Here are some selected images from the wedding of Beth & Kevin on the campus of the University of Notre Dame at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. This wedding was a load of fun. Not only did they have a gorgeous ceremony  at the Basilica, but they were lucky and got access to the football stadium for some field shots. They were then surprised being given access to the President’s Box, a view of the stadium and Notre Dame few see. The reception followed at the Morris Park Country Club.

I love fish eye lenses.

What a treat! Taken from inside the President’s Box at the Notre Dame Stadium.

He shoots…

This is probably my favorite picture that I took during the day. It was a spur of the moment thought having them leaning against the goal post.

The only trouble with photographing in public, you can’t control the people wandering in the background. The goal of this image was to get the golden dome above their heads.

Aww, love this picture.

All day the flower girls mugged for the camera anytime it was around. Not this time. But Beth’s smile just brightens up the scene!

Now we are into Greg’s images. Have you ever seen a happier bride walking down the aisle in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart!

Christine Denison and Brian Diss, March 21, 2009
Christine and Brian were married on a beautiful March day. The wedding took place at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of Notre Dame. The reception followed at the beautiful Gillespie Center in the Hilton Garden Inn.

The song in this trailer is Looking At The Sun by Gramercy Arms.

Decorations, Lighting and Floral by Michaelangelos The Event Company
Wedding Photography by Peter Thurin
Wedding Planning by Celebrated Events
Wedding Cake by Rascia’s Creative Cakes
Wedding at Basilica of the Sacred Heart on ND campus
Reception at the Gillespie Center in the Hilton Garden Inn

Our first wedding video production of the the year, was a fantastic affair! Event with my background as a disc jockey I love bands, there is no energy like a live band and The Dennis Keith Experience rocked the Palais Royale like few can.

About this wedding trailer. You will notice if you have watched any of our previous wedding trailers that I will use prerecorded songs. I am always looking for something unique and not just the standard sappy wedding song when creating these wedding trailers. I also like finding an audio hook from the day to incorporate into the wedding trailer so that the viewer is transported to the day with more than just visuals. For my all time favorite (so far) wedding trailer it was the phenomenal homily that the priest delivered about love, that became the day’s audio hook. For the wedding trailer for Kate & Brian the day’s audio hook and the song converged into one. Half way through the first dance song grandma joined in the rendition of That’s Why They Call It The Blues.

The song presented one problem, their grandma joined in half way through and during the time period when she worked her way up to the stage, there isn’t much happening, the band is playing but the lead singer is coaching grandma to the stage. So I had to join the earlier vocals with the later and excise the talking.

Enjoy!

Brian

Ceremony: Notre Dame Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Reception:  Palais Royale
Coordinator: Celebrated Events
Decorations: Michaelangelos
Photographer: Peter Therin
Cake: Rascia’s Creative Cakes
Band: Dennis Keith Experience

University of Notre Dame Basilica

If you are a Notre Dame University graduate or a member of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart Church on the campus the day when the books are opened for 2010 weddings is around the corner.  March 2nd is the day when you can schedule your 2010 wedding. Our friend Cynthia Basker of Celebrated Events has written a blog for brides and grooms how to assure that you are able to schedule your wedding at the Basilica. It’s full of very useful information and I suggest if you are planning to have your wedding at Notre Dame check it out!

Basilica Day at Notre Dame blog.

Katie & Brian were married on a beautiful summer day on the campus of the University of Notre Dame in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart with the reception following under the tent at the Morris Inn. For us this wedding was a special one, since we showed at the reception our first Same Day Edit or as I prefer to call it a Wedding Day Encore in three years and only the second one we’ve ever done! At 8PM that night, the newlyweds and their guest laughed and cried to memories just hours before.

Wedding Coordinator:  Celebrated Events.
Decoration: Michaelangelos
Photographer: Davis Image Designs
Cake: Rascia’s Creative Cakes

Katie and Hamish had a beautiful wedding at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of Notre Dame University. Their reception followed at the Palais Royale. This is one of my favorite wedding trailers so far. Enjoy!

Entertainment: The Music Machine
Ceremony: Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Reception: Palais Royale
Cake: Rascia’s Creative Cakes
Decorations: Michaelangelos

Katie and Matt were married at the Notre Dame Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The reception followed at the Palais Royale.

I had my camera sensor cleaned this weak. Digital to me is the best thing to happen to photography in the last hundred years, but if dust gets on your sensor it’s a nightmare. So it came back and I decided to test it out wandering around the lakes on the campus of Notre Dame. I was walking by the Basilica of the Sacred Heart when a little inspiration struck me. I love shooting dutch angles and I have done several upward shots on video and film from the front of the Basilica, when a little inspiration hit me. Why not include the sign!

So here are my three favorite shots of the Basilica from today’s wandering. Which do you like the best?

I just noticed, tomorrow is Basilica Day at the University of Notre Dame when the books are open for those wanting to have their wedding at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in 2009! For all those brides and grooms who will be rushing the phones in the morning and dialing until they get through, Allure Films wishes you the best in getting the dates and times that you desire!

And once you have your date and time, please consider Allure Films for your wedding photography and videography needs! We love working in the Basilica and are at ease working within the restrictions of the Basilica wedding day rules.

Bellow is some of my favorite pictures from the Notre Dame Grotto. Enjoy!

The next three images are the same image. We have been getting questions as to what special effects we can do to your wedding photos. Well we can do anything you like, but below is three of my favorites. Enjoy.

The traditional Black and White

Modern Antique finish. This is one of my favorite effects. It has the look of a Black and White photo but the original color still seeps through just a little bit. I actually like this better than B&W!

Black and white with a red tone.