Cocktail attire
Yes. You'll be able to join the livestream five minutes prior to the start of the ceremony here: https://basilica.nd.edu/sacraments/weddings/weddings-livestream/
YES!! Come one, come all!
YES! For every kiddo we receive an RSVP for, we will ask the venue to provide a kid's meal. Please note that there will only be one kids' meal option available, but we're hopeful the meal incorporates enough that it will have something for every kiddo!
Grilled cheese, veggie plate with dip, applesauce, french fries
Beef option: Peppercorn encrusted beef tenderloin with sheri cream demi Chicken option: Bacon wrapped chicken stuffed with spinach and feta with a garlic cream sauce Vegetarian (GF) option: Cauliflower steak (See separate FAQ for the kids' meal details!) Included with all meals: Side garden salad, inclusive of spring mix with rainbow carrots, heirloom tomatoes, and cucumber topped with toasted pepitas with golden Italian dressing Side of rosemary roasted redskins with crispy garlic Side of green beans with toasted parmesan Cocktail hour will include both passed hors d'oeuvres and tabled: Passed: Mac & cheese bites Chicken & waffle bites Bacon wrapped Brussel sprouts Watermelon bite topped with whipped feta Roasted beef crostini with roasted red pepper sauce Tabled: Seasonal domestic and exotic fresh sliced fruits with yogurt dips imported and domestic cheese with crostini, baked pita chips, assorted breads, and bread sticks
Yep! The venue is able to make any of the three meal options as dairy free and/or gluten free. If you'd like either of these options, please send a note to Michaela at the email address below. We will make sure the venue has this noted for you! Email: mmeby01@gmail.com
Yes, they are! Both the Hilton Garden Inn South Bend and The Inn at Saint Mary's are pet-friendly hotels. Please note that they do charge a pet fee.
If you stay at one of the two recommended hotels (Hilton Garden Inn South Bend & The Inn at Saint Mary's), the answer is no! Both hotels are directly connected to the reception venue (the Gillespie Conference Center).
Please either mail your RVSP card directly to us, OR contact Matt or Michaela with any further issues. We can always manually add your RSVP ourselves, and we want to make sure everyone who's able to attend has a meal option/is accounted for! Matt: mnrundle@gmail.com Michaela: mmeby01@gmail.com
You bet.
YES! We'll have a late night nacho bar and individually sized focaccia pizzas.