Genitti's

Bridal Shower

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Bachelorette Party

Bachelor Party

Our Wedding

Rachel and Bart met on an online dating site in 2019. Rachel, having just graduated from her masters program, was looking to practice thinking quickly during interviews and Bart just wanted to prove his therapist wrong about dating. They decided to meet for breakfast, which Rachel was 20 minutes late for. From there, it turned into an 8+ hour date that included a walk at Heritage Park, a movie, dinner, a tour of all of Bart's fun, expensive things and the discounts he got on them, and hours of amazing conversation. Bart proposed to Rachel in September of 2021 at the bloody triceratops statue at Dinosaur Gardens in Ossineke, MI. Per Schrute family customs, Bart threw (ethically procured) crow's beaks at the feet of the woman he liked and she crushed them to show she accepted his proposal. In a non-traditional move, Rachel and Bart eloped in Mackinaw City at the Dark Skies Park in April of 2022. Rachel had been laid off from her job at the time and eloping made the most financial sense at the time, even though they had already been planning their Fall 2024 wedding. Thus, we are here. Bart and Rachel want to celebrate the wedding they had intended from the beginning with all their close friends and family.

The Love Story

Our Story

Our Engagement and Elopement Photos

Our Elopement - April 30th, 2022 - Mackinaw City, MI

Photos

Emily is the bride's cousin and best friend. They used to spend summers together, sleepovers, and even trips to campgrounds. Rachel was maid of honor in Emily's wedding and gave the BEST speech. No pressure or anything.

Emily

Rachel met Jessica in college at Oakland University. They, along with Zuzanna, quickly bonded over hating the same people in their shared German class and have been friends ever since. 

Jessica

Rachel met Zuzanna in a German class at Oakland University. Together with Jessica, they formed an inseparable bond over hating the same people, coffee, and finishing German projects an hour before they were due in the Student Center.

Zuzanna

Amy and Rachel have been friends since middle school, where they met in orchestra class. Amy has been a great friend through ups and downs, career changes, and life in general. 

Rachel and Theresa have been close friends since middle school, having spent most of middle school and high school as stand partners in orchestra. Through many solo and ensemble competitions (both disastrous and triumphant), various craft projects, and a love of Irish folk music, they have forged a lasting friendship.

Theresa

Steve

Chris

Caleb

Mike

Trevor

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Frankenmuth an IHG Hotel

Near Birch Run Premium OutletsMake yourself at home in one of the 89 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local cal

Hampton Inn Birch Run / Frankenmuth

Americas Best Value Inn Birch Run

Bavarian Inn Lodge

Near Frankenmuth Historical MuseumMake yourself at home in one of the 66 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sittin

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Frankenmuth

Hotels in the Area

Bavarian Inn Restaurant

Tony's I75 Restaurant

Cherry Republic | Frankenmuth

Wilderness Trails Zoo

Frankenmuth Farmers Market

Birch Run Premium Outlets

Things to Do

From  The Metro Detroit Area

-Follow I-75 N to exit 136 for M-54/M-83 toward Frankenmuth/ Birch Run-Turn Right onto M-54/Birch Run Road and continue straight for 4.5 miles-Odin's Owl will be just past Bray Rd on the right. Look for the Baja Acres sign.

Rachel & Bartholemew

Rachel & Bartholemew

Photos

Our Engagement and Elopement Photos

Our Elopement - April 30th, 2022 - Mackinaw City, MI