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!
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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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