Shannon and Ryan’s Wedding Weekend!
October 11, 2024

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

• Hair is best styled with clean (washed day/night before; shampoo 2x and apply condition to your ends only), product-free or limited product in hair.
• IF applying serum/oils, avoid applying to the scalp area
• For anyone with extremely wavy or curly hair and is wanting a smooth style, please arrive with blow dried or straightened hair.   
• Hair should be completely dry (BLOW DRY, not air dry, and avoid sleeping with damp hair), unless you plan on a blowout. Anyone with damp hair runs risk of being behind.
• Part your hair where you think you’d most likely want to style it for the wedding day
• Leave hair down to avoid creases or flatness from a hair band
• Do not apply SPF moisturizers to your skin. You may still moisturize with a non SPF product. SPF causes makeup to fall off quicker.
• Brush your teeth and put in your contacts prior to beginning your beauty.
• It is helpful if each bridal party member has an inspirational image prepared to guide them.
• Lipstick will not last all day & night. Pack a touch up lipstick or gloss for reapplication.
• Pluck / maintain eyebrows before the wedding day

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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!
Ohana Events