Pittsburgh's Grand Hall at The Priory

st! The staff from front to back was outstanding, with planning beforehand, during and after. Not that we’d need to but we’d definitely get married here again!

handle it. The servers the day of were magnificent making out guests feel valued and they were all a joy to work with - if you want your day to be about you with no worries - the Priory is where you need to book your event. They handled everything and it was a breathtaking event! guests are still talking about it!

ey were flexible in helping to create the wedding experience that we wanted and we sincerely appreciate them for this. All staff were very professional and they took good care of us (bride/groom, guests) on our wedding day.

It is so unique - high ceilings, stained glass, pillars, lighting, - there is not another venue in Pittsburgh that is like it. About 3 weeks before our wedding, our point of contact left the Priory. This could be unsettling to a couple in the final countdown before wedding day, but the Priory did not miss a beat. Jennifer was absolutely wonderful to work with and made sure every single detail of our wedding was exactly what we wanted - truthfully, she helped with details that we never even considered. She really carried us across the finish line to make sure we had the most perfect day, and we did not worry about a single thing on wedding day. Rebecca also helped with coordination and organization throughout the last few weeks. Mandy was super helpful with finishing touches and making sure our cookie table lived up to the Pittsburgh tradition. Janet, part of the banquet staff, took care of our head table, making sure we were able to eat the appetizers and were never without a drink. Janet also assisted in multiple events throughout the night and made sure our sparkler exit went off without a hitch. It was wonderful to be taken care of so we could focus on enjoying our day. Our guests raved about the relaxing and beautiful atmosphere of the courtyard for our cocktail hour as well as the food - every meal was prepared perfectly. It was not just "wedding food" good, it was restaurant food quality. They also worked with us to have awesome late night snacks - pretzels and tater tots - and also Cheese Curds shipped from Wisconsin - where my husband is originally from. We loved the convenience of the connected hotel and were able to use all 42 rooms for our guests, who never had to leave the venue with the ability to do everything from start to finish at the Priory. The Priory provided us with absolutely everything we wanted for our special day and we cannot speak highly enough of this venue!

zed all of the rooms at the adjacent Priory Hotel for the weekend. We are beyond thrilled with how everything turned out and would highly recommend hosting a wedding or any other special event at this venue. As a special event venue, the Grand Hall at the Priory is truly one-of-a-kind – with history, charm, and beautiful details unseen in other venues like stained glass windows and an overlook choir loft. When you combine that with the modern touches – spectacular food, valet parking, full-service packages reasonably priced, hotel on-site – it’s hard to find another venue in Pittsburgh that can compete in our opinion. In addition, we were especially dazzled by the outstanding service we received throughout the planning process, at the Grand Hall on the day of our wedding, and the Priory Hotel itself. Courtney (Director of Events & Catering Sales), Jennifer (Event Manager), and Luciano (Guest Services Manager) are absolute pros and everyone that we came into contact with was extremely helpful, friendly, and accommodating (Nicole and Logan at the hotel front desk, Janet at our wedding, everyone really). If you are looking for a great wedding experience that will “wow” your guests (ours are still talking about how great everything was and how unique the Priory is), we would encourage you to consider this venue.

Courtney was so amazing and worked with us every step of the way. She was always warm, reassuring, professional, organized, and timely. We said countless times how we couldn’t be happier with our decision. On the day of the wedding, we received so many compliments from guests about the food, beautiful venue, and courtyard. It’s a charming elegant venue and they take care of so many details for you! I can’t recommend The Priory enough 🥂🤩

