It’s not often that a wedding is the catalyst for the start of a business, but that’s the story behind the Rustic Marlin. When Melanie and Brian O’Neil were planning their wedding in 2012, they were on the hunt for something special to add to the décor of their big day. But nothing felt quite right.
So, the duo embraced their DIY spirit and made custom signs to display at their venue. The results were a hit — so much so that wedding guests were asking the couple if they could make more. The next thing they knew, their garage had become a workshop and the newlyweds were testing out new products at their local farmers markets.
“The response was incredible,” Melanie said. “Retailers started reaching out, wanting to carry our products in their stores. That’s when it hit us — what started as a fun little project could turn into something bigger.”
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