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Ciccone Vineyard & Winery

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10343 Hilltop Rd., Suttons Bay, MI

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About This Vendor

In the hills of Leelanau

Our breathtaking venue is a package of style and authenticity. The restored turn-of-the century barn opens up to the rolling hills of our vineyards and fades effortlessly into panoramic views of West Grand Traverse Bay. Whether it is an elopement (“Just the two of Us”), a small intimate gathering of friends and family in our tasting room or 250 guests, our event coordinator will assist you in making your vision a reality. We were voted Top 10 Best Winery/Vineyard venues to host your wedding in the U.S. by Wine Enthusiast. Click the link below! https://www.winemag.com/2019/06/14/best-wineries-for-weddings/?fbclid=IwAR3EioCHq18skM3jLoRLwQh9-8D05YXnzQKFrKMAWiP94C6rzYtxSyN9TRo All photos by Dan Stewart Photography https://danstewartphotography.com/

Amenities + Details

Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Dressing Room
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor - Covered
Outdoor - Not Covered
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Barn, Historic Venue, Loft, Tented, Trees, Vineyard & Winery
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings, Planning, Service Staff

Ciccone Vineyard & Winery Reviews

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Reviewed On 8/06/2020 by Erin B
The most beautiful wedding venue! So easy to work with, professional, and willing to accommodate our needs. Highly recommended!
Reviewed On 12/29/2019 by Emily M
We had the best day celebrating our wedding at Ciccone Vineyard & Winery. The staff was so helpful to us during the planning process and the day was perfect. It is such a beautiful location overlooking the bay and the wine is spectacular. Our g...
uests still talk about how great of a location and day it was. It was truly special.
Reviewed On 7/28/2019 by Sara C
Simply put, Ciccone was a DREAM. While the weather was a bit scary in the hours leading up to our wedding and our ceremony & cocktail reception were forced inside — it was still beautiful in the barn. Guests remarked that they saw the fog rolli...
ng off the hills and the bay out of the barn windows which made for a dramatic backdrop during the ceremony. And immediately after the ceremony, the rain stopped and we/our guests were able to enjoy the beautiful grounds (and an incredible sunset). Ciccone staff could not have been more lovely to work with. The only and I mean ONLY con of this venue is that weddings have to be over by 10pm per township regulations. But honestly the day would have flown by regardless of an extra hour. My husband and I cannot recommend this wonderful venue enough.
Reviewed On 10/13/2018 by Stephanie T
Ciccone was the best backdrop to our wedding day. To start, Nancy - the wedding coordinator- was incredible. If you are someone who has a vision of creating your dream venue. Ciccone along with Nancy would be my upmost recommendation. Nancy al...
lowed us to put together our dream wedding with all additional outside vendors & worked with such a positive attitude the entire time. Nancy truly was a blessing. Ciccone’s stunning rolling hills, sparklingly bay water views & 100 year old barn need no additional compliments as they make your wedding what the best elements of a Northern Michigan wedding are all about. - Ciccone is truly the 5-star best.
Reviewed On 10/03/2018 by Kathy V
One of the best decisions we made was choosing Ciccone Vineyard for our daughter's September wedding. From the outdoor ceremony to cocktail hour at the outdoor bar to dinner under the tent and, finally, to cake and dancing in the barn, the eve...
ning flowed seamlessly. The beauty of the venue is evident from the photos. Equally impressive is the staff's ever positive professionalism that undergirded the whole event. We've had nothing but compliments from our guests about the beauty of the vineyard, the courtesy of the parking attendants and the friendliness of the tasting room staff. Finally, Nancy the wedding coordinator was tremendous! She promptly replied to emails, remembered the bride's favorite wine from a brief visit weeks before and always had a we-can-do-that attitude.
Reviewed On 7/31/2017 by Regina R
I absolutely loved everything about our July 15th wedding at Ciccone. I grew up on the Old Mission Peninsula just across the bay from Ciccone and now live in Los Angeles. I always knew I wanted to get married in the Traverse City area, and my p...
