Louisa + Scott | St. Joseph’s & Theatre on the Lake | October 18, 2025

Welcome to Louisa + Scott’s wedding weekend!

Below you’ll find some important information for the weekend. If you have any questions, please call or text Olivia Nicoletti of Olive Fine Weddings & Events at 585-748-1754. She is the planner and point of contact for the weekend. Thank you for all you do to support Louisa + Scott!

IMPORTANT ADDRESSES:

Rehearsal Dinner

The Dawson

730 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL

Ceremony

Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church

1107 North Orleans St, Chicago, IL

Reception

Theatre on the Lake (TOTL)

2401 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL

Bride Getting Ready

Waldorf Astoria

11 E Walton St, Chicago, IL

Groom Getting Ready

Scott + Louisa’s Home

630 N Franklin St, Apt 509, Chicago, IL

Schedule of Events

FRIDAY | October 17, 2025

  • 4:30PM Rehearsal at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church

    • Includes couple, families, wedding party & planner

    • Free parking available available at 363 W. Hill Street

  • 6:00PM Rehearsal Dinner at The Dawson

SATURDAY | October 18, 2025

  • 7:00AM - 2:00PM Ladies’ morning details

    • 7:00AM Ladies convene in Louisa’s room at the Waldorf Astoria

    • Breakfast will be provided

    • <<7:30AM-1:00PM>> Beauty services begin, as a gift from the bride. Beauty schedule is linked <<HERE>> or you can scroll and see below

    • 12:30PM OFW planner, Kirsten, arrives

    • 12:30PM All personal floral will be dropped at the Waldorf Astoria (<<planner takes Mary bouquet to church>>)

    • 1:00PM Lead photographer & videographer arrive

    • 1:30PM Bridal attendants + MOB get dressed, then Louisa gets dressed

    • ~1:50PM Bride first look with Dad at Waldorf Astoria

  • 12:30PM - 2:00PM Gents’ morning details

    • <<~12:30PM>> Gents convene at Scott + Louisa’s residence

    • Be dressed and ready for photo by 1:00PM (no jackets)

    • 1:00PM Second photographer & videographer arrive

    • 1:00-1:30PM Detail shots & getting ready shots for ladies + gents

    • 1:35PM Scott + gents uber to the Waldorf Astoria for First Look

  • 2:00PM First look for Scott + Louisa

  • 2:00-3:00PM Pre-ceremony movements

    • 2:00PM Family riding on transportation head to lobby

    • 2:20PM Couple + family depart for church via trolley <<Louisa separate>>

    • 2:30PM Guest transportation departs Westin Michigan Ave + the Waldorf Astoria for church

    • 2:30PM Couple + family arrive at church — anyone in processional should be in holding area

    • 2:45PM Doors open | Guests begin arriving at church

  • <<3:00-4:00PM>> Ceremony

    • 4:00-4:15PM Family photos at church altar

    • 4:15PM Grand exit — guests to line up outside

    • 4:15-5:00PM Guest transportation loops between Saint Joseph’s + Theatre on the Lake

    • ~4:30PM Trolley departs with wedding party from St. Joseph’s to Theatre on the Lake

    • ~4:50PM Wedding party arrives at TOTL; some photos on site

  • 5:00-6:00PM Cocktail Hour at large indoor bar & South Patio

  • 6:00PM-11:00PM Dinner, Speeches, and Dancing between courses

    • Dance set #1 includes couple entrance & first dance

    • 6:30PM Guests are seated, followed by a welcome toast

    • Salads served, followed by dance set #2

    • Entrees served, followed by toasts

    • Then, the couple cuts their cake + dance with parents

    • ~8:30PM Final dance set begins!

  • 11:00PM Event ends

Olivia Nicoletti