Katie and Atticus met as undergrads at Notre Dame. So, fast forward past graduation and these two decided to “come home” to campus to get married. Their Notre Dame Basilica wedding was the perfect next chapter in their love story. Let’s relive their special day.

The bride and groom pose for a portrait together wearing their tuxedo and wedding dress, floral bouquet - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill

Getting Ready

Katie was a timeless beauty, with a classic gown. Simple silhouette and gorgeous lace. Hair pulled back in a classic chignon, with just the right amount of “undone” to feel approachable — and like herself. But that cathedral veil brought the drama, perfect for their cathedral ceremony.

Meanwhile, Atticus wore a classic black tux. They both beamed with joy all day!

A white wedding dress hangs up in a hallway - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The mother of the bride helps zip up her daughters wedding dress - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride and bridesmaid sit and smile for a group photo while wearing matching pajama sets and holding champagne flutes smiling while getting ready - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride, bridesmaids and a child sit on a bed and smile for a group photo while wearing matching pajama sets - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Bride's white wedding dress with button up and lace details from the back - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride stands in front of a window with her back to the camera showing the lace and details of her wedding dress - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Black and white photo of the bride's wedding dress lace train displayed on the floor - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The groom laughing dressed in a tuxedo and bowtie - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Black and white photo of the groom standing in a hallway wearing his tuxedo and bowtie - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The groom casually leans against a wall dressed in a tuxedo under an archway - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
A bride poses for a photo in her wedding dress and veil holding a floral bouquet - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill

The Invitations

For their Notre Dame Basilica wedding, this sweet couple wanted to highlight the place that was so meaningful to them in their custom invitations. The map of their special campus experience highlighted their love story, including the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, where they’d say “I do.”

Their main invitation card was letterpress printed on blush card stock and all the elements had spring floral elements throughout. A silk ribbon tied all elements together, while the envelopes featured modern calligraphy and vintage postage.

The envelope liner featured a hand-drawn illustration of two trees, side by side. Along with the trees, a Pablo Neruda verse was tucked in too. This line was special to Katie and Atticus’s relationship and it felt significant to include it as part of their wedding invitations.

Custom invitations tell your unique love story on paper. Every design element carries meaning, every detail is thoughtful, and every element is handled seamlessly for you. Luxury means a service-oriented experience, from start to finish.

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Custom calligraphy wedding invitations and ceremony programs are propped on a table with a floral bouquet, the bride and groom rings and the bride's lipstick, vintage stamps - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Custom calligraphy wedding invitation and ceremony programs with blush silk ribbon bows are placed in front of a floral bouquet - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Hand drawn custom sketch of the Notre Dame Basilica is seen on the front page of a wedding ceremony program alongside blush calligraphy writing and a blush silk ribbon - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
An overhead photo of a custom calligraphy wedding invitation set tied together with a blush silk ribbon tied in a bow - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Shadows sweep across a custom wedding calligraphy invitation with blush text and florals and the bride and groom's wedding rings sit on top - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
A photo of the bride and groom's wedding rings in their respective boxes with the hand calligraphy custom wedding invitation envelope in the background - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill

Wedding Party

It’s too bad their crew didn’t have any fun *wink*. They took photos on campus, outside the Notre Dame Basilica — I’ll let the portraits speak for themselves!

The groomsmen and groom line up and smile for a photo in front of a brick wall with windows - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Bridesmaids gather around the bride wearing blush dresses and hold out their floral bouquets with the bride in the middle - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
A birds eye view of the groom smiling while being hoisted up by his groomsmen - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Bridesmaids and groomsmen surround and celebrate the bride and groom as they kiss - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bridesmaids and groomsmen stand in a line and pose for a photo with the bride and groom - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bridesmaids and groomsmen pose for a photo on steps with the bride and groom in front of a building on Notre Dame's campus - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bridesmaids and groomsmen smile and cheer while the bride and groom stand in the middle and kiss - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill

Notre Dame Basilica wedding ceremony

If you haven’t had the pleasure of being inside the Basilica of Sacred Heart, it’s truly a breathtaking space. Katie and Atticus’s wedding ceremony held here was one for the ages.

They knew the ceremony would be of the utmost importance to them, so we made sure their ceremony program reflected this sentiment. This was a multi-page, mini prayer book, complete with all the calls and responses, music for all the songs, and text for major prayers, as well as all the usual information pertaining to weddings (order of ceremony and VIPs involved in the wedding). Such a special keepsake!

A young flower girl walks down the aisle besides a young ring bearer - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Wedding guests watch as the bride walks down the aisle with her father by her side - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
A wide photo the guests during a wedding ceremony inside the Notre Dame Basilica, pillars, architecture - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride and groom hold hands up at the alter while guests stand during the wedding ceremony - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride and groom are standing holding hands looking at each other while getting married by a priest at the Notre Dame Basilica - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride and groom hold hands and share an intimate moment during their wedding ceremony - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride and groom hold hands while sitting down and admiring the custom wedding ceremony programs - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride and groom hold hands on the alter while looking at the priest, high ceilings, architecture - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Black and white photo of the bride and groom holding hands on the alter during their wedding ceremony at the Notre Dame Basilica - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The groom places a ring on the brides finger during their wedding ceremony - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride holds her floral bouquet as the groom dips her back for a kiss at the conclusion of their wedding ceremony - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride and groom kiss at the alter at the conclusion of their wedding ceremony - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride and groom celebrate on the alter at the conclusion of their wedding ceremony - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Black and white photo of the bride and groom kissing concluding their wedding ceremony, floral bouquet - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride and groom walk holding hands inside the beautiful space and architecture of the Notre Dame Basilica - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill

Just married

After exchanging vows, these newlyweds spent time taking photos around campus. They’re straight out of a magazine!

