The Blue Heron at Blackthorn 5440 Nimtz Parkway • South Bend • IN 46628
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Deals
The Blue Heron at Blackthorn offers micro-wedding packages!
Micro-weddings cost $60 per person and include:
- Ceremony at the white pergola and reception at the patio
- Tables & chairs
- Charcuterie board
- 1.5-hour open bar
- Fresh floral arrangements for tables
- Small cutting cake and cake table with cutting knife
- Cupcake and coffee station
- And more!
There is a 30-guest minimum. This package is only available Saturday and Sunday 11am–2pm and Monday–Friday 5pm–8pm. Please contact the venue for more details.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $1,750–3,250/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
The rental fee includes:
- 5-hour reception
- Tables & chairs
- Floor-length linens and napkins
- China, silverware, and glassware
- Full-service event setup & cleanup
- On-site tent structure during in-season dates
- Event coordination and planning
Ceremony Fee
- $1,250/event
The ceremony fee includes:
- Ceremony space
- Ceremony chairs
- 30-minute rehearsal walkthrough
- 2-hour access prior to the ceremony
Package Prices
- $36–66/person
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Package chosen
Food & Beverage Minimum
- Food & Beverage minimum varies depending on:
- Time of year
Saturday events, May–October, require a $12,000 minimum. There is no minimum on events November–April.
Meals (when priced separately)
- $25–42/person
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 21%
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 300 | |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 300 | |
| Reception | Seated | 300 | |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 300. | ||
Please contact the venue for more capacity information.
Venue Details
Site Uses
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Ballroom
- Garden
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Forest / Woods
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
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