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Notre Dame Wedding Inspiration

Monday, March 12th, 2012

Basilica Monday was last week at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of Notre Dame University and all the lucky brides and grooms who got their dates should be neck deep in planning their 2013 wedding day! To help with Notre Dame Wedding Planning, here is some wedding day inspiration from wedding planner Cynthia Basker of Celebrated Events in South Bend and the wedding of Mary & Michael.

The check out the gorgeous floral by Michaelangelos “The Event Company”! There are many good florists in the South Bend area, but Michaelangelos’ work is always exceptional. Check out the latest issue of Veils & Vows for their inspiring photo shoot in the spring issue on pages 42 to 53.

According to wedding planner Cynthia Basker: Throughout the planning process, the mantra was ‘soft, summery and romantic’, and I think we most decidedly accomplished that feel. The day was full of meaningful details and family traditions. Among them, the soup course at dinner: Italian Wedding Soup – made from a family recipe, handed down from mother to daughter on the bride’s side. The Groom’s aunts lovingly made and brought with them, traditional Italian cookies, which the guests enjoyed after dinner. The day was so joyful – can’t you see it on their faces?







photo booth fun at Century Center

Wedding Planner: Celebrated Events
Ceremony: Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame
Reception: Great Hall, Century Center
Photography: Peter Thurin, Peter Thurin Photography
Band: Lynn Jordan and the Shivers
Floral/ Decor: MichaelAngelos
Cupcakes :Sweet Mandy B’s
Hair: Emerald Cut Salon & Spa
Makeup: Camelia’s Cosmetics
Photo Booth: Fun Zone Photo Booths
Papery :Christina Duthie, Cloud Nine Invitation Design

Notre Dame Weddings

Monday, March 5th, 2012

Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame UniversityIt is Basilica Monday for brides and their grooms, desiring to get married at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of Notre Dame. This is the day when the Basilica opens the books for 2013 to begin scheduling 2013 Notre Dame Weddings for alumni. Brides, grooms and their families start calling early morning and prime wedding dates are usually gone by early afternoon.

So we wish all the Notre Dame brides dreaming of a Notre Dame Wedding, good luck!  And when you secure your date, check back here at South Bend Weddings for inspiration, tips and ideas for your upcoming Notre Dame Wedding!

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Here is a great color pallet, incorporating the traditional colors of Notre Dame, we found on Martha Stewart Weddings. It would work great for the bride having her wedding in South Bend on the campus of Notre Dame at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart! Or any bride who of course loves the colors navy blue and gold. Enjoy and check out the details at the Martha Stewart link.

South Bend Wedding Inspiration

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Check out this absolutely gorgeous wedding and reception in South Bend, overseen by wedding planner extraordinaire Cynthia Basker from Celebrated Events! So gorgeous!

Mark & Molly were married at the Notre Dame Basilica o the Sacred Heart, with the reception following at the Palais Royale in downtown South Bend.

They also had a photo booth from Fun Zone Photo Booths. I love the fun you can have in a photo booth.

You can read more about the wedding on the Celebrated Events blog!


Ceremony – Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame

Reception – Palais Royale

Wedding Planning & Design – Cynthia Basker, Celebrated Events

Floral & Decor - MichaelAngelos

Photography – Peter Thurin, Peter Thurin Photography

Papery – Cloud Nine Invitation Design, Emily Dionne Events and Nuptials

Hair – Emerald Salon and Spa

Photo Booth - Fun Zone Photo Booths

New Reception Hall?

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Are you considering having a South Bend Wedding or getting married at Notre Dame Basilica of the Sacred Heart around 2012 or 2013? If you are this could be good news for you. Word is that coming to the Eddy Steet Commons will be a brand new full service Marriot with a ballroom!