Pittsburgh's Grand Hall at The Priory

I don't know if there are enough positive words to explain our fantastic wedding experience at the Priory. As soon as we walked into the venue for the first time, we fell in love. 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!

We had the pleasure of having our wedding at Pittsburgh's Grand Hall at The Priory in March 2023. Since many of our guests traveled from out-of-town for the wedding, we also utilized 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.

The Priory was a dream wedding venue! We had to postpone our wedding twice due to the covid pandemic! We were so worried about losing money and not being able to secure a new date. 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 🥂🤩

Our May 2022 wedding at The Priory couldn’t have been more perfect! We worked with Courtney throughout the planning process. Her organizational skills and attention to detail really 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!

Our wedding day at the Priory was simply magical! Every single guest in attendance was in absolute awe of the hall with our lighting and table settings. While the guests saw the exquisite 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!

Our wedding weekend could not have been more perfect and it was entirely because of the team at the Grand Hall and The Priory Hotel. Courtney, Rebecca and Jennifer made the planning 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!

If you are looking to have your reception in a unique and beautiful space, this is your place! The reception hall is an old church and has beautiful stained glass and high ceilings. 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!!!

Pittsburgh's Grand Hall provided the perfect venue for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner and dancing reception. The venue itself is breathtaking, evoking memories of time we 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!

My wife and I got married at The Priory this past month and have nothing but great things to say about The Priory. From the moment we toured this venue for the first time we immediately 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.

The priory was great! They went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day was perfect. The hotel accommodations were great for all of my out of town guests. Courtney was our 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.

Pittsburgh's Grand Hall at The Priory helped to create the wedding we wanted. Courtney worked with us during the planning stages and Francine was amazing the day of the wedding. It was everything we wanted and more!!! We definitely recommend The Priory!!! We could not have had a more beautiful day!!!

Just toured this venue and Courtney made us feel like we were an inconveniencing her. She is cold, fake and definitely in the wrong job. We were so excited to see this venue, but after meeting with her we WILL NOT be booking this venue.

Pittsburgh’s Grand Hall at The Priory was absolutely amazing!!! We received SO many compliments. Many guests said it was the most beautiful reception venue they had ever been to! Courtney 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!

Absolutely beautiful wedding venue and staff were amazing throughout the entire process. Made our wedding unforgettable.

Having my wedding at the Priory was a DREAM! Wedding planning in general can be stressful and exhausting, but trust me when I say, in terms of all things regarding the venue, they 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.

The hall was beautiful on the night of our wedding! I will definitely start with that because it did exceed some of our expectations. The wedding night was very well done and everyone 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.

We had a winter wedding at The Priory in early 2017 and I can't say enough good things about our experience. There was next to zero stress, the food was amazing (our guests still tell 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.

The venue itself is gorgeous, but the staff is incredibly rude. They give off a very uppity, snoody attitude. There are plenty of beautiful hotels in Pittsburgh. No need to treat potential customers as if they are beneath you.

The venue is absolutely gorgeous, we got so many compliments from guests. The food and cake was also wonderful from their in-house caterer. We had our wedding coordinator change 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!

We just our wedding there this past weekend and was blown away by everything. The staff was so incredibly helpful to make the day perfect. Across the courtyard, at the hotel, the staff 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.

The Priory made our dream wedding a reality! Sara-Lynn and her team took the stress out of planning the details and were always one step ahead of my next question. Their main focus 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!

We couldn't have picked a better venue for our reception than the Priory! The staff, led by Pam, was so helpful throughout the entire planning process, they set up the room beautifully, and the food was delicious!!

Our wedding at the Grand Hall was the best day ever. Sara-Lynn made the entire process easy and fun. She responds to emails very quickly and kept me on track throughout the year. The 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!

I had my wedding reception at the priory March 19, 2016 and used their winter white wedding package. I was completely blown away when i walked into the hall. It is absolutely breathtaking (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!

As the mother of the bride, one worries about every little detail being perfect. I can honestly say that it was nothing less than that.....PERFECT!!!!! Working with Sara Lynn, 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!!!!

My husband and I could not have been more pleased with our wedding! The Priory Grand Hall was absolutely magical. All of our guests couldn't stop talking about it during and in the 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!!!

