The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres

that I would change. Aaron and Mel are very nice and easy to work with. They want your day to be perfect just as much as you do. If you're looking for a venue that gives you the outdoor/indoor/classy/romantic feel you will not be disappointed in booking the Grand Estate. The Grand Estate was the perfect venue for our June wedding. Our bridal party and guests are still raving about our wedding 3 months later. Thank you for everything!!

se the Estate as our venue, we felt the family was truly invested in our day and in us as people, not just clients. Over the year we planned we formed bonds and created wonderful friendships with everyone at the venue. We were honored to have them as a part of our day. (Thank you, Jerrica, for holding my hand and calming me down right before my walk down the aisle! Thank you Aaron, for everything under the sun.) The venue itself is flawless, perfectly manicured. It is not hard to see the care and pride the owners have for their venue. If you are looking for a wedding venue and are on the fence, do not hesitate to visit the Estate- it was the best decision we made during our planning process and absolutely recommend this venue to anyone. ❤️

e beautiful for a summer wedding and the staff were so friendly. We stayed at the house for the weekend which made everything so easy and our family and friends had a great time in the house and pool. Our guests commented on how beautiful the estate was and how everything went seamlessly. This is the perfect upscale outdoor venue that you can put your own spin on. We did a mixture of renting decorations from classic tent and bringing our own. We also used Schneider photography, Gardas catering, Vic and Nicolenas pizza oven for rehearsal dinner, and traveling heart productions for other vendors which were all great. Thank you for our amazing wedding memories!

tly for a relaxing night after a long wedding day. We cannot wait to come back for our anniversary stay. Thank you to the entire Waddell family and their staff for making it an unforgettable wedding weekend!! We recommend The Grand Estate to anyone looking for a complete wedding weekend venue.

t in your life. It's really hard for me to pick a favorite thing about this venue, because everything just beyond exceeded any expectations we could have had. They were so flexible and accommodating to work with, and their vendor list was on point. Our vendors all said that they loved working there, and our guests are still talking about how incredible everything was. If you want a flawless event, this is where you need to go. Thank you Aaron, Melanie, and everyone at The Grand Estate, from the bottom of our hearts. -Kate and Elliott Smith

had a blast. The grounds are gorgeous and our family and friends can’t stop talking about how amazing it looked. The staff is very responsive to emails/calls and answered all of our questions quickly and effectively. We couldn’t imagine having our wedding anywhere else.

and accomodated our requests. There isnt one bad thing I would say about this venue, its a must see!

autiful, the house is immaculate and all the sites for the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and pictures are absolutely stunning. Our guests are still complimenting us on the venue as it is completely different than the typical Pittsburgh venue. Thank you to the Waddell family and all their helpers for everything you did to make our day perfect!

d catered to us to the whole night. They also had great recommendations for other vendors to use (catering, florists, DJs, etc.). The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres was the first and only venue my husband and I visited, and we absolutely fell in love with it. If we had to do it all over again, we'd definitely choose this venue! 5 STARS!!!

o very little (they decorate the spaces for you) which made the weekend less stressful! They also provide a recommended vendor list that made it extremely easy to find reputable vendors (And they are comfortable with the estate). Also, you can rent the estate for the entire weekend and have your rehearsal dinner there around the pool or in the pool house.

as perfect! The bride, groom and wedding party moved in on Friday and stayed until Sunday. It was so wonderful they could spend such a memorable weekend together. They enjoyed the pool, the bocci court, the game room and spending the whole weekend without having to travel. Melanie, Tom and Aaron are amazing. Everyone at the Estate is very professional, kind, and extremely helpful. We had no worries because they are experts at what they do. They are very warm and wonderful to deal with. Any questions we had were answered immediately. The groom and his men had a wonderful time getting ready in the beautiful and comfortable chalet house. The bride and her ladies really enjoyed getting ready in the large, stunning bridal suite. We had a large bridal party of 22 and had so much room inside and out. We seriously could not of had a more perfect venue and highly recommend the Grand Estate at Hidden Acres. Trust me if you go and tour it you will not have to search further, you won't want to go anywhere else. There truly is no comparison, it is exquisite!! Thank you Grand Estate for the wonderful weekend, pictures, food and memories. You are the best!!!

m over and over again.

