The Blue Heron at Blackthorn
Wedding venue in South Bend, Indiana
About The Blue Heron at Blackthorn
The Blue Heron at Blackthorn is an event venue in South Bend overlooking Blackthorn Golf Course. Its indoor spaces include a 4,500-square-foot grand ballroom that can be divided into three smaller rooms and a 1,200-square-foot pre-function and reception area. Outdoor options include a 1,170-square-foot veranda and a 2,500-square-foot tented patio. The venue hosts weddings and receptions, and offers on-site ceremonies on the south lawn beneath a pergola, with receptions on the patio or in the ballroom. It accommodates events for 30 to 300 guests and provides in-house catering, event planning and coordination, and wedding planning. Nearby hotels are noted, but on-site accommodation is not documented.
The facts
- Guests
- 30–300 guests
- Price
- $1,000–$2,000
- Pricing note
- Wedding receptions have a five-hour room rental: $2,000 for Saturdays in season (May through October) and $1,000 for other dates. Saturday events from May through October require a $12,000 minimum subtotal; no minimum is stated for November through April. Wedding packages include room rental. Micro-wedding pricing is $75 per guest with a 30-adult minimum, plus a 21% facility fee and 7% sales tax. Confirm date availability before booking; deposits and other terms apply.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach The Blue Heron at Blackthorn
- Website: blueheronevents.com
- Phone: (574) 233-3091
- Address: 5440 Nimtz Parkway
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