4.8
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Guests comfort
Unique aesthetic style
Iconic Architecture
Pennsylvania
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
The Pennsylvanian was an absolutely beautiful setting for our wedding celebration. The space is stunning and made such an impressive backdrop for the event.
We were especially grateful that, under their newer policies, the venue was willing to work with Tamarind, a caterer who was new to the space. The entire process went smoothly, and the Pennsylvanian team worked seamlessly with our wedding planner to coordinate all of the details.
Although Shelby was new to the venue, she was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, warm, and helpful throughout the planning process and on the day itself. The bridal suite was also a wonderful, spacious place to get ready and spend time before the event.
We had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend The Pennsylvanian to couples looking for a truly beautiful and memorable venue.
G B.
5.0
The Pennsylvanian has become one of my favorite venues in Pittsburgh to DJ weddings... the credit for this goes entirely to Megan and Melissa who work tirelessly to make sure their couples enjoy the best day of their lives. As a wedding professional myself, I take comfort in working at a venue that loves its clients as much as I do.
I've seen Megan and Melissa go above and beyond to meet every guest's needs. Even while families are stressed, they're able to resolve issues and get things done all with a wonderfully positive attitude.
The Grand Hall at The Pennsylvanian is one of the most gorgeous venues in the city. Add in their amazing staff and I can't imagine a better place for anyone to hold their wedding!
Eric S.
5.0
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Grand Hall and The Rotunda at the Pennsylvanian in Pittsburgh, PA, were once part of Pittsburgh’s Penn Station, considered one of the great pieces of Beaux-Arts architecture in America. The Grand Hall is spectacular. This 11,000-square-foot event space, which features arched openings, marble floors, ornate walls, 40-foot vaulted ceilings, and a skylight, will take your guests’ breath away and make a magical setting for your wedding reception. The Rotunda at The Pennsylvanian is a Pittsburgh Landmark. With beautiful terra cotta archways and hand-laid brick flooring, The Rotunda is the perfect location for your wedding ceremony or cocktail hour.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
Rentals & Equipment
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2022.2021.
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G B
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5.0
The Pennsylvanian was an absolutely beautiful setting for our wedding celebration. The space is stunning and made such an impressive backdrop for the event.
We were especially gra...
teful that, under their newer policies, the venue was willing to work with Tamarind, a caterer who was new to the space. The entire process went smoothly, and the Pennsylvanian team worked seamlessly with our wedding planner to coordinate all of the details.
Although Shelby was new to the venue, she was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, warm, and helpful throughout the planning process and on the day itself. The bridal suite was also a wonderful, spacious place to get ready and spend time before the event.
We had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend The Pennsylvanian to couples looking for a truly beautiful and memorable venue.
Response from THE PENNSYLVANIAN
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! It...
was truly an honor to be part of your wedding day, and we're so grateful that you chose The Pennsylvanian to celebrate such a special occasion. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of the venue, the bridal suite, and that our team was able to work seamlessly with your planner and vendors to bring your vision to life. Thank you again for your recommendation, we wish you both a lifetime filled with love, happiness, and wonderful memories together! Warmest wishes, Shelby & The Pennsylvanian Team
Shannon B
4.0
The Pennsylvanian is UNDOUBTABLY one of THE MOST GORGEOUS event venues in Pittsburgh. We had our wedding here in summer 2022 and it was a truly magical space and an amazing day! Ou...
r guests loved the cocktail hour in the breathtaking rotunda and then the sheer opulence of the grand hall area speaks for itself. However, having a wedding here though does come with certain difficulties. Namely, the costs were much higher than expected. The budgeting numbers provided for both the preferred catering and rental fees were higher than anticipated. (Also as a side note, we primarily selected the lowest of the rental options, so we can’t imagine the cost had we selected higher premium items!). On top of the high costs, everything has to be set up after noon the day of the wedding and removed in one-hour post-wedding (or else you are fined) which is a huge logistical undertaking and will require hiring additional help over and above your coordinator/wedding planner to assist in the tear-down process. Since the venue is essentially a blank space, you have the ability to customize everything to be exactly how you want it which we greatly appreciated, but it does mean that you (and your planner) will be coordinating with many different vendors. The wedding event directors at the Pennsylvanian were somewhat helpful, but not overly accommodating or friendly. All in all, we loved having our wedding here and it was the perfect day, but we would not recommend it for budget conscientious couples or those that are not detail-oriented.
