BLISSFIELD TWP. — Rustic Bliss Wedding Barn, owned by Rachel and Jason Bonaminio, opened June 1. The Bonaminios got interested in owning a wedding barn during a family wedding, and decided to open their own as a second career for both.
“Our son and daughter-in-law got married a couple of years ago at a barn wedding and we just had such an awesome experience that weekend that we decided we wanted to do it for other people,” Rachel said. “We want to watch the young kids get married and start making memories.”
The barn itself is original to the property. The first part of the barn was built in 1890 and the front addition was built in the early 20th century. The Bonaminios renovated the space, which now features restored wood planks that make up the sides of the barn, a new concrete floor and a metal roof. Jason’s antique tractor fits in as an outdoor feature.
The venue can accommodate 175 to 200 people. In case of rain, the ceremony can be held inside or “we just give the girls umbrellas,” Rachel said. A bridal suite is available inside the house, and the “Rooster Den” for the groom and groomsmen is located outside.
Tables and chairs are provided, and tablecloths are available. Wedding parties need to provide their own bartender.
The Rustic Bliss Wedding Barn offers several rental options. The site can be rented for Friday evening for rehearsal dinner and setup, all day Saturday for the event, and Sunday morning to come in and clean up. Other options include just all-day Saturday, or Friday evening and Saturday.
“We make alterations to fit what they are wanting,” Rachel said.
One acre for parking, which can fit about 100 cars, is available on the site. A shuttle service is also available. Guests can meet as a group at a hotel in Adrian, and the shuttle will make one to two trips to the ceremony, and then trips at the end of the night to take the guests back to the hotel.
Rustic Bliss Wedding Barn is open as a venue for other events, such as bridal showers, baby showers, graduation parties and reunions.
“We can pretty much host anything,” Rachel said.
Rustic Bliss Wedding Barn is at 4133 S. Blissfield Hwy., Blissfield. For more information, call 419-356-1815 or visit rusticblissweddingbarn.com.
