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Price range: $15,000 - $32,000 Price range: $10,900 - $21,150
Couples usually spend $26,000 Couples usually spend $18,550
Reception
$7,700 starting price
Ceremony
$2,000 starting price
Bar service
$17 per person
Reception
$4,500 starting price
Ceremony
$2,000 starting price
Bar service
$17 per person
These prices are available for the months of May through October. These prices are available for the months of November through April.

About

On WeddingWire since 2014

Black Star Farms is a wedding venue located in Suttons Bay, MI, near Traverse City in the heart of Leelanau Peninsula's wine country. This 160-acre winery estate features a 6-acre terraced vineyard, renovated centennial barn, winery and tasting room, seasonal café, and boutique Inn ideal for elegant or casual gatherings from 2 to 150.

Surrounded by forest, Black Star Farms offers the perfect setting for a unique and memorable wedding celebration. Ceremonies are hosted atop the scenic vineyard, overlooking our rolling equestrian facility, and peek-a-boo views of the majestic blue waters of Grand Traverse Bay. Here you can exchange vows surrounded by lush vines and loved ones. After you tie the knot, this winery estate offers plenty of photo opportunities for both intimate and family portraits. The vineyard, treehouse, patios, and stunning fountain in front of the Inn are popular locations.

For up to 150 guests, the Inn offers a ballroom and cocktail room, a Bridal suite, and 10 unique bedrooms for up to 26 guests. Alternatively, you might like to host your nuptial reception in the Centennial Barn, a charming historic space dating back to the late 1800s. This rustic-elegant space featuring exposed wooden beams, high ceilings, and warm lighting will leave a lasting impression.

Whatever you dream of, you will find that the team has a keen eye for detail and a developed palate for catering. Black Star Farms events and culinary team understand the importance of being detail-oriented with years of experience, ensuring that your wedding planning, ceremony, and reception are just what you envisioned.

Consult the expert events team at Black Star Farms to explore their full range of offerings. With on-site catering, international award-winning wines, and on-site lodging, Black Star Farms is dedicated to making your destination wedding or local affair an event to remember.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

7,700

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

4,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

2,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$17

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Champagne Toast
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Inn/B&B
Restaurant
Winery

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Wine
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of Black Star Farms

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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
35 reviews
94% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
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Black Star Farms is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. The venue is described as stunning and beautiful, with amazing staff who are praised for their helpfulness and support throughout the planning process. The food is highly acclaimed and the overall experience is described as seamless and memorable. Guests appreciate the picturesque location and the flexibility and accommodation provided by the venue, especially in light of COVID-19 restrictions.

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Black Star Farms is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. The venue is described as stunning and beautiful, with amazing staff who are praised for their helpfulness and support throughout the planning process. The food is highly acclaimed and the overall experience is described as seamless and memorable. Guests appreciate the picturesque location and the flexibility and accommodation provided by the venue, especially in light of COVID-19 restrictions.

Weddingwire
4.7/5 35 reviews
Google
4.5/5 378 reviews
Eileen
Eileen C. Sent on 04/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Perfection!

My husband and I got married at Black Star in October 2022, we opted to rent the whole inn for the weekend and held our rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception on the grounds. If we had to do it all over again we would choose Black Star every single time! We could never give enough praise to the staff, everyone from the event coordinator (shout out Dustin!), the inn keepers, and the servers during all the events were amazing and beyond helpful. Having our wedding weekend at BSF made the planning process and whole weekend seem seamless to us, and we know that only happened because the staff was hard at work behind the scenes! And of course, the location is absolutely stunning (the wine is great too :) ) , it really helped make the whole event memorable and wonderful in every way!

Photo credit to Two Twisted Trees Photography
E
Elizabeth Sent on 08/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect! Our June Wedding

Black Star Farms was everything we wanted and more for our wedding day. Dorothy and Dustin were very helpful in planning and having our event. The venue is beautiful. The food is amazing. Everything exceeded our expectations. We would recommend Black Star Farms to anyone as a wedding venue with no hesitation whatsoever.
D
Danielle C. Sent on 07/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding venue!!!!!!

My husband and I are so thankful we chose Black Star Farms as our wedding venue! We planned an intimate wedding in lieu of COVID, and went into our wedding day almost blindly.

We did a virtual tour with Dorothy, and exchanged many emails through the planning process. Dorothy was so helpful and patient with all of our questions.

We never visited the venue in person beforehand nor did we do a menu tasting. We could not have been more pleasantly surprised though. The entire experience exceeded our expectations. The venue is absolutely beautiful. The staff was wonderful. The food was amazing. We were wowed by the entire evening, as were our guests!

As to vendors, we used Andra Krista Photography, Blue Lakes by the Bay Transportation, Field of Flowers North, Weddings Your Way, The Hair + Beauty Lounge, and Top Tier Cakery. Excellent experiences all around!
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Awards

35
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Real Weddings

Jack & Rachael
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Deals

Team

Danny Simmons, WSET II
Danny Simmons, WSET II
Events Sales and Catering Manager
Sasha F.
Sasha F.
Events Coordinator

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Mike Sinclair DJ Services Mike Sinclair DJ Services Wedding DJs

Black Star Farms is awesome. They are well-organized and professional. As a DJ, I love working there!

A+ Entertains A+ Entertains Wedding DJs

Black Star Farms is one of our absolute favorite venues to entertain at! From our live musicians in the vineyard to kicking it up in the barn, we just love them! Not to mention the gals at Black Star are some of the most fun and talented to work with!

Top Tier Cakery Top Tier Cakery Wedding Cakes

Wonderful, secluded Up North venue with caring staff. Whether your event is elegant or casual Black Star Farms is an exceptional choice.

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Black Star Farms frequently asked questions

Black Star Farms includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Black Star Farms includes:
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Wine
The space offered by Black Star Farms for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Inn/B&B
  • Restaurant
  • Winery
Black Star Farms offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Black Star Farms offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Black Star Farms offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Black Star Farms offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Tables
  • Tents
Black Star Farms is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in value and 4.5 in average response time.
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