Market Hall Wedding - Emily & Matt

a couple in wedding attire holds hands as they walk away from the camera down a cobblestone street

Emily & Matt got married at Market Hall on a lovely March Saturday. My favorite question to ask people, especially strangers, is “who is your favorite fictional character?” – even though the answer can change from day to day, I feel it provides insight to someone’s personality. When Emily said Buttercup from The Princess Bride and Matt said the Mad Hatter, I knew they were my type of couple.

And books made a great showing at their wedding. Along with dozens upon dozens of plants from Atlantic Gardening (rather than more traditional florals), the reception tables were decorated with old books and candles. The Something Fabulous team really brought life to the couple’s vision.

black and white photograph of a couple in wedding attire smiling and laughing

Shoes, his and hers.

closeup of man's hands tying a dress shoe

detail photo of embroidered converse sandals, with wedding rings and bride's wedding jewelry

mother of the bride helps bride put her earrings on

groom toasts with a custom beer stein, as his friends circle around

bridesmaids hugging a bride when they see her in her wedding dress

After some cheers and hugs, it’s time for the first look.

bride wearing bright blue glasses walks up behind groom

groom in a green suit and floral bowtie reacts with happiness as he sees bride for the first time on their wedding day

bride in bright blue glasses reacts with a wide smile as she sees the groom for the first time on their wedding day

Off the cobblestones and into Market Hall for a lovely ceremony amongst the greenery:

woman in wedding dress walks down a wrought iron staircase on her way to the wedding ceremony

I loved how both Emily and Matt appeared to be taking deep calming breaths while her dad walked her down the aisle.

photo of a groom's reaction taken from behind the bride and her father

bride and her father walking down the aisle at a wedding ceremony at Market Hall in Raleigh, NC

bride lifts her glasses to wipe tears with a tissue during groom's vows at their wedding ceremony

bride and groom holding hands and laughing during wedding ceremony

bride and groom processing back down the aisle as their guests applaud and bride holds bouquet in the air in celebration

Time to eat, drink, and be merry!!

wedding guests enjoying hors d'oeuvres at Market Hall

photograph of a reception table decorated with plants at Market Hall in Raleigh, NC

wedding reception table decorated with a copy. ofThe Princess Bride and green plants

couple's signature wedding cocktail with their wedding rings balanced on the lime garnish

bride sits on a bar with a cocktail in hand and leans back to kiss groom who stands behind the bar holding. a cocktail shaker.

bride and groom share their first dance at their Market Hall wedding

bride and groom leaving their wedding amongst bubbles

Emily & Matt’s Market Hall team:

Venue, catering, & bar: Market Hall
Planner: Something Fabulous Weddings
Hair & Makeup: Wedded Kiss
Officiant & DJ (yes, both!): Capp it Off Entertainment
Cake: Publix
Ice Cream: Two Roosters
Plant rentals: Atlantic Gardening
Rentals: Curated Events, Petal and Oak
Transportation: The Rabbott (wedding party), Ecostyle (guests)

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