Wedding in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, surrounded by the love of family and friends, was the perfect way for Molly and Mark to begin their married life. The reception that followed, at the Palais Royale in downtown South Bend, IN held delightful surprises as well as thoughtful details. As I began the wedding planning process with Molly and her mother Kathleen, I knew I was in for something special – as it turns out, so were all of the guests who attended this magical celebration.
Much of the event’s design direction was lifted directly from the custom invitation’s colors and patterns. We used the design motif from the patterned paper throughout the event, see if you can spot the various elements we used it on!
Molly and Mark chose to see each other before the ceremony, and where else would they meet, other than the Grotto, where they paused to light a candle together.
Spring flowers perfumed the aisle! These pew markers were later transferred to the Palais Royale and used on the back of the bridal party’s chairs – see a photo of this application below!
Guest tables were named for places that were significant landmarks around the Notre Dame campus – where it all began for them!!
In lieu of a favor, a charitable donation was made to the Center of Social Concerns, at the University of Notre Dame. We love the presentation! The guest napkin was fashioned into a rosette, with the message printed on ‘leaves’.
This shelving unit served multiple purposes! It helped divide the cocktail space from the dining area, and held images of their parents, grandparents and great grandparents on their wedding days! On each side are the gowns that Molly and Marks mothers wore when they wed – I love this image of the bride and groom – Molly in her wedding gown, standing next to her mother’s wedding gown.
Re-purposed pew markers! Can’t you just smell the hyacinth? Nothing says spring like the scent of hyacinths!
At the end of the First Dance, the centerpieces exploded with fireworks, a surprise and tribute to the brides father, who, every fourth of July wonders why he isn’t arrested for the excessive fireworks display he puts on!
Guests were treated to a dessert buffet that tasted as delicious as it looked!!
Can you believe the amazing work on this cake? Taken directly from the paper used in the custom wedding invitation! Gorgeous!
Happily ever after starts now!!
Cyndi – XO
Our Vendors:
Ceremony – Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame
Reception – Palais Royale
Rehearsal Dinner – Club Namoli, University of Notre Dame
Wedding Planning & Design – Cynthia Basker, Celebrated Events
Floral & Decor - MichaelAngelos
Photography – Peter Thurin, Peter Thurin Photography
Cake & Dessert Buffet – Cakewalk
Papery – Cloud Nine Invitation Design, Emily Dionne Events and Nuptials
Ceremony music – Notre Dame Folk Choir
Reception music – Dennis Keith Band
Hair – Emerald Salon and Spa
Makeup – GabGlam
Photo Booth - Fun Zone Photo Booths
Transportation – Cardinal Buses
Farewell brunch – Hilton Garden Inn
Host hotels – Inn at Saint Mary’s, Hilton Garden Inn