n't even tell you how many emails I sent them. I really wanted our wedding to be as long as possible and a weekend event seemed like the best way to go. The Grand Estate is the perfect scenario, we arrived Friday where I could set up my own reception space and we had rehearsal there as well as dinner (amazing pizza) then we all stayed the night at the mansion and were married the next day! Melanie felt like family the entire weekend, her and her daughter helped carry my extremely long veil around and made sure it was perfect at all times. They even washed it after the ceremony in the sink for me while it was still attached to my head. I really loved the flexibility of having our wedding here and I wouldn't change a thing! Totally worth going to a walk through if you want your weekend to be a weekend long event of the year! All of our guests still talk about how amazing our wedding was and how beautiful the venue was. I wish I could have that day all over again! Thank you so much Mel, Tom and Aaron and the entire Grand Estate team for making my wedding dreams come true! I love and miss you guys!! -Amanda and Jordan Perry

l took the time to visit other venues. They had their checklist of must haves and The Grand Estate filled each and every one of them and after visiting many other places realized that not only did the Estate meet and exceed what they wanted, the other venues didn’t come close to what the Estate offers. The Grand Estate allowed our family and friends to gather in a place where we were made to feel as if it was our own home. In many ways it felt as if we were having the wedding in our own backyard, but the most beautiful backyard I have ever seen. It truly was a weekend event! We had the rehearsal dinner in the Chalet (comfortably fitting 40 people inside). The Estate took care of setting up all of the tables, chairs and linens and made sure that everything was in place before the caterer arrived on Friday night. They came back in the evening to take away the tables and chairs and made sure that everything was prepared for our guests to use the Chalet overnight. The entire bridal party stayed in the Estate overnight Friday and woke up to an amazing breakfast the next day before we all started getting ready. The attention that was given to everyone was just amazing. The owners and their staff never left our sides all day on Saturday as we prepared for the wedding. As we were all heading to the church for the ceremony the Grand Estate staff was still there by our sides sending us off and making sure that we were all ready. It was this type of attention that again made us feel like we were in our own home, being sent off with love. Once back to the Estate, after the ceremony, we were able to enjoy the rest of the evening without any worry. The Grand Estate team was everywhere, taking care of everyone. You won’t get this type of personal attention at any other wedding venue I can assure you of that! When we entered the tent it was nothing short of magical. As we greeted our guests we began to hear that it was one of the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended. Even before décor, flowers, lighting, etc the tent itself is simply stunning. We are are so thankful for everything the Grand Estate team did for us!!

ding was seriously breath taking. The mansion and tent are gorgeous and so so classy! You can make the tent into anything you want! You can make it as simple or glamorous as you want! Melanie and Tom were super amazing and even allowed us to put floral wreaths in the chandeliers in the tent. They want to help you in any way they can to make your dream wedding a reality. What is also amazing about this venue is that you can make it a wedding weekend. We had our rehearsal dinner at the estate in the Chalet on Friday and we stayed at the estate Friday and Saturday night. The estate provided a wonderful breakfast every morning, it was like waking up in your own home as the owners make this place feel like your home. Their hospitality is incredible. Tom and Melanie, along with their entire family, are some of the most genuine people I have ever met. They really helped in making our wedding absolutely perfect, everything ran so smoothly, and they made us all feel at home. If you want to have the wedding of your dreams and create life long friends then The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres is the right place for you! I 110% plan to go back and visit and take advantage of their Bed and Breakfast.

ntained and clean. The staff offer incredible customer service, and are very attentive to both guest and client (and planner) needs. To top it all off, the owners Melanie and Tom and their family are some of the most kind and hard-working people that I've met within the industry. I highly recommend this location for your wedding or special event!

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are extremely receptive to any concerns you may have, and their experience is evident when dealing with them. During our first look, our photographer was stung by a bee and when we went back up to the house Melanie was aware it happened and was waiting with ice and medicine. One of our cousins had a broken leg and the estate made sure to bring out the golf cart to drive her from the ceremony site to the reception. These are just two examples of how accomodating and well prepared Melanie and Tom are. As a wedding coordinator, Melanie was incredible and although everyone can be a bit anxious on their wedding day, Melanie made us feel relaxed for the big day! We highly recommend booking the venue for multiple days as well. We had our rehearsal dinner at the venue next to the pool located by the guest house, and this created a very fun atomosphere to calm nerves the day prior to the wedding! The estate house is roomy and comfortable, and the bridal suite is nothing short of magical. Our wedding was more perfect than we could ever have dreamed, and The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres deserves a huge part of the credit. We recommend The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres with 100% confidence! Thanks Melanie and Tom!!

