Reading Terminal Market offers free weddings for Valentine's Day
Married at the Market: Reading Terminal Market Offers Free Weddings to for Valentine’s Day

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Love is in the air, and Reading Terminal Market is helping you cut costs on tying the knot. Philadelphia’s historic public market is offering free weddings for up to ten couple’s this Valentine’s Day.
Celebrate your love, Philly-style! Married at the Market is a special event that offers an experience like no other.
“We are offering 10 couples the opportunity to get married (simultaneously) at Philadelphia’s historic public market FREE OF CHARGE this Valentine’s Day.” RTM posted on social media.
To sign for this unique opportunity [CLICK HERE]
Couples will receive:
– A (group) ceremony, performed by licensed officiant Beth Esposito of Bling Ceremonies, owner of @butcherspantryphilly and Pink Garlic
– Reserved space in Arch Court, decorated for the occasion
– Bouquet & Boutonniere from @marketblooms
– 2 Wedding cupcakes from @termini_bros
– Sparkling Wine from @palibationsphilly
– Reading Terminal Market $50 gift card
– Professional photo from Russ Brown Photography
Important Marriage License Information: Couples are responsible for providing their own marriage license on the day of the ceremony. To learn more about getting a marriage license [CLICK HERE]
This event will take place in a public market during business hours. Please be advised the local news & media will be asked to film for promotional purposes.
Couples may bring guests, but seating / viewing space will be limited and may include standing room only.
What is Married at the Market?
Married at the Market is The Reading Terminal Market’s inaugural effort to unite lovers at one of the most iconic landmarks in Philadelphia.
Reading Terminal Market is no stranger to unifying lovers, as Earl and Ruth Alderfer have fond memories of their first encounter at the market.
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Why is the Reading Terminal Market Famous?
The Reading Terminal Market has been a historic landmark in Philadelphia for over 100 years. Bringing the city’s most cultured cheesesteak, antique arts and crafts, and mom and pop shop specialty stores.

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Reading Terminal Market boasted over 80 merchants exceptional merchants, and has been featured in hit films including Trading Places (1983) and National Treasure (2004), as well as TV shows like the Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods.
The Reading Terminal Market (RTM) opened for business on February 22,1893. In 2023, the market celebrated its 130th anniversary.
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