Historic Market Hall Wedding | Brad & Carolyn

Autumns in North Carolina are usually mild and beautiful, Brad and Carolyn’s November wedding was a great example. With an outdoor Historic Market Hall wedding ceremony on the cobblestone street, like downtown Raleigh has never seen before. Followed by an incredible dinner and wedding reception. Brad and Carolyn’s wedding day could not have flowed any better All thanks to a great wedding planner, wedding vendors, and wedding guest.

This is Part 1 of 2. Check out the wedding reception blog post soon.

detail shot of the wedding bands and engagement rings

detail shot of the grooms wedding band standing on its side inside of the brides wedding band

The brides wedding day details laid out on a marble table

the bridesmaids dresses hanging on pearl hangers

wedding dress hanging over the couch in the bridal suite at Market Hall

wedding gown hanging in the bridal suite in Market Hall

Carolyn and her bridesmaids spread out their hair and makeup prep between at her apartment and then finishing at Market Hall. It’s always fun to watch the bride and bridesmaids interact with each other. Especially when the bride demands McDonalds french fries and a McFlurry. Kathy from A Shear Perfection Salon was great to work with! She worked on Carolyns makeup and hair quickly and with expertise.

Market Hall is a great venue for the bride and bridesmaids to be able to relax and have time to prepare for the big day.

Black and white image of the make up artist working on the brides makeup

The bride being handed her Mcflurry while she is getting her hair done

the bride bing fed french fries by one of the bridesmaids

bridesmaid taking a french fry from the bride as she get her makeup and hair done

black and white image of bridesmaids watching the bride having her makeup done

black and white image of hair stylist curling the brides hair

black and white image of flower girl having her hair fixed

the bride and her bridesmaids in their robes posing for a portrait all together

silly portrait of the bride and her bridesmaids in their robes posing in the bridal suite at Market Hall

bride looking at her wedding gown as she sits in her robe

a bridesmaid with her done and flowers placed through out her hair

bridesmaid looking in a mirror putting on lip gloss

black and white image of a bridesmaid with her eyes closed as she struggles with the cork on a champagne bottle

black and white image of a bridesmaid snuggling with a champagne bottle

black and white image of a bridesmaid smiling and struggling with cork on a champagne bottle

black and white image of a bridesmaid cheering as she takes off cork of champagne bottle

picture of the bridal suite at Market Hall of bridesmaids doing make up in mirrors

bridesmaids putting flowers in each others hair

a flower girl using a mirror trying to curl her eye lashes

close up picture of the bride adjusting her garter

bride standing has her maid of honor finishes buttoning her dress at Market Hall

bridesmaid starting to button up the brides gown

the maid of honor finishing the final buttons on the brides dress

brides maids placing their hands on the brides butt as they pose for a picture

close up shot of the Brides white shoes and bridesmaids with their gold glitter shoes

bride and her bridesmaids posing for formal portrait in the bridal suite at Market Hall

Brad spent his wedding prep time with his groomsmen at the Marriott in downtown Raleigh. There are three big points to every grooms morning prep, ironing, drinks, and advice from the groomsmen. They were a really great group of guys to photography.

black and white image of groom tying his tie in a mirror

grooms reflection in a mirror as he adjust his tie

groom in his suit finishing tying his shoe in his hotel room

black and white image of the best man ironing his shirt in the grooms hotel room

black and white picture of the groom and groomsmen standing around the hotel room drinking beer

groom standing in front of a large window adjusting his shirt sleeve

black and white image of the groom sitting with a light on his face as his groomsmen are in the shadows

black and white image of the groom sitting with his reflection in the table in front of him

groom and groomsmen posing against the green railing at Market Hall in downtown Raleigh

black and white image of groom posing with his arms crossed as his groomsmen pose behind him out of focus

groom and groomsmen posing against green brick wall

groom placing his fathers boutonniere on out side of Market Hall in Raleigh

The First Look

Before the ceremony Brad and Carolyn wanted to talk to each other with out really seeing each other. We had to come up with a unique location for this first look so all the guest wouldn’t see Carolyn. They were able to have a quick conversation moments before the ceremony near one of the stair cases at Market Hall.

bride and groom have a first look at their Historic Market Hall wedding

black and white image of the bride and groom meeting before the ceremony

The bride and groom talking during their non first look before their Historic Market Hall wedding

Historic Market Hall Wedding Ceremony

As I stated before, there could not have been a better autumn day. With all the guest seated on the cobblestone street, Carolyns dad escorted her down the aisle. The breeze carried Carolyns veil beautifully during the wedding ceremony. Two great moments during the ceremony were the officiant forgetting to do the ring exchange and the dropping of the wedding ring. In the end it was a great ceremony surrounded by family and friends.

A chalk board sign pointing guest where to sit for the outdoor Market Hall wedding

the wine and bread on the communion table outside of Market Hall

The floral decorated arbor with wooden door backdrop outside of Market Hall in downtown Raleigh

Harpist playing for guest before a Market Hall wedding

the flower girls walking together holding hands outside of Market Hall

the bride and maid of honor walking together to line up for the ceremony

close up of the bride holding her bouquet from Fallons Flowers

the father of the bride hugging his daughter as she cries before the wedding ceremony

one of the flower girls playing with a groomsman before the wedding ceremony

the wedding officiant and groom talking to each other as they walk to the altar

the flowers girls running around trying to make it down the aisle

two flower girls walking down the aisle throwing the flowers out of their baskets

black and white image of the wedding planner adjusting the wedding veil before the bride walks down the aisle with her father

side view of the groom and groomsmen at the altar waiting for the bride to come down the aisle

side view of the brides maids waiting for the bride to come down the aisle

the groom standing at the altar waiting for the bride to come down the aisle outside Market hall

The bride smiling as her father walks her down the aisle outside at Market Hall

the father of the bride smiling at his daughter as they walk down the aisle at Market Hall

the father of the bride removing the brides face covering as the flower girls stare at her

the bride and groom looking at each other while the groom is conducting their Historic Market Hall wedding ceremony

the officiant making a crazy face while the groom loosens up his body during the ceremony

black and white image of the flower girls look at the bride and groom during the wedding ceremony outside at Market Hall

black and white image of the flower girls talking during the Market Hall wedding ceremony

the bride and groom kissing for the first time at their Historic Market Hall wedding ceremony

And Now The Rings

the groom taking the brides wedding band from the officiant

the bride bending down to pick up the grooms ring that she dropped during the ceremony

the bride and groom raising their hands after being announced by the minister during their ceremony

one of the flower girls hugging the bride after she finishes kissing the groom

the bride and groom recessing down the aisle after the ceremony as the groom high fives a wedding guest

the bride leaning on her husbands shoulder smiling for the camera as she holds her bouquet from Fallons Flowers

the bride and groom smiling at each other after their ceremony at Market Hall

the bride trying to hold on to her veil as its being blown by the wind

the bride and groom kissing in front of their arbor after their Market Hall wedding ceremony

Well thats all for Part 1 of Brad and Carolyns Historic Market Hall wedding.

Look out for Part 2 coming soon.

It is going to be a lot of dancing and glitter!

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