My December wedding at the Grand Hall was absolutely beautiful. My only wish was that I had been a guest attending the celebration as opposed to the bride. The room itself was beautiful. 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.

The Grand Hall at The Priory did an amazing job for my wedding reception. Sara-Lynn was amazing to work with and I highly recommended her. The only down side is the outside is nothing 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.

We were so happy with our entire wedding celebration at the Grand Hall. We had the pleasure of working with Sara-Lynn throughout our entire planning experience. She was outstanding. 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.

Our daughter's reception was held at the Grand Hall and I cannot say enough about the hall. It was very elegant and everyone there was so helpful. Sara Lynn took control as soon 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.

The Grand Hall at the Priory and its staff were all amazing! Our wedding reception was perfect thanks to them! We had the pleasure of working with Sara-Lynn. We can not say 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.

We held our wedding at The Priory almost a year ago and are still receiving compliments on how convenient and beautiful it was from our guests. It is such a beautiful venue and was 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.

My husband Jamie and I have been to the Priory and Grand Hall for several events and when he proposed I knew there was no other place I would want to get married. I could explain 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!

We fell in love with The Priory from the first visit and loved the look and its special part in Pittsburgh History. Sara-Lynn was amazing to work with from start to finish. She 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!

Sara-Lynn and her staff are fantastic...Very attentive and go out of their way to help! The venue is hard to beat. It looks great for the ceremony and transforms to a wonderful place 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

I would give the Priory 10 stars if I could. First off, Sara-Lynn was wonderful. She was prompt, responsive, and extremely professional. The Grand Hall part of the planning process 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!

My wedding was absolutely stunning. The Priory really goes above and beyond in every aspect. I have gotten so many compliments from my guest regarding the professional staff. The food 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.

We were married in late May and had our reception August, 22nd. We were two grooms who wanted a reception to share with our family and friends. What we weren't good at was planning 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!

We truly loved our wedding day at the Priory. The staff ensured everything was perfect. All details were well thought about and they kept our night stress free. It was a truly amazing experience. Sara-Lynn was awesome! We did not have her through our entire planning process but she made all the difference in the end. She cared about our day as much as we did and it really showed. Thank you again!!

My husband and I had a great wedding at the Priory and highly suggest it! The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and made our wedding everything we ever wished for!!! From the beginning to the day of, the wedding planners were always available to answer our questions and got back to us in a timely Manner! If you are in between a couple venues like we were.... One thing that sold us was that the space at the Priory is yours and only yours! You don't have to share the space with other weddings or events like many other venues out there! Also, we used the outside courtyard for cocktail hour which really made the venue stand out! The food was great!! We got to taste it beforehand so we had an idea of what we wanted! Everything tasted great so it was hard to pick! You can not go wrong with anything! We also used the priory bakery for our cake.... Which was also delicious! The room was very comfortable and spacious! The high ceilings and the stained glass windows really makes the Priory such an amazing atmosphere! We used the uplighting on the pillars which was also a great accent! They have valet parking and security around which also sets the Priory different from other venues we looked at! We highly suggest the Priory, and would like to thank Sara and the staff for making our day so special!!! We had many compliments after the wedding on how our wedding was one of the nicest weddings they ever attended!!

The moment I found out about the priory, I knew this was the place for us. This was the only venue my husband and I looked at. From the moment we walked in, we knew it was our venue. Sara-Lynn was amazing. She always responded to our emails and calls the same day and was truly our wedding planner. The Thursday before the wedding, she met with me walked me through every detail and introduced me to all her staff. I was worried the night of the wedding that she wasn't going to be there but the rest of her staff did an amazing job. We have received so much feedback from family and friends on how impressed they were with the venue, service, food and DJ. I can honestly say I would not change one thing about my wedding. Yes, it was a stretch on our budget but the food (crab tilapia and almond chicken) was amazing! I would highly recommend the Priory. I wish I could relive this night all over again, minus the rain! Thank you Sara-Lynn and team, you were amazing!