arents and I visited dozens of venues. When we visited Ciccone, we booked it immediately as it had everything we wanted--gorgeous views of the Grand Traverse Bay AND sweeping vineyard views. The barn is also one of the most stunning I've ever seen in the area, with windows that open out to the bay and slats that let the light stream in. This is also essential because if it rains, as it very well could, even in the summer, you then have a great backup option. All of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was and enjoyed taking pictures in the gorgeous sunset; even one of my bridesmaids who got married in Napa said that Ciccone was far more beautiful. Some things you should know before booking... 1. Your bridal party can get ready on-site, which is super convenient; guys don't have much room to get ready on-site. We had a large group (13 in total) and had to start at 6:45 AM! Tracy, Ciccone's wedding coordinator, was wonderful and walked us through the entire process. 2. Read your contract carefully. As soon as you get over 120 guests, you will pay more money for the site. Guests can park on-site, but once you get over 120 people, you must arrange for shuttle transportation, which is a significant expense. At 120 you also must purchase an additional $500 in wine (not a problem, though--they have some excellent options!). 128 is the maximum guest capacity for the barn, so at that point, you must get a tent for dinner, which is another expense. We had 116 guests, and the space felt just right. 3. Ciccone is also strict about which vendors they allow on the property. We had originally wanted a different caterer, but he was not on the approved list. We had to go with a different caterer (Grandview Catering), which worked just fine, but this is something to keep in mind. 4. Leelanau County requires weddings to end at 10:00 PM, no exceptions. We worked around this by starting our ceremony earlier, at 3:30. It can be quite warm at this time, and many of us got a little sunburned, so be sure to apply sunscreen before heading out for pictures! This also meant that the bridal party had to be ready for pictures at 1:30. If you get married in June-July, it will just be starting to get dark when the reception ends. Super pretty! 5. You must bring in your own toilets. We used Houdeks, and Ciccone required that they be a slightly higher-end model...we had to do the princess ones. Again, no regrets in choosing Ciccone! The price is comparable to other venues in the area, and we didn't find any other spot that offered both vineyard and bay views. I would choose this spot again in a heartbeat!
Response from the Vendor on 11/09/2017
Thank-you so much for your detailed review! Your July 15th wedding was absolutely beautiful and I'll always remember it as being very special. I loved how your bridesmaid said that Ciccone surpassed Napa in beauty, though I'm sure her wedding...
was very beautiful as well. We do have three levels of pricing that go by guest numbers, as you stated, with 120 and under being the lowest level of pricing and also that number allows guests to have dinner and the reception in the barn. We feel fortunate that we can do larger weddings as well and have great spaces for tents overlooking the bay or hills. Also, you are correct in that while we prefer to work with tried and true caterers, we welcome outside caterers given they meet standards of great service and reliability (in addition to excellent food!) We are willing to try new things and are excited at the prospect, but also feel we have to go by our own experiences to provide the most seemless event possible. I am very happy that things did work with Grandview Catering, they are consistently a great asset to our events. For anyone who would like to read our policies, we have them online to view at: www.cicconevineyard.com under weddings and events. Thank you for all of your tips and taking the time to write a review, I enjoyed reading it and especially like the tip about sunscreen. I wear it to all events! I wish you and your husband the very best in L.A., and hope to see you again at Ciccone Vineyard when you are back in the area! Again, we enjoyed your event and thank you for being such great clients. Sincerely, Tracy
Reviewed On 6/19/2017 by Caroline B
We were married here at the very beginning of June, and we are SO happy with our entire experience at Ciccone! Tracy and Janelle roped us in immediately with their personalities and wonderful customer service (other wedding venues and wineries...
did not have HALF of the personality of these two). Tracy was extremely helpful throughout our months of planning and very flexible when it came to meeting with us and answering all of our questions. On the big day, Tracy was on the ball and everything went smoothly. No drama, no mishaps, it was perfect! Our guests would NOT stop talking about the beauty of the winery; it was simply gorgeous. Thank you, thank you for being so wonderful!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/09/2017
