Wedding Weekend Event Inspiration


Author: Molly Di Carlo

A bride and her group of bridesmaids pose for a selfie on the field. The bridesmaids are dressed in black dresses. The bride and bridesmaids hold elaborate pastel colored flower bouquets.A bride and her group of bridesmaids pose for a selfie on the field. The bridesmaids are dressed in black dresses. The bride and bridesmaids hold elaborate pastel colored flower bouquets.

The wedding ceremony is the most important part of the wedding weekend, but there are many events that take place during the big celebration. Our Notre Dame wedding team can help plan the perfect wedding weekend from the bachelor or bachelorette party, to the rehearsal dinner and farewell brunch.

Bachelor Parties
Looking for something different than the average night out on the town? Host your bachelor party at Warren Golf Course on the campus of Notre Dame. After you spend the day teeing off, head to the Wind Family Fireside Terrace at Morris Inn for a private beer or whiskey tasting. Then, finish with dinner in a private suite overlooking Notre Dame Stadium, or, head down to the field for a game of flag football in the historic stadium.

Bachelorette Parties
Enjoy a weekend of indulging with brunch in Sorin’s at the Morris Inn, and then enjoy a private wine tasting with wines that have a Notre Dame connection on the Wind Family Fireside Terrace, or take a cake decorating class from the award-winning chefs at University Catering. Relax in your private Presidential Suite at Morris Inn, and then enjoy dinner overlooking at field at Notre Dame Stadium.

Rehearsal Dinners
Welcome your wedding party with an indelible rehearsal dinner or welcome reception at Foley’s within O’Neill Hall on the south side of Notre Dame Stadium. This premium space showcases the utmost in Notre Dame football history and tradition, and features three distinct dining areas: Chef’s Dining, Main Dining, and the bar, Joe’s. After dinner, toast to starting the weekend with cocktails on the concourse at Notre Dame Stadium.

Farewell Brunch
Send off your guests – and the happy couple – with brunch in the Private Dining Rooms at Morris Inn. Your guests can take the elevator downstairs for a delicious breakfast with fresh squeezed juices, and a handcrafted menu.

To learn more about Notre Dame wedding weekend events, speak with your wedding specialist, or call (574) 631-1400.