Zach + Laura | Chicago History Museum | November 7, 2026
Welcome to Zach + Laura’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 Zach + Laura!
IMPORTANT ADDRESSES:
Ceremony & Reception
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St
Rehearsal Dinner
Orso’s Restaurant
1401 N Wells St
Welcome Drinks
Happy Camper
3458 N Clark St
Schedule of Events
FRIDAY November 6, 2026
No ceremony rehearsal
6:00-8:00PM Rehearsal Dinner at Orso’s Restaurant
8:00-10:00PM Welcome Drinks at Happy Camper
SATURDAY November 7, 2026
Ladies convene in the Library at Hotel Lincoln at 9:30AM
Beauty schedule is linked HERE or you can scroll and see below
Food & Beverage will be provided
OFW planning team will arrive at 1:30PM
Photographers will arrive at 2:00PM
Gentlemen convene Hotel Lincoln around 12:00PM
Walk around Lincoln Park and have lunch
Be dressed (no jackets) by 2:00 for the photographer to arrive
2:45-3:15PM | Zach & Laura share their first look and take portraits at Hotel Lincoln
3:15PM Wedding party & couple walk to venue (weather permitting)
3:15-3:45PM Wedding party photos
4:00PM Family arrives at venue for photos
4:00-4:15PM Brief rehearsal for wedding party & sound check for Officiant
4:20-4:40PM Family photos at the Chicago History Museum
4:45-5:00PM Ketubah signing in Crossroads Exhibit
Quick grandparent photo immediately following Ketubah signing
4:45PM Guest buses depart from hotels to venue (TB)
Residence Inn --> Homewood Suites --> Chicago History Museum Clark Street Entrance
5:30PM | Zach & Laura get married!
6:00-7:00PM | Cocktail Hour
7:00-11:30PM | Dinner, Speeches, and Dancing
Hamotzi/kiddush prayer over wine will take place at approximately 7:25PM
Speeches will begin at approximately 8:20PM, after entrees have been served
Natalee
Julie
John
Catherine
Following these toasts, we’ll move into the couple’s first dance, then the dance floor opens!
11:30PM Wedding ends and guests are invite to the karaoke after party at Burton Place
11:30PM-Until Late | After Party at Burton Place