4.9 out of 5 stars and 27 reviews
4.9
(27)301 Grant Street, Suite 411, Pittsburgh, PA
About this vendor
Rivers Club is a wedding ceremony and reception venue located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Combining the tradition of a private club atmosphere, the sophistication of a business building, and the fashion of a city venue, Rivers Club is the ideal backdrop for an elegant wedding.
Facilities and Capacity
Rivers Club offers a club ballroom for wedding receptions that is a bright combination of modern and classic with elegant neutral tones and bright beautiful light fixtures, lending it an aesthetic of sophistication. This facility also offers a variety of other private rooms that can be configured to host events of up to 250 guests at maximum capacity. All private rooms feature the same contemporary elegance as the ballroom, complete with cheery modern lighting and handsome flooring. Large windows afford beautiful views of downtown Pittsburgh and a riverview of Station Square.
A private indoor ceremony site is also available, featuring a long walkway for an elegant entrance and a stage for the couple to say their vows.
Services Offered
Rivers Club hosts engagement parties, anniversary parties, rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies, receptions, and more. The private event staff and event directors work with every couple to plan their big day, from vendor referrals to day-of coordination. Fixtures like drapery and a natural wood tiled dance floor to heighten any wedding reception are also available for rent. Other more general services include:
Cleanup
Parking
Setup
Wheelchair access
WiFi
Cuisine
You can also take advantage of full catering services, which are part of an all-inclusive wedding package with this facility. The professional culinary team strives to provide a fine dining experience that is unmatched. Couples receive customized menus and quality presentation. Bar services are also available, with a culinary team that helps design your custom menu. Bar services include house beers, liquors, wines, and specialty libations. A standard wedding package with this facility includes hors d'oeuvre, bar packages, a champagne toast for all guests, linen packages, cake cutting and bartender fees, tables, chairs, china, glassware, and silverware.
Membership isn't required to host your wedding with us—everyone, including both members and nonmembers, is welcome to book with us!
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
Settings
- Ballroom
- Country Club
- Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Food & Catering
- Planning
Awards and Affiliations
2013 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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I had my wedding reception at Rivers Club in May. Everything went so perfectly! Cailin and Ashley and their whole team were so attentive on the wedding day and I knew everything wa...
s under control. The ballroom was gorgeous and the hearth was perfect for the cocktail hour. I’m so thankful I chose this venue.
The Rivers Club was amazing for our themed rehearsal dinner.
Cailin was so responsive and easy to work with. The chef and bartender personally met with us to customize menu and dri...
nk selections. Everything went off without a hitch! The food and drink were delicious and the service was top notch. We would definitely use the Rivers Club again for any event.
We met with Ashley to walk through the venue without any huge expectations and were immediately blown away! From the greeting we received to the organization of Ashley and her team...
, we were hooked from the beginning. Getting prepared for the big day was easy with them. They kept us on track and made sure that if anything came up, we got an answer back quickly. I was not sure what to expect when we dropped off all our decorations the day before the wedding. I showed Ashley and Cailin my vision and they delivered. My husband and I got to do a walk through of the reception before the guests filtered in and I could not pick my jaw up off the floor. Not only did they meet my vision, they far surpassed anything I could have imagined doing on my own! The whole day felt seamless and like a breeze. After our honeymoon we found out that there were some hiccups that day but the team there handled it and allowed us to truly enjoy the day. We also hosted a brunch at the Rivers Club the next morning and we were impressed with the staff there yet again. They were just as friendly and welcoming as they had been the night before. We can not recommend you look into them for your wedding enough!
I was recently tasked with planning a luncheon to follow my Mother's memorial service. I live out of town and was in the throes of the first months of a new school year and feeling...
very overwhelmed. I wanted everything to be perfect, but felt very indecisive and a bit scattered, which is not typical. Ashley Barna, the wonderful River's Club event planner, was very patient with me and step by slow step, listened to my thoughts and laid out what she thought would be best, communicating regularly with me along the way.
The event could not have been better! The room was lovely, quiet, and so well planned out as far as set-up was concerned. The lunch buffet was fantastic! We received many compliments from our guests on the excellent quality of the food. The bar service was attentive and efficient. From the moment I walked into the room, I felt completely at peace, and confident that everything was taken care of. I cannot thank Ashley and her wonderful staff enough ,for making our event a huge success! I would most definitely recommend The River's Club for any special event you plan to host!
