Offering a Unique & Memorable Event Space Rental!
Located in the heart of Downtown Ferndale, MI, The Rust Belt Market is a versatile wedding venue ideal for creative couples who want to marry in the Detroit metropolitan area. As a hybrid marketplace, and vibrant event venue, it is home to dozens of small local businesses, a full-service bar, and the most charming event space. A suburban gem within driving distance of the Motor City’s thriving downtown, this venue provides a distinctive backdrop for once-in-a-lifetime events. You and your guests are sure to fall in love with its vintage-meets-vogue aesthetic and stellar amenities.
The Rust Belt Market encourages people to come together to celebrate culture, art, and romance. As such, the property can set the scene for every stage of your big day. The Main Event Space is a comfortable setting that possesses 4,000 square feet of space for dining and dancing, and boasts a wide variety of artful amenities. Dimmable overhead lighting, rustic wood walls, twinkle lights, and bespoke furniture are just a few of its many eye-catching features. You are also welcome to use the Stage, a stylish space, complete with a house sound system, projector rental, and custom macrame tapestry decor. The 1,000 square-foot adjacent bar area is also included in your venue rental and includes premium industrial finishes and additional bar stool seating.
Capable of hosting up to 170 guests in a seated capacity, The Rust Belt Market is committed to making your wedding a celebration that you and your guests will never forget. In addition to its event space, the venue has other facilities such as spacious restrooms, a prep kitchen, self-serve coatroom and a luxury wedding suite, The Green Room. Special events can take place on any evening of the week, year-round. Our venue rental rates also include the use of our premium in-house farm tables & wood cross-back chairs, making wedding planning a convenient one-stop-shop, for an overall stress-free experience!
Woman-owned Business
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$5,200
Ceremony:
Contact for price
Bar services:
$35 per person
Catering:
Contact for price
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Industrial & Warehouse
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
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Reviews
4.7
out of 5.040 reviews
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The Rust Belt Market is described as a unique, beautiful, and fun wedding venue by multiple reviewers who had amazing experiences there. The venue itself is already stunning with cool decorations, and the staff, especially event coordinator Julie, are praised for their attentiveness and helpfulness throughout the planning and on the day of the event. Guests enjoyed the marketplace surrounding the dining area, cocktail hour, and the seamless flow of the celebration, making it a perfect choice for a memorable and fun wedding reception.Review photos
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Bella B
5.0
1/05/2025
This was such a beautiful and amazing place to have my wedding reception at! I ended up having about 145 guests and the space was perfect for seating, catering, and dancing! The venue is also already super duper gorgeous with its decorations, and my guests enjoyed cocktail hour and getting to venture the market until it closed. My husband and I did a mocktails package and excluded the NA champagne but Julie was kind enough to pour us some from an extra bottle they had! Julie was very patient and accommodating for me and my family members who helped set up for the official day! If you’re looking for a cute, unique place to have a fun wedding at then definitely go here! My wedding couldn’t have been more perfect :)
Vendor response 01/16/2025
Thanks Bella - we're so happy to hear your wedding day was perfect! We loved being able to...
customize a bar package that fit your vision too... thank you for sharing your experience!
Josh H
5.0
11/30/2024
The Rust Belt was the perfect place of us! The venue is warm and cozy and already has a very cool setup. The marketplace surrounding the dinning area is so eclectic and unique, we were so happy to walk around before the reception started. The staff was great, very attentive and accommodating to our guests. The event manager Julie is very nice and easy to work with, great communication and so helpful. The Rust Belt is filled with great people and was such a unique and fun wedding reception venue, we highly recommend that you add this one to your list when looking!
Vendor response 01/16/2025
Thank you Josh! We love hearing such great feedback, and are so happy to have hosted your ...
celebration. Thanks for the shout-out!
Any questions?
Bailey M
5.0
11/27/2024
The event coordinator Julie was amazing through the entire process from booking all the way through the end of our reception! All of our guests have been raving about how cool the event space was, and how much they liked the cocktail hour and the way the evening was laid out because it felt like a true celebration (their words!). You don’t need much decor for this space, and you don’t need tables or linens, and it turned out so much more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Everything was amazing the whole way through. Would not have changed a thing!
