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Pittsburgh weddings don’t need to be cookie cutter — but we do think they need a cookie table. Perhaps this has happened to you: You attend several weddings in a short period of time, and after a while, they all seem to blend into one big mash up of cakes, buffets, the Electric Slide, and the same old run-of-the-mill wedding venues.
You want your big day to stand out and be memorable as well as reflect your unique personality and style. Aside from the person you’re marrying, the most important part of creating your special day is the wedding venue. You will spend the most time there, and more than likely, it will be the costliest of all your wedding expenses. There are numerous places to choose from, and if you have enough money, you probably can pay to have your wedding anywhere you want. But below are some wedding venues in and around Pittsburgh that are a bit different from all the other places this area has to offer.
Andy Warhol Museum | The Pop District
Are you hoping to have a distinctive wedding? Or perhaps you like the idea of exchanging your vows amongst Warhol’s Silver Clouds. Just like Andy Warhol, a wedding at The Andy Warhol Museum or The Pop District will be unforgettable! Find out how to reserve the Warhol for your wedding here.
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
The Carnegie Museums offer more than 20 event spaces from its four museums. They’ll even allow your guests to view galleries and visit the gift shop during the event. Hosting a wedding at one of these iconic locations is sure to wow guests and create lasting memories.
Cefalo’s
Formerly a church, Cefalo’s in Carnegie hosts weddings in this 100-year-old stone structure. If you love stained glass windows, this is the place for you. It can accommodate gatherings of up to 400 people.
Children’s Museum & MuseumLab
Are you young at heart? Then perhaps the Children’s Museum would suit you for a reception site. Located on Pittsburgh’s North Side, the museum offers several choices for your event and all will, no doubt, touch your inner child.
Five Pines Barn
Located in Irwin, Five Pines Barn is a charming, rustic setting. The barn is situated on 150 acres, providing a plethora of areas for phenomenal photos.
The Frick Pittsburgh Museums & Gardens
Located a quick 20 minutes east of downtown Pittsburgh, The Frick has beautiful grounds for guests to enjoy. Whether you want to host your wedding in the Community Room Trio, on the Great Lawn, or do a buyout of the Frick Museums & Gardens, you can have the wedding of your dreams.
Gateway Clipper Fleet
Rivers play such an important part in our history, and they can also play an important part in your wedding when you choose one of the Gateway Clipper Fleet’s vessels for your wedding venue. They offer all-inclusive wedding packages, allowing you to work with one vendor for your catering, entertainment, and location.
The George Washington Hotel
You can’t get a more stylish wedding venue than the George Washington Hotel located in Washington, Pennsylvania. Designed in the 1920s, the historic hotel has hosted celebrities from John F. Kennedy to The Beatles. The hotel has several different rooms to choose from and each one is certain to put a unique stamp on your wedding day.
Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Located in East Liberty, this iconic theater has a gorgeous lobby for your guests to enter through, with original plasterwork and an art gallery featuring local artists, your guests will be talking about your wedding for years to come.
LeMont
Overlooking downtown Pittsburgh from Mt. Washington sits Le Mont. Breathtaking panoramic views of the iconic Pittsburgh skyline will make a lovely backdrop for your big day. The LeMont on Mt. Washington has been doing weddings for decades and has hosted over 40,000 private parties and more than 7,500 wedding receptions.
Narcisi Winery
Is it your dream to run away to the Tuscan countryside and get married in a vineyard? If so, the next best thing is a wedding at Narcisi Winery in Gibsonia. The beautiful winery can host small events in its Italian countryside-like setting. They have several options for event spaces, including indoor and outdoor locations.
The Pennsylvanian
Located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, The Pennsylvanian is a historic, beautiful building that used to be a part of Pittsburgh’s Penn Station. The rotunda and concourse will mesmerize your guests with its classic sophistication and Beaux-Arts architecture.
Riverside Landings
If you don’t want to get married on a boat, but the river calls to you, then Riverside Landings in Oakmont is just the place. They have two halls: The Grand Ballroom and Riverside Landings. Situated on the Allegheny, Riverside Landings provides spectacular views of the river.
Shakespeare’s Restaurant & Pub
Have you dreamt of getting married in a castle, but Ireland is too far away? You will feel like royalty when you hold your wedding at Shakespeare’s in Ellwood City. The medieval-inspired castle overlooks Olde Stonewall Golf Club and provides a one-of-a-kind venue.
WBU Event Venue
Built in 1880, the WBU Event Venue has a long history of hosting weddings. Featuring two event spaces, you can choose between the second floor ballroom with its original tin ceiling, horseshoe bar, and wedding lounge, or the first floor with exposed ceilings and steel beams. Whatever your style, the WBU Event Venue has an option for you.
Check out our “A Pittsburgh Wedding” article.
Updated June 16, 2025 by Bianca Labrador
Originally published August 18, 2016
