The Rust Belt Market

Wedding Day

Cocktail Hour

Ceremony

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

Feeling Lucky? 

It began one chilly February evening in 2017, when Justin saw a social-media post from his best man, Sam, about openings at Lucky Strike; An arcade, bowling alley, and bar all in one. Always wanting to work at an Arcade and Bowling Alley, he signed on as a Kitchen Expo. On his very first shift, he spotted Carol, the server whose curly hair and dancing freckles lit up every lane. They clicked before that shift ended. Carol needed a ride home and loved Jeeps, so Justin happily offered (since he luckily drove one) and they quickly became inseparable. Soon their Detroit and Warren hangouts became Parks and Recreation marathons, Justin forcing 😉 Carol through the Star Wars saga, Carol introducing Justin to horror-movie nights, and epic video-game sessions spanning her favorites like Zelda and his favorite classic titles. Tiny rituals proved how perfectly they fit: Carol ate only the Oreo cookies (she does not like the filling), leaving the cream for Justin; she only liked flats and he preferred drumsticks; and they both agreed that mushrooms do not belong on veggie pizza. They moved in together in Warren shortly before the world shut down in 2020, and their relationship deepened through shared passions for their pets, video games, movies, and everything spooky. In October of 2023, they closed on their first home together in Roseville, and just a few days later on Friday the 13th Justin knelt in the Haunted Mansion at Disney World and asked Carol to marry him. Now they are preparing to jump the broom, ready for more Jeep rides, laughs, and a lifetime of growing together.

Our Story

Photo Timeline

An Vu - Officiant 

Hailey Hillier

Ericka Jones

Kim Wilson

Prikia Willis

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Samuel Murphy

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Eric Childress

John Garrett

Chris Holmes

Wedding Party

WHERE SHOULD I PARK? There is a Parking Lot located right next to our venue. Which is free on Sundays! See the Travel Tab for more info. for more info visit:<a href=" https://www.ferndalemi.gov/parking" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.ferndalemi.gov/parking</a>

WHAT IS THE EVENT TIMELINE? 5 pm: Event Begins - Guest Arrival 5pm-6pm: Welcome / Cocktail Hour - Marketplace Shops &amp; Satellite Bar Open: Assorted Beer, Wine &amp; 2 Pre-Selected Batch Cocktails Available 6 pm: Market Closes to the public *Bar Transition - Satellite Bar Closes / Main Bar Opens 6:15 pm: Wedding Ceremony Begins 6:45 pm: Dinner Service / Toasts / Speeches TBD / 8 pm: Dance Floor Opens 9:45 pm: Last Call @ Bar 10 pm: Bar Closes &amp; Event Ends - Guest Departure

WHERE ARE YOU REGISTERED? We feel as lucky now as the night we first saw each other under Lucky Strike’s neon ‘Feeling Lucky?,’ sign. Your presence is the greatest present. If you’d like to help keep our good luck rolling, we’ve set up three fun funds which can be found <a href="https://www.theknot.com/us/carol-willis-and-justin-david-oct-2025/registry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>: -Honeymoon Adventures-Home Sweet Home-Future Family Fund Pick whatever feels right to you, and thank you for celebrating with us!

Q + A

More info about our venue: <a href="https://www.rustbeltmarket.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Rust Belt Market</a>&amp;For more info about Parking Visit: <a href="https://www.ferndalemi.gov/parking" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Park Ferndale</a>

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Charcuterie &amp; Small Bites Caesar Salad Lemon Herb Chicken-Served W/ Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus Black Peppercorn Steak-Served W/ Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus Vegetarian Option Upon Request-Please Contact Bride or Groom Kids Option:Chicken Tenders and French Fries Wedding Cake and Assorted Dessert Table

Dinner Menu

Our wedding will feature an OPEN BAR with two custom picked Cocktails! Please still bring cash to tip the staff 🙏 VODKATito’s GINCitadelle TEQUILAEl Jimador Silver WHITE RUMPlantation 3 Stars SPICED RUMCaptain Morgan WHISKEYJack DanielsBOURBONOld Forester SCOTCHThe Famous Grouse BEER DRAFT6 Rotating Crafts BOTTLE | CAN2 CraftBud LightShorts Locals Light LagerBlake’s Hard Cider - Assorted VarietiesAssorted Hard Seltzers WINE REDCabernet SauvignonRed Blend WHITESauvignon BlancChardonnayPinot GrigioMoscato ROSE SPARKLINGCava Brut Selected Craft Cocktails: Hers:Fall Spiked CiderBourbon, Lemon Juice, Cinnamon-Infused Apple Cider, Lemon Garnish His:Italian SpritzAperol, Sparkling Wine, Orange Bitters, Club Soda, Orange Garnish "But what if its a cruel prank? What if its a cash bar? How dare they!"-The Grinch

Carol & Justin

Carol & Justin

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