A groom dips back his bride as they share a kiss and the bride's wedding veil and lace train float through the outdoor space, trees, Notre Dame campus - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The groom kisses the bride's cheek as she smiles at the camera - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride and groom pose for a portrait together in their wedding dress and tuxedo, floral bouquet - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Black and white photo of the bride and groom laughing and sharing an intimate moment during wedding portraits - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The groom dips his bride back while kissing in front of a lake and green trees on Notre Dame's campus - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing an intimate moment during their wedding portraits - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
A wedding veil is draped over the bride and groom as the share an intimate moment during their wedding portraits - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride and groom rest their hands together on top of a floral bouquet to display their wedding rings - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Black and white photo of the bride and groom holding hands and walking on Notre Dame campus - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
A close up of the bride's floral bouquet - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill

South Bend Reception

Katie and Atticus danced the night away with friends and family at The Armory in downtown South Bend.

My favorite detail? The same Pablo Neruda quote from their invitation became the top portion of a full wall installation for escort cards! The words were individually laser cut and mounted as the heading for the display. Each escort card was a mini envelope, hand calligraphed in gold ink. What a statement for their loved ones as they entered.

A wide overhead shot of The Armory in South Bend Indiana filled with wedding guests - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Black and white photo of the bride and grooms sharing a kiss at the head table during their wedding reception as guests cheer around them, The Armory in South Bend Indiana - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Black and white photo of the bride smiling looking over at the groom as they sit at the head table during their wedding reception - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride and groom sharing a laugh during the wedding reception while sitting at the head table, black and white - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
black and white photo of bride and groom cutting into their five tiered wedding cake at their wedding reception, The Armory in South Bend Indiana - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Bouquets of pink and white flowers and tea light candles are lined up on a windowsill as wedding decorations - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
A table displaying a custom guest book, floral bouquet, rotary telephone and a framed document with guestbook instructions - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Wedding reception table decorations include bouquets of flowers and candles running down the middle of the table, The Armory in South Bend Indiana - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
A photo of a five tier wedding cake complete with a gold base and floral decorations - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Wedding reception table decorations include a beautiful floral bouquet and custom calligraphy gold ink table numbers - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Pink, blush, red, and white flowers along with green foliage frames a doorway as part of the wedding reception decorations - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
A detailed photo of a small pink clothespin holding the wedding reception place cards for guests, silk ribbon - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
A calligraphy quote by Pablo Neruda is displayed at the top of the seating chart display complete with name cards and silk ribbon - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Cover of the wedding guestbook designed with custom gold calligraphy and a floral drawing - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Photo of a wedding reception place setting which includes a decorated glass plate, silverware, a cloth napkin and a custom calligraphy dinner menu customized with each guests' name - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride and groom share their first dance during their wedding reception at The Armory in South Bend Indiana - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
Black and white photo of the bride and groom sharing a kiss during their first dance at their wedding reception at The Armory in South Bend Indiana - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
black and white photo of the bride and groom sharing the first dance at their wedding reception at The Armory in South Bend Indiana - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride and groom share a first dance during their wedding reception at The Armory in South Bend Indiana - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride and groom share their first dance during the wedding reception at The Armory in South Bend Indiana - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
black and white photo of the bride and groom sharing their first dance at the wedding reception at The Armory in South Bend Indiana - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride and groom share a kiss during their wedding reception, The Armory in South Bend Indiana - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill
The bride and groom share a kiss on the dance floor during their wedding reception at The Armory in South Bend Indiana - Notre Dame Basilica | Katie and Atticus - Photographer: Samuel Greenhill

Katie and Atticus, thank you for letting me play a small part in your big day. It was an honor working with the two of you! May you always make out with one another on the dance floor. Always.

Notre Dame Basilica wedding vendor credits:

Planning, Design & Styling: Krissy Campbell Celebrations | @krissycampbell_celebrations

Ceremony Venue: Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame | @ndbasilica

Reception Venue: The Armory South Bend 

Photography: Samuel Greenhill Photos | @abrokenlightbulb

Videography: Leah Trib Productions | @leahtribproductions

Stationery & Signage: Leah E. Moss Designs | @leahemoss

Floral Design: LB Floristry | @lbfloristry

Catering & Beverage: Navarre Hospitality Group | @navarrehospitalitygroup

Hair: Tiaras & Veils | @tiarasandveilshair

Makeup: Alyssa Diana Makeup | @alyssadianamakeup

Cake & Desserts: Macri’s Italian Bakery | @macrisbakery

Entertainment: Rendezvous Music | @rendezvousbands

Guest Book: After The Tone | @afterthetone.co

Rentals: Burns Special Events | @burnsspecialevents

Drapes/Ceiling Treatment: ProShow 

Transportation: Royal Excursion | @royalexcursion