Notre Dame Basilica Wedding Invitations | Basilica of the Sacred Heart

The Original Basilica Suite

This design began as a custom commission in 2018 and quickly became a client favorite. Since then, it’s grown into a full stationery collection.

The star of the show is a hand-drawn sketch of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, pressed in navy letterpress on soft cotton paper. Simple, timeless, and formal without being stuffy – it’s everything a Basilica ceremony calls for.

What I love most is seeing how couples make the Basilica Suite their own. From dusty blue letterpress to gold foil accents, each version reflects the couple’s unique style while keeping that unmistakable Notre Dame feel.

By making a few changes, you can easily tailor the look to your wedding style.

Custom Notre Dame Wedding Invitations

Not everyone wants a suite that screams Notre Dame. If you’re looking for something more understated, this option is for you.

The invitation itself stays formal and classic: think rich letterpress, elegant script, and clean typography. Then we slip in a subtle nod to the university with envelope liners or insert cards featuring illustrations of campus landmarks. It’s the perfect way to honor your connection to Notre Dame while keeping the overall look refined and traditional.

Custom Wedding Weekend Events Cards

Here’s the thing about Notre Dame weddings: they often include more than one event and sometimes span the whole weekend! You might host a welcome party at Foley’s on Friday night and invite guests to photos on the field between your ceremony at the Basilica and reception at the Dahnke Ballroom. Then bring everyone together one more time with brunch at Morris Inn to finish off the weekend.

To make sure guests know where to be (and when), consider adding a custom wedding weekend events cards. They coordinate with your suite, keep the wedding schedule organized, and save you from answering a hundred “what time is brunch again?” texts.

SAVE THE DATE CARDS

Before the invitations even go out, many couples send save the dates with a subtle campus tie-in. It could be a sketch of the stadium, a nod to your wedding colors, or just clean typography that hints at the formal celebration to come.

Save the dates are like a sneak peek: setting the tone early and getting everyone excited for a weekend at Notre Dame.

WEDDING RECEPTION STATIONERY

On the big day itself, matching reception stationery makes everything feel cohesive. Picture ceremony programs tied with silk ribbon, escort cards with delicate campus motifs, menus in your wedding colors, and signage guiding guests to dinner or the bar.

Pair theses with your wedding weekend events card, and your friends and family will feel cared for from the welcome party all the way through Sunday brunch.

I’ve been lucky enough to work with many Notre Dame couples over the years, and I know the traditions well. That includes details like the correct invitation wording for a Nuptial Mass, and designing programs for Catholic ceremonies. I bring both experience and attention to detail to every couple’s wedding stationery.

So whether you’re planning a traditional mass or a black-tie ballroom reception, your stationery will be as meaningful and timeless as the day itself.

Let’s begin designing a suite that reflects your style, honors tradition, and ties every moment of your wedding weekend together. Schedule a consultation to get started.