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Get Hitched At Philly's Iconic Reading Terminal Market On Valentine's Day

Couples can sign up now through Jan. 27 for a chance to host their nuptials at Philly's award-winning and beloved Reading Terminal Market.

Johnson and Latoya Dameon smile after taking their marriage vows on Valentine's Day, at the Reading Terminal Market, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Philadelphia.
Johnson and Latoya Dameon smile after taking their marriage vows on Valentine's Day, at the Reading Terminal Market, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

PHILADELPHIA — Do you love love and all things Philadelphia? If so, and you're ready to say "I do," then you'll want to jump at the opportunity to get married at one of Philly's most iconic destinations.

Reading Terminal Market is offering the opportunity for couples to wed at the historic public market on Feb. 14 to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Couples can sign up now through Jan. 27 for a chance to be selected for the special matrimonial event. Selected couples will be confirmed by Jan. 30.

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"Married at the Market" is a special event offering a unique opportunity for couples to celebrate their love, Philly style.

Chef Beth Esposito, licensed wedding officiant of Bling Ceremonies and owner of Chef Beth’s Kitchen at Reading Terminal Market, will perform a group ceremony for 12 couples at the market, which will be decorated for the occasion.

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"This uniquely Philadelphia celebration of love is an opportunity for the Market to even more deeply embrace its position as a diverse, welcoming public space," Annie Allman, CEO and General Manager, Reading Terminal Market said. "We want to create a magical moment for couples in any walk of life to start their next chapter in the heart of the City of Brotherly Love and hope that people whose love stories started or blossomed at the Market jump at the chance."

Each couple will receive florals, wedding cupcakes, sparkling wine, and professional photography, all complimentary from market merchants, as well as a $50 Reading Terminal Market gift card.

Learn more about Married at the Market online here.

Reading Terminal Market has earned heaps of praise, having been named the nation's best public market several times.

The market has been in operation since 1892, and is a National Historic Landmark building.

Its eclectic vendors offers fresh produce, meats, and poultry, plus the finest seafood, cheeses, baked goods, confections, flowers, jewelry, and crafts.

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