Celebrating my wedding reception at the Rivers Club was the best decision! I loved working with their amazing event coordinators, Ashley and Cailin. They completely brought my visi...
on to life! The food was AMAZING, everything was right on time, and the space is beautiful. Our guests had nothing but great things to say. If you are are looking for a wedding venue, I HIGHLY recommend the Rivers Club!
We held our rehearsal dinner here this past weekend. Ashley Barna is a saint and helped us through our event together at the last minute. Her attention to detail shows through ever...
ything she has a hand in. The food was excellent and the service was good. I highly, highly recommend Ashley and her team for any event!
the Rivers Club did a superb job! Ashley and her crew exceeded all expectations - we were amazed as were all our guests - it is a super cool venue --plus the food and drinks and ...
service were excellent - I have 2 more daughters would not hesitate to have all our receptions at the Rivers!! we were all so impressed!
Our wedding at The Rivers Club on 6.26.21 turned out lovely. Guests were very complimentary of the club’s food. We were also pleased with the bar service at our wedding. Everythin...
g came together quite nicely for our ceremony and reception. Ashley, the club’s wedding coordinator, helped us organize both. She set up the reception site and made it beautiful. She also helped our officiant organize our ceremony. She and the other employees helping out with our wedding were friendly and accommodating and did their best to make our day run smoothly! We got many positive reviews from friends and family. Both my husband and myself would recommend this venue to future brides and grooms.
The Rivers Club was an amazing wedding reception mostly thanks to Amanda, the Private Events Director. I was kind of all over the place at the start of planning and she helped to o...
rganize all of my ideas and bring them to life the day of the wedding. My goal with a venue was somewhere that took a lot of the planning out of it for me and that's exactly what the Rivers Club did! The food was amazing, the space allowed for an awesome dance party, while also having space for older guests to hang out in the bar area if dancing wasn't their thing. I am so grateful for Amanda for making our wedding day beyond perfect and cannot recommend this venue enough!
I truly cannot say enough about the Rivers Club for a wedding venue. We had such an amazing experience working with the club and specifically Amanda. We heard about the club throug...
h a family member when we first got engaged. We met with Amanda for a tour of the club and venue. We were greeted with a celebratory glass of champagne to celebrate our special occasion. From that first moment we knew the Rivers was where we wanted to get married. We not only were able to have our ceremony there, but we were able to seamlessly flow into our cocktail hour and into the fabulous reception.
Amanda was there every step of the way helping to provide her input and make our dreams come true. She listened to what we envisioned and made it into our reality. Her kindness, flexibility, and creative eye helped to make our wedding be what it was. She stayed after work to allow us to come in and review all of the details and would even reach out if she had an idea. It was awesome to have such a great person to work with and she made it easy. It was a blast and I am so glad we got married here, it was honestly one of the best decisions we made.
Not only did Amanda play a role in our wedding, but Jim Gelzheiser, the executive chef made such a delightful dinner. All we heard about the food was good things from our guests. They have so many options and will work with you on your choices to make sure it is what you want it to be.
I cannot say thank you enough, It was a perfect day, and it will be a memory that will stick with us forever! Thank you :)
My husband & I just had our wedding at the casino and it was AMAZING. From the planning stages to the day of- Dawn was right by my side. My guests raved about the food and the view...
. I was so impressed with how they treated me and my guests. I would highly recommend this venue for ceremony and reception. They did a beautiful job. Thank you!!!!! Kayla Busbey :-)
I can't say enough about the Rivers Club! Amanda and Allison made my dream of the perfect wedding reception into a reality. They were with me every step of the way. They were quick...
to respond to my numerous emails, and always reassured me that every detail would get taken care of. Their flexibility allowed me to create the exact color combination that I was looking for.
The bartenders were all great. The serving staff was attentive and lots of fun. The food tasted great, and we even had our own private cocktail hour for the bridal/groomal parties.
I 100% recommend the Rivers Club. I couldn't of been happier and everything ran so smoothly!.
