Sydney and Paul’s Wedding Weekend!
June 21, 2025

Hi family and friends! How excited are you for Sydney & Paul’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:  Kitchen Chicago
316 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

Bride Prep Location: The Westin, River North
 320 N Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Groom Prep Location: Kinzie Hotel
20 W Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Ceremony & Wedding Reception: Revel Motor Row
2400 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

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TIMELINE OF EVENTS

Friday, June 20

7:30am	Sydney & ladies // Workout class at the Free People Studio in West Loop (optional)
8:45am	Sydney & ladies // Breakfast at Beatrix in West Loop (optional)
	Sydney & ladies // After breakfast, everyone showers & gets ready for the day
2:50pm	Anyone attending the rehearsal boards the shuttle outside of the Westin
3:00pm	Shuttle departs and heads to Revel Motor Row
3:30pm	Ceremony rehearsal begins
4:15pm	Shuttle takes all guests to Kitchen Chicago for the rehearsal dinner
5:00pm	Rehearsal dinner begins
7:30pm	More guests arrive for the welcome party at Kitchen Chicago
10:00pm	Welcome party concludes

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Saturday, June 21

6:45am	All ladies getting hair & makeup done arrive at the Westin (River North) Hair & makeup team arrives for setup
7:00am	Hair + makeup services begin **see full schedule at the bottom of this page**
10:30am	Groomsmen arrive at the Kinzie Hotel to hang out with Paul
10:45am	Lunch is delivered for the bridesmaids + groomsmen
11:00am	Guys tidy up their room, clean up from lunch and gather all tux items pre photo arrival
11:15am	Photography team arrives
11:45am	Videography team arrives
12:00pm	ALL hair and makeup completed
12:10pm	Sydney & bridesmaids take a photo in their getting ready outfits → Sydney’s mom gets dressed so she can be in a formal photo with Syd in her robe
12:20pm	Guys board the shuttle outside
12:25pm	Sydney, bridesmaids & moms put on their dresses separately (Mom helps Syd get dressed)
12:30pm	Groomsmen depart the Kinzie Hotel and head to the Westin River North
12:40pm	Sydney’s first look with dad in the bridal suite Paul gets off the shuttle and heads to the first look location on the river Groomsmen should remain on the shuttle
12:50pm	Sydney’s first look with bridesmaids in the bridal suite
1:00pm	Sydney & Paul’s first look
1:10pm	Bridesmaids heads downstairs and board the shuttle (bring your bouquets!)
1:30pm	Sydney and Paul join the wedding party on the party bus Party bus heads to the Field Museum for group photos
2:45pm	Wedding party shuttle departs photo location and heads to Revel Motor Row
3:30pm	Family photos begin Wedding party (who are not family) can hangout in the bridal suites upstairs
4:00pm	All photos are completed! Jake – please make sure to grab the wedding bands that Sydney & Paul are wearing, so you can give them to the officiant during the ceremony
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) Sydney, Paul & The Walter Family (~40 people: aunts, uncles, cousins and spouses) 2) Paul & the Walter “Men” (Paul, Paul, Greg, Gary, Scott, Dave, Zach, Scott Jr & Steven) 3) Sydney, Paul & The Der-row-shees (~10-15 people) 4) Sydney, Paul & The Paddock Family (~40 people: aunts, uncles, cousins and spouses) 5) Sydney, Paul & The Otten Family (~15 people)
5:45pm	During cocktail hour, Sydney takes some photos with her ladies: – Sydney & the ladies (Maggie, Chris, Cyndi & Jo) – Sydney & college friends – Sydney & high school friends
6:30pm	Cocktail hour ends and guests invited into to take their seats
6:45pm	Parents, groomsmen, bridesmaids & bride/groom are introduced into the room –> Bridesmaid/groomsmen introductions are in “groups”, not individuals
6:50pm	Welcome & prayer by Mother of the Bride, Maggie
6:55pm	Dinner is served
7:10pm	After all salads are plated, Sydney and Paul’s cake cutting Right after, speeches begin (round 1):  1) Sami (MOH / <5 min) 2) Jake (BM / <5 min)
7:55pm	After entrée are plated, speeches begin (round 2): 1) Rick (Sydney’s Dad / 8-10 mins) 2) Sydney and Paul say their “thank you”
8:10pm	It’s dance time! – Father/daughter dance – Mother/son dance – First dance with Sydney & Paul Dance floor opens!
11:00pm	Party’s Over in the main space, everyone head to the front of the building for the after party!
12:30am	After party ends! 🙁
12:45am	Shuttle takes all guests back to the Westin Hotel

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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
Sydney (Bride): 630-344-2711
Paul (Groom):  617-875-7245
Sami (MOH): 630-453-7223
Jake (MOH): 508-505-1817

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DELEGATED ROLES:
– Chris Murphy and Ben Bickford: You are both in charge of getting the drinks, snacks and cooler on the bus (all items will be in the groom suite morning of the wedding)

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DON’T FORGET TO BRING:

Sydney’s Crew

– Getting ready outfits: Sydney will be providing getting ready outfits so come in comfy clothes but know you’re changing!
– Wedding day outfit: including appropriate bras/Spanx/undergarments
– Jewelry: While the color silver is preferred, if you choose to wear any dainty jewelry (nothing thick/heavy), you can mix silver and dainty gold (mixing metals)
– Shoes: Black strappy sandal heels (refer to the photo that Sydney sent in the Bridesmaid group chat)
– Nails: Neutral colors (nothing too bright/neon)
– Clutch/purse/ bag with personal items/IDs, phone, lipstick, tissues, etc.
– Wedding card: if applicable
– Maggie & Sammie: 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

Paul’s Crew

– Wedding Day Outfit: Specifically: Socks, pants, button down, bowtie, suspenders and jacket. Paul will be gifting you Shoes + Cufflinks the morning of the wedding!
– Cell phones, IDs, wallets and anything else you may keep in your pocket
– Wedding card: if applicable
– Rick & Jake: Don’t forget your speeches (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