Vendor response 01/16/2025
Thank you Bailey for such an incredible review of your experience working with us - we lov...
ed hosting your celebration, and are so excited to hear that your wedding day was more than you could have ever imagined - AMAZING!
Bree M
5.0
9/30/2024
The rust belt market was absolutely 💯 amazing wedding reception! Our families and friends had such an amazing time and didn't want the night to end. Thank you rust belt and Julie the coordinator for making our day si special and magical in every way!
Vendor response 10/03/2024
Thank you for the kind words Bree! We are so happy to hear your wedding day was magical - ...
we loved working with you to create such a beautiful day!
Kary M
5.0
9/13/2024
I would give Julie and her team a million stars if we could. Our guests all agreed-best wedding/coolest venue ever! Julie was so attentive and kind from day 1. We are so grateful!!
Vendor response 10/03/2024
Thank you Kary - the feedback is SO great to hear! We're glad your guests had such a great...
time celebrating - thank you again for allowing us to host!
Sarah B
5.0
8/27/2024
WOW. The Rust Belt Market turned my reception dreams into reality. My husband and I were looking for something unique and elegant, and that is exactly what we got at the Rust Belt. We have had multiple guests reach out complimenting the venue from the cocktail hour, the bar and bartenders, the unique decor, the list goes on. I worked with Julie, and couldn’t have asked for a better event manager and point of contact both leading up to the day and the day of our event. The minute we arrived to the venue, Julie checked in with us, brought us a drink and was attentive all night. When our ceremony ended, Julie was waiting for us with 2 glasses of champagne. I’d recommend to anyone!!
Vendor response 10/03/2024
Thank you Sarah - this review is WOW! We appreciate you sharing your experience - we loved...
working with you!
Chelsea S
5.0
2/08/2024
I had my wedding at The Rust Belt in December 2023 and I have nothing but amazing things to say. First of all Julie is the best! She is quick to respond to emails and was so accommodating and answered all my questions in a timely fashion. The wedding itself was amazing from the cocktail hour to the ceremony to the reception! The bar staff was great and the venue looked incredible. I would recommend The Rust Belt over and over again and I hope to attend a wedding here in the future so I can be a guest.
anonymous u
5.0
11/04/2023
We had such a great experience using The Rust Belt Market. We only had our reception here, but it was absolutely perfect! All of our guest said it was one of the most fun venues they had ever been too. The staff was awesome, and event planner Julie was so helpful with each step along the way. The tables were beautiful and we did t need a whole lot of decor to make it come together. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun spot to host all your fave people to celebrate!
Marina G
5.0
10/31/2023
The Rust Belt was great to work with! Easy communication about pricing in the beginning and it carried on until the wedding day. Julie and her team do a great job at making sure the day runs smoothly.
Emily C
5.0
10/20/2023
Our July 2023 wedding at the Rust Belt Market was so dreamy! We were relatively dead-set on this venue, and after our first walk-through and chat with Julie, the Rust Belt Event Coordinator, we knew for sure that it was right for us!
PLANNING: Julie was outstanding when it came to being patient, flexible, and kind during our wedding planning process. She gave us great advice for how to use the space, and also referred us to our florist (Stems Floral), who put together our simple flower arrangements and set up our tables on the day-of. Julie allowed us to store some supplies at the venue the night before the wedding, which made things a breeze. The venue itself is gorgeous and fun, so if you're looking for somewhere with a bit of a rustic/industrial vibe that you don't need to totally transform, this is perfect- we did minimal decorations, and it still looked awesome! (This also made end-of-night clean up SO easy.) The Rust Belt also has a small selection of preferred catering companies you must choose from, which we LOVED, because it made decisions easy for us- we went with Brooks & Landry, whose catering was DELICIOUS. Julie and the Rust Belt team were very responsive and available for questions whenever we needed them, prior to the big day. This was so helpful!
