Sydney + Richard’s Wedding Weekend!

August 29, 2026

Hi family and friends! We hope you are excited for Sydney + Richard’s big day!
We want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible, so please take a look through this page for everything you’ll need to know going into the celebration.

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IMPORTANT ADDRESSES 

Rehearsal Dinner: Carnival Chicago
702 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60661

Bride/Groom Prep Location: The Pendry Chicago Hotel
230 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

Ceremony & Reception Location: Chicago Illuminating Company
2110 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

TIMELINE OF EVENTS

Friday, August 28

3:00pm	Check in at the hotels
5:30pm	Rehearsal at Carnival Chicago
6:00-8:00pm	Rehearsal dinner at Carnival Chicago
8:00-10:00pm	Welcome drinks at Carnival Chicago

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Saturday, August 29

7:15am		All ladies getting hair & makeup done arrive at the Pendry Hotel – Millennium Suite (2301) Breakfast will be available for the ladies
7:30am		Hair and makeup services begin
10:30am		Groomsmen arrive at Pendry Hotel to relax and hang out with Richard Lunch will be available for the bridesmaids & groomsmen separately
11:00am		Groomsmen ensure they’re getting dressed!
11:30am		Photography & Videography arrive to each suite
12:20pm		ALL hair and makeup completed Sydney & bridesmaids take a photo in their getting ready outfits
12:35pm		Sydney’s first look with bridesmaids in the suite
12:40pm		Sydney’s first look with the moms
12:45pm		Sydney’s first look with her dad in the suite
1:15pm		Sydney & Richard’s first look on the 2nd floor balcony
1:30pm		Wedding Party trolley arrives at the Pendry Hotel Wedding party heads to the lobby and boards the trolley Groomsmen are in charge of the foam cooler with alcohol, water bottles and ice inside
2:00pm		Trolley departs the hotel & heads to the Art Institute South Gardens → weather backup: Union Station
2:15pm		Wedding party photos begin!
3:15pm		Trolley departs the gardens & heads to Chicago Illuminating Company
3:45pm		Family begins arriving at Chicago Illuminating Company Wedding party arrives at Chicago Illuminating Company Trolley begins rounds to the hotels
4:00pm		Family pictures begin at the altar
4:30pm		ALL family photos completed Guests begin arriving Sydney touches up her makeup in the bridal suite Ushers (Patrick & Mitchell) go to ceremony site
5:00pm		Ceremony begins in the tent
5:30pm		Immediately following end of ceremony large family pictures begin at the altar 1. Sydney, Richard & the Hall Family 2. Sydney, Richard & the Stanton Family 3. Sydney, Richard, & the Kruggel Family
5:30pm		Cocktail hour begins → Officiant signs the marriage license in the bridal suite
7:00pm		Cocktail hour ends and guests invited into the tent for dinner
7:15pm		Introductions
7:25pm		Welcome Toast by Kurt
7:45pm		Dinner service begins
8:25pm		After all entrées are plated, speeches begin:  1. Ana MOH (5 min) 2. Courtney Matron OH (5 min) 3. Anthony BM (5 min)
8:55pm		Sydney and Richard say their “thank you” & first dances begin in the tent!
9:00pm		Guests invited inside onto the dance floor
1:00am		Party’s over 🙁 Bridal bouquet & all personal items go home with Sydney’s mom!

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Sunday, August 30

11:00am

Check out of the Pendry Hotel

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Mara (Day-of Coordinator): 630-464-1938
Ana (MOH): 574-339-8480
Anthony (BM):  847-264-0508

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HAIR / MAKEUP SCHEDULE

Beauty Pointers!

– Hair is best styled with clean, product-free or limited product in hair.
– Hair should be completely dry. Anyone with damp hair runs risk of being behind.
– Do not apply SPF moisturizers to your skin if possible. Preferred if you can use a non SPF moisturizer for better make up application and prevent flashback in photos.
– It is helpful if each bridal party member has an inspirational image prepared to guide the hair and makeup team.
– Bring touch up make up and lipstick or gloss for reapplication.

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DON’T FORGET TO BRING…

Ladies

1. Please wear your PJ’s & slippers to get ready in!
2. Wedding day outfit including appropriate bras/Spanx/undergarments & heels
4. Any color you love for your nails – just no neon or super bright shades!
5. Jewelry: wear whatever you love!
6. Clutch/purse with personal items/IDs, phone, lipstick, tissues, etc.
7. Wedding card – if applicable
8. Ana – Printed speech for dinner (ideally not read off of your phone)

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Gentlemen

1. Black Tux: jacket, pants, white button down, black bowtie, suspenders, button studs, cufflinks, white pocket square + black shoes
2. Cell phones, wallets and anything else you may keep in your suit coat pocket (do not put these items in your pants pockets – it will ruin pictures!)
3. Wedding card – if applicable
4. Anthony – Printed speech for dinner (ideally not read off of your phone)

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We look forward to meeting all of you! Let’s get ready to celebrate Sydney + Richard!
-Ohana Events