Rehearsal Dinner

Eck Visitors Center

Welcome Drinks

Basilica of the Sacred Heart

Our Wedding

Downes Club in Corbett Family Hall at Notre Dame Stadium

Cocktail Hour & Reception

Friends First

Allison Walker &amp; Jordan Milo met at Notre Dame in September 2014 during their sophomore year. The couple was introduced through Allison's roommates in Farley Hall and Jordan’s roommates in Dillon Hall. The two groups became an inseparable crew during their time at ND.

Dating

After almost 3 years of friendship, Allison and Jordan started dating on April 13, 2017 of their senior year at Notre Dame.

Long Distance Year

After graduation, Allison moved to Dallas, TX and Jordan moved to Charlotte, NC for work. They spent the year traveling to and from Dallas and Charlotte for short weekends together (huge shoutout to American Airlines for enabling our long-distance relationship).

Same City

After spending a year in Dallas, Allison moved to Charlotte in 2018. Allison and Jordan have loved growing together in Charlotte, taking road trips to Kiawah and Pittsburgh to visit the Milo and Walker families, and exploring the beauty of the south!

The Proposal

After over 3 years of friendship and another 3 years of dating, Allison and Jordan knew they were meant to be partners for life. Jordan started organizing the proposal in July 2020. With the help of the Walker and Milo families, Jordan planned a surprise joint-Thanksgiving and arranged the Walkers to trek down from Pittsburgh to Kiawah, SC to surprise Allison. Allison and Jordan tested positive for COVID fourteen days before the planned proposal. With some slight adjustments in timing, Jordan was able to (safely) continue with the plan. Jordan proposed to Allison on a walk in Kiawah on November 25, 2020. When the couple returned to a beautifully-decorated Milo household after the proposal, Allison’s entire family was there to surprise her. Allison and Jordan got to celebrate the engagement and Thanksgiving with both families! Special shoutout to the Walker and Milo sisters for helping with the photos that we will cherish forever!

Our Story

Travel

Driving from Pittsburgh to Notre Dame is 370 miles (~5.5 hours).

Driving from Pittsburgh

South Bend Airport is a 10 minute drive/Uber to Notre Dame campus. American Airlines offers limited flights to SBN from Charlotte and Dallas. Allegiant Airlines offers limited flights to SBN from Florida (Orlando, Fort Meyers/Punta Gorda, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota/Bradenton). Delta offers limited flights to SBN from Atlanta, Detroit, and Minneapolis.

South Bend International Airport

Chicago O'Hare airport is 110 miles (~1.5 hour drive) from Notre Dame. Most airlines and cities have many flights a day to Chicago O'Hare.

O'Hare International Airport

Chicago Midway airport is 99 miles (~1.5 hour drive) from Notre Dame. Southwest, Allegiant, and Delta have flights to/from Midway.

Chicago Midway International Airport

Hotels

*All rooms in our room block at the Morris Inn have been booked! We are unfortunately unable to add additional rooms to this room block due to other events and weddings happening this weekend. South Bend/ Mishawaka is a small area and any hotel listed below will be 10 minutes or less from campus! We look forward to seeing you at the wedding!* We have a room block reserved at the Morris Inn, the hotel on campus. The Morris Inn is a 5 minute walk to the Basilica and to the Stadium. If you plan to book at the Morris Inn, your can make your reservation via the website link below or a phone call to the Hotel Reservations Department (800-280-7256) and indicate that you are in the Walker/Milo group. The room block cut-off date is June 8, 2022, so please make your reservation before this date. Rates for the Morris Inn are:Traditional King: $205Traditional Queen: $225

Morris Inn

The Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites South Bend on E. Angela is right off-campus and 0.4 miles (8 min walk) from Notre Dame Stadium. The hotel is 1.0 miles (20 minute walk) from the Basilica. The cut-off date to receive a discounted rate with our room block code is June 8, 2022. Rates for the Fairfield Inn under the Walker/Milo room block are:King: $159King Suite (includes sleeper sofa): $179Double Queen: $179 Use the link from the Website button below to reserve from our room block. Here is the link for copy/paste, as well: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1612198681676&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink. You can also call directly from the phone number listed and indicate that you are in the Walker Milo party.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott South Bend at Notre Dame

The Embassy Suites South Bend at Notre Dame on E. Angela is right off-campus and 0.4 miles (8 min walk) from Notre Dame Stadium. The hotel is 1.0 miles (20 minute walk) from the Basilica. We have a room block reserved under the Walker/Milo party. You can use the link to reserve your room or call and indicate you are with the Walker/Milo group. The cut-off date to receive a discounted rate with our room block code is June 8, 2022. Rates for the Embassy Suite under the Walker/Milo room block are:Studio Suite (one room, king + sleeper sofa): $179Full Suite (2 rooms, king + sleeper sofa): $1992 Queen Beds Suite: $209

Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame

The SpringHill Suites in Mishawaka is 3.5 miles (11 minutes) from campus. We do not have a room block here, but you can book directly through Marriott with the link or number provided!