My husband and I visited the Grand Hall before we were even engaged, so that we could get an idea of what we needed to plan & how much to save. This was the first venue we researched, and all others that followed could not compare. It was the easiest & fastest decision we made. I had forgotten that our first visit was before our engagement, until our wedding coordinator, Sara-Lynn, reminded me as we were setting up the venue the day before our wedding. There are many couples that she works with, and for her to even remember our first meeting two years ago is a sign that you will not be treated insignificantly. Besides the beauty & cleanliness of the Grand Hall, we loved the organization & more importantly the communication with our wedding planner & the entire staff. When it came down to about two weeks before our wedding, communication was important. We had many questions that hadn't popped up in the prior months, and Sara-Lynn was excellent with timely responses and clear explanations to all of our needs. The day of our wedding really was the best day of our lives. After our ceremony & pictures, we relaxed at the Townhouse across the street, where we enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before our reception. Sara-Lynn helped my mom bustle my gown during this time, too. The townhouse was one of my favorite parts of the day. It was wonderful to enjoy that time with my husband, as we all know the day goes by fast! Lastly, the food & service. This is coming from an italian who makes everything from scratch. Everything was exquisite. We are still getting compliments on how amazing the dinners & wait staff was at our wedding. Servers are very kind and attentive. They did not just walk around with trays ignoring guests during cocktail hour. I can't tell you how many events I've been to where I'm the person chasing the server for hors d'oeuvres! They approached our guests and treated them kindly, as if it was truly their pleasure to be at our event, too. I highly recommend Pittsburgh's Grand Hall at the Priory. Ask for Sara-Lynn!

Overall, we had a great experience at the Grand Hall! We had a bit of trouble with Heather (who no longer works there), but the general manager Rebecca stepped in and took care of everything! She is amazing- she helped us make our wedding day about us, and helped tailor everything so that it would be "our" wedding. (We had a small wedding that was nontraditional.) They were willing to work with our budget- we had our wedding on a Thursday evening to help keep down costs. Rebecca stayed in contact with us throughout the planning process and was always quick to respond to questions and emails. The food was amazing as well. All of our guests raved about how good everything tasted! And the staff was excellent. Everyone was so kind and pleasant to deal with! Trish and Christine worked our event. They made sure to work with our photographer and DJ to make sure everything ran smoothly. They took care of everything- we didn't have to worry at all. I would highly recommend the Grand Hall to anyone.

I could never go without giving a wonderful review of the Priory! Its been a busy year and now that my husband and I are approaching our 1 year, we thought it would be a fitting time to go back and express our thanks. From the beginning of the process to the end, the Priory did everything they could to make our reception flow smoothly. The food was amazing (especially the Seafood Napoleon!!). I get comments from guests about how beautiful the hall was and how nicely everything was put together. I will also commend them on the accommodations that they provided for my family and my bridal party for the night prior to the wedding. With all the confusion that can come with planning a wedding, they handled everything professionally and made sure everyone was accounted for and were given what they needed. Thank you so much!!!!!

We fell in love with the Priory as soon as we saw it. We got married in March and were given the Winter Wedding Package which is a huge discount over summer months and the absolute highest-end details the Priory has to offer. My husband and I both work full-time and long hours and didn't have time to worry about small details. The Priory took care of everything! We worked with Heather, Sara-Lynn, and Christine throughout the process and each one of them made the process as painless as possible. They gave tips on details I wouldn't have thought of, made sure that every aspect of the wedding ran perfectly, and treated us - as well as all of our guests - like royalty. I can't tell you how many of our friends and family commented afterwards how professional the staff was and the food was excellent. Sara-Lynn ran our wedding reception. Everything ran perfectly and neither my husband or I felt stressed or pushed around in the least. Every detail was planned ahead of time by the Priory and it ran flawlessly. Sara-Lynn even ran to get sewing supplies when the bustle on by dress broke during the cocktail hour! The service was so smooth and flawless I was truly blown away. One of the best things about having our wedding at the Grand Hall at the Priory was having hotel rooms available in the building as well. The rooms were beautiful and very reasonably priced. We even used the apartment suite on the 4th floor for people to get together who wanted to continue the celebration after the wedding. An absolutely gorgeous property. Whether you aren't someone who is into the small details and overwhelmed by the process (like me!) or someone who wants to plan every detail the Priory will make sure your day is perfect and help you every step of the way. They were flexible and accommodated every need we had without complaint. The Priory was well worth the money with our package and much less expensive that most of the other venues that we looked at if you are willing to get married in an off-season month. Champagne taste on a beer (or maybe nice glass of wine) budget. I would highly recommend Grand Hall at the Priory to anyone! Thank you to all the staff for a perfect wedding. Wish we could do it again!

