What airport should I fly into?

If you plan on joining us from out of state and considering combining your wedding visit with a trip to Chicago, you have the option to fly into either O'Hare (approximately a 1 hour and 55 minutes' drive to Notre Dame) or Midway (about a 1 hour and 45 minutes' drive to Notre Dame). Please note that Chicago operates on Central Time (CST), while Notre Dame is in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone. Otherwise you can fly directly to South Bend International Airport, which is a 15 minute drive to Notre Dame.

Where can we find parking and entry for the Welcome Party?

All five parking lots (Stadium, Joyce, Walsh, Compton, & Visitor) are free of charge and available to guests after 4:00 pm. After parking, follow the signs towards door entry #3, marked in the diagram by a yellow star.

Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?

The wedding ceremony will take place indoors at The Basilica of The Sacred Heart. The wedding reception will be inside the Marion Magnolia Farms barn. The barn has heating units and fans. The doors of the barn will be open for a nice breeze, so make sure to prepare accordingly!

What time should I arrive at your wedding ceremony?

Plan to arrive at the Basilica at 12:30 pm for the 1:00 pm ceremony.

Where can we find parking for the Wedding Ceremony?

The Notre Dame campus has extensive construction ongoing. Please follow these directions for parking:

There is parking behind both the Golden Dome and the Basilica denoted by red squares for easy access.

Will there be a time gap between your wedding ceremony and reception?

Yes. The ceremony will go from 1-2pm in the Basilica. The reception is at 5 pm at Marion Magnolia Farms. Guests are encouraged to tour campus, stop at Rohr's at the Morris Inn for a cocktail, or visit Eddy Street.

Will there be a shuttle to and/or from the reception?

Absolutely! Complimentary transportation is offered to and from the reception for guests who have requested it. If you haven't requested transportation, you'll just need to arrange your own way to and from the events.

Shuttle pickup spots will be conveniently located on campus at the Morris Inn, the Embassy Suites/Fairfield Hotel, and the Inn at St. Mary's.

What type of food will be served at your wedding?

At our welcome party, we will have hors d'oeuvres and desserts.

At our reception, following appetizers, the food will be served family-style. Choices include: Chicken Piccata, Chef Carved Beef Medallions, Au Gratin Cheesy Potatoes, Carrots & Shallots, and a Mixed Green salad. If you have an allergy, please note that in your RSVP, and a gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan plate will be provided for you.

At our Saturday brunch, we will have a breakfast buffet including options for those with food intolerances.

Will there be an open bar?

An open bar cocktail hour will be from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. During dinner, there will be a wine pour service. After dinner, there will be another open bar from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.

What time will your wedding reception end? Is there an after-party?

The wedding reception will end at 11 pm. The after-party will be at The Linebacker Lounge. The address is: 1631 S Bend Ave, South Bend, IN 46617.

Will there be other events to attend on the wedding weekend?

All guests are invited to attend our welcome party in the Notre Dame Stadium at 8 pm on June 13th.

All guests are also invited to our post-wedding brunch at the Morris Inn at 10 am on June 15th.

Please make sure to RSVP.

Am I allowed to bring a plus one?

While we would love to have our guests bring guests of their own, we would ask that guests do not bring a plus one, unless specified on their invitation. Wedding invitations will read “Mr. Corby Joyce plus Guest.” If the “plus guest” is absent, e.g. “Mr. Corby Joyce,” we would request only your presence at our wedding. We appreciate your understanding!

Am I allowed to bring my children?

Children are welcome at the ceremony, but the reception is an adults-only affair unless specified differently on your invitation.

Have you reserved blocks of rooms at one or more hotels?

Room blocks that are available can be booked under "Guest Accommodations." We have room blocks at the Fairfield and the Inn at St. Mary's. Other great options include Embassy Suites and the Morris Inn, though we do not have room blocks for these hotels. We recommend staying in one of these locations, as free shuttle transportation will take guests back and forth from the hotels to the reception.

Could you suggest places to eat, drink and see while I am in town for your wedding?

Some South Bend favorites are the following: Rohr's, O'Rourkes, The Whiskey Exchange, The Evil Czech, Jesus Latin Grill, The South Bend Chocolate Factory, Cambodian Thai, and Woochi.

Where should we bring/send our wedding gift?

Wedding gifts can be sent to the listed address on our wedding registry: 57 E 97th Street, Apt 17 New York, NY 10029.

Can I post wedding photos on social media?

Of course! But also upload all your favorite photos to our shared Google Drive using the QR code below!