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Kiara Sankey

&

Raymond Sankey

Kiara Sankey

&

Raymond Sankey

#BecomingTheSankeys

October 26, 2024

Schiller Park, IL

Schedule

Friday, October 25, 2024

Welcome Event

7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
5510 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

Out of town guests looking for something to do the night before. Come hang with the bride and groom for a bit at Pete’s.

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Ceremony

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Cocktail/Semi- formal

Ceremony will begin promptly at 4pm

Cocktail Hour

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Cocktail/Semi- formal

Hors d’oeuvres will be served and drinks will be flowing.

Reception

5:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Cocktail/Semi- formal

Eat and drink, We are married!

Travel

ORD is the closest airport to the venue. There are a host of hotels in the area. We were able to secure room blocks at the Hyatt Rosemont. Must book by September 27, 2024. However, feel free to stay where you are most comfortable!

Hotel

Hyatt Rosemont Chicago/Ohare

6350 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
 

Discount Code - G-KOCT

Hotel

Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr, an IHG Hotel

5440 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
 

Hotel

Aloft Chicago O'Hare

9700 Balmoral Avenue, Rosemont, IL 60018
 

Hotel

Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago

9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, IL 60018
 

Travel Note

Avis Car rental

Discount number: J157617

Travel Note

Budget Car rental

Discount number: S274070

Registry

In Lieu of a gift registry we will have a wishing well at the wedding.

Wedding Party

Kiara Anderson

Bride

Raymond Sankey

Groom

Morgan Pointer

Maid of Honor

Shermont Edwards

Best Man

Alexis Lake

Bridesmaid

Jeffrey Johnson

Groomsman

Denisha Broida

Bridesmaid

TJ Phifer

Groomsman

Patrice Patrick

Bridesmaid

Terrence Johnson

Groomsman

Dominique Arrington

Bridesmaid

Vance Godbold

Groomsman

Kiara Kimes

Bridesmaid

Byron Hightower

Groomsman

Antrila Blakley

Mother of the Bride

Blevise Sankey

Mother of the Groom

Kermit Blakley

Father of the Bride

Barry Sankey

Father of the Groom

Marques Johnson

Usher

Lafayette Tucker II

Usher

Joshua Jenkins

Usher

Christopher Sankey

Best Man

Jermaine Edwards

Best Man

Chase Hutchison

Flower Man

Proviso East Homecoming 2006
Valentine’s Day 2007
Teenage ❤️
Proviso West Homecoming 2007
ISU 2010
ISU 2010
2011 - a Ray S Celebration
Summer 2013

Things To Do

Fashion Outlets of Chicago

5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL 60018

AMC DINE-IN Rosemont 12

9701 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, IL 60018

Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District

5501 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

Rivers Casino Des Plaines

3000 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Puttshack - Oakbrook

1828 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Navy Pier

600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Jack's Pumpkin Pop-up

Jack's Pumpkin Pop-up

1265 West Le Moyne Street, Chicago, IL 60642

Dave & Buster's Rosemont

9870 Berwyn Avenue, Rosemont, IL 60018

FAQs

If you have a question that hasn’t been answered below, please reach out to the bride/groom. Or email us at becomingthesankeys@gmail.com
Question

When should I RSVP by?

Answer

August 31, 2024. No response by this deadline means that you will be marked as NOT attending. RSVPs are crucial to our headcount for seating and catering purposes. There will be a final confirmation for guests who RSVP’d on October 21, 2024.

Question

What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

Answer

Please arrive by 3:45pm at the latest. Ceremony will begin promptly at 4:00pm

Question

Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

Answer

There is a parking lot on site.

Question

Am I allowed to bring a date?

Answer

Refer to your invitation for status on plus one! Please note that we are unable to accommodate additional guests not already accounted for. If you feel there is an error, please reach out to the bride or groom.

Question

Is this an unplugged ceremony?

Answer

Yes, please refrain from taking pictures or videos during the ceremony. We have hired staff for those exact purposes and would appreciate our guests if they would enjoy the moment with us!

Question

Wedding Color pallet?

Answer

The color pallet of our wedding is mauve, dusty rose, and amethyst. Please refrain from wearing those colors for the occasion.

RSVP

Please enter the first and last name of one member of your party below.
If you're responding for you and a guest (or your family), you'll be able to RSVP for your entire group on the next page.

Ex. Sarah Fortune (not The Fortune Family or Dr. & Mr. Fortune)