The staff was great and easy to work with!

I recently had my winter wedding at the Grand Hall, and it was PERFECT! Our guests were in awe of the space-- it is so gorgeous and unique and looked like a sparkling, twinkling winter wonderland!! Heather is just fantastic to work with and made us feel at ease throughout the planning process. I was able to enjoy our reception without having to worry about a thing!

Choosing Pittsburgh's Grand Hall as the vendue to hold our wedding as well as reception was the best decision we made whlie planning our wedding. Aside from the Grand Hall being absolutely beautiful, the staff were the nicest people we interacted with while planning our wedding. Most vendues simply want your business. The Grand Hall never once made us feel like we were just another wedding giving them business. They were beyond helpful to us. They were always willing to talk to us, always willing to answering any questions we had and help us when our other vendors did not go as smoothly. The planning process was very easy. The staff were willing to meet with us as many times as needed to see the hall. The staff always answered my questions no matter how small or stupid my question might have been. The guest at our wedding absolutely loved the food, we did not receive one compliant. They also told us how great the staff were during the reception. During the reception, some of our other vendors were not being as professional as they could have been, however the Grand Hall handled them very well and remained completed professional and supportive throughout the entire day. Overall our experience with the Grand Hall was great. The only thing that I wish could of been different is if the wedding could of lasted past 11pm, it just went very quickly, however that could be outside of the Grand Hall's control. I would recommend the Grand Hall to anyone that is interested in working with wonderful people and having a beautiful wedding.

The Grand Hall at The Priory was everything we could have hoped for and more. We loved working with Heather and Sarah Lynn. They made it so easy to trust them and made our wedding day worry free. The food was amazing--we had a lot of good feed back from our guests. We highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for their fairy tale wedding.

Heather at the Priory made my big day very special and perfect. The good was awesome, the décor was awesome, service fantastic. No negative comments about the Priory or Priory staff.

I cannot say enough great things about The Grand Hall at The Priory. First, let me tell you about their staff. Heather, the Priory's Event Planner, helped us every step of the way. From the moment we chose the Priory as our venue, she was available to answer all of our questions, and put us at ease. We held our ceremony in the Grand Hall, as well as our reception, and everything went off without a hitch thanks to Heather's hard work before our event, and the staff's hard work that day. Our day went something like this: We arrived at the Priory the morning of our wedding, and my large bridal party was able to spend the morning with me in a room big enough to accomodate all of us as we got ready ( I had 12 bridesmaids, 2 hair stylists, and a make-up artist and we were all hanging out comfortably in the Priory's Chapter House room). This again, was coordinated for me by the wonderful staff members in the months before our wedding. My husband and his groomsmen got ready at a small home across the street near the venue's gorgeous Bleumengarden. This townhome rental was included in our wedding package. We were able to take wonderful pictures in the courtyard before our ceremony, and then afterwards in the garden across the street, and our pictures came out beautifully. After our ceremony in the Grand Hall, the guests came outside for a lovely cocktail hour in the courtyard with delicious hor'd ourves. The staff quickly arranged the room for our reception, and we came back in for dinner and dancing. My guests raved about the food at both the cocktail hour, and their dinners during the reception. We also used the Priory bakery for our cake, and it was a big hit. The venue itself is beautiful, as you can see in the provided pictures. And the rooms, including the bridal suite, were wonderful as well. The Priory is such an interesting place with so much history. There's even a small speak-easy style bar right near the hotel lobby, which makes you feel like you've gone back in time, in a good way!! Overall, I'd give The Priory the highest recommendation. My husband and I could not have asked for a better wedding, and we have the Priory to thank for that!

