The editors of Midwest Living magazine have chosen their favorite restaurants in The Bend, and we have the breakdown of the vast variety of eateries right here for you... So pull up a chair and have a bite (or two) to eat along the South Bend Foodie Trail. Café Navarre This downtown South Bend…
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Planning a wedding means picking out an ideal place for everything from rehearsal dinner to reception. Often that means choosing separate venues for each part of your special weekend. But why spend all that time traveling when one place could host all your events? Gillespie Conference & Special…
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Planning a wedding first requires a destination. And there are plenty of reasons to choose The Bend as the site for your special day. South Bend and Mishawaka are central to the Great Lakes region, making our area an easily accessible spot for traveling guests. A wide range of venues fit different…
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Dazzling wedding venues are often difficult to find, or at the very least aren’t located close together. Then there’s the group of spaces at the University of Notre Dame. Did one of the country’s most beautiful campuses not come to mind when planning your special day? Notre Dame isn’t just for those…
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Rehearsal dinners set the stage for the rest of any wedding weekend. For many, it's the first wedding-related event they'll attend. It brings people together for the first time. Your rehearsal dinner should be a special experience, even if it's just one of many to come over the next couple days. If…
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Few things say summertime like a beautiful outdoor wedding. But where to start in your search for the perfect venue? The Bend is home to several options for those that want to take their special day outside, whether you want beautifully landscaped gardens or a historic sports venue. Start looking…
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The secret is out on one of The Bend’s charming parks. Island Park, adjacent to the Century Center in downtown South Bend, overlooks the St. Joseph River. USA Today in 2017 named it as one of “25 Must-See buildings in Indiana.” It should come as no surprise; Island Park offers a distinct view of the…
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Angie Anderson is the founder of Belle Behind the Ball Wedding and Event Planning. Angie is dedicated to personalizing each event with her own creative touch. Read Angie's story of how she found South Bend and how you can find your perfect wedding venue in The Bend. Fate is a funny thing. An…
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Sometimes you need a hotel that offers a little extra something for your trip. Whether you're looking for a delicious onsite restaurant, some private meeting space, or a little bit of both - this list has you covered! DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend This newly-renovated hotel in the heart of…
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