Market Hall Reviews
Reviews
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Madison Sent on 04/16/2024Most 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! -
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Lydia Sent on 05/25/2023Perfect!!!!
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! -
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Amie Sent on 10/20/2022Need 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!!!! -
Kirsten Sent on 12/04/2019
Extremely flexible, affordable, and beautiful historic venue
We booked Market Hall a while before the wedding and when we booked they were going through a leadership transition but they handled it very well. There was plenty of opportunity for new owners and new rules to disregard our previous agreements but they went over and above to accommodate what we had already been promised and then some. Great bridal showcases and open houses although we won a free uplighting at one of the showcases that they ended up forgetting to put in place the day of the wedding. Shoutout to Jayne for being accommodating and awesome. Food was excellent, literally the best chicken ever (so says my husband and many of the guests although I'm a vegetarian - which they were also did extremely well with the vegetarian curry option). Updated amenities like great bathrooms and awesome bridal suite looked great, fresh paint on the ceilings and interior and extremely great location for a downtown wedding. -
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Kayla Sent on 07/14/2019Great venue, cool downtown vibe!
During our search for a wedding venue, we had a very specific idea of how we wanted our wedding to be. We wanted a place that didn’t feel like a wedding venue, had a cool vibe, and served as a complete package (food, beverage, dinnerware and drink ware, etc.). We knew we had a lot boxes to check so we started our search. After looking at 5 or 6 venues, we finally came across The Park View at Market Hall (formally 214 Martin Street). Jessica was very responsive to all our emails and during our first meeting was able to answers all of our questions and concerns. We chose to have both our ceremony and reception at The Park View, which was a little nerve wracking considering they would have to flip the room during cocktail hour after our ceremony. Jessica put our fears to rest and assured us that they had plenty of experience with doing exactly what we wanted. One of the best parts about The Park View is that they offered catering, bar services, dinner and drink ware. Linens were also easy because once you picked your linens through CE Rental they were added to the venue package. Throughout our entire wedding process, Jessica and The Park View staff was very responsive to all our questions and concerns. After our menu selection, we were 100 percent sure we had made the right decision because the food was delicious! After doing our final venue walk-through, Jessica was so great at making sure that we were handling all the wedding planning with ease and assured us that she was there if we needed anything, which was a great bonus. During our wedding, the flip from making the ceremony space into the reception space was done quickly and efficiently (even after we took all our family pictures at the alter). The space was able to be decorated beautifully with the help of our florist (Lilac Floral Decor). The service the night our of wedding was exceptional. Multiple people came up to us during our reception to tell us how amazing the food was-and we mean everything-from the chicken and waffle cones, bacon wrapped scallops, shrimp and grits and braised short ribs and the late night grilled cheese. Some people told us it was the best shrimp and grits they had ever had-and that’s a hard bar to live up to because they’re from Louisiana, home of cajun food! The only complaints we heard were that the beer wasn’t iced down initially during cocktail hour but that problem was resolved and that the bartender offered multiple people water before giving them a beverage (We’re sure they probably appreciated it the next morning though!) The cobblestone streets and market lights around The Park View were also a great addition to wedding pictures! Even though the venue went through a name change, menu change, and new chef during our wedding process, it did not affect our planning at all! The only suggestion we would have is creating an online portal so that you can manage your event and payment online. However, with that being said we are beyond pleased with Jessica and The Park View at Market Hall and would recommend The Park View to anyone in the future! -
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Meredith Sent on 12/05/2018Perfect venue!
We knew Market Hall was going to be our dream venue going into our wedding, but it ended up exceeding our expectations. The functionality, the communication between us and Jayne who was our venue manager (she's unbelievably amazing), it was just perfect. The pictures on the websites don't even do it justice, I wish I could add a million of my own pictures - it ended up being a true DREAM and we had no limitations. All of the vendors know the venue well, it was easy to find, I can't say enough good things about it. It was truly the best day of our lives that wouldn't have happened without the perfect venue! We know they had some bumps along the way when they changed management and made some changes to the venue itself, but every change they made was good - like including the bridal suite in the pricing, and hiring new, amazing staff - so 0 complaints there, like I've seen elsewhere. Go tour this venue today. I've noticed that their social media use is really ramping up and I really think they'll be THEE venue to book within the next couple of years - so get in while you can! -
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Tiffany Sent on 10/19/2018Stunning Venue
Market Hall was the perfect venue to bring my Rustic Glam wedding to life. The upgrades made to the venues were an added touch and the bridal suite was absolutely perfect! The natural lighting, the market lights, and overall industrial feel of the venue provided so much character to my day! I was blown away by the staff as they made sure I had everything I needed to ensure my day went smoothly! Thank you all again!! -
Paige Sent on 04/06/2018We loved having our wedding at Martin Street! It is a beautiful venue with so much history behind it. It is difficult to find a venue in Raleigh that checks off so many boxes, wheelchair accessible, onsite catering, ceremony and reception at the same place, event staffing, an all-inclusive rental price, onsite event manager, etc. The location is truly walking distance from hotels downtown which was a huge bonus for us and our guests. It was also nice to have our ceremony and reception at the same place. If you are planning on having your wedding here and you are concerned about them flipping the room during the cocktail hour, don't be worried. The room flip was fast and quiet. They even have curtains that close so you cannot see the room being flipped. It is very discreet. Jessica also went through several drafts of event layouts with us as our guest count increased and then again decreased. If you are thinking about booking this venue, just go ahead and book it. Tour it, book it and be done. By the time you sit down and figure out the cost per guest and all of the perks that come with the location in comparison to other venues you might have missed out on a great opportunity.
