Market Hall Wedding in Raleigh NC

Khari and Mark celebrated their love with a beautiful Market Hall wedding in Raleigh NC, in April 2024. Their spring wedding was a heartfelt and elegant event. Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh near Moore Square Park, Market Hall provided the sweetest venue. The City of Oaks did not disappoint–delivering lush green trees and clear skies for stunning outdoor wedding photos.

Courtney Collins, a partner of Fancy This Photography, captured every moment of Khari and Mark’s Raleigh wedding day—from the quiet anticipation before the ceremony to the joyous laughter during the cake cutting. Her colorful photography showcases the beauty of two families uniting to celebrate love. We’re thrilled to feature Khari and Mark’s downtown Raleigh wedding on the Fancy This Photography blog.

This Market Hall wedding is packed with inspiration for couples planning their own North Carolina wedding. Addie Thompson of Dogwood Gatherings expertly planned the event, pairing fresh spring florals and timeless decor. The wedding’s color palette of greens, blues, and whites created a serene yet sophisticated atmosphere. Highlights included white linens painted with blue roses from Curated Event Rentals and romantic floral arrangements featuring white roses and dark green magnolia leaves by Heritage Flowers. This classic Southern garden party elegance brought warmth and softness to Market Hall’s industrial-chic warehouse vibes.

Market Hall is an all-inclusive wedding venue in downtown Raleigh. They have nearly everything needed to create an epic event. Khari and Mark worked closely with the venue’s professional staff to customize their catering menu and bar selections. Keep scrolling to witness their stunning ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception at Market Hall, beautifully captured by Courtney Collins of Fancy This Photography.

Courtney Collins, a partner of Fancy This Photography, captured every moment of Khari and Mark’s Market Hall wedding in Raleigh NC.

Courtney Collins of Fancy This Photography captured smiles and tears as Khari and Mark saw each other for the first time in their wedding day attire.

Romantic First Look and Wedding Photos in Downtown Raleigh

Before their Market Hall wedding in Raleigh NC, Khari and Mark shared an emotional first look outside the venue. Courtney Collins of Fancy This Photography captured the smiles and tears as the couple saw each other for the first time in their wedding day attire. Khari looked awesome in a dark green suit, while Mark looked equally as amazing in a light blue suit. The colors they chose harmonized beautifully with their springtime wedding theme and color palette. As a bonus, the foliage in downtown Raleigh in April complemented the groom's style.

Khari and Mark’s matching sandy tan ties added a special touch, seamlessly tying together the wedding party’s look. The grooms’ fierce and fabulous wedding party wore an assortment of tan bridesmaid dresses and suits, adding to the event's cohesive style. After their first look, the couple did a series of portraits with Courtney. She photographed a mix of candid and plandid moments—solo shots of the grooms, as well as sweet portraits with their wedding party and family. We can’t get enough of Blake Street, just outside Market Hall. With market lights strung beneath the blossoming tree branches overhead, the scene felt like something straight out of a rom-com movie.

Up next: stunning photos from Khari and Mark’s heartfelt indoor wedding ceremony at Market Hall in downtown Raleigh.

Khari and Mark celebrated their love with a beautiful Market Hall wedding in Raleigh NC, in April 2024. Photos by Courtney Collins of Fancy This Photography.

We can’t get enough of this wedding party and Blake Street’s romantic vibes, just outside Market Hall wedding venue in Downtown Raleigh.

Witness Khari and Mark’s wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception at Market Hall, beautifully captured by Courtney Collins of Fancy This Photography.

Ceremony Details: Market Hall Wedding in Raleigh NC

Khari and Mark exchanged vows indoors during their Market Hall wedding in Raleigh NC. Their ceremony took place in the View room, where both grooms were walked down the aisle by their parents—Mark by his mother and father, and Khari by his mother. They stood before a rustic wood-paneled wall framed by two incredible white and green floral arrangements by Heritage Flowers. These lovely details softened the historic industrial space, creating a romantic and memorable atmosphere. Live music by Udeshi Hargett Entertainment provided a magical soundtrack for the ceremony, while Mark’s brother officiated, adding a personal touch to their wedding day.

Market Hall, located in downtown Raleigh, offers a spacious and flexible venue for weddings, accommodating up to 350 guests. The historic venue has two indoor event spaces, Park View and Market View, connected by a sliding door and hallway. When renting Market Hall, couples can access a bunch of amenities, including tables, chairs, dinnerware, bars, lounge furniture, backdrop walls, and market lights. All-inclusive venues are the best for couples seeking a stress-free planning experience!

Mark and Khari exchanged vows before a rustic wood-paneled wall framed by two incredible white and green floral arrangements by Heritage Flowers.

Outdoor Cocktail Hour: Black Street Closure

One of the coolest perks of Market Hall is its outdoor covered patio and optional street closure package. The Blake Street patio is open-air and offers whimsical views of Moore Square Park. For an added touch of exclusivity, couples can opt to close Blake Street, extending the patio space and creating a unique experience for guests. Imagine sipping cocktails under market lights and tree branches as you wander the historic cobblestone streets—it’s a magical setting for any celebration.

