Jiddi Space & Courtyard
About
About
This historic hidden gem in the heart of Downtown Raleigh accommodates up to 120 seated guests for indoor/outdoor celebrations. Inside, the Jiddi (meaning "grandfather" in Lebanese) is a fully enclosed space that seats up to 100 guests, with market lighting, exposed brick, and high ceilings. In the Courtyard, there is a marble-top outdoor bar, lounge seating, and a stage area, perfect for live music, ceremonies, welcome parties, and full capacity seating of 120. The Courtyard offers an enchanting atmosphere with our house market lights, and is equally romantic under a clear-top tent rental from a third party vendor! This urban oasis is tucked behind two street-facing restaurants: Sitti Authentic Lebanese and Gravy Italian Kitchen, both serving as exclusive caterers to the venue. At the Jiddi Space & Courtyard, we are committed to excellent hospitality and crafting an experience as special as the occasion!
Wedding/Getting-ReadySuite
Get ready for your Big Day in our beautiful suite that overlooks the Courtyard! This space is inlcuded with the venue. The space is available for 6 hours before guest arrival/ceremony for your event. Capacity of 20 guests max. Light bites, lunch, and refreshments are also available.
Services
Our friendly staff members are assets to the establishment and ready to help assist in your big day. The venue provides a range of services/amentites, including:
- In-house catering and bar, from Sitti or Gravy
- Market Lights (indoors and outdoors)
- Setup/Cleanup of all house items
- Wifi, sound system, microphone
- Banquetware
- Linens and tealight candles
- Tables/Chairs
- Cake Cutting
Food Services/Cuisine
The Jiddi Space & Courtyard is catered exclusively by Sitti or Gravy, and our private dining menus reflect the food you know and love from these two award-winning restaurants. Our food and beverage offerings include:
- In-house service staff and bar staff
- Tastings
- Champagne toast
- Signature drink
- Cash bar or Open bar
- Third-party cake/dessert is allowed
Other Services
The Jiddi Space & Courtyard is a popular venue for a wide variety of wedding-related celebrations as well:
- Elopement
- Bridal shower
- Engagement party
- Rehearsal dinner and/or welcome party
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Post wedding brunch
History
As part of the Heiling Levine complex on the corner of Wilmington and Hargett streets, the Jiddi Space & Courtyard share a rich history. Now occupied by Sitti Authentic Lebanese restaurant, the Heilig Levine building proper was home to 2 hotels, a furniture store, and a grocery store before W. A. Heilig and Albert L. Levine's furniture business came to the space in 1936.
The Jiddi Space & Courtyard were used as storage for the businesses around it – for carriages in the late 1800s to early 1900s, then for furniture and other goods in the mid-1900s. When Empire Properties bought and restored the Heilig Levine complex in 2005, the Jiddi Space & Courtyard were used as a workshop during the renovation.
Location
Nestled in the heart of downtown Raleigh, just blocks from Marbles Museum, North Carolina State Capitol, and the North Carolina Museum of Science. 23 minute drive from RDU airport.
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Congratulations!
Originally from Chicago, bringing a blend of energetic hospitality to our couples. With 20 years experience in the food, beverage, and service industry I take pride in making events memorable for every guest. Building relationships while making the planning process less stressful is my passion.
I focus on our teams delivery of food & beverage service and hospitality within our venues. My job is rewarding to see a vision come full circle, whether watching couples tie the knot, helping them throw a surprise party, or just celebrating life!
Let's connect soon and make your event great!

Over 18 years in the wedding industry making this a career that I truly LOVE.
I handels details of menu selections, bar, and other service aspects within our wonderful veneus. Working with our guests during Tasting and Logistics meetings, and overseeing day of the event kick off.
Looking forward to working with you soon.
Professional Network & Endorsements
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We have been a part of many event at the Jiddi Space & Courtyard and it is one of Raleigh's hidden event space gems. There are very few courtyards in the area and no others in downtown Raleigh. Of course the food is unbelievable good since this is a part of Sitti! The people that run the events are as good as they come and are very accommodating. Awesome space!

We love working with our friends over at the Jiddi Space! Not only is it a beautiful space inside (the Jiddi space has an old world charm) and out (gorgeous courtyard), but the food is delicious. On top of that, the Event Managers - Amy and Devan - always ensure a quality experience from beginning to end. Our customers are always happy. You can’t beat that!

We absolutely love working with this venue - and our brides love it too! The atmosphere is wonderful and the staff is always accommodating and helpful. Not to mention we've heard rave reviews about their food! We will happily continue working with this wonderful group of people.
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