Our July 12, 2013 wedding was amazing at the Priory. Everything was perfect! Heather was great, I was not worried about anything, I trusted Heather and the staff completely with everything! I would recommend the Priory to everyone! I am hoping that I will attend a wedding there soon so I can go back and enjoy the food and atmosphere!! Thank you for the perfect day!

Entering the Grand Hall is truly a jaw dropping experience each and every time you enter the room. Our "Winter White" wedding was better than we could have imagined. Heather and the staff helped answer all of our questions and relieved a lot of stress for both my husband and I. We can't thank them enough for helping us with this magical event. Many of our guests still compliment us on the venue selection, decoration, food, and service nearly a year later! We cannot recommend The Priory enough...thank you again to the very professional and courteous staff!

We held our wedding reception at Pittsburgh's Grand Hall on June 15, 2013. Overall, it was the wedding of our dreams!!! From the first time I saw the Grand Hall, I knew that I wanted to have our wedding there. It is absolutely breathtaking, and I especially love the columns inside! The planning process was very smooth and our wedding coordinator (Heather) was wonderful! She made all of the planning and decision-making very easy and stress-free. The staff is very good at returning calls and emails, and keeping track of all the little details. Our guest list was 250 and the layout was organized by Heather to maximize comfort and space. The timing of various events also went very smoothly thanks to Heather and the staff, who worked seamlessly with our DJ, photographer, and videographer. We also love that the food is made fresh by the chef and kitchen staff there, and not brought in by a caterer. The food was absolutely delicious and we received so many compliments from our guests on how great it was! We stayed in the bridal suite and it was very clean, comfortable, and spacious. Our wedding day was perfect and everything went as planned. I honestly cannot say enough good things about Pittsburgh's Grand Hall! In short, I would highly recommend them for any event, especially weddings! It was truly the wedding of our dreams!!!

This review is by both the Bride and Groom. We were lucky enough to have a wedding day that was literally a fairy tale come true. We had our flawless and regal wedding ceremony at Heinz Chapel. However, the reception held at the Grand Priory was another highlight of the wedding day. The customer service was first class. Heather, the Director, was pleasant, professional and accomodating which allowed our reception to occur without a hitch. The venue is aptly named Grand Priory because it is such an elegant venue which is only surpassed by the fine dining and hospitable staff. While the cost is fairly high it was worth every penny and exceed all of our very high expecations and exacting standards. We would highly recommend the Grand Priory as the perfect place to hold a wedding reception. We would like to thank all of the staff for their efforts and kindness which really did make the reception the perfect way to end our magical day.

The Priory helped us plan our 100% perfect wedding day. Working with Heather was very easy – she is quick to respond, direct, and professional. She responds equally well to phone calls and emails – and was very willing to work closely with me, my husband, and my mom and sister – she gave all of us the same respect and diligence that I expected. The day of our wedding the service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the room was set to perfection. Everything ran just as we wished. We were anxious at first about giving a deposit without trying the food first, but at the open house and the day of our wedding the food exceeding our expectations. All of the reviews we saw said that the food was great so we made this leap of faith and it was completely worth it. The staff was very detail oriented and executed my long list of request exactly as expected. I can’t say enough how much it felt like they cared about my wedding as if I was family. We got married on the alter in the Priory and had our reception immediately following – I was nervous about the transition from ceremony to reception, but the staff at the Priory made the transition smooth. They also helped us navigate any issues about how to make this work and were very knowledgeable. The Priory Bakery also did a great job with the cake – it came out exactly how I asked and was more delicious the day of the wedding than it even was at the tasting. Overall I would strongly recommend the Priory if you want a beautiful and impressive setting for your wedding with a beautiful antique but upscale feel. Vintage whimsy is the way I can best describe the venue.