y helped us to make our big day exactly what we imagined. Jennifer worked with us during the final two weeks, and she was at the venue on the day of our wedding. She really helped to bring our vision to life through her artistic eye and by carrying out all of the small details that we had planned for and requested. She also allowed us to come help her set up the hall the day before the wedding. We really appreciated being able to see the space come to life and to be able to hand place some of our most important details. Throughout the planning process, both Jennifer and Courtney were extremely responsive, supportive, and knowledgeable. They were truly able to make everything that we requested happen. Many of our guests stayed at the Priory Hotel over our wedding weekend, as we were able to block the whole hotel. This was extremely convenient, and all of our guests were happy with their rooms. The proximity between friends and family also made the whole wedding weekend even more fun. We used the beautiful courtyard for our cocktail hour. It was a great way for us to have outdoor elements in our wedding reception without the risk of having plans be ruined by bad weather. Courtney and Jennifer even allowed some of our guests with concerns about Covid to eat their meals in the courtyard! This allowed some of our family and friends with Covid risk factors to still be able to take part in our big day. During our reception, all of the staff was outstanding, and many of our guests raved about the food. We truly couldn’t have asked for more from The Priory for our wedding day!

quisite venue and decorations, behind the scenes we saw the high degree of professionalism that makes the Grand Hall one of the premier wedding venues in Pittsburgh. Our wedding coordinator Courtney was highly experienced, clear in the expectations an offerings of the services, patient during our entire process, and advised us in a calm and capable manner (she had a clear answer or advice for everything!). Courtney was also a source of calm for us when several guests dropped out last minute, and my groom and I forgot to tell our own officiant the rehearsal time. Courtney addressed these hiccups with grace and aplomb and kept the show running even with our boisterous and unfocused wedding party. Beyond Courtney's skills, the Priory staff was incredibly professional, fun and simply a delight. We had the wedding of our dreams at the Grand Hall and cannot recommend this venue enough!

g and the execution of the weekend's events so easy, stress-free and absolutely spectacular. I appreciated their professionalism, their excellent and quick communication and the fact that each of them are outstanding at what they do. Every single contact that we had, whether it was with support staff or with the team directly, was a positive one. The Grand Hall has several wedding packages, and Courtney will work with you to decide which package is best for you. The cost is reasonable, especially for the exceptional quality of the food, the beauty of the venue and the efficiency of the support staff. Rebecca at the Priory handled all of the guest reservations and everyone felt especially welcome and pampered. Breakfast is included in the cost of the room and parking is free. Our guests also used the complimentary shuttle to travel to a nearby restaurant during the weekend. Jennifer at The Grand Hall is a ROCKSTAR! She took the personal items that we provided for the reception and transformed the venue into an absolutely magical reception. 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

. They have packages during off-season months (November-April) and for Fridays and Sundays that can help you stay within budget. Courtney was responsive throughout the planning process and always responded to our many questions very quickly. Jennifer acted as a day-of coordinator and was amazing at making sure everyone was where they needed to be and that the day flowed according to plan. The food was amazing, the service was incredible, and everyone we interacted with was so nice! I could go on and on about how amazing they were to work with. Any request we had, they were willing to accommodate. Book them for a tour ASAP!!!

spent in Europe with their beautiful churches and cathedrals. The staff at the Grand Hall are consummate professionals. From day one, working with Courtney was fantastic. She answered every question quickly and thoroughly. The planning process was a joy with her. Finally, Jenn made the day of flow seamlessly. Oh, and the food was delicious. Guests told us it was the best wedding they'd ever been to! I highly recommend Pittsburgh's Grand Hall!

ately fell in love with it. It has such a historic/classic feel to it and is unlike any other venue we have been to. On our wedding day, when we got to take a sneak peak of everything set up before the guests were aloud in, my wife and I almost fell over in amazement. Never in my life have we seen such a gorgeous wedding venue with such a beautiful set up. Our guests were complimenting us on our venue choice all night and for many days after, most saying it was the most gorgeous wedding they have ever attended. The staff, especially Courtney, were equally great and helpful during the entire process, especially since we were planning during a pandemic. They were very flexible/fair to us and made the entire experience enjoyable. Courtney was always easy to get a hold of and would promptly return our calls and emails. Many of our guests, along with ourselves, also stayed at the The Priory Hotel. The rooms were exceptionally clean and up to date. Because the hotel is attached to the venue, it was very convenient so that guests did not have to worry about driving at the end of the night. There is literally nothing negative I have to say about this place. My wife and I highly recommend...an easy 5/5 stars.

wedding coordinator and she’s literally the best. She was always open with communication and made sure we got exactly what we wanted. The food was unbelievable! They accommodated my guests with allergies and offered a variety of meal choices. The bakery there also made delicious additions to our cookie table that people still talk about. I can’t say enough good things about the priory.

