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The Sterling
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About this venue
The Sterling is a brand new wedding venue located in the grounds of Arrowhead Golf Club in beautiful Akron, New York. The Sterling offers seven unique areas to accommodate every aspect of your memorable celebration and sets the standard for top-notch events in Western New York. It features indoor and outdoor spaces with scenic views and is available for ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, engagement parties, elopements and rehearsal dinners.
Facilities and Capacity
With over 10,000 square feet of event space, The Sterling can comfortably accommodate 250-400 seated guests. They offer seven event areas including:
- Main dining area - A 90-feet by 36-feet space with glamorous warehouse chic design, featuring a tall glass wall, cathedral ceilings, modern crystal chandeliers, and state-of-the-art kitchen.
- Interior mezzanine area for surplus seating - Area features a catwalk across the glass wall and leading to the outside balcony.
- Side covered patio - 5 French doors provide seamless overflow space for the reception and dance floor which is heated for 3 season use.
- Back and side uncovered balcony - The balconies feature stunning views of the golf course and island. The side balcony is the ideal setting for a rehearsal dinner with an intimate setting and sunset views.
- Bridal Suite - A getting-ready room with glamorous makeup stations for the bridal party.
- Island ceremony and photography area - The area includes a steel arch, wood bridge, walkway, and aisle and provides an intimate and unique place to tie the knot.
Services Offered
The Sterling can provide a team of professional coordinators to help plan your wedding, event, or bridal shower. Additional services offered include:
- Tables, chairs, and linen
- China, flatware and glassware
- Set up and clean up
- Parking and wheelchair access
- Catering, servers, and bartenders
- Willingness to work with outside vendors (except catering and bar)
Cuisine
The Sterling and their executive chef provide a large wedding menu from which to choose your meal options. Options include hand-passed appetizers from their hors d’oeuvres menu, crudites for cocktail hour, and a choice of either a relaxed buffet or a sit-down plated option for dinner. There is a choice of entrees available for the sit down dinner which is served with salad, steamed vegetables, freshly baked bread, your choice of sides, and tea and coffee. The Sterling offers various beverage packages including beer, wine, champagne, liquors, and soft drinks. There is also an evening snack menu available.
Location
The Sterling is located at Arrowhead Golf Club in Akron, New York. The venue is just a few miles east of Buffalo and a short drive west of Rochester. The venue is easily accessible with Buffalo Niagra International Airport just a 30-minute drive away.
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Experience
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6 years in business
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Lingue: English
FAQ
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?
$2,000
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$2,000
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?
$995
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$995
Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$27.50
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink
What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?
50
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
1
Describe your venue:
Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club
Garden
Loft
Waterfront
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?
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
What event items are available?
Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Tables
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
November
December
Any other questions?
Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!Reviews of The Sterling
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The Sterling is a stunning modern indoor/outdoor venue with an island, patios, balcony and a destination feel. Couples praise the attentive, responsive staff and coordinators who handled planning and last‑minute changes so the day ran stress‑free. Guests loved the food and bar options and many say the full‑service experience is worth the price.
Lauren Sent on 09/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Humbert wedding 9/4/26
We had the most amazing wedding at the Sterling. Tanya was so helpful and made things go so smoothly. We could not be happier with our experience.
Jennie Sent on 09/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Wonderful Team. Wonderful Experience.
The Sterling was the second venue we looked at and fell in love immediately with the mixed indoor and outdoor space. Tanya Sue and Eric took a three hour conversation and turned into the wedding of our dreams - probably better than we ourselves had imagined. The team, rounded out by Alexis and Netasha, were responsive, professional, and honest about what is feasible and what is far-fetched. Their kindness and dedication to our needs and wants was somsething extra special.
Eric reverse reciped a few cultural dishes from our parents so that we did not have to cater them. At the tasting, my parents were boasting about how, with even a few twists, the dishes tasted authentic. The chef’s experience traveling the world and willingness to work with us is something we cannot ignore or stop revelling about.
On the day of our wedding, surprise rain derailed our plans to get married outside and we had to move our ceremony indoors. Tanya Sue was kind and patient with us as we changed our original plan. It stung a bit to make a last minute change, but the Sterling team created an atmosphere where our attention was in t he moment and not thinking about what could have been. The ceremony was perfect. The day was perfect. Everything was perfect.