Couples can opt to close Blake Street, extending the Market Hall patio space and creating a unique experience for guests.

Reception Details: Market Hall Wedding in Raleigh NC

The reception design for Khari and Mark’s Market Hall wedding in Raleigh NC was simply divine. Fresh white and green floral arrangements by Heritage Flowers paired beautifully with blue rose-printed napkins, creating a crisp contrast against crisp white table linens. Crystalware, floating candles, and see-through acrylic table numbers added a touch of airy romance to the tablescapes.

Market Hall’s full-service in-house catering, led by Executive Chef Chris Hill, guaranteed guests an exceptional food and beverage experience. With an ABC permit, the venue also provides all spirits in-house, served by smooth bartenders. As part of the rental package, Market Hall includes items like china, glassware, silverware, tables, and chairs. For an extra layer of personal details, Khari and Mark rented additional party and decor items from Curated Events in Raleigh.

We are so grateful to Khari and Mark for choosing Fancy This Photography to document their downtown Raleigh wedding. Courtney Collins, a partner at Fancy This Photography, captured the couple’s love and joy in photographs that will last a lifetime.

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Photography // Courtney Collins of Fancy This Photography

Venue, Caterer, Bar // Market Hall 

Planner // Dogwood Gatherings and Events

Rentals // Curated Events

Florals // Heritage Flowers

Entertainment // Stylus Weddings DJ and Udeshi Hargett Entertainment 

Videography // LionFish Films

Transportation // The Great Raleigh Trolley

Love is in the air at Market Hall in Raleigh, North Carolina! Celebrating a classic winter wedding at this unique venue was the perfect touch to Leasha and Jason’s special day. Whether you are looking to host a cozy gathering of close family and friends, or a showstopper that will wow guests, Market Hall is an ideal choice for couples. Read on to hear more about this classic winter wedding experience at Market Hall in North Carolina.

The Beginning of Perfection

The anticipation was palpable as the bride and groom prepared for their big day. In separate quarters, Leasha and Jason read over the heartfelt notes given to each other, feeling a combination of nerves and excitement. I think it is so apparent what Leasha was feeling through these first pictures, she was so excited to put on her chosen gown and marry her best friend. Both had shots with their wedding parties in the outside sunlight, as well.

the first look

A first look at a wedding is important to capture the genuine emotions and anticipation of the big day. Leasha and Jason opted for an outside first look and Courtney was quick to offer suggestions on poses and give direction to both the bride and groom to help them feel relaxed and capture the couple in the most flattering light, even in the brisk temperatures. Fancy This Photography is always sure to capture all the important moments personal moments too! After this quick session, usually we will go into couples photos and some snapshots with the wedding party before the ceremony.

Letting your bridesmaids choose their own dresses within your color palette and length choice can ensure they feel beautiful and confident on the big day, their joy will shine through!

Twinkling Winter Wonderland Details

A white winter wonderland wedding at Market Hall in Raleigh, NC creates an atmosphere of both magic and romance. The twinkling lights hanging all around, the glistening white flowers and the bright Christmas trees have a special way of captivating guests and inspiring a sense of awe. This magical ambiance immediately puts guests into a romantic mood, setting the perfect atmosphere for the ceremony and reception. As they enjoy the evening, guests will get a unique and memorable wedding experience that they will never forget. If you are having a winter wedding, buy into the twinkling magic!

Sneak Away…

A glowing goodbye

When planning a wedding, adding special touches like a sparkler sendoff can create a memorable moment for the newlywed couple. To make it even more special, line up some of your guests to light the sparklers and create an aisle of sparkly light. Guests can gather around and cheer and clap as the couple walks through the sparkly aisle, creating a moment of joy and celebration. These are always some of my favorite moments of a wedding, seeing the excitement on the couple’s faces as they walk into their new life together!

Photographer // Courtney, Fancy This Photography

Reception Venue // Market Hall

Planner // Dogwood Gatherings

Videography // Lionfish Films

DJ // Bunn DJ Company

Florals and Lounge // Petal and Oak

Hair and Makeup // Wink Hair and Makeup

Karlye & Matt’s Engagement Session

An engagement session in Downtown Raleigh, NC

Karlye & Matt are two love birds that have lived in Raleigh, NC for only a short while. These two are from California, and moved to the Raleigh area just a little bit before 2020. Ironically, Karlye worked at the same hospital as my husband! Small world! These two are planning on eloping in beautiful Hawaii later this year! We wanted to commemorate their time here in the triangle, as they are moving back home to California to be with friends and family!

We started their session near Market Hall. The beautiful cobblestone streets are just darling! I absolutely love the aesthetic of this square in Raleigh! We then took a stroll around downtown Raleigh, made a pitstop at some very fun murals, and just enjoyed the day with one another.

These two showcase their love so easily. I loved being with them and getting to know them throughout our time together. I am so jealous that they will be in California by the time I hit publish on their blog!!