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Molly + Mark A Notre Dame Wedding

Cynthia Basker — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:52:56 +0000

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

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Notre Dame Wedding, 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. at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the Campus of Notre Dame! Throughout the planning process, for this Notre Dame Wedding, the mantra was ‘soft, summery and romantic’, and I think we most decidedly accomplished that feel. The day, in South Bend, 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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Notre Dame Wedding, Beth & Philip’s Wedding – First Look!

Cynthia Basker — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:57:59 +0000

On December 12, 2009, Beth and Philip hosted a contemporary, classic and elegant affair that celebrated the place where they met and fell in love, the University of Notre Dame. Married in the Basilica of the Sacred heart o the Campus of ND, their winter wedding day dawned bright and clear. After a few nail biting days of blustery wind, snow and freezing temps leading up to the wedding day, the ceremony was held in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, with the wedding reception following at the Gillespie Conference Center at the Hilton Garden Inn. Woven throughout the day were details that told the story of their love for each other, and their love of Notre Dame. We have posted just a few images from their day, courtesy of our fabulous photographer, Todd Pellowe (www.tpellowe.com). Much more about Beth and Philip’s wedding is to come – check back in the featured weddings area of our website. We will share all of the details, both big and small, that combined to delight and surprise guests the entire day!

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Hotel Scoop: Eddy Street Commons

Cynthia Basker — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:56:24 +0000

I met today with Meghan Phillips who is sales manager for 4 Marriott properties here in South Bend and Mishawaka. While we talked about those properties ( Courtyard, Spring Hill Estates and Residence Inn), I have to admit I had an ulterior motive. I’ve been trying to get accurate information about the hotels that are supposed to open up in the Eddy Street Commons, across from Notre Dame University. Without getting into the confusing world of hotel properties and their managing companies, I finally lucked out with Meghan, whose properties are managed by the same company that will manage the proposed hotels in the Eddy Street Commons. Here is what she was able to tell me – there will be a Fairfield Inn & Suites, due to open in September 2010 and a full service Marriott, due to open in approximately 2 years (there is no guarantee on this time frame, however). The Fairfield will have 200 + rooms. The Marriott will have a ballroom as well as meeting space. While it is exciting to have not one but two hotels literally across the street from Notre Dame, there will also be a new venue for wedding receptions! For those of you who are planning on having your wedding at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart some day, this is great news! Most of you, as well as your guests, will be coming into town from out of town, so this scenario will be ideal! You can host your wedding reception at the Marriott, and your guests can stay at one of the two properties, all within walking distance of the campus!

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Notre Dame Wedding Christine Denison and Brian Diss

Cynthia Basker — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:59:00 +0000

These are early images from the Notre Dame Wedding of the new Mr. & Mrs. Diss that occurred on 3/21/09. I’ll have more to show later of this wonderful Notre Dame Wedding, but thought I’d post these as a little preview of the wedding reception that took place in the Gillespie Conference Center at the Hilton Garden Inn on the campus of Saint Mary’s College. The client wanted to create a feeling of drama and sophistication, which I think we were able to achieve through lighting, fabric treatments and outstanding elevated floral pieces. The wedding reception started in the Gillespie Conference Center pre-function area with cocktails, then progressing into the ballroom for dinner and dancing. More to come!!

This is a view of the fabric treatment that was over the dance floor, looking straight up. Floral, fabric treatment and lighting were done by my associates, the amazing team at MichaelAngelos!

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Wedding Photos in Notre Dame Stadium

Cynthia Basker — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:55:00 +0000

If you are planning a wedding at Notre Dame this summer with hopes of getting some photos of you and your bridal party inside the football stadium, listen up. One of my former brides, Nicole (Jones) Brochu who works in sports marketing on campus, has informed me that the stadium ‘bowl’ is under renovation. The ‘bowl’ is the inside portion of the stadium, the seating, the tunnels leading to the field, etc. Also, both locker rooms (home and away) are being renovated as well. So even if you do have a hook up to allow you access, its a torn up mess. All work has to be finished by the time football season rolls around, so perhaps, you fall brides may have a chance. Not to worry though, you have so many outstanding venues around campus to photograph your Notre Dame wedding, seriously, where do I begin? The Grotto, the Administration Building (Golden Dome), the reflecting pool in front of ‘Touchdown Jesus’, the lake, and the list goes on and on! Just thought I’d pass this info along!

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