Pittsburgh Wedding Venues

The Mansions on Fifth used to be the home of one of the city’s most prominent attorneys and now it serves as a sophisticated and elegant hotel. In addition to gorgeous lodgings, the Mansions love to host weddings in their one-of-a-kind space with high wood beams, dark walnut paneling, and leaded glass windows. Wedding receptions at the Mansions can accommodate 20 to 175 guests, with the capacity dropping to 100 for sit-down affairs. There are three wedding packages to choose from depending on the services you are looking for. In addition to sit-down dinners, they also offer a creative station dinner with food options spread throughout and the opportunity to mingle. Clients can even design their own cocktail station.

5105 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, Phone: 412-381-5105

Most people don’t think of having their wedding reception at a children’s museum, but this is actually the perfect way to have a memorable and unique special day. You can rent out one or more of the many exhibits in the museum or the Big Red Room. For those with lots of kids in their extended family or those who just like to have fun. The Big Red Room at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is perfect for most events with its award-winning lighting and marble interior along with room for 200 when seated with a dance floor or up to 400 in a standing cocktail reception. You can also rent out the studio and backyard for some outdoor areas and space for 175 standing.

10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, Phone: 412-322-5058

The Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum is among the best-known Pittsburgh landmarks and the only military memorial in the country that honors all branches of service, across conflicts and generations. It was opened in 1910 with plenty of history and also serves as rental facilities perfect for weddings, particularly those with at least one member in the military. The grand ballroom’s floor is made from gorgeous refinished maple and can fit 100 to 300 seated guests along with a dance floor. The staff will work with you to customize your room setup and there are in-house caterers to choose from.

4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, Phone: 412-621-4253

For a Unique Setting

The University Club on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh is well-equipped and ready to host your wedding, including both the ceremony and the reception, no matter what type of event you are looking for. In addition to hosting, they also provide catering to create a seamless experience and give you one less thing to worry about. Weddings include a champagne toast for the guests, served hors d’oeuvres, personalized service from an on-site professional wedding coordinator, votive candles at the tables, elegant food stations during a cocktail reception, cake cutting and service, a private refresher room for the bridal party, and more.

123 University Place, Pittsburgh, PA, Phone: 412-648-8213

Rivers Club is a private sports and business club that also hosts wedding and other events. They have wedding event planners on their team to help guide you through the process and coordinate all the details. Every package includes bartender fees, a dance floor, cake cutting, a custom wedding cake from Jennuine Cakes, a three-course plated meal, a champagne toast for all guests, a 4-hour bar package, and passed or stationed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour. They can also include gourmet duet entrees and Chiavari chairs. The ballroom is gorgeous and can be decorated in multiple ways as well.

301 Grant Street, One Oxford Centre Suite 411, Pittsburgh, PA, Phone: 412-391-5227

Edgewood Country Club was established in 1898 and has hosted a large number of weddings over the years. The outdoor ceremony can overlook the gorgeous golf course or you can have the entire affair inside. They work with a range of vendors to offer options to the bride and groom. To make planning easier, every single package includes an on-site coordinator, the wedding cake, custom color up lighting, customized signs, escort cards, table numbers, seating charts, tablecloths, chair covers, skirting for the stationary tables, candle centerpieces, coat check, valet service, bartender services, a coffee station at the end of the evening, a champagne toast at the head table, and a display of wedding cookies.

100 Churchill Road, Pittsburgh, PA, Phone: 412-823-7300

For a Small Wedding

Engine House 25 is a great location for your wedding or another celebration. Access to Engine House 25 includes the Clemente Museum, the Rieder Photography Studio, and the Engine House 25 Wines wine cellar. This is a unique venue as Engine House 25 is a renovated firehouse just 2 miles outside of downtown Pittsburgh. The building’s large event space is also the commercial photography studio and on the second floor there is an operational winery. The team can help you plan your wedding and set up both the upstairs area and the first floor for the day.

3339 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, Phone: 412-621-1268

The Fairmont Pittsburgh has amazing views of PNC Park, the city skyline, and the restored downtown. In addition to a wide range of luxurious rooms, the Fairmont Pittsburgh hosts elaborate weddings in the Grand Ballroom or another space. There is room for up to 50 guests and there is an experienced catering sales manager to guide you and coordinate the day along with a banquet maître d’ to help on the day itself. Your special day can be as intimate or as large as you want with a custom menu and the ability to take pictures around the hotel, including in the breathtaking lobby.

510 Market Street, Pittsburgh, PA, Phone: 412-773-8800

The Fluted Mushroom has been providing gourmet catering for 40 years, including fresh ingredients, attention to detail, and an understanding of the client’s personality. The Fluted Mushroom helps the bride completely customize her wedding to meet her needs. The Fluted Mushroom has their own exclusive venue called the Circuit Center or you can hire them to cater at one of the other many venues they work with in the area. The Circuit Center has room for a banquet of 400 people along with a tree-lined exterior event space. Inside, there is a full-size acoustic stage, a dancefloor, and free parking on-site for guests.

109 South 12th St., Pittsburgh, PA, Phone: 412-381-1899