Here's the itinerary for the wedding weekend. Take note there are a few chances for people to get together before and after the wedding.
Friday (Sep. 22)
5pm - Wedding party and parents meet at Christina and Jim's apartment
walk to Cultural Center for rehearsal
6pm - Rehearsal dinner at A Tavola's (wedding party and immediate family)
2148 W. Chicago ave, (773)276-7567
9pm (apx.) - Bachelor/Bachelorette Party, we're going to a bar in the neighborhood called the J&M, Preston is coordinating.
Saturday (Sep. 23)
10am - Wedding Day Brunch at the Congress Plaza Hotel
in the Grant Room, 520 S. Michigan Ave.
5pm - Wedding Ceremony & Reception at the Ukrainian Cultural Center
2247 W. Chicago Ave.
Sunday (Sep. 24)
11am - Christina and Jim will stop by the Travellodge to say goodbye to family and guests leaving that day
4pm - Post-Wedding Barbecue
For everyone who can make it, Alyson and Whitey are putting on an afternoon barbecue on their rooftop deck
3715 N. Bell St.
To everyone staying at the Travellodge, a a note on taxi transportation to and from the wedding/rehearsal dinner TAXI SERVICE:
You may arrange for taxi service at the front desk at the TravelLodge hotel. Be sure to request a van if you are travelling with a large party. Consider making arrangements for end of the evening pick-up as well. Given that you might be unsure when you will be departing from the rehearsal dinner and the wedding, you may want to get a phone number to call when you are ready to be picked up.
Here are a few suggestions for things to do:
Millenium Park
Architecture Tour
Art Institute
MCA - Museum of Contemporary Art
Hancock Building - best view in the city, better to buy a drink at the Signature Lounge on the 93rd floor, than to the pay the observatory admission to visit the 95th.
Magnificent Mile - Fancy shopping
Wicker Park
Travellodge Hotel, Downtown
Call (312) 427-8000 ext. 5003