The Rivers Club is an absolutely amazing venue. My mother and I went venue hopping one weekend in Pittsburgh since I was living out of town. We visited around 8 places and were not...
finding anything that we liked and we were losing hope. I felt that I didn't have too strict of a criteria. I basically did not want pillars in the room (so that everyone could see what was going on), did not want to have to do much to make the room look nice, and wanted a great coordinator. I was told that when you find the place, you'll just know. I didn't believe that, but when I walked into the Rivers Club, I couldn't believe my eyes. The place is amazing in aesthetics and you don't have to do anything more to make the place look nice. There were no pillars in the main room. The wedding coordinators are incredible, attentive, and listen to the bride and groom. They will coordinate with you for whatever you want. I had no doubts that the day would go smoothly. The food is excellent. I was so excited for the appetizers and my meal. The staff is joyful and makes you feel good about everything. The Rivers Club exceeded expectations and made my wedding day amazing. I had no worries about the day and wish I could have another wedding there because of how amazing the people and this place are. My mother and I could not stop talking about the place before and after. We received numerous compliments from the guests about how great the venue was and that they couldn't believe that we found such an amazing place. Thank you Rivers Club and thank you Michele.
The Rivers Club is a wonderful place for a wedding reception. We looked at approximately 10 places for my daughter’s reception. The Rivers Club was the last place we had on our s...
chedule to view. The space had recently experienced a renovation. It was bright and modern with plenty of space. Upon exiting the elevator there is an area where we had a photo guest book, the card/gift table and large oversized games supplied by the Rivers Club for guests. The cocktail hour had its own space with tables and chairs plus a player piano playing as guests enjoyed drinks and hor’dourves. The reception room had plenty of space for guests to mingle and dance. Working with Michele made planning the wedding easy. Her experience and expertise kept us calm throughout the process. Michele answered all of our questions and cried right beside us during the tender moments of the reception. The wait staff was wonderful and experienced. Guests commented on the great personalities of their servers. The cake from Jennuine Cakes was absolutely delicious. So many people told us that it was a beautiful venue and I would have to agree. I encourage everyone to check out the Rivers Club for their next event.
We loved our wedding at the Rivers Club! We were so happy to find a downtown location that fit the style we were looking for! Michele and Amanda were so easy to work with and made ...
the whole experience very stress-free! We loved having the bar area for cocktail hour, the ballroom was setup beautifully, and the food and service were great! Everything went perfect! Highly recommend!
From the moment my husband and I toured the venue we fell in love. Michele was super helpful all the way through and very supportive. The club got renovated and looks amazing. The ...
space where cocktail hour takes place is very spacious and the ballroom is beautiful. The food is also amazing!
Amanda was an amazing wedding planner!
I am so happy that my husband and I chose the Rivers Club for our wedding reception. The location is perfect, and with all of their recent renovations, their venue is AMAZING. I ca...
nnot express how thankful I am for Amanda, their wedding coordinator. She does it all - and is WONDERFUL!!! She is there for you anytime you need her throughout the entire planning process. Our wedding reception was everything we dreamed of and more! The only reason I did not give this venue 5 stars was because of a terrible interaction my husband and I had the following day (after the wedding) with the venue's food and beverage manager, Paul. I felt that he was very unprofessional, and left a bad taste in my mouth. This was so unfortunate, as we were both experiencing that post-wedding "high", and felt that he was out of line in the manner that he spoke to us. It is very unfortunate as this was probably the last time we would be in the venue where we experienced so many wonderful memories. However overall, the Rivers Club was a wonderful venue, and our guests could not stop raving about the food and the service! We would both recommend this venue to those looking for a downtown reception!
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Rivers Club. From the first time we toured the venue, we were in love. Amanda really sold us on not only the venue, but also the sp...
ace downstairs in the Oxford Centre Lobby for our ceremony. During our planning, Michele became our main point of contact, and she was equally helpful! After our tasting we were SO excited for our food at the wedding as all of the food we tasted was delicious, and we were not disappointed! Our guests raved about our food afterwards. They were also super accommodating with one of our guests with a peanut allergy. We did have a small scare when we discovered on our own that the piano that was downstairs for our ceremony had been sold and no one had mentioned it to us. This was a little off-putting, but Michele and staff were quick to right this error and rented a beautiful piano for us for the day of! After that small bump, everything sailed smoothly. Michele was very organized and responded to all of my questions as the day got closer. Everything looked gorgeous the day of, and we couldn't have been happier. Even though the Club transformed completely from the time we booked to the time of our wedding (as we booked right before their remodel), we were not disappointed. Michele, the wait staff, bartenders, and staff were fantastic during our entire event, and kept smiles on our faces the entire time! Although a little pricey, I would definitely recommend Rivers Club to anyone looking for a beautiful reception (and ceremony!) space :)
The Rivers Club was the perfect venue for our perfect day! Amanda and Michele were so great to work with and had the answers to all my crazy questions every few days :) They are ex...