It was everything we wanted and more!!! We definitely recommend The Priory!!! We could not have had a more beautiful day!!!

after meeting with her we WILL NOT be booking this venue.

ourtney was so helpful during the planning process. Francine is amazing!!! She made the wedding day incredible! She was so organized and knew exactly the look I was trying to achieve! Delicious food and excellent service! The Priory is an excellent place to have your wedding reception!

have it taken care of! The payment plan is very reasonable and helps to not feel the cost as much. The day of my wedding was honestly perfect. My day of coordinator made sure I didn't have to worry about a thing. All of my guests could not stop talking about how beautiful the venue was and how great the music and service was! I would HIGHLY recommend booking with The Priory.

one was very attentive to our needs. My main concern was that in some of the lead up to the wedding, including meetings it felt rigid and unaccommodating. Some people we worked with had different expectations of us than we realized and were not very responsive to our questions. At the end of the day, it was quite a nice venue, but during the process it felt a little more difficult and taxing than necessary.

ell me and my husband how much they enjoyed everything), the venue was gorgeous and the atmosphere was perfect. Sara-Lynn made everything a breeze. I couldn't have asked for a better venue.

otential customers as if they are beneath you.

jobs a month before our wedding. There were some things at the reception I wish they would have been a little more hands on with. The hotel is not easy to work with to book rooms. Overall if you are organized it shouldn't be a problem, beautiful venue!

taff was fantastic and accommodating, whether it was the shuttle making multiple trips to the bars on the North Shore or room service bringing up glasses for whiskey. People couldn't stop saying how beautiful it was, and how convenient it was that the hotel was attached.

was on making the bride and groom happy, and that thoughtfulness carried through to each detail. They were very attentive on our wedding day - even bringing us the app we really wanted and didn't get before dinner based on a side comment that was overheard! Many guests said it was the best wedding they've been to in the city and loved the food. Their cookie table display is worth the money, too - absolutely gorgeous! The hotel even gave us a note in our room from a phone call from a cousin in Ireland. Thanks for a wonderful day - I couldn't recommend it more highly!

fully, and the food was delicious!!

he entire staff was great the weekend of our wedding. They worked with us for our cookie table, and with all of our own decorations we brought in as well. The food and cake were PHENOMENAL. Courtney is also so helpful and sweet, and ensured our day ran smoothly! Would recommend the Priory to anyone venue hunting!!! We couldn't have asked for a better weekend!

htaking (even without all of the decorations). It's got so much character and charm. From the start of my wedding planning to the day of, i had the absolute pleasure of working with wedding planner, Sara-Lynn. She is an exceptional asset to their establishment and was so incredibly helpful throughout the planning and set up process. I had a ton of questions and she always was sure to get back to me asap and with thorough answers. She provided great unbiased suggestions and gave me new ideas. She treated my wedding as if it was hers and the final outcome was breathtaking. She and her staff, Pam and Courtney, helped set ul the day of my wedding and they blew me away. I had the wedding of my dreams in a gorgeous venue and a much less stressful experience thanks to the help of Sara-Lynn and the rest of the Priory staff. Anyone having a wedding in Pittsburgh should consider the priory!

our coordinator, was a pleasure! She did an amazing job of pleasing everyone and was there to oversee the whole day and night, from setting the room perfectly and so beautifully....to making sure everything was packed up after the reception ended. I cannot say enough about this venue! The appetizers, dinner, bar, cake and the fantastic personal service made for an amazing reception that we had so many compliments on! If you ever think it's too expensive....trust me, it's so very worth every penny! The same is said for the staff at the Priory Hotel! Amazing staff and so accommodating for whatever we needed! The 4th floor apartment was the perfect place for the bride and her bridesmaids to get ready for the ceremony. Had nothing but compliments from guests who stayed there! Thank you to everyone that was involved in some way for a perfect weekend! The Priory/Grand Hall owners are blessed to have such wonderful employees who truly take pride in the jobs that they do!!!!

