(s)
1:00am	The best wedding EVER is officially over 🙁
1:20am	Final shuttle service departs the Adler and takes guests back to the hotel(s)

Sunday, December 18

10:30am

Boozy brunch at the Pendry Hotel in the Chateau Carbide room



HAIR / MAKEUP SCHEDULE

Beauty Pointers!

• Please arrive with clean, product-free or limited product in hair.
• Hair should be completely dry, unless your service includes a blowout. Anyone with damp hair will be asked to step away and finish blow-drying their hair.
• If you have curly hair and you do not wish to wear your natural curl, please wash and blow-dry your hair straight. Do not straighten with a flat iron.
• Do not apply SFP moisturizers to your skin. You may still moisturize with a non SPF product.
• Brush your teeth and put in your contacts prior to sitting in the makeup chair.
• It is helpful if each lady has an inspirational image prepared to show the hairstylist/makeup artist.
• Lipstick will not last all day & night. Pack a touchup lipstick or gloss for reapplication.

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CONTACT INFO

Danielle (Wedding Planner): 630-418-3264
Margarita (Bride): 847-505-9224
Max (Groom): 609-240-9038
Michelle (MOH): 847-505-9225
David (BM): 609-240-9040
Ruby (Cat): 123-456-7890

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DON’T FORGET TO BRING…

Ladies

1. Wedding day outfit including appropriate bras/Spanx/undergarments
2. Please wear something comfortable to get ready in
3. Rita is providing a shawl for outdoor photos! So no need to worry about the cold.
4. Shoes for getting ready
5. Shoes for your wedding day outfit
6. Jewelry: rings, bracelets, earrings (if applicable)
7. Phones + phone chargers
8. Your favorite lipstick
9. Clutch/purse for personal items/IDs, phone, tissues, etc.
10. Wedding Card (if applicable)
11. Michelle – Make sure you have your speech accessible! Ideally your speech is printed rather than read off of your iPhone (feel free to send your speech to danielle@ohanaevents.com if you need it printed)

Men

1. Wedding day outfit including: shoes, socks, pants, belt, white button-down, cufflinks, bowties, suspenders, jacket
2. Cell phones, wallets and anything else you may keep in your pocket
3. Arrive in something comfortable to hang out in so you don’t have to be in your wedding outfit all day
4. David – Make sure you have your speech accessible! Ideally your speech is printed rather than read off of your iPhone (feel free to send your speech to danielle@ohanaevents.com if you need it printed)

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We look forward to meeting all of you! Let’s get ready to celebrate!