Thank-you for taking the time to reflect on your June wedding with us! You are so welcome! I must say, when a couple and their families have such kind spirits and wonderful perspectives on life it is very rewarding to help in any way possible....
I wish you all the best in your future endeavors! Please visit when you are in the neighborhood. Sincerely, Tracy
Reviewed On 11/01/2015 by Rachel A
Ciccone Vineyard is absolutely gorgeous - both the outdoor ceremony space (in front of a giant tree with the vineyard hills in the background) and the vintage (but beautifully restored) barn for reception. The ambiance of both spaces really doe...
s all the work, and the view of the bay from the barn is also lovely. It's awe-inspiring and unrivaled in the Traverse City area. Ciccone was very helpful throughout the planning process - Tracy, their newest event person, was fabulous and the perfect "day-of coordinator" (a great aspect is that when you book the venue you automatically get a Ciccone staff member who helps with everything the day of - something that could cost upwards of 1k if you were bringing in an outside wedding coordinator). She made sure everything went smoothly with set up the day before and on the day of, and answered our many questions with ease. It made everything MUCH less stressful. We got married on a Monday, which is a reduced rate, to save money - and they never treated us any different, the service was always 5 stars. A few things to be aware of: You have to use/buy their wine (which is good but on the expensive side), but you can bring in beer/alcohol too. They also have a list of pre-approved caterers - anyone not on the list has to go through an application process. We tried this with a family friend who caters and they denied him - it was a headache and we ultimately had to go with someone pre-approved (who was great- and I've heard good things about the other caterers as well). Just make sure to read the contract carefully before booking the venue - we never had any real problems, but there are a few specific rules like this to make sure you're OK with before booking here. Every detail - from the bridal get-ready suite, to the personalized Ciccone wine glasses we ordered through them for favors, to breaking down the decorations the next day - was handled professionally and with care. It's such an amazing venue - truly a dream and we thank them for making our day one-of-a-kind.
Response from the Vendor on 11/09/2017
You are so welcome. I remember this day with great fondness and there are some beautiful photos of this day as well. We do treat the weekday weddings with the same care as a Saturday weddings, I'm so happy you felt very satisfied with the ...
service. It was a pleasure to be a part of your celebration and I loved your creative and wonderful group of family and friends. Ciccone does approve a caterer before they can cater a wedding, I am sorry that your choice did not come to fruition but glad you had a great experience with one of our approved caterers. Best Wishes to you! Sincerely, Tracy
Reviewed On 9/16/2015 by Laura S
We had our ceremony and reception at Ciccone and couldn't have been happier. Our guests were amazed at how beautiful the property was, especially the views of the bay from the barn windows. Sarah and Monica were great to work with--friendly, fl...
exible, and very hardworking. Everything went smoothly the day of in large part to Monica's organization and vendor connections. If you choose Ciccone, I recommend using their suggested vendor list as it made organizing so much easier when the vendors already knew the property and staff. Overall so happy with Ciccone and will be back for anniversary wine tasting trips!
Reviewed On 3/15/2015 by Kathryn K
I don't even know where to begin....the most amazing Venue for a wedding, ever! We choose Ciccone because of its beauty and location, and the funny part is we toured the grounds in December when it was covered in snow! After meeting with Sarah ...
and learning about all Ciccone had to offer this was the only place for us. Being an "out of state" couple we were worried about planning the wedding without a planner but it was not an issue because Sarah helped us through it all, the planning, the vendors, layouts, everything... Ciccone was so accommodating for our every need, when it looked like rain the day before they were there to help secure a tent just in case :) We were allowed to come in the day before to set up and were able to come back the day after to tear down which was amazing because it allowed my family to truly be able to enjoy the day! Its been 6 months now and we still have people telling us that it was the best wedding they have ever been to...The Views were breathtaking and i have the most incredible wedding photos to remember the day forever. We would reccommend Ciccone to Everyone, the venue and staff were amazing!!! -The Flynns
Reviewed On 10/23/2014 by Katie P
