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Holds ceremonies and receptions
Located in Irwin, PA, Core Event Center is a venue that can offer the ideal setting for an unforgettable wedding day. You'll have everything you need for a successful and seamless celebration with flexible event spaces, top-class service, and full-service catering.
There are many different spaces to choose from depending on your wedding size and tastes. Exchange vows on the elegant grand staircase or in The Chapel, which features a white color scheme and sleek flooring to match your nuptial event. Alternatively, you can transform this space for other purposes, like buffet stations or whatever you require. The Grand Ballroom is perfect for a grand occasion and has space for up to 600 guests when the patio is utilized. This ballroom has plenty of room for dining and dancing the night away with all of your loved ones during your dream reception. For an elegant celebration with a smaller guest list, such as rehearsals, engagement parties, or intimate wedding receptions, the Capri Room is the perfect choice. Donny's is the on-site restaurant at Core Event Center and offers delicious food, happy hours, and live music, ideal for a lively gathering with your nearest and dearest. Whatever way you wish to celebrate your special day, Core Event Center offers a great atmosphere and a spot for creating memorable moments with your friends and family.
The team at Core Event Center would be delighted to offer their helpful assistance and advice to help create your perfect event. The on-site coordinator will ensure your day runs seamlessly from start to finish. Enjoy a delicious wedding meal as their caterers and bar staff can create a culinary experience to suit your preferences and style. Tastings will guarantee you're confident that everything is to your liking before the big day. You and your guests can also avail of the convenient shuttle services after the festivities wind down. Reach out to the team here to learn more about their packages and services.
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2+ years in business
Speaks English
Large team (21+ members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Other Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Wedding Design
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Transportation
Shuttle Service
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.09 reviews
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Core Event Center receives glowing reviews from multiple couples for their exceptional service and flexibility in accommodating various requests, including dietary restrictions, special arrangements, and unique entertainment options like a tattoo artist. The venue's modern design, spacious layout, top-notch amenities, and overall convenience are highly praised, making it a standout choice for weddings. Notable highlights include the beautiful staircase for photos, delicious food from Donny's, and the dedicated support provided by staff members like Joe and Lainie. Guests continue to compliment the venue and recommend it to others, emphasizing its value and exceptional experience.Review photos
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Amelia P
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5.0
2/24/2025
If you are looking for a large venue that can support a 200+ wedding, this is the place! The ballroom is a great space to turn your dream into a reality. The staff were very helpfu...
l in the planning process and the day of coordinator made sure everything ran smoothly. I couldn't have asked for a better support staff. It was exceptionally convenient to have so many things offered by the core event center including the bridal suite, photo booth, shuttle, bourbon room for the groomsmen, rehearsal dinner, and after party. And.... well the FOOD was absolutely AMAZING! We received so many compliments throughout the evening about how great the food was from the appetizers to the entrees. The buffet line went fast and smooth. There were no complaints about the food or the service. It was a perfect day, and we are so glad we chose the Core Event Center.
Jillian C
5.0
11/12/2025
Weddings, they can be the best day if you pick the right people. The people at Core Event Center are the right people. Joey and his team could make a wedding beautiful in a hurrica...
ne with the wedding party on fire. It's hard to even fully describe them in words, but, I will try my best.
JOEY AND HIS WHOLE TEAM:
We tossed many curveballs at Joey and his team and they hit them out of the park.
Can we have the bar to stay open during dinner? DONE
We have 17 different people with allergies ranging from gluten free, nut free, dairy free, celiac, you name it can we accommodate all of them? DONE
My best man and father died a few months before the wedding. Can we have a video montage play of his last words and speech anywhere? DONE (They put him on a big screen so all 250 guests could see and hear him perfectly, everyone cried, don’t do that.)
Is there any chance we can have an open bar, but only for wedding guests a few hours leading up to the wedding? In a different room? Because our friends and families are all alcoholics? DONE
I know you have a shuttle, can it take the wedding party for pictures? DONE
How about tattoos? Can we bring in a tattoo artist to the reception to give our guests free tattoos? DONE
The bride and her bridal party need more time than 92 Vegas show girls to get ready, can someone show up at 8am, 10 hours before the wedding, and let them in? DONE
Can we get married in a different room than the reception? DONE
Remember our alcoholic friends and family? They need more drinks after the wedding ends, 8 hours of drinking isn’t enough for those animals. Can we supply pizza and apps after the wedding is over, in the main bar? DONE
Can we have a DJ for said after party? DONE
Can we extend the shuttle a little longer at the last minute? DONE
Is there any way that the bride, groom, friends and family don’t have to do anything at all? From decorations, cook table clean up, tear down? DONE
THE CORE EVENT CENTER BUILDING
Core Event Center has a huge fully covered patio that weddings can use for guests to go outside and sit even if it rains, I bet the patio holds over 100 people. That’s what we liked most. There are many places nearby, that they will drive the wedding party to and from for pictures. We lucked out and got a nice day.
