Hi family and friends! How excited are you for Shannon & Ryan’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: Bandit
841 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Bride Prep Location: The Ambassador
1301 N State Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60610
Groom Prep Location: Ryan & Shannon’s Apartment
816 N Wood St. Chicago, IL 60622
Ryan’s Parent’s Hotel: The Hyatt River North
66 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
Ceremony & Wedding Reception: Bridgeport Art Center
1200 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609
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TIMELINE OF EVENTS
Thursday, October 10
10:00am | Guys all play Top Golf (2050 Progress Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL 60173) | |
12:30pm | Top Golf ends | |
5:00pm | Rehearsal dinner at Bandit (wedding party + significant others + parents + officiant) | |
7:00pm | More guests arrive for the welcome party at Bandit | |
9:00pm | Welcome party concludes |
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Friday, October 11
8:30am | Shannon’s mom & her boyfriend pick up breakfast for the hotel (for the ladies) | |
9:00am | Bridesmaids & moms arrive at the Ambassador Hotel Hair & makeup team arrives | |
9:15am | Hair + makeup services begin **see full schedule at the bottom of this page** | |
10:45am | Groomsmen arrive at Ryan’s apartment to relax and hang out with Ryan | |
12:15pm | Shannon and Ryan read notes from one another | |
12:45pm | Trolley arrives at Ryan’s apartment Groomsmen begin loading on the trolley Austin & Hayden are in charge of the alcohol & water & ice ALL hair and makeup completed Shannon & bridesmaids take candid photos in their getting ready outfits, nothing formal | |
12:55pm | Shannon, bridesmaids & moms put on their dresses separately Trolley departs and heads to the Ambassador | |
1:10pm | Shannon’s first look with bridesmaids | |
1:15pm | Trolley arrives at the Ambassador and only Ryan (and photographer) un-board | |
1:30pm | Shannon & Ryan’s first look Bridesmaids heads downstair and boards the shuttle | |
1:45pm | Shannon and Ryan join the wedding party on the trolley | |
1:50pm | Trolley takes wedding party to the Art Institute Gardens | |
2:45pm | Trolley departs the AI Gardens and heads to the Adler Planetarium | |
3:15pm | Tom picks up Marlene and Maureen and takes them to BAC | |
3:25pm | Trolley departs Adler Planetarium and heads to BAC | |
3:45pm | Trolley arrives at BAC Mini rehearsal! | |
4:00pm | Family begins arriving at BAC | |
4:10pm | Family pictures begin | |
4:30pm | ALL photos completed, wedding party gets tucked away in the bridal suite Ohana Events checks that the best man has the wedding rings | |
5:00pm | Ceremony begins | |
5:29pm | They’re finally married!!! Officiant signs the marriage license (anytime this evening) | |
5:30pm | Cocktail hour begins Extended family photos begin 1) Shannon, Ryan & The Lannon Family 2) Shannon, Ryan & The Wildeman Family (Maureen, Erin + Austin, Colleen, Jamie + Bob, Sam + Mallory, Anna, Steven) 3) Shannon, Ryan & The Ruffcorn Family (Marlene, Tom, Ashley, Kenny, Cora & Thomas, Keith + Jodie, Alex + Niki, Jake + Megan, Mitch + Mary, Aaron, Ben, Annie + Brian) 4) Shannon, Ryan & The Anderson Family (Marlene, Tom, Ashley, Kenny, Cora & Thomas, Rodd + Kim, Kenny + Ashley, Shelby + Josh) | |
6:30pm | Cocktail hour ends and guests invited into to take their seats | |
6:45pm | Groomsmen, bridesmaids & bride/groom are introduced into the room | |
6:50pm | Welcome by the groom, Ryan | |
7:00pm | Once salads are plated, speeches begin (round 1): 1) Speech by Ryan’s dad (<10 minutes) 2) Shannon’s mom (<5 minutes) | |
7:30pm | After entrée are plated, speeches begin (round 2): 1) Brett (BM ~5-7 minutes) 2) Erin & Colleen (MOH joint speech ~5 minutes) | |
7:55pm | First dance Mother/daughter dance Mother/son dance Dance floor opens! | |
8:15pm | 1 Private driver takes Thomas, Cora & babysitter (Stephanie) back to the Hyatt Hotel | |
8:35pm | Sparkler photo with the wedding party | |
11:00pm | Party’s Over!! | |
11:15pm | First/only guest shuttle service departs BAC (one 57-passenger) = guest transportation → Drop off at Louie’s Pub | |
11:20pm | First/only trolley service departs BAC (one 26-passenger) = wedding party transportation → Drop off at Louie’s Pub |
Saturday, October 12
12:00pm | Casual gathering at District Brew Yards |
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HAIR & MAKEUP SCHEDULE
BEAUTY POINTERS
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Danielle (Wedding Planner): 630-418-3264
Shannon (Bride): 630-888-6759
Ryan (Groom): 402-201-7654
Erin (MOH): 630-809-5988
Colleen (MOH): 630-301-0467
Brett (BM): 605-351-1140
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DELEGATED ROLES:
– Erin & Colleen & Johniann & Maddie: You’re in charge of making sure all the ladies dresses are steamed prior to Friday
– Hayden & Austin: you’re in charge of making sure the ice, long drinks, high noons, modelo & water (in coolers) are brought onto the shuttle when we leave for photos
– Brett: you will be given the rings right before the ceremony so you can give them to the officiant during the ceremony
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DON’T FORGET TO BRING:
Shannon’s Crew
– Getting ready outfits (bridesmaids): Shannon will provide PJs when you arrive to the hotel, so wear something comfortable until you arrive
– Getting ready outfits (moms): Shannon gifting pajamas
– Wedding day outfit: including appropriate bras/Spanx/undergarments
– Accessories: Light accessories if you want to wear anything besides the earrings Shannon is gifting you!
– Shoes: Black heels
– Nails: Neutral colors (nothing too bright/neon)
– Clutch/purse/ bag with personal items/IDs, phone, lipstick, tissues, etc.
– Wedding card: if applicable
– Erin & Colleen: Don’t forget your speech (ideally not read off of your phone). If you’d like a printed copy provided, feel free to email Danielle@ohanaevents.com
Ryan’s Crew
– Wedding Day Outfit: Specifically: shoes, pants, button down, suspenders, bowtie, jacket, pocket square
– Cell phones, IDs, wallets and anything else you may keep in your pocket
– Wedding card: if applicable
– Brett: Don’t forget your speech (ideally not read off of your phone). If you’d like a printed copy provided, feel free to email Danielle@ohanaevents.com
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We look forward to meeting all of you! Let’s get ready to celebrate!
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