Highly recommend trusting this team with your dream wedding. Guarantee it will turn out beyond your imagination.
Eric reverse reciped a few cultural dishes from our parents so that we did not have to cater them. At the tasting, my parents were boasting about how, with even a few twists, the dishes tasted authentic. The chef’s experience traveling the world and willingness to work with us is something we cannot ignore or stop revelling about.
On the day of our wedding, surprise rain derailed our plans to get married outside and we had to move our ceremony indoors. Tanya Sue was kind and patient with us as we changed our original plan. It stung a bit to make a last minute change, but the Sterling team created an atmosphere where our attention was in t he moment and not thinking about what could have been. The ceremony was perfect. The day was perfect. Everything was perfect.
Highly recommend trusting this team with your dream wedding. Guarantee it will turn out beyond your imagination.
Madison Sent on 09/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Reimer Wedding
We cannot say enough amazing things about The Sterling at Arrowhead! From the moment we walked in, we knew it was the perfect place for our wedding. Everything was absolutely beautiful, and the amount of attention to detail throughout the entire venue was incredible. Every little touch felt intentional and made our day feel so special.
The entire team truly went above and beyond to make our wedding everything we dreamed of. A huge thank you to our wedding coordinator, Shannon, who was absolutely amazing! She was so attentive, organized, helpful, and genuinely cared about making our day perfect. She understood my vision from the very beginning and somehow brought it to life even better than I could have imagined.
Because of Shannon and the entire Sterling team, we were able to relax and truly enjoy our wedding day without worrying about all the little details happening behind the scenes. Everything was beautiful, seamless, and exactly what we had envisioned.
The Sterling at Arrowhead will always hold such a special place in our hearts. We are beyond grateful that we chose this venue and would recommend it to anyone looking for the perfect wedding venue. It truly exceeded all of our expectations! 🤍
The entire team truly went above and beyond to make our wedding everything we dreamed of. A huge thank you to our wedding coordinator, Shannon, who was absolutely amazing! She was so attentive, organized, helpful, and genuinely cared about making our day perfect. She understood my vision from the very beginning and somehow brought it to life even better than I could have imagined.
Because of Shannon and the entire Sterling team, we were able to relax and truly enjoy our wedding day without worrying about all the little details happening behind the scenes. Everything was beautiful, seamless, and exactly what we had envisioned.
The Sterling at Arrowhead will always hold such a special place in our hearts. We are beyond grateful that we chose this venue and would recommend it to anyone looking for the perfect wedding venue. It truly exceeded all of our expectations! 🤍
Shannon Sent on 08/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating
August Wedding at The Sterling
We absolutely loved our wedding at the Sterling. Our guests were raving about the food (especially the BBQ meatballs and the beer braised brisket!). I highly recommend the white glove package. Just having someone to coordinate with my vendors the week of the wedding and taking that off my plate made wedding week a BREEZE. The day of was stress free as Shannon and my vendors took care of everything behind the scenes. Shannon Mowry is the most amazing human I have ever met. She was so attentive the day of the wedding - to not just us, but to our whole wedding party. She went above and beyond and even drove a golf cart to help my mom get to the locations for pictures. Following the ceremony, she was there with a celebratory drink in hand for us. I cannot say enough amazing things about Shannon - she alone was worth every penny we spent.
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Krystle Hanson
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Tanya Sue
Lead Wedding Coordinator
Paige Probst
Wedding & Event Coordinator
Megan Conibear
Food & Beverage Director
Shannon Mowry
Wedding Coordinator
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The Sterling frequently asked questions
The Sterling 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 Sterling includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
- Cake Cutting
- Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Sterling includes:
- Bartender(s)
- House Beer
- House Wine
- Open Bar
- Signature Drink
The space offered by The Sterling for wedding events is known for:
- Banquet Hall
- Country/Golf Club
- Garden
- Loft
- Waterfront
The Sterling offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
- Indoor
- Covered Outdoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
The Sterling offers the following types of wedding events:
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Elopements
- Rehearsal Dinner
The Sterling offers the following services for wedding events:
- Bar Services
- Catering Services
- Clean Up
- Event Planner
- Get Ready Rooms
- Outside Vendors
- Pet Friendly
- Wifi
The Sterling offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
- Altar/Arch
- Centerpieces
- Chairs
- Dance Floor
- Decor
- Furniture
- Tables
The Sterling is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.