The Rust Belt Market Wedding Venue

The Rust Belt Market, located in downtown Ferndale, Michigan, is a banquet hall-style wedding and special event venue. During business hours, the building houses a marketplace of more than 40 vintage artists and designers, with an eclectic, contemporary architecture. The high ceilings and intricate architectural details of this venue combine to create a room suitable for your special occasion.

The location

Ferndale, Michigan is about 20 minutes from downtown Detroit. You and your guests will have convenient access to a wide range of hotels, restaurants, transportation options, and cultural attractions. Wayne State University, the Motown Museum, Lake St. Clair, and the Detroit River are among them. The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is just a 30-minute drive away from this location. The Rust Belt Market workers will gladly provide you with additional information on local attractions and transportation choices for your special day.

The Rust Belt Market Ceremony and Reception Pricing

DAYTIME

Standard Room Rental: 9am - 2pm

Friday, Saturday, or Sunday: $1000

Weekday: $950

Earlier access available hourly

EVENING

Standard Room Rental: 3pm - 11pm

Friday: $2300

Saturday: $2600

Sunday: $2000

Weekday: $1200

Services Provided

The Rust Belt Market will provide all bar services, glassware, event rentals, and cleanup. All bar packages include craft beer, and champagne, wine, and liquor are also available. If you want a signature cocktail or a specialty drink, their bartenders will gladly make it for you. Although this location does not offer catering, the team will gladly provide you with a list of their favorite caterers and food trucks.

Capacity and Facilities 

Amenities include:

Handicap Friendly

Wireless Internet is available in the reception area of the indoor event room.

Capacity and Facilities

This structure has 4,000 square feet of enclosed, industrial-inspired event space that can accommodate up to 160 seated guests or 250 standing guests. Twinkle lights, a tufted loveseat, a seven-foot aquarium housing Amazon Dart Frogs, and the venue's iconic wooden chevron archway are among the existing furnishings. Your rental also includes a 1,000-square-foot Revel Bar and a preparation kitchen. A self-service coat room is also available for your and your guests' convenience. This building is wheelchair accessible and has wireless internet as well as a public address system. The peak season for this venue runs from April to December, giving you a wide variety of dates to choose from for your special day.

The atmosphere is edgy and diverse. During the day, this authentic public market in downtown Ferndale, just outside of Detroit, is home to artists and antique vendors, and at night, it hosts unforgettable private events. A visually appealing backdrop is provided by a wooden chevron wall and archway.

It will accommodate both your wedding ceremony and reception. The open-concept event room can be easily customized, and the twinkle lights, exposed ductwork, tree-branch light fixtures, and neutral tones build a modern but warm atmosphere.

Address for The Rust Belt Market Wedding Venue

22801 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, MI

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