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Eric S
5.0
The Pennsylvanian has become one of my favorite venues in Pittsburgh to DJ weddings... the credit for this goes entirely to Megan and Melissa who work tirelessly to make sure their...
couples enjoy the best day of their lives. As a wedding professional myself, I take comfort in working at a venue that loves its clients as much as I do.
I've seen Megan and Melissa go above and beyond to meet every guest's needs. Even while families are stressed, they're able to resolve issues and get things done all with a wonderfully positive attitude.
The Grand Hall at The Pennsylvanian is one of the most gorgeous venues in the city. Add in their amazing staff and I can't imagine a better place for anyone to hold their wedding!
Kiera L
5.0
Our daughter's wedding was June 26th at the Pennsylvanian...we couldn't have asked for more! The planners and vendors involved were all so helpful and they made the day flawless! ...
The venue was stunning! We would highly recommend :)
Maeve H
5.0
The Pennsylvanian was our saving grace during the pandemic and I couldn't recommend it enough. We originally planned our wedding at a different venue, but had to change it about 2 ...
months out because of Covid capacity restrictions. Megan was so easy to work with and the space itself is absolutely stunning. We are so thankful to Megan for helping us pull off our dream wedding on such short notice!
Kailey H
5.0
The Pennsylvanian was absolutely perfect! We had to make a number of changes due to the current events. The Pennsylvanian's team was on top of everything, quick to respond, and had...
a ton of idea on how to make our event as safe as possible. We were so happy with the final outcome!
Christine A
5.0
The Pennsylvanian is an amazing venue with amazing coordinators! Megan and Melissa were truly amazing in helping us plan our perfect wedding. We had many last minute changes in pla...
ns which they couldn’t have been better at accommodating. We felt so supported knowing they were handling everything which allowed us to have the best time at our reception. Can’t say enough about the venue and the team!
Brooke S
5.0
Megan and Melissa are absolute rock stars!! We switched venues about 45 days before our wedding and they worked so hard for us! I like to say they helped us plan 3.5 weddings becau...
se of the constant changes made with COVID restrictions (indoor to outdoor, 145 guests to 50 guests, etc). They were kind, caring, hard-working, detail- oriented and efficient. They knew what to do, when to do it and how to do it! We could not be more thankful to the two of them for helping our day go off without a hitch!! We had the most perfect day and it was all thanks to them!!
Ashley H
5.0
I cannot day enough amazing things about The Pennsylvanian. We got married July 24, 2020 after having to postpone our original date from May 22, 2020. Being a bride during a pandem...
ic is NO JOKE and may be the most stress I’ve ever felt in my life. However, Megan was truly amazing throughout the whole process. The Pennsylvanian was my dream venue and I couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else. Megan made it work. She also kept me calm and sane throughout the entire postponing process and 2 months of “what if’s” during quarantine. Two weeks before our wedding, our guest count had to be reduced from 150 to 50 and had to be outside due to Allegheny County Covid Restrictions. I was so nervous about how it would look, how it would work, where would everything go, all of the things. Megan MADE IT HAPPEN. Both her and Melissa went above and beyond to make sure everything went off perfectly. They worked with all my vendors to come up with the best possible scenario for our day. Our wedding ended up being a DREAM COME TRUE. Literally perfect.... even with only 50 people. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception went so smoothly and I was able to finally relax and enjoy my day! Long story short, get married here and hire Megan and Melissa to help with Day Of Coordination! You won’t regret it!
Karen B
5.0
We had our reception here in October 2019. Megan and Dana were so easy to work with and our wedding was a dream come true. We had our cocktail hour under the rotunda and my first ...
look in the grand hall literally took my breath away. This is such a beautiful venue. I would do it all over again!
Bethany P
5.0
My husband and I had the most beautiful wedding at the Pennsylvanian and have only amazing things to say about Megan and Melissa. They were attentive, mindful and always available ...
which made planning a lot easier. You will not be disappointed if you choose The Pennsylvanian - especially with the gorgeous photos under the rotunda (I highly recommend adding the up lighting inside as well as outside to really enhance the look - I worked with Amanda at EF Lighting and she was great!).
Kristin H
5.0
Megan, Dana, and Melissa were absolutely a joy to work with. The Pennsylvanian was the wedding venue of my dreams and I can truly say that the only thing I would have changed was r...
enting more time! From the day of services to planning / vendor coordination, the service provided was outstanding! The rotunda is seriously everything I ever dreamed of! Thank you Megan, Dana, and Melissa for helping me on the best day of my life!