We loved the huge staircase, it made for some of our best pictures. The food was as good as anyone has ever had. What we remember most about the wedding was just how every time my wife of about 2 hours and I looked around people were having a blast.
Here’s the thing: If you are looking for a more modern spot with anything you can dream up, this is your place. Large space, many different rooms, tons of parking, air conditioning (for us fat folk), two large restrooms, full scale kitchen, and a staff that literally bent over backwards like they were Mary Lou Retton in the 84 summer Olympics -- CORE is it.
When we run into family and friends they always say how this wedding was the best ever. We agree, even though obviously partial. We owe those comments and our general happiness to Core Event Center, Joey, and the entire staff. We also met our wedding coordinator and decorator, Lainie, through Core Event Center and that was truly one of the best decisions we ever made. We recommend her to EVERYONE.
We get nothing for this review but tell them Jingles and Jill sent you. Always remember, you get what you pay for and this was worth far more than what we paid.
-- Jingles.& Jill
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Marie D
5.0
7/31/2025
We toured so many venues around Pittsburgh, but nothing came close to the beauty and openness of Core Event Center. From the moment we walked in, we knew this was the perfect place...
for our wedding. The space is absolutely stunning with its modern design and spacious layout, allowing us to bring our vision to life effortlessly.
The amenities are top-notch, making planning and execution so smooth. Every detail—from the lighting to the flow of the room—made our day feel elegant yet comfortable for all our guests. The staff went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, and the end result was even more beautiful than we imagined.
We’re still getting compliments from friends and family about how gorgeous everything looked. If you’re looking for a venue that truly stands out in, Core Event Center is it!
Cassie A
5.0
6/23/2025
Joe helped us throughout the entire planning process and he did fantastic!!! They made sure the bridal party had everything we needed thought the day and made the planning process ...
easy! Food was provided by the location(Donny’s) and it was so good! We have multiple guest raving about the food!
Alani D
5.0
3/24/2025
We loved Core! The staff was great and super helpful. They were very flexible with us especially during wedding week/day. It is a beautiful place, the staff was great, and our gues...
ts still say how great the food was! We would recommend to anyone.
Trudi B
5.0
12/20/2024
From start to finish….The Core was with us the entire way!
We were up in the air about our rehearsal dinner and reception until we walked into The Core for a great dinner and great...
staff conversation; we ended up seeing their new Bourbon Room and made a decision that night-couldn’t have been a better one!
Their planning and capabilities to handle things, even when issues arise or changes are needed to be made-they were friendly, helpful, and constantly in contact about everything throughout the wedding process.
Tony, Joe, & Rob were professional yet down to earth, honest, and treated us like family!
Not only was the food delicious and loved by everyone at the rehearsal dinner and the reception, but the Bourbon room was perfect for a price, space and all around good time!
I cant say enough…I’m overjoyed that my wedding was exactly what i wanted and at the Right Place!!!
Eugene W
5.0
12/20/2024
I can honestly say that our wedding went better than anything I could imagine, and it was all because of Core Event Center. We got lucky to find a place that was super convenient t...
o having the rehearsal, ceremony, reception and afterparty all in the same place. It was a luxury to have a shuttle service near the Hampton and Holiday Inn since we had a lot of people traveling for our wedding day. Joey, the event manager, was very exceptional to work with. The bartender at our wedding was terrific. Our guests went out of their way to tell us how great she was. There were, however, a few details that were missed. I think if we met with the wedding planner/coordinator prior to our wedding it would have been better.
Kaylee C
5.0
11/30/2024
Core Event Center, Joey Tony and the rest of the team are everything you want for your wedding day. From planning meetings to day of coordination they were absolutely amazing. They...
are the total package! Our family is still raving about the food, the gluten free and vegan meals as well! Could not thank them enough for making our day absolutely perfect!
Cloey W
5.0
11/13/2024
From start to finish Core Event Center was amazing to plan with. Everything was extremely organized and everyone was so kind and available anytime we had questions or concerns. We ...
are very happy with our choice in our wedding venue. It was the best day of our lives!
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