The Rafters at Historic St. Mark's

8600 Mt Holly Huntersville Rd, Huntersville, NC

The Rafters at Historic St. Mark's

8600 Mt Holly Huntersville Rd, Huntersville, NC

Show Phone

www.theraftersevents.com

Capacity: 200 people

About The Rafters at Historic St. Mark's

The Rafters at Historic St. Mark’s will be your ideal wedding destination. The multi-building campus sits just fifteen minutes from uptown Charlotte, but also feels worlds away, tucked into 14 secluded acres of century-old trees. The Rafters offers the perfect destination for your most important day. Crafted with southern charm and offering modern amenities, the exposed beam reception hall wraps you and your guests in grandeur and beauty befitting the occasion. Along with its beauty and versatility, The Rafters is a venue with a mission...literally a Mission, where proceeds from The Rafters goes to support Flyin' Lion Ministries, a culinary school for transition to empowerment and employment for adults with exceptional needs. We are the only venue operating soley to support a mission. Your rental dollars go to support our cause of empowering exceptional adults. We are also the only venue with a working historic church on the property, so you can have your ceremony in our church, then walk over to our beautiful venue for your reception.

Event Pricing

2 Day Premium Package using Flyin' Lion Catering

Attendees: 50-200 | Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

More Info

Attendees: 50-200 | $7,500 /event
Pricing for all event types

$7,500

Per Event

More Info

Attached Documents

~ Friday AND Saturday, YOU are our only wedding for the weekend! ~ See Attachments for full package details ~Pricing is $7,500 plus per guest catering rate: See attached menu for rates ~3 Hours for Rehearsal & Decorating on Friday ~13 Hours on Saturday, 10:00am-11:00pm (reception ends at 10pm, cleanup is 10-11. Time may be moved earlier, but not later) ~Tables, Chairs included ~Linens for all tables included ~Access to all decor. Centerpieces for reception tables included ~Church Decorations included ~Time on campus for engagement photos or bridal portraits Per guest catering fee includes: ~Catered Reception with sit down, plated, and served meal ~please see menu for options. Choice of 2 entrees with sides and salad. ~Sweet/Unsweet tea, lemonade, water provided. Alcohol not included ~Choice of 3 passed Cocktail Hour hors d'oeuvres provided ~Full wait staff included to serve your guests ~Full place settings for reception included (gold charger, dinner plate, salad plate, dessert plate, dinner napkin, silverware, goblet)

Terms and Conditions

Non refundable $2,500 retainer is required to secure your date. This amount is applied to your balance. Remaining balance must be paid in full 60 days before your wedding.

2 day Premium Package using outside catering

Attendees: 1-200 | Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

More Info

Attendees: 1-200 | $8,500 /event
Pricing for all event types

$8,500

Per Event

More Info

Attached Documents

~ Friday AND Saturday use. YOU are our only wedding for the weekend! ~ See Attachments for full package details ~3 Hours for Rehearsal & Decorating on Friday ~13 Hours on Saturday, 10:00am-11:00pm (reception ends at 10pm, cleanup is 10-11) ~Tables, Chairs included ~Linens for all tables included ~Access to all decor. Centerpieces for reception tables included ~Church Decorations included ~Time on campus for engagement photos or bridal portraits

Terms and Conditions

Non refundable $2,500 retainer is required to secure your date. This amount is applied to your balance. Remaining balance must be paid in full 60 days before your wedding.

Classic Package with Flyin' Lion Catering

Attendees: 50-150 | Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

More Info

Attendees: 50-150 | $6,500 /event
Pricing for all event types

$6,500

Per Event

More Info

Attached Documents

$6,500 plus catering (see menu for pricing & options) 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 on a weekday prior to wedding based on availability (Monday-Thursday) Cocktail hour hors d’oeuvres (choice of three hors d’oeuvres from menu) Reception catered by Flyin’ Lion with plated, served meal (choice of 2 entrees from menu with salad, side, and vegetable of choice) Full place settings for reception included (gold charger, dinner plate, salad plate, dessert plate, dinner napkin, silverware, goblet) Tables & Chairs with set up and break down included Up to 150 guests

Terms and Conditions

Non refundable $2,500 retainer is required to secure your date. This amount is applied to your balance. Remaining balance must be paid in full 60 days before your wedding.

Classic, outside catering

Attendees: 0-150 | Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

More Info

Attendees: 0-150 | $7,500 /event
Pricing for all event types

$7,500

Per Event

More Info

Attached Documents

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 on a weekday prior to wedding based on availability (Monday-Thursday) Tables & Chairs with set up and break down included Up to 150 guests

Terms and Conditions

$2,500 retainer required to secure your date. Retainer is applied to the balance. Balance must be paid in full by 60 days before the wedding.