DAY-OF: Our wedding day was super breezy and fun. Everything happened on schedule- no delays! Our guests were able to walk the market during cocktail hour, before the venue closed to the public, which was a cool touch! The venue provides two custom drinks for cocktail hour, and they allowed us to go off-menu to serve the "Lavender Haze", a really awesome craft cocktail that our guests loved! The bar staff was super kind and helpful throughout the evening. We particularly enjoyed the Green Room, and are really happy we rented it out. This was a great space for final "getting ready" touches, and was also amazing as a photo-op space. The downtown Ferndale area, just steps from outside the Rust Belt, was also a wonderful spot for wedding photos (MissLyss Photography captured our special day, and they are wonderful). We had also rented a Shutterbooth photo station, and the red velvet couch area inside the Rust Belt was perfect for setup- the vendor was able to get plugged in and ready with ease. The actual event space was large enough to hold our 80 guests, buffet tables, DJ booth, and gift/guest book table. The Rust Belt provided more than enough tables for anything we needed. From arrival to departure, things were easy and simple!
OVERALL: Our guests absolutely loved this unique, fun venue! We received so many compliments during and after the wedding. We loved the many great photo-op spaces in and around the Rust Belt, and felt as though this was the perfect venue for our whimsical, disco-inspired wedding day. As folks who didn't want to have to make a ton of decisions, the Rust Belt made it easy by providing vendor referrals, a list of caterers to choose from, a space that required minimal decor, and a pre-determined structure to the day. It should also be noted that the pricing was fair and competitive, too. We would recommend this venue to couples seeking a low-stress, easy, unique, intimate, and fun space. We are SO happy with our decision to get married at the Rust Belt Market!
Lorna M
5.0
1/25/2023
If you are looking for wonderful space and willing to step outside the traditional "wedding box" then this is a place high on my list to refer!
The space is so unique but on top of that, the staff is super friendly and amazing. I can't wait to have another wedding here again!
Chiara B
5.0
8/10/2022
The Rust Belt is amazing venue and we are so happy we chose them for our wedding. They had everything we were looking for. Everyone was so nice and helpful during this whole process. The tables are beautiful and were exactly what we imagined. Everything went smooth and I couldn't ask for a better experience. Thank you so much!!
Michelle L
4.0
2/28/2022
The space was exactly what we were looking for! They were great to work with and the bartenders were amazing! Thank you so much for helping to make our day so much fun!
Margaret L
5.0
4/08/2020
Beautiful venue! We really leaned into the succulent and wood theme and it ended up beautiful. We had our dance floor in front of the stage and even moved onto the stage throughout the night. My groom was able to be at the cocktail hour and loved having the opportunity to greet all of our guests. Christina was also very helpful the entire time we were setting up through the cocktail hour. She was able to set the expectations of her schedule and ended up being a huge help the entire time that she was available. Pro tip- we had a ball being able to walk down the street with our friends to continue celebrating at a Ferndale bar.
CARMIN D
5.0
11/29/2019
The space was EVERYTHING and MORE! I don't know where to start, but Christina was very attentive with any questions I had. I didn't see her the day of, but Michael at the bar was there and we LOVE him!!! Everyone raved about the good drinks and the beauty of the space! We are minimalist, and I wanted a touch of sparkle..Rust Belt was ALL that and more. I need to figure out another event to have just to use the space :)
Christina F
5.0
10/10/2019
The Rust Belt Market was an absolutely amazing venue! It's so beautifully decorated, which is also extremely convenient for decorating purposes. Tables and chairs were easy to order and everything was handled for us. The bar was also very easy as well. The one thing to be aware of is that the venue has public meter parking. We were able to pay for spots for our guests in advance but definitely something to consider. All in all, everything was beautiful and the staff and event manager were lovely to work with. Highly recommend!