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Mishawaka-University Area

Courtyard by Marriott Mishawaka-University Area

The Courtyard in downtown South Bend is 2.5 miles (10 minutes) from campus. We do not have a room block here, but you can book directly through Marriott with the link or number provided!

Courtyard by Marriott South Bend Downtown

Travel & Lodging

South Bend, IN

South Bend Brew Werks

Studebagels

River Lights Plaza

Brothers Bar & Grill

O'Rourke's Public House

Notre Dame, IN

Warren Golf Course

University of Notre Dame

Saint Mary's College

Mishawaka, IN

Evil Czech Brewery and Public House

Corndance Tavern

Things to Do

Cecilia & John Paul

Caroline

Meredith

Mary Kate

Justin

Andie

Donald

Maggie

Seann

Allison's grade school and high school friend

Cassidy

Michael

Lauren

Andrew

Maddie

Connor

Kelsey

Brianna

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Eck Visitors Center100, Eck Visitors Center, Notre Dame, IN 46556 We invite all of our guests to join us for Welcome Drinks the night before the wedding from 9-11 pm at the Eck Visitor Center. The Eck Visitor Center is located on campus next to the Hammes Bookstore and Morris Inn. For those driving, you can park at the Bookstore West Lot. (Note that he Bookstore East Lot is under construction, but the West Lot is next to it). See map below. Attire is casual. Summer dresses or skirts for ladies and golf shirts and shorts or slacks for men.

Nuptial Mass & Parking

Basilica of the Sacred Heart 101 Basilica Drive, Notre Dame, IN 46556 The Nuptial Mass begins promptly at 3 pm. Please plan to arrive at the church by 2:30 pm to account for unanticipated delays and parking (if you are driving). The Main Gate is under construction this summer, so please follow the instructions and map below to get to the Basilica through the East Gate. 1. Head north on N Notre Dame Avenue to the first intersection, which is Holy Cross Drive. 2. Turn right, or east, and follow Holy Cross Drive until the road dead-ends at Leahy Drive. 3. Turn left, or head north, on Leahy until you get to Bulla Road. 4. Turn left on Bulla and at the next intersection, turn right (north) on Wilson Drive. 5. The next intersection is Holy Cross Drive. 6. Turn left, or head west, on Holy Cross Drive, which will take you to the East Gate.&nbsp;7. Go through the East Gate. Keep driving past St. Joseph’s Lake (which will be on your right). 8. Make a left into the Grotto Lot. 9. Walk to the Basilica (3-5 min walk). 10. Please enter at the front of Basilica, not the side facing the dome. If you are using Uber/Lyft/taxi to get to the Basilica, you can ask the driver to follow the instructions above to the Grotto Lot. You can also be dropped off at Main Circle on Notre Dame Ave (set your destination as the Morris Inn and tell the driver to drop you off at Main Circle). If you are staying at the Morris Inn, we strongly recommend walking to the church.

Reception & Parking

Downes Club at Notre Dame StadiumCorbett Family Hall - 2010 Moose Krause Cir, Notre Dame, IN, 46556 The cocktail hour at Downes Ballroom at Corbett Family Hall in Notre Dame Stadium begins at 5:30 pm on the 8th floor, with dinner and dancing following on the 7th floor. Please enter Corbett Family Hall through Door 4. Guests have the option to walk (0.4 miles, 10 minutes) or drive from the Basilica to the stadium for the reception. We recommend strolling through campus on the way to check out some iconic Notre Dame places: The Grotto, The Golden Dome, Touchdown Jesus (see first map below). If you are driving, you will exit the Grotto Lot the same way you came in. You will then drive toward the stadium and park at the Stadium Lot (see second map below).

Walking directions

Parking directions

Logistics & Parking

Is there a dress code for the wedding?Cocktail/semi-formal attire: Cocktail dresses for the ladies and suits and ties for the gentlemen! Both the ceremony and reception are inside, so you'll only have to worry about summer heat when walking between locations.

Can I bring a date?We want to keep our wedding personal with close friends and family, so we will only be able to accommodate the names listed on the formal wedding invitation.

Who should I contact if I have day-of questions?You can reach out to Caroline (412-266-0353), Matron of Honor, or Meredith (724-683-4277), Maid of Honor.

What is a Catholic Nuptial Mass?The Nuptial Mass, where couples receive the Sacrament of Matrimony, is similar to any other Catholic mass with the addition of a ritual for marriage. The mass will be approximately 1 hour. We are so excited to share our faith and Catholic traditions with all of you and will have a detailed program to help you follow along throughout the mass!

What should I do between Mass and the Cocktail Hour?The Nuptial Mass will end around 4 pm. Immediately following, we will be taking a full group photo with all guests on the steps of the Main Building (the Golden Dome steps). After Mass, please exit the church and head toward the stairs. After the picture, we encourage you to explore and enjoy campus then head to the cocktail hour and reception at Notre Dame Stadium. Guests can also stop by their hotel rooms briefly before the cocktail hour and reception, which start at 5:30 pm.

Allison & Jordan