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Mary and Michael Get Married!

Cynthia Basker — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:15:02 +0000

On a perfect summer day in August, Mary and Michael, together with their family and friends, became Mr. & Mrs.! 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?

Our Vendors:

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

Transportation: Cardinal Motor Coach, !st Class Limousine

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Tina & James – Friday, June 11, 2010, Notre Dame, Indiana

Cynthia Basker — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:00:22 +0000

Tina and James chose to marry at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. They met in the fall of 2003 as freshman in Italian class, and seven years later, brought their relationship full circle, by tying the knot where it all began! Guests, for the wedding, came from as far away as Caracas, Venezuela, where the bride spent much of her childhood, so incorporating elements that reflected her background was important to her. Chocolate bon bons, hand carried from Venezuela by her Mother, served as the guest favor. A Latin salsa band delighted and entertained guests during the reception, and the evening was topped off with a custom called ‘cotillion’. Guests were invited to don feathered masks, top hands, shake maracas, blow horns and join the conga line in this custom that feels like a combination of Mardi Gras, New Years Eve and a Masquerade Ball!

Tina’s clutch was embroidered with her new married name, and wedding date – what an amazing keepsake! I absolutely adored it!

This bench on campus was where Tina and James shared their first kiss! They spent a few quiet moments there before the ceremony.

Just before it was time to go to the Basilica to await the ceremony – the skies opened up!! James, with an assist from a couple of his groomsmen, made sure Tina got to the church safe and dry!

Tina, in her cotillion mask and…..

more cotillion shenanigans!!

Our vendors:

Ceremony site: Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame

Reception site: Palais Royale Ballroom, South Bend, IN

Floral/Decor: MichaelAngelos

Photography: Adam Novak Photography

Videography: Blink of an Eye Productions

Event Design & Coordination, Specialty Rentals: Celebrated Events

Paperie: Cloud Nine Invitation Design

Wedding Cake: Rascia’s Creative Cakes

Hair: Emerald Cut Salon and Spa/ Bridal Hair Stylist: Eric Woolridge

Makeup: Gabrielle Thompson/ GabGlam

Reception Entertainment:Rica Obsesion

Favor: La Praline Chocolatier, Caracas, Venezuela

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Nicole & Neil’s Wedding Story

Cynthia Basker — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:30:10 +0000

Nicole and Neil’s wedding, in Goshen, was full of meaningful details, beginning with where it all began, their families. Beneath a ‘tree’ that dripped with orchids and crystals, were images of their parents, grandparents and great grandparents that comprised their family tree.

The next detail that inspired the ‘rustic glam’ feel of the wedding was the owl! Whoooooo made appearances throughout the event! See if you can spot him!

The place card table was covered in a bed of moss, as was the bride and groom’s last initial, which hung above it.

Nicole’s Dad cut this tree slice, which served as the perfect cake stand! Love the touch of fiddle head fern on top of the cake, and in Nicole’s bouquet!

As guests left the reception, they were greeted on the street by a hot dog vendor, Franks for the Memories, who dished up hot dogs, made to order!

Our Vendors:

Ceremony: Greene Road Church

Reception venue: Spohn Ballroom

Caterer: Pumpernickles Catering

Floral: Poppies, Inc.

Photography: Amber Raeder Photography

Photo Booth: Fun Zone Photo Booths

Bakery: Adams Bake Shop

DJ: DJ Mayor Mike

Outdoor hot dog vendor: Franks for the Memories

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Celebrated Events Featured On The Knot!

Cynthia Basker — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:47:19 +0000

You can check out our Featured Wedding entry here!

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The Pond at Wood Meadow – Zedan/Bossung Wedding, August 23, ’08

Cynthia Basker — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:10:56 +0000

Here are a few images from the wedding of Carrie Zedan and Kyle Bossung. We will have many more images to share from this event on our Featured Weddings pages, so check back soon!
This wedding took place at the groom’s parent’s home – the ceremony was on the edge of a pond that was tucked away in a wooded area, and the reception took place in a grassy pasture. A horse drawn wagon took guests from their cars to the ceremony, where guests enjoyed a cool glass of lemonade while waiting for the big moment to arrive. Immediately following, guests were led to the cocktail area, where guests could enjoy a game of cornhole, a favorite of the bride and groom. Dinner and dancing followed inside the tent!

You can see more images of Carrie & Kyle’s wedding in our Featured Wedding section.

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