Basic Package with Flyin' Lion Catering

Attendees: 50-125 | Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

More Info

Attendees: 50-125 | $5,500 /event
Pricing for all event types

$5,500

Per Event

More Info

Attached Documents

$5,500 plus catering (see menu for pricing & options) • 8 hour rental, 2:00pm-10:00pm (reception ends by 9pm with load out/doors locked by 10pm) • 1 hour for rehearsal on a weekday prior to wedding based on availability (Tuesday or Thursday) • Cocktail hour hors d’oeuvres (choice of three hors d’oeuvres from menu) • Reception catered by Flyin’ Lion with plated, served meal (choice of 2 entrees from menu with salad, side, and vegetable of choice) • Full place settings for reception included (gold charger, dinner plate, salad plate, dessert plate, dinner napkin, silverware, goblet) • Tables & Chairs with set up and break down included • Up to 125 guests

Terms and Conditions

Retainer of $2,500 to lock in your date. Retainer is applied towards the balance. Balance due 60 days before event.

Basic, outside catering

Attendees: 0-125 | Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

More Info

Attendees: 0-125 | $6,500 /event
Pricing for all event types

$6,500

Per Event

More Info

Micro Wedding/ Elopement

Attendees: 1-75 | Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

More Info

Attendees: 1-75 | $1,000 - $4,000 /event
Pricing for all event types

$1,000 - $4,000

Per Event

More Info

Meeting Space

Attendees: 1-100 | Pricing is for meetings only

More Info

Attendees: 1-100 | $250 /hour
Pricing for meetings only

$250

Per Hour

More Info

Key: Not Available

Availability

Last Updated: 11/3/2024

Event Spaces

The Rafters

General Event Space

See Details

The Rafters

Click to Hide

General Event Space

Whether it's a wedding, reception, family reunion, party, or business meeting, The Rafters can suit your needs. Space for up to 180 Only 15 minutes from Uptown Charlotte, but tucked away among 13 acres of century old trees. Beautiful great hall with exposed beam timber, lots of windows for plenty of natural light. Large outdoor areas for gathering outside as well.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Amenities

Dance Floor
Wet Bar
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Rustic, barn-like, stained timber, exposed beam Tables, chairs, linens included Multiple bathrooms
Floor Covering: Stained concrete
Floor Number: 1
Special Features: Full commercial kitchen, AV system, plenty of outlets WiFi, HVAC, gorgeous views, chandeliers

Historic Church

General Event Space

See Details

Historic Church

Click to Hide

General Event Space

St. Mark's Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church located at Huntersville, North Carolina. The church was built in 1886–1887, and is a small rural "English country Gothic" style brick church. It has a cross-shaped plan with a three-bay-long nave, a pair of small single-bay side wings, and a one-bay chancel.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Rich dark antique wooden pews, blue accent carpeting and velvet cushions. Many beautiful stained glass windows with prominent red door, and gorgeous brick structure.
Floor Covering: Hardwoods, carpet
Floor Number: 1
Special Features: Organ, piano, sound system, camera for live or recorded video feed. Wheelchair accessible. On the Historic Registry.

The Parlor Suite

Pre-Function

See Details

The Parlor Suite

Click to Hide

Pre-Function

The Old Rectory is a 100+ year old house on the Historic Registry. Featuring 7 rooms and 2 bathrooms, the Bridal Party has access to the entire house. The house even includes a nursery if the couple would like to make it available to their guests. The Parlor Suite is light and airy with lots of natural light streaming in for beautiful pictures. Plenty of seating, vanity space, and mirrors available for the wedding party to get ready.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Amenities

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Vanity table w/ chair for guest of honor, long vanity w/ 3 stools & mirrors for attendants, lots of chairs & couches, lots of hangar space, wine fridge, Keurig, desks/tables for snacks/drinks, lots of lighting, huge porch looking over campus/church
Floor Covering: Hardwood, carpet
Floor Number: 2
Special Features: HVAC, 2 bathrooms, large front porch complete with wicker furniture

The Lounge Suite

Alternate Venue

See Details

The Lounge Suite

Click to Hide

Alternate Venue

Our second suite boasts a spacious area to get ready and relax in before the big event. Access to this entire building is granted, with the Lodge Suite downstairs, big outdoor yard area, along with plenty of seating and entertainment available.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Couches, recliners, leather easy chairs with ottomans, pub table and barstools, foosball table, TV, dressers, mirrors, poker, chess, darts, small fridge, microwave, coffee maker
Floor Covering: tile, carpet
Floor Number: 2
Number of Green Rooms: 3
Special Features: Access to a huge backyard area in case they want a game of football or soccer to relax, TV, foosball table, beer fridge, pub table, multiple bathrooms

Outdoor Sky Chapel

Outdoor Venue

See Details

Outdoor Sky Chapel

Click to Hide

Outdoor Venue

Our outdoor chapel is nestled just before the tree line, so there is lots of shade. Room to hold up to 350 garden chairs.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Amenities

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Nature, trees
Floor Covering: grass
Special Features: Small altar, built in benches

Venue Types

Amenities

ADA/ACA Accessible
Fully Equipped Kitchen
On-Site Catering Service
Outdoor Function Area
Outside Catering Allowed
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 200
Special Features: 14 acres surrounded by century old trees, Historic Church, Historic Parish House w/ our Crystal Suite, Founders Hall w/ our Lounge Suite, The Rafters venue, Outdoor Chapel, full commercial kitchen, ample free parking onsite.
Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 7,000
Year Renovated: 2021

The Rafters at Historic St. Mark's

The Rafters at Historic St. Mark's

About The Rafters at Historic St. Mark's

Event Pricing

Availability

Event Spaces

Quick Links

Plan An Event

Market My Business