tremely professional and experienced, and did everything to make the day so special. The venue is so unique and beautiful, and our guests had an amazing time. It was a great location for our true Pittsburgh wedding. Thank you, Rivers Club!
From the minute my husband and I walked in to the River's Club we knew this was the perfect venue for us. This space has so much to offer and was very modern and unique . The pub w...
as perfect for cocktail hour and the ball room was stunning. They have a piano just outside the pub where there are a few couches which looks casual but still classy. We worked with Amanda for our wedding and we could not say enough great things about her. She was THE best. I cannot imagine another person being as perfect at her job as she was -- I'm not exaggerating either. Between all of the texts, emails, calls, questions, changes, etc she was always there smiling and willing to do whatever we asked to make our wedding day perfect. We had ''the most cookies anyones ever seen'' at a wedding and the River's Club displayed in the most beautiful way. I was very impressed! I can honestly say that the River's Club was and still remains the perfect venue. The entire staff was fantastic between bartenders to servers they were all on point and kind. The food was AMAZING. That was the one thing I really wanted for our wedding and the River's Club completely delivered. The guests are our wedding are still talking about how elegant and wonderful our wedding was and a lot of that is thanks to Amanda and the River's Club. Do not hesitate to call and look into this venue. I firmly believe you will not be disappointed. I could fill this whole box up with good things about the River's Club!!
Everything about the Rivers Club is amazing!!! There is nothing I would have changed about my reception.
The Rivers Club was fabulous! We had our reception here and it couldn't have been better. Amanda Rapach was wonderful to work with. She was truly dedicated to making our day great ...
and she was very responsive throughout our planning process. Amanda is a true professional and really make the planning easy. The food was great and so was the cake. The Rivers Club is a great venue!
First and foremost, Kari, the wedding coordinator at the Rivers Club, is amazing!!! She handled everything for us throughout the planning process and on the day of with extreme pro...
fessionalism and care. She was truly wonderful and created a easy, carefree experience for us. We wanted a wedding venue that allowed the wedding ceremony and reception to be held in the same venue in different rooms. The Rivers Club was perfect and our guests loved the convenience of this. The food was exceptional and the servers and bartenders were attentive to all of our guests. We couldn't be happier we chose this venue for our wedding!
We had our reception at the Rivers Club. Amanda the event coordinator was great in helping us to plan the perfect event and to make sure everyone and everything was in the right p...
lace at the right time. The venue was beautiful and the food is spectacular for banquet food.
We had a few issues to watch out for. We were advised that we either had to end the cocktail hour after 45 minutes or order more appetizers so we ordered the food but from word from guests it sounds as though they weren't necessary and they didn't receive them until right before the reception began. Also, my check card was charged the day I returned from my honeymoon without my knowledge so just be sure to square away your final payment method before the wedding so there are no surprises when you return. I also advise discussing a plan for dealing with 'problem guests' prior to the event to avoid any confusion the day of the wedding. But overall it was a great venue and everyone loved the food, martini ice bar and most of the staff.
From walking in the door we were sold. Every person we met on that first meeting treated us as though we had already signed a contract, as though we were members of the club. The l...
ook of the club had the look of a place that wasn't going to need too much decor to make it as beautiful as we wanted.
Denise was our coordinator and each time we spoke it felt as if I were the only bride she had and that was worth every penny.
I was sad when it was over because I couldn't see all these nice people as often anymore.
Rivers Club really did an amazing job - they worked with all of my other vendors to ensure that the wedding was amazing. It is a great venue - unique - and the food was awesome!!!...
Everyone that came to the wedding loved it. They really did an awesome job!
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301 Grant Street, Suite 411, Pittsburgh, PA
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