sband cry : ) My daughter and her husband had their "1st look" down by the pond on the bridge before the ceremony and they took the bride down in a golf cart. There was no detail left undone. The tent was so beautiful with the chandeliers and lights. I don't think I have ever seen a more beautiful venue. The grounds were so pretty and the out door pictures were spectacular. I was worried about small things getting done, and Mel told me to let her know what she could do to help, so I gave her my list. She took care of my details plus others I didn't even think of! We could not have asked for anything more perfect. This venue exceeded our expectations!

of getting ready so easy and convenient for everyone! The owners, Mel and Bill, were absolutely wonderful to work with and were very invested in our ceremony (just like it was one of their own children). They did everything they could to make sure we had our dream wedding, and we sure did! Thank your for everything!

Tom have been unbelievably helpful and always there to answer our questions up to a perfect rehearsal dinner and a perfect wedding. Our guests were in awe from the beauty of the place. My husband and I cannot wait for our anniversary to go back and experience the B&B again. Thanks again to the Grand Estate and their staff for truly making our wedding the most memorable day of our lives!

300 guests comfortably. This venue offers an atmosphere that is elegant, yet comfortable with a refined charm that's far from stuffy - a rare balance to strike, but the Grand Estate does it unbelievably well! Many of our guests commented that it was the among the most beautiful weddings they've ever attended from the charming simplicity of the gazebo and the elegance of the sparkling chandeliers in the reception tent. While of course we wanted a beautiful wedding ceremony space and a large but still elegant reception space, it was also just as important to us that our guests enjoyed their entire experience - and we definitely achieved that here! Melanie and Tom were extremely supportive throughout the planning process and beyond. As a bride who's used to taking care of every little detail for myself and everyone else around me, it was such a pleasure (and a relief!) to know that Melanie and her staff anticipated every possible need during our wedding weekend. We loved staying at the house and opened it up also to our immediate family, including our young nieces and nephews. Melanie, Tom, Aaron, Jericha and the entire staff were so accommodating and welcoming to all of our family members from the moment we walked in the door on Friday to prepare for rehearsal. We booked the venue 14 months in advance, and while there were many, many phone calls and emails exchanged during that time, Melanie was always extremely understanding and thorough and made me feel like my calls were always welcomed, no matter how minor my questions were. She and her staff were reliable and always approachable - something that's extremely valuable for a busy bride! I recommend this venue for anyone looking for an elegant, tranquil and truly one of a kind wedding experience.

onger to we get there.... and then you arrive!!!! The estate itself is magnificent, the grounds are very well kept and then you walk around and there is no where else like it! From the inside to the outside there are so many spots for exploring, fun, pictures and amazing memories! It's a unique experience not only because of the Estate itself but because of the people who run it! Melanie, feels like family to me and her dedication to each bride and making that day as special as she can is something you will never find at a hotel or the popular "barn spots". The tent will take your breathe away, its ceiling lined with silk draping and chandlers and then the outside openness to it its so incredible and relaxing. Everyone said I was the happiest bride they had ever seen! One because I married an amazing, wonderful man, but two because of Melanie, I had no worries as she made sure things were as we discussed. Oh, and bonus you get to stay in the most gorgeous bed and breakfast. There are not enough words in the dictionary to describe the happiness that was fulfilled on our wedding day because of the beautiful place and all the amazing/talented people that make it run! We can wait to go back on our anniversary stay next year! Thank You! Love, The Newmans ! ;) We are #happilyevernewman

ie was there to put pins in my hair to keep the veil on, and drove us down to the pond in her golf cart. The staff put rose petals in the shape of a heart on our bed, and they made sure that everything and everyone was in the right place at the right time throughout the whole day and into the late night. There are a LOT of rules, but the wedding went off as perfectly as it could have been! A huge thank you to The Grand Estate and everyone working there!

