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Nikayla Bautista is the founder and lead photographer at Nikayla & Co. Nikayla & Co. offers wedding photography and other services to those who are excited to say "til death do us part".

My associate team and I provide the romantic and joyful experience of a lifetime while serving as your wedding photographer and videographer. Because your best days and loved ones deserve to be remembered intricately over and over.

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GOLDEN NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC WEDDING AT THE BASILICA OF THE SACRED HEART | CAMILLE & COLLIN

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CLASSY & SENTIMENTAL NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC WEDDING WITH A SABER ARCH, HAPPY TEARS, AND AN EPIC RECEPTION ENTRANCE

“Joy is the most infallible sign of the presence of God.” St. Teresa of Avila

From the beginning of the day to the end, Camille & Collin’s day was engulfed in the type of joy that only Christ can give. A teary first touch, a heavenly mass, and an elegant reception to top it all off, you’re going to want to read this one to the end.

I’m not really sure how I am supposed to choose my favorite part of this morning?! Because all of it was so sweet & joyful – Camille and her girls really are some of the best! After slipping into her dress, Camille had first look with her bridesmaids where no one could stop the hugging or the happy tears! Then just before the ceremony, Camille and Collin prayed together and even I couldn’t stop the tears at that point!

NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC WEDDING: The Mass

Then time for a nuptial mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Notre Dame! Many of my associates have shot weddings here but it was my first personal wedding there – and man, oh man. The Basilica is so stunningly beautiful, but so is Camille & Collin’s love so I shouldn’t even be surprised.

After mass we had more time to frolic around Notre Dame and I was loving every second of it. The campus grounds are so beautiful – and with Camille’s hair and dress combo she looked like a Greek Goddess twirling in the sunlight.

NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC WEDDING: The Reception

Now I’m not one to play favorites but these reception entrances at The Palais Royale were some of the best that I have seen. First, all the men entered together doing a hilarious and well-timed football play followed by the ladies with a choreographed dance. Finally Camille & Collin entered on the balcony, with a full spotlight and their friends & family went absolutely wild! Oh my goodness, it was so joy-filled!