The University of Notre Dame offers a beautiful, sophisticated setting perfectly suited to celebrate your wedding at any time of the year. Our historic campus boasts unique reception spaces, elegant accommodations, and of course, the incomparable Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
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Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, On-Site Accommodations, Reception Area
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300+
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Bar & Drinks, Food & Catering
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Ballroom, Historic Venue, Hotel
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University of Notre Dame Reviews
Barbara Smith(other)5 out of 5 Rating
We hosted our wedding reception at the Morris Inn Smith Ballroom. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue as it was the single best wedding planning decision we made. I never wanted to have a hotel ballroom wedding, but it made the most sense and I'm so glad we did this over the Downes Ballroom which would have cost much more and we didn't really see the benefit for what we were looking for. The Morris Inn was extremely convenient for our guests and for us so we didn't have to be running around and feel stressed getting across campus. Our guests all ran into each other and they loved that experience of all being right on campus. We also arranged for campus tours with the Eck Center which our guests loved. The Smith Ballroom was gorgeous especially after their renovations and the event space was perfect - not too crowded, no huge lines at the bar, bathrooms right there. Because the kitchen is on site, the food was SO amazing and we got so many compliments that it was the best wedding food people had ever had. The staff was so wonderful too and they were very attentive to if we needed anything. We also loved working with Cyndy from the Experience ND staff. She is fantastic and we felt lucky to have all of her guidance and advice and we knew she would be there to make sure everything went smoothly. We really felt like she was on our side & looking out for us. It was also so special to have our wedding at Notre Dame and I really appreciate the excellent quality, service & attention to detail that comes with Notre Dame. It made a huge difference to creating a perfect day! Reviewed on 24-08-2023
Erin Williams(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-06-2012 I always dreamed of getting married at ND and our wedding surpassed all my expectations! Amber and her team at Catering by Design did amazing work on our reception at Club Naimoli, the food and service were top notch! Our wedding ceremony coordinator at the Basilica was also great to work with! Reviewed on 19-07-2012
Sarah Matthys(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-03-2012 Relatively expensive but worth it for the experience Reviewed on 03-04-2012
Laura Comana(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-07-2011 We got married at the Basilica at Notre Dame. We had our reception at the McKenna Hall DIning Room on campus. The room was the perfect size and Maryanne, the wedding planner, was so helpful. The food was all very delicious. There were plenty of servers so that everything ran smoothly. Reviewed on 06-02-2012