weeks after our wedding. They allowed us to develop custom food stations, which everyone loved! Because we were planning from afar, we never got to have a food tasting, so I was nervous how everything would turn out. Everything was amazing! And because they allowed us to do fun food stations, it felt like the menu was created for us - truly incredible! Sara-Lynn was amazing! She went above and beyond to ensure that everything went flawlessly! She even came to my husband and I during the reception to tell us it was snowing outside to see if we wanted to get a picture in it. Of course we did, so she grabbed the photographers and videographer and we got the most incredible shots! Everyone thought they were fake! It only snowed for ~10 minutes that night. So, it was so awesome that she thought enough to let us know. She is incredibly composed and professional, but, most importantly, she cares that everything goes beautifully on your wedding day. I would highly recommend The Priory Grand Hall and Sara-Lynn!!!

tiful. We had black and white décor and there were hundreds of white lit candles everywhere. It was truly beautiful! My only complaint was that we had a schedule for the evening set (ie cocktail hour, entrance, first dance, cake cutting, etc.) but no one really kept us on that schedule. The events staggered through the evening and I thought it was the responsibility of the event manager to keep us on track but that could have been my misunderstanding. I'm not sure. I would recommend this venue if you are looking for something elegant and timeless but just be aware of your time for the evening.

ing special, however it makes the inside that more stunning when you enter. The food was amazing and they accommodated any food restrictions or allergies we made them aware of. I personally went with the Gold Package, it is the most expensive package they offer, but I wouldn't do anything different. I also recommended the Wall of Lights options. It just adds just a little special touch to the venue.

. Leading up to the wedding day she was so helpful and quick to respond to correspondences. On our wedding day she was on top of everything and available at every turn. The Grand Hall was a beautiful backdrop to our wedding day. We had our Ceremony and Reception at the hall with cocktail hour held in the private courtyard. They did everything for us. All of our guest raved about the food and venue. Sara-Lynn was so accommodating to us and meet every need we had. She is very easy to work with. We can't express enough how wonderful this venue and staff is.

as we arrived at the door. Our guests were guided to the courtyard for cocktails and then shown to the ballroom. The dinner was excellent (crab cake and fillet) and the cake was from the Priory Bakery which was delicious. Our guests and myself stayed at the Priory Hotel which also was beyond my expectations with an excellent brunch the following morning. For an elegant wedding the Priory is definitely the venue to book.

enough about how much we appreciate everything that she did. She took all of our worries away, her attention to detail was impeccable, and she went the extra mile at every step. The venue was absolutely beautiful, the food was excellent, and the cake from the Priory Bakery was beautiful and delicious. Our family and friends all had a blast and have not stopped talking about our reception.

s so convenient to have the ceremony and reception in the same room without people even needing to move from their table. Sarah Lynn was amazing. We had A LOT of road blocks and almost catastrophes that had nothing to do with the venue, however, Sarah Lynn handled all of them and kept me out of the loop so I could enjoy the day. I didn't even know most of it was happening until my girls told me the next day. They were so easy to work with and take care of everything that it was the easiest part of the wedding planning. It's such a special place and I'm so happy that it is where the memories of our wedding were made.