What can I say about Ciccone? It was everything I could have hoped for. It was beautiful in ever sense of the word. My wedding coordinator, Sarah, exceeded all of my expectations. She made sure that our day was the most special day it could be....
If I could do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. It was perfect.
Reviewed On 9/14/2014 by Erin Q
We planned our wedding in a little over 5 months! Once we actually found and settled on Ciccone Vineyard everything else seemed to fall into place. Ciccone was able to provide a list of vendors that had provided services at the venue before whi...
ch helped tremendously considering we were planning the wedding from Texas. Sarah at Ciccone was there every step of the way all the way through the big day. If you are looking at the TC/Suttons Bay area of Michigan you can't go wrong with this venue. GORGEOUS! Erin & Thomas July 26, 2014
Reviewed On 9/03/2014 by Alison G
The vineyard location and the barn are both beautiful. Guests are able to roam the whole property and everyone loved it. Sarah, the events manager at Ciccone, is one of the nicest and hard working people you will ever meet. It was the most perf...
ect location and the best day of my life. The views here are absolutely breathtaking!
Reviewed On 7/02/2013 by Jen b
We had a fabulous wedding and reception at Ciccone Vineyards. The have two ceremony sites that I am aware of and both provide absolutely stunning views. We choose to have our site overlooking the bay. We had our reception in their barn, which p...
rovides a beautiful, rustic setting. Working with Marcale, the wedding coordinator, was very easy and she was very flexible and prepared. I actually forgot to order enough tables for our catering and we were able to add a table the day of the wedding, about one hour before the ceremony started, with no problems. Marcale also ensured that any other problems that crop up are solved as quickly as possible without the bride or groom even being aware of them. The staff that sets up the barn and ceremony site are also very flexible and a pleasure to work with. Our guests loved the vineyard, with both the views of the bay and a view of a hilly vineyard in the back. We were also treated to a beautiful sunset, which many of our guests stepped outside to enjoy. I definitely recommend the venue, and I know my husband and I will be stopping to visit, get in some wine tasting and take in the view when we are in town again.
Reviewed On 8/22/2012 by Shalynn P
I originally picked my venue based on pictures I saw online! After booking and putting a deposit down, I went to visit and see the place. It was winter, but still absolutely stunning. The drive up the vineyard is along the coast of Lake Michiga...
n. The barn sits on top of a hill and over looks Lake Michigan. It’s surrounded by rolling hills that go for miles! The natural beauty of the vineyard doesn’t require you to have much decorating. The staff at Ciccone's was so wonderful! Marcale, their coordinator was so friendly and genuine! She gave us tips on how to save with flowers etc. She's on top of everything! How we wanted our tables set up and ceremony, where the DJ would set up and food tables. They had everything set up for our rehearsal and were extremely accommodating! They even let us jump on the trampoline for some pictures! Oh my, the pictures! The landscape is marvelous for pictures! You can't go wrong with this venue! The wine was good, the barn is gorgeous inside and out! Refinished wood floor, white lights all over, the windows open around the entire barn, and overlook Sutton’s bay! It is pure beauty in the purest form! All natural! They have a room inside the tasting room for the bride and bridesmaids to get ready, with fridge available and counter space for food. The setting just makes everything feel so romantic, calming, and so magical!
Reviewed On 9/10/2011 by Kelly M
I know I might be biased since it was my wedding... but it was the most beautiful location EVER. We had the ceremony on a hill overlooking the vines, rolling hills, and even Lake Michigan. The cocktail hour was at an outside bar so people cou...
ld eat, mingle, and walk around the vineyard. The reception was in the barn, which sounds bad, but the floors are nice hardwood, the poles are wrapped in white lights, and the sun shines in through the slits of the wood walls. The wedding coordinator was very helpful and sweet, as was the owner (Madonna's dad). He made a great addition to the wedding. Personally, I like the wine at Ciccone (and I am a bit of a wine snob). It's not highly rated on Google, which I don't understand. The reds are nice and dry, and I'm not one for sweet whites but those are good too. Last, but certainly not least, the photos were GORGEOUS!

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10343 Hilltop Rd., Suttons Bay, MI
(231) 271-5553
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