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.
Posts Tagged ‘South Bend’
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011
South Bend Marriott
Saturday, July 2nd, 2011
There has been some concern over the fact that the Marriott corporation will be pulling the franchise for the South Bend Marriott in downtown South Bend sometime this year. Well rest assured it was announced this week that the South Bend Marriott will become a Double Tree Inn by Hilton. So if you have rooms reserved or the reception ball room booked, the hotel will still be open far into the future.
Wedding Reception Grooms Cake
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011No this is not a stack of books, it’s a groom’s cake! Cynthia Basker of Celebrated Events twittered this image on Saturday, from a South Bend wedding, of a groom’s cake created by Rascia of Rascia’s Creative Cakes. Rascia is one of our favorite cake bakers, not only does her cakes look phenomenal, but they taste phenomenal. And with this stack of books, grooms cake I must say she has outdone herself!
Wedding Reception Venue: Palais Royale
Wedding Planner: Celebrated Events
Wedding Cake: Rascia’s Creative Cakes
Father & Daughter Music For a South Bend Wedding
Monday, June 20th, 2011One of the major questions in planning any wedding, in South Bend, is what song the Father & Daughter are going to dance to at the reception. We have complied a list of the most popular songs for the Father & Daughter Dance to help you in your wedding planning.
Click on the Song Title and be take to Amazon where you can listen to a short clip of the song and purchase the MP3!
| A Whole New World | Peabo Bryson | Show Tune |
A Wink And A Smile |
Harry Connick Jr | Adult Contemporary |
| Beautiful In My Eyes | Joshua Kadison | Pop |
Because You Loved Me |
Celine Dion | Pop |
Butterfly Kisses |
Bob Carlisle | Christian |
| Daddy’s Hands | Holly Dunn | Country |
| Daddy’s Little Girl | AL Martino | Standards |
| Dance With My Father | Luther VanDross | R&B / Soul |
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You |
Van Morrison | Pop |
Have I Told You Lately |
Rod Stewart | Pop |
Hero |
Mariah Carey | Pop |
I Loved Her First |
Heartland | Country |
I’ll Stand By You  |
The Pretenders | Pop / Rock |
In My Daughter’s Eyes |
Martina McBride | Country |
| In My Life | The Beatles | Oldies |
| My Father’s Eyes | Amy Grant | Chrstian |
My Girl |
The Temptations | Mowtown |
My Little Girl |
Tim McGraw | Country |
My Wish |
Rascal Flats | Country |
Sunrise, Sunset |
Fiddler On The Roof | Showtune |
| The Way You Look Tonight | Frank Sinatra | Standard |
| Unforgettable | Nat & Natlie King Cole | Standard |
Wind Beneath My Wings |
Bette Midler | Pop |
You Raise Me Up |
Josh Groban | Pop |
Bridal Show, Bridal Spectacular
Monday, June 20th, 2011Hey Michiana brides, the largest and most spectacular bridal show in the Michiana / South Bend area is gearing up for the 2012 season, the Bridal Spectacular! So if you are planning your wedding reception for 2012 or beyond the be sure to mark your calendars, for January 8, 2012 at the Century Center!
Several excellent vendors have already been confirmed for the show Fun Zone Photo Booths, Music Machine, Louies Tux Shop and many more!
Here is a little bridal fashion from 2011 Bridal Spectacular fashion show.
Wedding Decoration Ideas
Sunday, June 19th, 2011Michiana brides, here is a fantastic wedding reception decorating idea I found on the Michaelangelos Facebook page! This crystal curtain is just gorgeous. And I could so see this as the backdrop behind the head table too!
* Crystal Curtain
The Crystal Curtain can be hung along any wall or tent lining to create a unique color display, especially when lit with our LED lights that can be set at the color of your choice!
Michaelangelos The Event Company
South Bend, IN
(574) 271-7440
Wedding Dress Clearance
Saturday, June 18th, 2011H
eads up ladies, Bernardo’s For The Bride in South Bend is having a massive clearance sale on wedding dresses. So here is your chance to save!
Bernardos For The Bride
742 South Eddy Street South Bend, IN 46615-1148 - (574) 233-8555
South Bend Wedding Inspiration
Thursday, June 16th, 2011Check 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
Bridal Show January 10th!
Friday, January 1st, 2010I hope everyone is having a fantastic New Year!
Just a quick reminder we are only 10 days away from the best, the largest, the oldest bridal show in the South Bend area! The Bridal Spectacular will be held on January 10th at the Century Center from 12 to 5. Some of the best wedding professionals and services in Michiana will be there, including but not limited to: Music Machine, Allure Films & Photography, Bernardo’s for the Bride, Fun Zone Photo Booths, Cloud Nine Invitation Design, Purrfect Disc Jockey. Admission is $5 at the door. Two fashion shows will be held at 1 and 3.
Wedding vendors will be from all over the area, including South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, LaPorte, Plymouth and areas in between. So no matter if you are recently engaged over the holidays, in which case congratulations, or are in the final planning stages, stop by the Bridal Spectacular to help with planning your wedding day!
Ten Tips To Finding Your Wedding Cake
Sunday, November 15th, 2009
For your South Bend wedding your wedding cake should be a work of art and taste good. A cake that doesn’t taste good will be a cake that goes to waste. So when planning your South Bend wedding here are ten tips to find the perfect wedding cake!
1 Taste several samples of the baker’s cakes pay special attention to the taste of the frosting and moistness of the cake. The most beautiful cake will go to waste if your guests won’t eat it.
2 See the baker’s selection of wedding cake designs.
3 Discuss with the your cake designer what you want your cake to look like. Images of other cakes you like from magazines or other weddings are always a good way to illustrate what you want design wise. Your cake designer should also be able to give you input on various designs.
4 There are many alternatives to the traditional bride and groom cake toppers, jewelry, fresh fl owers, candy fl owers, mom and dad’s top etc. If you want something less traditional discuss it with your cake designer.
5 Reserve your cake designer/baker at least 6 to 8 months out. Like all other vendors they can only cover so many weddings a day, so don’t loose out on your favorite!
6 Get the price in writing! Included should be delivery, setup, rental fees for display bottoms or pillars and columns. Everytime you make a change be sure to get a new quote!
7 Square wedding cakes are becoming more popular, but not all bakers will do them, make sure yours does if you want one.
8 Popular cake fl avors are vanilla, yellow, chocolate, pink champaigne and strawberry.
9 Check your reception’s facility’s policy on cake cutting, there may be a charge for the staff to cut and serve the cake.
10 We don’t recommend saving the cake top for the fi rst anniversary, even frozen cake quickly looses its fl avor. Find another special time to consume the cake, like first day you move into your house together as husband and wife.