This venue is truly a unique hotel, and reception hall. When entering the hall you will gasp at the site of the ceiling, the pillars, and the stained glass windows! This venue is very elegant and priced just right for what they offer. I didn't have to worry about anything during my reception- they truly were accommodating and professional in every way. I was able to relax and celebrate knowing that the wedding coordinator had everything under control. The food is absolutely delicious- you have the opportunity to eat so many of the options before you make your selections. The Director, Heather was a dream to work with throughout the whole process. She took extra care of every detail, she was available, efficient and flexible. The compliments have poured in from our guests about this venue- especially the compliments on the food. Many of my guests were impressed with how prompt the bartenders and servers were- they commented that they never felt like they had to "wait" for a drink or food! And lastly, they set up all of my decorations perfectly, fulfilling every request I had! And they cleaned up everything after the event, taking care to pack all of my items neatly! This venue and the staff are simply put- perfect. I trust this venue to be recommended to any bride or even for any special event. - Dustin and Lindsay

We had read nothing but wonderful reviews about the Grand Hall and we were taken aback once we saw it with our own eyes and met with the staff. Everyone was so gracious, helpful and accommodating throughout the entire planning process, and made the day go off without a hitch. I cannot begin to tell you how many guests commented on how beautiful a venue that it is. It was so nice to not have to worry about food, linens and our cake since we got the Winter Wedding Grand Package. It was great to have access to the townhouse for preparation, and to be able to spend the night at the Priory Hotel after a long day. I would highly recommend the Grand Hall to anyone.

Our recent wedding in Novemeber at the Priory was perfect. Great food, great service and absolutely beautiful. They worked with me on coordinating the whole from start to finish which left me stress-free! My only complaint is that the girl at the front desk had a bit of an attitude and was rude to a few of my guests when they were checking in.

I absolutely loved having my wedding at the Priory. The service was amazing. Heather helped me throught my entire wedding process and was very attentive and helpful. The Grande Hall is gorgeous and gives such a warm feel.My husband and I have been to more expensive venues, but you can't beat the Priorys warmth, charm, and beauty

This is an absolutely beautiful venue! The staff is so easy to work with and helped us have the perfect wedding! We have received so many compliments! Nothing bad to say!

We recently had our wedding at the Grand Hall in July and everyone i have spoken to has said that our wedding was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to...the staff was wonderful...Walter was MORE than attentive and was very sweet...They really care about making your big day all that you have ever dreamed...I do not have even one complaint! I recommend this to anyone!

This venue was absolutely gorgeous for my December wedding! The food was out of this world, and the service was incredible! The entire event was so elegant. We couldnt have asked for anything more!

The venue is gorgeous, all of our guests commented on the unique space. The coordinators were extremely helpful and organized, and double checked each aspect of our recepetion in advance. The price is higher than most venues in the area, but the compliments we received made up for that.

My husband and I had our wedding reception (200 guests) at the Priory in November and it was an excellent experience starting from the day we toured the venue through the time we walked out the door at the end of the reception. Heather was our first point of contact and her customer service skills were excellent. After the venue was booked, Walter became our point of contact and he was outstanding too. Aside from being absolutely BEAUTIFUL, there were a two things that stood out about the Priory for us: 1)The DETAILS/CUSTOMER SERVICE - Walter makes it known that they do 1 wedding a day, and they are completely focused 100% on you when it's your day. This was refreshing and also makes a huge difference when comparing to other venues like hotels where there could be 2 or 3 events going on at the same time. No detail was left out, and the attention on our wedding was so nice. From the decorations, to the food, the cookie table, the accents and the lighting, everything was in place and perfect. The night ran seamlessly and that was mainly due to Walter, the Priory staff, and their exceptional customer service and expertise. 2)The FOOD – The food was incredible. From the appetizers to the cake, every course was served as it should be (either hot or cold) and was absolutely delicious. For a guest count of 200, this was very impressive. The portion sizes were VERY generous also. I would highly recommend the Priory to anyone considering having their wedding reception there. We could not be more pleased with our reception and the Priory staff (Walter, Heather, the wait staff, the chefs, bartenders, etc) for making our night so special.

This venue was wonderful for the wedding! Walter at the Priory is so experienced and had everything organized so well. We had an amazing day!

I had to plan my wedding from North Carolina and Heather and Walter were incredibly wonderful! They answered all my questions promptly and honestly. They went out of their way to work with my family and make us all feel that everything was taken care of and under control. The day of the wedding was perfect and I felt very special. All of the staff went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect. All of our guests loved the food, the service and the setting. My parents were very pleased and had a wonderful time. The setting was beautiful and our pictures turned out great! The guests that stayed at the Priory loved it and plan to stay there again!