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Market Hall is a historic wedding venue located in Raleigh, North Carolina. This beautiful venue is the perfect place to host your wedding ceremony and reception. We are located in City Market, just five blocks from the Capitol and across from the newly renovated Moore's Square Park. We're just minutes away from three major hotels, and have a variety of parking options.

Facilities and Capacity

Market Hall can accommodate up to 300 seated guests in our stylish event space. Offering a blend of modern elegance with industrial-chic elements such as exposed brick, metal beams, and wood, it's the perfect setting for an unforgettable wedding. Two separate rooms are available for your ceremony and reception, and there's also a covered patio for an indoor-outdoor feel. You can begin your day in the two fully-equipped dressing suites, where you can enjoy lunch, wine, and beer.

Services Offered

Market Hall can provide everything you need to bring your dream day to life, including tables, black Chiavari chairs, china, glassware, and silverware. You'll be able to create your own custom floor plan using seating software to ensure everything is perfect. A range of decor items will also be provided, including indoor and outdoor market lights, chiffon draping, a wooden ceremony backdrop, and more. For your convenience, the staff will take care of setup and breakdown. Catering services are available, as well as an open bar. The venue is wheelchair accessible to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all guests.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$10,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$8,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$55

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

100

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
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Reviews of Market Hall

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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
49 reviews
93% recommend it
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  • Professionalism
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  • Flexibility
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Market Hall is a highly recommended wedding venue with an exceptional staff. The venue is described as beautiful, with a stunning setting and gorgeous details. Multiple reviewers praised the professionalism and attentiveness of the staff, as well as the excellent food and beverage options. The communication and support provided throughout the planning process were also highly appreciated. Overall, reviewers had a special and amazing experience at Market Hall and highly recommend it for weddings.

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Market Hall is a highly recommended wedding venue with an exceptional staff. The venue is described as beautiful, with a stunning setting and gorgeous details. Multiple reviewers praised the professionalism and attentiveness of the staff, as well as the excellent food and beverage options. The communication and support provided throughout the planning process were also highly appreciated. Overall, reviewers had a special and amazing experience at Market Hall and highly recommend it for weddings.

Madison
Madison T. Sent on 04/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Most Perfect Venue

We are so incredibly grateful for Laurel and everyone at Market Hall. While the venue itself is obviously beautiful, the people who work at Market Hall are what makes it extraordinary. Each member of the staff were incredibly kind, welcoming, creative, and quick to solve any issue that arose. Beyond this, even a month after the wedding we are still getting compliments on the food that Market Hall provided. Market Hall made each step of our planning process incredibly seamless. The venue is worth every penny, and we will never stop recommending Market Hall and Laurel!
Lydia
Lydia Sent on 05/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect!!!!

WOW!! We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Market Hall in May 2023, and we cannot say enough good things about them!!! The venue and the staff were absolutely incredible. From the sales director Kristen and the account manager Samantha to the bartending and catering staff- everyone was beyond amazing. We felt so special on our wedding day, because of how attentive, helpful, friendly, and kind everyone was.

Market Hall had EXCELLENT communication with us starting from the very first time we toured the venue. We really appreciated their email reminders/check-ins and communication throughout our planning process. We felt so supported! Management was always quick to return our e-mails anytime we had questions.

Obviously, the setting of Market Hall in City Market, across from Moore Square, is breathtaking- but the building, furniture provided, and details (beautiful string lighting inside as well as in the streets surrounding the venue) are gorgeous as well.

It was important to us to find a venue that had getting ready areas for both the bride AND the groom. Market Hall has 2 separate suites ON SITE, for both the bride and the groom. Not only do they provide space for getting ready- but they also provide drinks and lunch for the bridal parties before the event.

As for the food- WOW! They make the best shrimp & grits that I have ever had. We received SO many compliments from our guests who shared that Market Hall has the best wedding food they have ever had. They have unique and delicious food/appetizer offerings that aren't your "typical" basic wedding food offerings- they were all so amazing and memorable.

We have continued to receive compliments from friends and family who continue to share what a special and amazing experience they had here.

Thank you again to everyone at Market Hall!
Amie
Amie W. Sent on 10/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Need to book here!!

The whole evening was more than words can ever describe. I am sure that everyone says they would go back and do it again, but I truly enjoyed every minute of the day. From the bridal suit to the ceremony to the reception everything was fabulous!!!
I want to say thank you!!! Thank you to each and every person that was involved with the planning/set up/catering/severing of our wedding. The staff was so happy and truly enjoyed being there their excitement and happiness was noticed by all the guests. Thank you!!!!

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Sally Oakley Weddings & Events Sally Oakley Weddings & Events Wedding Planners

My team have worked over 20 events at Market Hall this year and it is one of our favorite Venues in Downtown Raleigh. It is a blank slate and brides get to come in and make it uniquely their own. Location is prime, right in the heart of downtown Raleigh, surrounded by Cobblestone streets. No better photo options around. The venue comes with tables and chairs, an on site manager, beautiful bridal suite and you have the flexibility of bringing in your own Caterer, all for a very reasonable fee for such a great location. The staff are knowledgeable, great customer service and response time, and are great team members to the wedding community. We highly endorse this Venue for weddings and events.

Watkins Flowers of Distinction Watkins Flowers of Distinction Wedding Florists

One of our favorite hip downtown venues! These folks are great to work with, the space is completely flexible and can become anything you envision.

A Red Carpet Affair, LLC A Red Carpet Affair, LLC Wedding Planners

I have been to several events in the venue. The staff is easy to work with and very accommodating.

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