Stephanie M
5.0
9/17/2019
This venue was PERFECT and fit our wedding vibe so well. From the start Christina was so responsive to any questions and easy to work with to plan our big day. We had our ceremony and reception here and received so many compliments about the decor and set up. We could not of asked for a more beautiful day and were so happy with how everything turned out. Thank you so much!!!
Sarah D
5.0
8/12/2019
The Rust Belt is a great venue! Christina, the events manager, is super easy to work with. It's already beautiful inside, and the alcove is basically an included photo booth. The staff is friendly, and the market gives guests something to do/talk about. Parking is iffy, so make sure you inform guests of where public parking is, and call the city to make sure there aren't any events going in your weekend. It's the perfect venue for a rustic wedding in the city.
Meredith M
5.0
7/23/2019
We had our wedding at Rust Belt and everything was absolutely perfect. We had 130 people seated and had plenty of room left for a dance floor and food stations. Christina was so responsive and helpful during the organizing and the day of. The venue is obviously beautiful and comes fully decorated so that will take a lot off your plate. All the guests loved being able to walk around the market with a cocktail before they closed and we got so many compliments on the venue. Can not recommend enough!
Stephanie J
5.0
10/20/2018
They were great! Everything was beautiful and they’re always adding new and creative things to their venue! I recommend them to everyone I know! It is such a unique place to get married! The bar is awesome and everyone is so friendly!
Vendor response 10/21/2018
Hey Stephanie, Thank you! We had just an amazing time with you and your guests. Your table...
s were beautiful!
Julieann Y
5.0
9/09/2018
This place is amazing. It’s so different from a traditional wedding hall. You don’t need to decorate much because the space is already decorated greatly. Christina was always there to answer any questions I had. They have a ton of liquor options and different bar packages and they even do just wine and beer or a cash bar.
Parking is annoying but we used Detroit bus company to shuttle people back to their cars at the church down the road.
The red velvet chair was the perfect back ground for our photo booth.
Carlenne J
4.0
8/01/2018
The venue is unique, really quirky and fun! Our guests could not stop complimenting us on the choice! Really a great space!
However... Parking is bad. There is a lot and street parking, all charge to park, but some guests had to park a few blocks away. On a weekend, it can be quite a challenge. We had a few complaints from our guests. Also, not good for older or disabled guests.
While the venue is great, the event manager is not much help. The portal for services and payments is confusing, as were most of the communication we received. Nothing is included, you will be nickle and dimed for everything. You must supply everything, including staff to work your event, except for the bar. The bar is very expensive. If you decide to book this spot, you must be vigilant about deadlines for payments, booking all the staff and vendors that you will need. RBM doesn’t do any of this.
Vendor response 08/02/2018
Thanks for leaving us feedback as it always helps future clients when booking our space! W...
e are located in the heart of Downtown Ferndale and parking is public. Our Preferred Vendors page lists Star Trax, a local company that offers valet and shuttle services. You could have also made payment accommodations through the City of Ferndale, an option that is discussed in every venue tour. I take pride in my attentiveness to clients’ correspondence and was responsive to your emails past midnight the day prior to your daughter’s wedding. I even spent the entire morning securing service staff and answering calls from both you and your daughter. One of the most important points we stress when utilizing a food truck instead of a catering company is the fact that your event must still be serviced by a professional company. In our policies, website and all correspondence, we outline what catering is responsible for. I made sure to explain in email correspondence every aspect surrounding this, including table service, water service and water-service glassware, and catering refuse policies. For these reasons, we do not feature food trucks on our Preferred Vendors list. I’m glad we were able to provide and help out with many last minute details. Myself, our Bar Manager and Owner even offered assistance with your slideshow. Overall, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and your event turned out beautiful. We wish you nothing but the best in this new chapter of your lives!
Carrie C
5.0
7/04/2018
We are incredibly happy we chose the Rust Belt for our wedding. Although we only went to two spaces prior to choosing the moment we walked into the RB - we knew it was the one. Everything is so unique and gives off a special feel. Our guests were WOWed and couldn't say enough about the space. I felt Christina was really easy to work with and responded to any questions I had, also their website has all the information you could need which is really helpful (stressful brides tend to forget things and it's great to have a place to reference :)). The Rust Belt is a top choice for events and we are so glad we chose them for ours!