The bridal suite was a nice addition and it was nice not to worry about the travel aspect of getting ready. One less thing on your plate and a nice place to take photos!
Jessica and her team really worked to make the event special for us and the guests all raved about the food and how beautiful the venue was. We were able to customize our menu, the bar, bring in our own decor, bring in our own cake, etc. Jessica coordinated with all of our other vendors and I felt reassured that everything would go smoothly. We also had two vegetarians and two individuals with shellfish allergies and each meal was made and delivered to those with dietary restrictions/allergies without an issue.
I can't say enough nice things and I have nothing negative to say about our experience with this venue! -
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Haley Sent on 01/08/2024Wonderful Experience at Market Hall
My husband and I had our wedding reception at Market Hall this past weekend and I can't even begin to tell you how amazing it was! MH was the first venue we toured together based on a friend's recommendation and we knew immediately because of the friendliness and professionalism of the staff and the beauty of the space that we wanted to have our reception here. The food is EXCELLENT and the service far exceeded my expectations! Audrey even helped us locate my parents' favorite wine from a supplier to serve at the wedding! Also, my mom and a groomsman have severe nut allergies so MH completely swept the space to ensure there were no nuts on the property the week of the wedding. We have several friends and family members with dietary restrictions and they all felt greatly cared for by the venue. Market Hall went above and beyond for us and we are so grateful! Do not hesitate to book this space for your wedding. -
Michael Sent on 05/17/2019
Amazing wedding and planning
These guys and girls rocked our wedding night. They seriously made sure everything went smoothly and it would not have been the same without them. I cant speak highly enough of Kristen Leen and the team that she's working with! Thank you all soo much for everything you did. -
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Meaghan Sent on 11/16/2016My husband and I wanted a reception venue that had great bones, but was more of a blank slate -- something that was 'our style' while at the same time allowing us to shape the space into whatever theme/scene/idea we wanted, and we found that with Market Hall. I'll be honest and say that the string lights scattered throughout the inside of the space really won us over, too. The Market Hall team were great to work with -- Kara even made sure that we knew about a sudden opening on our preferred date the moment it became available! During the planning process, we worked mostly with Brenda -- she was very kind, had some great ideas and suggestions for the space, and was on top of the logistical needs for the day-of. The space was clean and ready to go when we arrived to set up the day of the wedding. The bathrooms are spacious and nicely redone, WiFi was free and available to all, and the staff in attendance in the day of were very helpful! Donnie was our day-of contact and was punctual, kind, and very helpful in getting decor set up in the reception space. The bar staff slung great drinks all night (thanks, guys!) and were a pleasure to work with. As we had rented Market Hall before the completion of the bridal suite upstairs, it was included in our rental and was not an extra cost for us (otherwise I may not have opted for it from the beginning). I will say though, that this bridal suite was awesome! Very well-decorated with tons of natural light -- a GREAT space for applying makeup, etc. There's plenty of room to move around without feeling crowded. I highly recommend this space for any couple wanting a space they feel they can make their own, and especially for couples with a large guest list! -
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Andrea Sent on 09/26/2020Historic, all-in-one venue
We used Market Hall for both our ceremony and reception, and we're happy with how it all turned out! As many others have experienced during this time, our wedding was postponed and downsized. We insisted on staying at Market Hall and we're glad they ended up working with us through all of the changes. Josh was extremely helpful during crunch-time and helped ensure our day was just as special as it would've been otherwise.
The venue itself is in a great location downtown, and has the perfect balance of historic and modern touches. We opted for renting both sides of the venue as it was nice having both the extra space and having both bridal suites to get ready in. Having on-site catering was also a big plus, and the food was amazing – we highly recommend the chicken and waffle cones! It really is an all-in-one venue, which helped make our day that much more effortless. -
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Krissy Sent on 10/30/2019Loved Getting Married at Market Hall!
We booked Market Hall (specifically Park View) for our October 2019 wedding, and we are so happy we did. The location is fantastic and the vibe and aesthetic of the venue was exactly what we wanted for an industrial and modern feel. One of the pluses with Market Hall is the PHENOMENAL onsite catering--everyone was telling us it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. We would 1000% recommend booking their onsite catering if you get married here--they were also very accommodating with different dietary restrictions and needs! Jayne was also fabulous to work with. The only negative from us would be their onsite portal for booking; however, they changed the system a few months before our wedding to a better one so you should have no issues!
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