Marry Like a Champion Today

I was honored to participate in wedding preparations for Heather and Josh's wedding this summer, painting post-card sized watercolor scenes to mark the tables in the reception hall.  Heather, a friend from college, married Josh in true ND style in a mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.  Their reception was complete with shamrocks on each table, the alma mater and a tunnel exit to a honeymoon in Ireland including the ND vs. Navy Dublin Classic!  Many blessings to the wonderful couple!

scenes ranged from the library to the grotto to Mendoza College of Business --
each place pertinent to Heather and Josh

a neat tradition...guests were invited to sign wine bottles, one to be opened each of the first 5 anniversaries
(not to worry, more wine to be purchased after 5 years!)

painting based off of beautiful engagement photography by Anya Albonetti
(View wedding photos at
http://anyaalbonetti.com/notre-dame-wedding-photography-basilica-of-the-sacred-heart/)

I was seated at the Pasquerilla East table, the dorm Heather and I lived in!
Go Pyros!

A signed portrait of ND's 2 Presidents emeritus and current President, Fathers Hesburgh, Malloy, and Jenkins,
with individualized blessings to Josh and Heather.  Wow!

Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame

“We shall always place education side by side with instruction; the mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart. While we prepare useful citizens for society, we shall likewise do our utmost to prepare citizens for heaven.” -- Father Moreau, Circular Letter 36

God, Country, Notre Dame: carved in stone above Basilica's side entrance

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"Briefly, it is this: Notre Dame du Lac was given to us by the bishop only on condition that we

establish here a college at the earliest opportunity. As there is no other school within more than

a hundred miles, this college cannot fail to succeed.... Before long, it will develop on a large

scale.... It will be one of the most powerful means for good in this country."

Rev. Sorin, C.S.C., to Very Rev. B. Moreau, C.S.C.