Dawn S
5.0
4/15/2018
We had the most amazing experience working with Rust Belt Market. Christina was very responsive to any questions. The list of preferred vendors made planning easy. Our guest had a great time and the venue results in so many cool pictures and moments. I highly recommend the Rust Belt Market.
Codi K
5.0
3/18/2018
WE LOVE THE RUST BELT!!!! Our guests were absolutely wowed with the space- it is SO UNIQUE. We love the staff, they were available when we needed them, super knowledgeable and FUN to work with! The whole process was so simple, so laid back, and that was really important to us. I am not very good at decorating a space- so the fact that we did not have to do anything at all to make the space look incredible was a huge bonus for us. I really cannot say enough good things about our experience from beginning to end!
Meredith B
5.0
1/03/2018
We hosted our company holiday party at the Rust Belt in December. It was an awesome experience! Our guests loved the venue and enjoyed being able to use the Rusty Bucks to shop. Christina did a fantastic job helping us plan our event. She was extremely patient with us and all of our questions and requests. All of the staff were excellent. Many of our employees have asked me if we can have more events there in the future. We will definitely consider it! Highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for an affordable, fun space for their party. My only regret is forgetting my camera at home and not being able to get more photos.
Aubrey V
2.0
1/03/2018
Although our reception was absolutely beautiful, I would NOT recommend them due to some of their staff. Their wedding coordinator shows little to no compassion for a stressed out bride. They don’t bend on any rules (wouldn’t let us get into the space even 15 minutes early without charging us, wouldn’t let us use the empty closet or the empty fridge to store a few things for the people helping us setup without charging us, etc). They never seemed to checked on us unless they needed payment and if we would email them questions we felt like we were bothering her.
Also, the owner promised us something, admitted he promised us something, and still did not deliver on his promise because he didn’t want to upset his wife. I still can’t believe it.
In addition, they make you provide your own water. Your guest cannot go to the bar and ask for a water, you have to provide your own water stations or bottles, it’s a hassle and cost you even more money. Lastly, you have to do a deep clean in the space before you leave or you’ll get charged.
Oh yeah, and the bartenders traded our Cupcakes that we were saving in the back for pizza from our food truck #NotCool Aside from this they were really great and our guest enjoyed them.
I could keep going on them but this post is already long enough, lol. 🙂
Kayla M
3.0
11/15/2017
Our review of The Rust Belt Market is mixed.
Based on the location of the venue itself, the beauty of the decor, the unique vibe that we were looking for, and the overall feel and aesthetic of the event space / market space, my husband and I are BEYOND happy. The Rust Belt Market fit our style and our desires perfectly, and we got so many compliments on what a great place it is. Based on just The Rust Belt Market, this review would be 5/5 stars!
Unfortunately, the staff, and particularly the event manager, left MUCH to be desired. The event manager we dealt with was WONDERFUL when we went to first check out RBM, but as soon as we booked, she became non-existent. Her emails were curt and confusing, and often implied that we should not have emailed her with any questions in the first place, since answers could all be found in the waivers (of which there are many, that are hard to find, and are vague). She never once called to check in, or ask even ask how she could help to make our day better. Even on our day itself, she didn't check in with me once, congratulate me and my fiance, or make any attempt, to quite simply, be nice.
It's a beautiful location, and it was the best venue for us and our wedding, but if you're going to book here, be prepared to feel very unimportant and bothersome to the staff.
Vendor response 11/30/2017
Hey Kayla,
Thanks for leaving us a review, we appreciate any and all feedback regarding o...
ur events as we take our client relationships very seriously. First, we are so glad to hear you and your guests enjoyed the location since every detail of the space has been put together by the owners and our staff themselves. We are always pleased to share it with others!
