FAQs

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Where is the wedding and reception taking place?

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The Inn at Black Star Farms 10844 E. Revold Road Suttons Bay, Michigan

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What are the nearest airports to the wedding venue?

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Cherry Capital Airport (Traverse City) – 15 miles from wedding venue Gerald R. Ford International Airport (Grand Rapids) – 2 hours by car to Traverse City Bishop International Airport (Flint) – 3 hours by car to Traverse City Capital Region International Airport (Lansing) – 3 hours by car to Traverse City Detroit Metro Airport (Romulus) – 4 hours by car to Traverse City

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Are you registered? Where?

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Yes! See the Registry page of this website or copy and paste this link: https://www.zola.com/wedding/erinandjonathon/registry

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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There are many hotels, motels, resorts, private homes and B&B’s near Traverse City and Suttons Bay available for rent. Other communities close to the venue include Omena, Northport, Glen Arbor, and Leland. Downtown Traverse City has many hotels with fine reputations (lol "fine reputations" thanks Dad), including The Park Place Hotel, Hotel Indigo, West Bay Beach Holiday Inn, and Bayshore Resort. From Erin and Jon: we tend to use AirBnB when we travel, and there are a TON around downtown TC - check the dates because some do require minimum stays! Having trouble finding a place to stay? Contact Terry - (mother of the bride) - she's got some rooms reserved!

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What transportation is available from Cherry Creek Capital Airport?

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Cherry Capital Cab (https://www.cherrycapitalcab.com/) Rental Cars and other ground transportation is available (https://www.tvcairport.com/traverse-city-rental-cars.php) Lyft, etc.

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What attire is required? What can we expect?

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The Inn at Black Star Farms is a 160 acre equestrian facility and inn surrounded by vineyards. It houses its namesake winery, and hosts facilities for the Grand Traverse Distillery. It is nestled in the hills in the Leelanau Peninsula in Northern Michigan. September generally has mild temperatures (60’s-70’s) although evenings can be cool (50’s). The wedding will be held in the vineyard on a hill overlooking Lake Michigan, so expect breezes and sun.

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Is parking available?

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Parking is available at the inn near the wedding ceremony site and the reception site. Attendees will be able to walk from their cars to each site as they are contained within the confines of the farm.

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Will there be vegan and/or vegetarian options available for the dinner and reception?

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There will be vegan options available for the cocktail hour and for dinner.

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Are there any local places you recommend we visit while we are in town?

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The Traverse City region has a plethora of fine wineries, microbreweries, and restaurants. The Traverse City Tourism Office (https://www.traversecity.com/) offers extensive information about the region and its attractions. The Vasa Trail Single Track and Vasa Pathway for hiking and mountain biking and TART Trails for biking (https://traversetrails.org/) Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park (http://www.sleepingbeardunes.com/) Clinch Park Beach (https://www.traversecity.com/listings/clinch-park/1752/) City Opera House (https://www.cityoperahouse.org/) Bike, Kayak Rentals and Tours (http://paddletc.com/) Check out the Things to Do in TC page on this website for more!

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What if I require assistance with transportation or mobility?

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Contact Terry (mother of the bride) if you need any assistance with transportation or mobility!