Lee G
4.0
We held both our ceremony and reception at The Pennsylvanian. We had a beautiful day that allowed us to have a stunning ceremony under the rotunda. Our guests enjoyed cocktail hour...
under the rotunda too. And we held the reception, for about 100, inside the grand hall. Melissa and Dana were fabulous to work with. They allowed us to drop off day-of items early, they delivered bags to our guests staying in the onsite rental units, and they helped facilitate better communication with Lyric (the rental company for our guests) -- all above and beyond.
The only downfall is the exclusive agreements with some of the vendors. We went with an outside caterer and had to pay a fee. And we used the preferred rental company and were sadly disappointed with their service.
Jacqueline H
5.0
My husband and I were married at the Pennsylvanian on 9.21.2018. We had our ceremony-reception at this gorgeous, Pittsburgh landmark. Megan & Dana were so easy to work with, and re...
ally made us feel special! We had a lot of last minute requests and they were so helpful and supportive. From the architecture, staff, decor, vendors, and creative options, it was the perfect venue for us. Our dream wedding was an old, Hollywood-glam party where we celebrated our love for each other with friends and family. It was truly perfect!
Response from THE PENNSYLVANIAN
Hi Jacqueline,
Thank you so much. It's always so fun for us to see how things come toget...
her. Your design (and your dress!) was one of our favorites.
We wish you both the best!
Megan and Dana
Sue A
5.0
The Pennsylvanian was the site of my daughter's wedding and reception. I can't say enough good things about this venue and their staff. Megan was an absolute gem to work with and...
went above and beyond her job description to make the day run smoothly. They were easy to deal with before the big day and answered emails and phone calls promptly. The big day arrived and they were so accommodating in making changes last minute, offering suggestions and keeping things running on time. Would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a unique and VERY special location in the city. All of my out-of-town guests were so pleased and in awe of this venue - a true gem!
Elizabeth C
4.0
The Pennsylvanian is truly a spectacular venue. It is unique and elegant, and we received many compliments from our guests. As mentioned in another review, everything here has to...
be brought in from outside vendors. This includes food, alcohol, chairs, linens, etc. so there is more coordination required than other venues.
Erica C
5.0
I do not have enough good things to say about the pennsylvanian!!! It was an absolutely beautiful venue, perfect for those looking for a historic, timeless and classic reception ve...
nue. I am still getting compliments from guests a month later that it was the best venue they have ever been to for a wedding reception. Megan and Dana were so helpful and easy to get in contact with and I would highly recommend this venue to others!!! the bridal suite which is newly remodeled was also gorgeous and great for the bridal party to use to freshen up before the reception started :)
Joell B
4.0
The Pennsylvanian is one of the most spectacular venues in Pittsburgh. The Events Coordinator is absolutely amazing and so helpful! Day before and of the wedding she was very han...
ds on in helping! One thing to note about the venue, there is just a room to use nothing else. You have to bring everything in, even a kitchen and it adds up!
Annie G
5.0
The Pennsylvanian is just breathtaking. It is the hidden gem of Pittsburgh venues. Growing up in Pittsburgh, I knew little about The Pennsylvanian, besides the fact that it had bee...
n converted into apartments. It was through social media that I saw a photo of a wedding there, and I was in such awe. When we got engaged, The Pennsylvanian was at the top of our list of venues and as soon as we walked in, we KNEW. The ambiance is extraordinary and not something you can re-create in any ballroom or other venue in Pittsburgh. Even though the onus of the coordination falls onto the bride & groom, the suggested vendors know the venue well enough that everything falls right into place. Our wedding day was magical. I can't tell you how many guests freely commented that it was the nicest wedding they had ever been to and/or didn't realize how beautiful The Pennsylvanian was. I promise, The Pennsylvanian will NOT disappoint!
Julie T
5.0
The Pennsylvanian is the most elegant venue for weddings in Pittsburgh. My daughter had her wedding here and the staff were knowledgeable and professional ensuring we were connecte...
d with top notch vendors who did an exemplary job. They took care of everything and made our day stress free and an unforgettable memory. We received an overwhelming number of compliments on the wedding from family and friends who attended. I would highly recommend the Pennsylvanian for weddings, galas, and other formal events.
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