I've spent some time reviewing our correspondence to see where and how you felt I was "non-existent." I found that every email was responded to within hours, at most 24 hours after receiving. Service seemed to be our main topic as it's a huge concern of ours when restaurants cater wedding events. In multiple emails, I addressed all of your questions and communicated in detail what the company would be responsible for to ensure you and your guests had an enjoyable experience. We highly encourage our clients to hire professional catering companies and wedding coordinators as it makes your planning process and big day run very smoothly. While I am available for venue policy and payment related questions, I do not offer full service coordination. We also have all of our waivers (Catering, Set up and DJ) listed on our website for easy access and printing.
From what I see, at no time was I unavailable and I even sent an email out the week prior asking if you needed anything before the big day and never heard back from you.
Thanks again, your wedding was beautiful and we hope you and your guests had a memorable evening!
Adam W
5.0
10/27/2017
Beautiful, unique, and absolutely amazing venue. I fell in love with the place after first visit and knew it was where I wanted my wedding. Everyone at the venue was a huge help and I couldn’t of been happier with how my wedding turned out. Thank you Rust Belt Market!!
Kelley M
5.0
9/18/2017
We can't say anything but GREAT THINGS!! They were awesome to work with. Before we booked, they let us come in and look around. We had to change somethings and they did it without a hassle. Any questions I had, they were fast to respond. The night of our wedding they were there and helped get thing set for us to come in. We have had more complaints on how unquie and different our venue was. The Revel Bar that is in the venue was AMAZING!! The selection of beer and drinks was great. We are so happy that we decided to have our reception here!! Thank you for making our wedding so memorable!
Sean N
5.0
7/31/2017
I had booked our company's 30th Anniversary party at the Rust Belt and everyone was amazed at how eclectic and hip the venue was. The staff were all amazing and very quick with any and all services. Such a great experience all around. Would recommend the venue for parties and weddings!
Sarah S
5.0
7/11/2017
Everything at The Rust Belt was 100% perfect. All of our guests were so pleased to be in such a unique, beautiful space. My experience with this venue was amazing, all my questions were answered, and I was able to make my wedding reception everything I wanted it to be. I have nothing but great memories (and photos) of our reception!
Matt W
5.0
6/20/2017
Could not be happier! The Rust Belt was easy to work with the entire way, even offering suggestions when I forgot to consider things. It was cheap and easy for a DIY wedding, and what you get with the room is well worth the price. We added very little to the room and it looked gorgeous. Our guests were treated to very strong drinks and a terrarium with poison dart frogs! The red couch is a photo booth locale with some class and character, and I think we truly gave our guests a wedding they won't forget. We really couldn't have had a better night, and a lot of that is owed to the venue itself.
Lizzy O
5.0
6/06/2017
We are SO happy we chose The Rust Belt Market as the venue for our wedding ceremony and reception! This event space and the people that own and run it were a perfect match for our own sensibilities - classy but still down-to-earth, fun and laid-back but still very professional. Christina (event manager), Chris and Tiffany (owners), Steve (table/chair rental) and our bartenders were all fantastic and very easy to work with. We really appreciated that the space is kind of pre-decorated and offers a lot of built-in amenities (like the bars, stage, A/V, lighting), but has so much more personality than a banquet hall. Our caterer and DJ were also recommendations from the Rust Belt and they were both complete home runs that totally complemented the whole vibe of the venue! If you're like us and want something different than a banquet hall experience, but also aren't interested in DIY-ing every single thing, the Rust Belt Market can't be beat!
Vendor response 06/11/2017
Thanks again Ken and Lizzy! It was a pleasure working with you guys and your special day w...
as gorgeous!
MJ A
4.0
2/04/2017
The Rust Belt was an eclectic, fun and impressive venue. My husband and I had a blast and received many compliments on how cool the space was and perfect it suited our personality. Planning the wedding was smooth with quick responses from the coordinator and her willingness to meet when the market was closed so my caterer could see what she had working with. The only hiccup is miscommunication between the coordinator and bartender regarding our paid extra hour of time. Unfortunately we lost out time and money because of this; however, it didn’t hinder our overall experience. I highly suggest this space, with the disclaimer to have your contract details handy the night-of, just in case!
