The Rafters at Historic St. Mark's

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Limited services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,500

Packages

Prices start at $1,000

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

Welcome to The Rafters at Historic St. Mark's where modern elegance meets 1800s charm. The Rafters is your ideal wedding destination. Our multi building campus sits just minutes from Uptown Charlotte, yet feels worlds away tucked into 13 secluded acres of century old trees. With everything you need from getting ready suites to the church to the reception, The Rafters can accommodate your special day without you or guests needing to travel elsewhere. Crafted with southern charm and offering modern amenities, our exposed beam reception hall wraps you and your guests in grandeur and beauty befitting the occasion. When you book The Rafters, the campus and all buildings are yours for the duration of your event. No need to clear out of our ready suites early. We only have one event per day, so when it's yours, it's all about you. We have packages to suit most needs, and even have an in house caterer available for you if you'd like. All are welcome in our space.

Seated guest capacity

1-200

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Farms, Barns, Ranches

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

8600 Mount Holly Hntrsvlle Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

Our event spaces

The Rafters
Crystal Suite
Lounge Suite
St. Mark's Historic Church
Outdoor Chapel/Grounds

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The Rafters

Modern elegance meets historic 1800s charm. Small or large, simple or elaborate, rustic or elegant: We can accommodate it all. All are welcome.

The Rafters is a beautiful open beam venue surrounded by windows to let all the natural light of our tree lined campus in. 7,000 square feet allow for up to 250 guests to be seated for dinner, while still leaving space for a dance floor. Outdoor space is abundant on our 13 acres of wooded land, while free, paved parking is ample & available for your guests. A full commercial kitchen is attached, whether you bring your own caterer or decide to use our in house team. All are welcome in this place.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Square footage

7,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Chandeliers on dimmers for lighting customizing Large projection screen and full sound system Commercial ice machine Full commercial kitchen HVAC Accessible restrooms Tables, Chairs, Linens, Decor, Lawn Games

Room cost

$2,500-$20,000

The Rafters at Historic St. Mark's packages

2 Day Premium with Flyin' Lion Catering

1-200 guests

Peak pricing $7,500

Off-peak pricing $7,500

Description

Entire campus exclusively yours during your 2 day rental. 3 hrs Friday for decorating/rehearsal. 13 hrs Saturday for getting ready, photos, wedding, & reception. Reception is fully catered w a seated, plated, served meal & your guests will choose from 2 entree options. Choice of 3 cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres included. Full serving staff included. Linens, place settings, & decorations included. Catering is $50-$70 per guest based on tier chosen and number of guests.

What’s included

reception, staff, decor, linens, place settings

2 Day Premium with outside catering

200 guests

Peak pricing $8,500

Off-peak pricing $8,500

Description

2 days of exclusive access Friday AND Saturday Up to 3 hours on Friday for rehearsal and setup/decorating 13 hours total rental on Saturday (10:00am-11:00pm, reception must end by 10pm with load out/doors locked by 11pm) Access to all decorations in Rafters inventory for church and/or venue Tables & Chairs with set up and break down included Linens for all tables provided Up to 200 guests

What’s included

Decorations/linens, tables/chairs, setup/breakdown

Classic with Flyin' Lion Catering

1-150 guests

Peak pricing $6,500

Off-peak pricing $6,500

Description

Available Friday OR Saturday 12 hr rental, 10:00am-10:00pm (reception must end by 9pm with load out/doors locked by 10pm) 1 hr for rehearsal on a weekday only prior to wedding based on availability. Choice of 3 hors d’oeuvres for Cocktail Hour Reception catered by Flyin’ Lion with plated, served meal (choice of 2 entrees from menu with salad, side, and vegetable of choice) See menu for pricing ($50-$70/pp) Full place settings for reception included Tables & Chairs with setup/break down included

What’s included

setup/breakdown, tables, chairs, place settings

Classic with Outside Catering

1-150 guests

Peak pricing $7,500

Off-peak pricing $7,500

Description

Licensed/insured, caterers are welcome at The Rafters and may use our kitchen for prep, plating, & warming. Actual cooking by outside caterers is not permitted per our commercial kitchen license. Available Friday OR Saturday 12 hour total rental, 10:00am-10:00pm (reception must end by 9pm with load out/doors locked by 10pm) 1 hour for rehearsal only on a weekday prior to wedding based on availability Tables & Chairs with setup/break down included Up to 150 guests

What’s included

tables/chairs, setup/breakdown

Available services that can be provided by The Rafters at Historic St. Mark's

Services & amenities

Catering services
Clean up
Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event coordinator
Event rentals
Event staff
Lighting/Sound
Service staff
Set up
Wedding cake services
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - free
Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Sound / AV
Standard Chairs

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Yes, you may bring your own alcohol to serve at your event. A licensed and insured bartender must be hired to serve all alcohol. We allow beer, wine, champagne, seltzers, and up to two types of liquor for cocktails. Liquor must have mixers, no shots or straight pours or "on the rocks" allowed. We can help you find a bartender to suit your needs!

Yes, we have ample on-site parking free of charge. Our lot is paved and marked and easy to manuever.

Yes, our church and reception venue are wheelchair accessible.

Full access to all buildings on campus Ready Suites Time on campus prior to wedding day for Engagement or Bridal Portraits Setup/Breakdown of Tables & Chairs 6’, 5’, 4’ Round; 8’, 6’, 4’ Rectangular Tables White Garden Chairs (200) Full Commercial Kitchen HVAC Restrooms Onsite Parking Nursery available

Depending on the package you choose, you will have up to 13 hours arrival to departure on your wedding day, and up to 3 hours the day before for decorating and rehearsal.

We are 15-20 minutes from the Charlotte-Douglas Airport and 10-15 minutes from Uptown Charlotte. There are multiple hotels, shopping, and interstates within 5 minutes of the venue.

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January, February, March, July, August, and December

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The Rafters at Historic St. Mark's

Limited services venue

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Packages

Guest capacity

About this venue

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Venue setting

Our event spaces

The Rafters

Guest capacity

Square footage

Ideal for

Guests often feel this space is

Included in this room:

Room cost

Crystal Suite

Guest capacity

Ideal for

Guests often feel this space is

Included in this room:

Room cost

Lounge Suite

Guest capacity

Ideal for

Guests often feel this space is

Included in this room:

Room cost

St. Mark's Historic Church

Guest capacity

Ideal for

Guests often feel this space is

Included in this room:

Room cost

Outdoor Chapel/Grounds

Guest capacity

Ideal for

Guests often feel this space is

Included in this room:

Room cost

The Rafters at Historic St. Mark's packages

2 Day Premium with Flyin' Lion Catering

2 Day Premium with outside catering

Classic with Flyin' Lion Catering

Classic with Outside Catering

Available services that can be provided by The Rafters at Historic St. Mark's

Services & amenities

Transportation & access

Rentals

The Rafters at Historic St. Mark's menu options

Flyin' Lion Dinner Menu

Flyin' Lion Brunch Menu

Flyin' Lion Appetizer Menu

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