how beautiful and elegant the Grand Hall is but one step inside the hall is all you would need to understand that my words could not do it justice. What you can’t see when you walk into the Grand Hall is the level of expertise and planning that goes into your wedding. The staff at the Grand Hall is amazing at helping to plan and organize a wedding. I had several meetings with Sara-lynn and Trish who both were so helpful at planning everything from the hor d'oeuvres to when we should cut the cake and helped with picking the other vendors. As we got closer to the day of the wedding was when I was really appreciative that I went with the Priory and Grand Hall. I literally had to do nothing but show up with my favors and other items and they did the rest. They set up all the tables and linens, things I never considered and would have added a considerable amount of stress. I didn’t have to worry about setting up a thing. We had a great rehearsal and I got to see everything set up already for the big day. After the dinner Jamie and I went to Monks bar, relaxed, had a few drinks and sat by the fire. Since we booked rooms the night before we were able to enjoy breakfast there in the morning and there was no rushing to get ready. The morning of the entire staff coordinated the whole day for me. Sara-lynn was there to make sure everyone was on time, that the florist knew where to go, she handled problems with the DJ and I was able to just relax and enjoy the day. She was there throughout the night to make sure everything ran like clockwork, the first dance, cake cutting and kept me and all the bridesmaids and groomsmen on track. The food…… I LOVED all the food! Everyone raved about every appetizer, salad and entrée. It all came out delicious and HOT. There is nothing worse…. NOTHING, to me than cold food. Months later people are still talking to me about the food and the cake. The CAKE! It was perfection, it was also included in the wedding from the Priory Bakery and it was GORGEOUS. I showed the baker a few pictures and talked over ideas and it came out perfect, again I got so many compliments. It of course, tasted amazing too. The icing on the cake was no clean up. After a wonderful day with all my friends and family, I didn’t have to bother anyone to help clean up and pack up leftover cake. All I had to do was designate someone to take gifts and cards. Jamie and I went back to Monks bar and continued our celebration with a few friends and family and then retired to our room where a bottle of champagne and some delicious deserts were waiting for us, the perfect ends to a perfect day!

was extremely professional and prompt to reply. She took all the stress out of our day and everything flowed perfectly! The venue itself is amazing. I love the stained glass and the balcony the most - but the entire venue is stunning. All of our guests commented on how beautiful it was! We couldn't be happier with how our wedding turned out!

lace for a party. Pro's: Staff, venue, appetizers, wedding cake, almond chicken, great acoustics Con's: Don't accept credit cards, 11pm stop time, prime rib was hit or miss

was 100% stress free. I was planning my wedding from CO and they took care of all the details - with only a few emails, phone calls, and 2 in person visits. They were flawless during the planning process and on our day treated us like royalty! It goes without saying that the venue is uniquely beautiful and the food is delicious. Our guests raved about our venue choice and menu. Planning a wedding is a huge time and financial investment and at the end of the day I wanted it to be fun and memorable. It so exceeded that - I will forever remember the day as the BEST EVER - it was an absolutely grand affair and we have been told again and again by our guests how fabulous it was. I attribute so much of this to our venue choice- we are a pretty causal couple, but for one day felt absolutely glamorous. I see many wedding sites rating the Priory as a high end/costly venue, it is definitely high end , but I have been involved with the planning of DIY weddings and at the end of the day I feel like the Priory was a great value. We did do it on a Friday to save costs, but the quality of food, the breathtaking space, and the professionalism of the staff were well worth every penny. I would do it the same a thousand times over. If you are on the fence - do it. You will not regret it!

ood is amazing and worth every penny you pay. Definitely use the court yard for your cocktail hour, it adds a really nice touch. Any issues (just had a few minor) were resolved immediately without me knowing until after my honeymoon. Truly an amazing venue with a beautiful and unique atmosphere.

ng the event. Sara-Lynn was amazing!!! She sat with us and set a plan for our amazing night! Sara-Lynn and Trish suggested we use, ZFlorist for our flowers for the tables. We were so impressed with the quality and design of the arrangements. The food was amazing!! We offered Chicken Risotto Florentine, Seafood Napolean, and Vegetable Strudle. Everyone LOVED their meal choices. The risotto was a hit!! So many compliments! Sara-Lynn suggested we do a group photo from the balcony. Great idea and I hope more people do it! We are sending out the photo in our thank you notes. We had an after party where we had a bar and offered pizzas to out of town guests and family. Pam (employee) was so much fun! We waited a long time to legally get married and we wanted the BEST reception we could host. The Grand Hall far exceeded our expectations!