Nicole G
1.0
11/06/2016
The event space is beautiful, the bartenders provided great service. The owners and event manager are inexperienced and no one checked in with us the days/week prior to our wedding (including not returning messages we had with questions regarding our wedding day), no one checked in with us the day of our wedding, or even after to see how it went. Complete lack of customer service overall. You're forced to rent tables and chairs from the owner's father who isn't local, isn't helpful or flexible and is rather rude. Luckily it is a pretty and cool space otherwise not worth all the money!
Vendor response 11/07/2016
Hey Nicole,
Thanks for leaving us a review, every client's input helps us better our serv...
ices for others. We always have on site staff during set up and event day who are readily available for our clients. While reviewing your correspondence, I see that all questions were answered timely and in full detail by email, text and phone. Your request for a refund of 40 chairs two days after your wedding and after our staff had set them up for both your ceremony and reception layouts is against our policy. The tables and chairs are all on-site and was clearly communicated that they must be rented through us. We also accommodated your special bar requests for no extra charge. Your wedding day was beautiful--if you needed anything else prior, we were just a call away.
Andrea B
5.0
10/18/2015
Tiffany and Chris Best are incredibly accommodating, approachable, and easy to work with! We booked with the Rust Belt and were happy to have found a venue that allows us to choose nearly all of our own vendors (tables/linens need to go through their vendor, all else are open), with a unique atmosphere!
The Rust Belt doesn't provide setup/teardown - this is a DYI situation (unless you hire people to do that) - which was perfect for us! It even worked out that we could come in on Friday to set up instead of Saturday morning, which was super helpful.
The weather on the day of our outdoor ceremony didn't just provide rain, but flooding - we had to quickly replan our ceremony for indoors - Chris helped us facilitate the new timing and talking with our vendors.
We rented out the bar area with small prep kitchen as well as the venue space, so our total was a little more than the flat rate.
Our guests loved having cocktail hour to mingle with the artists, and having a unique venue to enjoy after hours. We loved it, too.
I highly recommend if you're looking for a place that will allow you to plan your event your way. It's non-traditional, and that's why it was so perfect for us!
Vendor response 10/20/2015
Thank You! We love that all of our receptions have a different and unique personality!
Natalie M
5.0
10/16/2015
The Rust Belt was amazing!!! The owners were so wonderful and all of the staff were really accomodating! The reception space was absolutely beautiful!!! I highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for event space!
Vendor response 10/20/2015
Thank you very much Natalie and Mike!
Sarah D
5.0
10/16/2015
We have nothing but good things to say about the Rust Belt Market as a venue. During the booking process, Julie was very helpful and responsive. The staff was incredibly helpful and stepped in when we had a few unexpected developments during the reception
We were not able to set up our reception until the morning of the wedding due to another event the day prior, however, when we arrived the tables and chairs were already available. Chris was there to open the doors for us and was available to provide us with a ladder, etc. that we needed to borrow.
During the reception, Hartley made himself available to ensure we had everything required, and assisted with our requests as needed. Two thumbs up for Hartley as a staff member.
If you are looking for a reception venue that you can make your own, this is it. I have an artistic side and really wanted to be able to provide my own decor, catering, photography etc. The Rust Belt was very open to this, and allowed us to bring our own personality to the space. We had rave reviews from all of our guests regarding the market, venue area, and staff.
5 stars to the Rust Belt! Thank you!
Vendor response 10/20/2015
Thank you Sarah!! Your decorations were so creative and beautiful!
Ashley W
4.0
9/29/2015
The Rust Belt's center event space is an great multifunctional open space perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions. It has a built in charm and DIY feel that will compliment any wedding style.
Rental of this space is still in its infancy, but as time progresses, I can only imagine the space and the Rust Belt's services to improve and excel.
It was an honor to use their space.
Vendor response 10/20/2015
Thank you very much. We are constantly trying to improve our space!
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