it is a great venue where he is going to have the fairytale wedding. The wedding is supposed to take place on April 21, 2018. Even though it is going to be still cold to have this wedding under a tent, still we didn’t complain about it to make our son happy. Finally, 2 weeks ago, my son and his fiancée took me to see the venue. I was ok with it and I understand that they are both excited about decorating it and stuff, I respected what they wanted. I saw two small trailers at the time facing the venue. I didn’t pay lots of attention at them. I had to take my husband the following day to see the venue. I thought we were allowed finally to check the place where my first born is going to get married. I took him inside the tent with the approval on an old lady thinking she is the housekeeper. We found out later that she is the mother in law of the owner. Then, I realized why she was rude to me when I asked her to remove the two containers; actually, there was a third single blue container too. It happens that these containers are the toilets, one for women and one for men. The single one was a handicapped one. They are so narrow. Each holds two commodes and one sink. I didn’t even ask if the toilets flush, which I think they don’t. I was so surprised that I couldn’t believe my eyes. They were filthy from the inside. They claimed afterwards that they are not clean because they had a wedding the day before. The problem is that me and my husband couldn’t believe that there is going to be 250 guests as we thought at the wedding using only four commodes in a 7 hour reception. We couldn’t help thinking about the sanitary condition. The old lady was so rude to me when I was surprised about it and I was upset that the way she dealt with me and finally I told her that it is not a picnic, it is a wedding. My husband called the venue the following day to offer extra money for us to let at least some of our guests use the guest house or the mansion’s bathrooms that we are renting for the night before since we were hosting the rehearsal dinner at the venue…The mansion anyway is being used as bed and breakfast. He offered to pay somebody to clean these bathrooms frequently during the event in case one toilet is clogged or somebody throws up in the other one. They refused. So, my husband thought we might communicate with these people whom we never met and find a solution to this mess. Instead, the owners by the name of Melanie and Tom, whom I believe became very good friends with the bride’s parents, refused to communicate with us and threatened to break the contract if we ever visit the place before the wedding or even complain and they set rules on us that it will be strictly enforced that no one including us can use the guest house or the bed and breakfast bathrooms during the 7 hour ceremony. We are not going to our son’s wedding who just turned 23 on September 1 because of how bad is the sanitation and because of the owners attitude.

ther tent I have seen before. Lights and chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and absolutely beautiful. And the mansion itself is extremely well kept and so beautiful. We felt like a royal family staying the night there! The staff were incredible from the moment we set foot on the property until we left, any request was met with ease! They provided both our venue and acted as our day of coordinator, which made such a big difference! They made our wedding absolutely flawless and a dream come true! We cannot thank them enough for the amazing day they gave us!

n the back gazebo outside. The landscaping, flowers, and area were impeccable. The staff got all of my wedding party prepared and made the ceremony seamless and beautiful. Even things that we forgot or were not prepared for, they were prepared for, had options, and were always willing to go above and beyond to make everything perfect. We held our reception in the tent on the grounds. It is beautiful with the chandeliers, lighting, and was set up perfectly to our tastes. They simply know how to do weddings, accommodate to bride, grooms, and families. We used many of their preferred vendors, who were all exceptional. I wholeheartedly recommend you look at The Grand Estate for your wedding. I promise the experience will be worth it and it will make your wedding perfect and memorable :)

stay at the venue the night before and after the wedding. That meant instead of seeing everyone for a just a few hours at the wedding, we got to spend the whole weekend with family. There were no complicated logistics to deal with. The guests too did not need to relocate after the ceremony. We also had a beautiful rehearsal dinner around the pool at the estate. The grounds, the accommodations, and the reception tent were all phenomenal. The staff, especially Melanie and Tom, put so much heart and attention into every detail of the wedding. I was so impressed with the extent to which they were hands on and kept things moving without a hitch. We even had to relocate the ceremony inside the tent last minute for sake of rain and they did a seamless job making it all work. My wife and I visited many venues in several states and this one was the obvious choice, head and shoulders above the alternatives. I can not recommend this venue highly enough!

olutely perfect and we could never thank them enough for everything they did to make our so special and perfect! Thanks Tom and Mel! We will definitely be back ☺️

he venue, The Grand Estate team made everything easy for us. Their list of preferred vendors was very helpful. The pictures online of the tent does NOT do it justice. It is stunning. We were their last wedding of the season, 11-12-2016, and they made us feel like it was their first. I can't wait to visit the bed and breakfast again and see Mel and Tom!

de sure things were going perfectly the day of the wedding without being fully present to the guests. We love the venue as it is gorgeous and our pictures were amazing because of that. The mansion is to die for and is so luxurious. We would definitely recommend this venue to others! You can tell Mel and Tom really care about their business and their patrons!

e fooled by the beauty of the Estate, which I can assure you is entirely wasted on its current management. We had our wedding here on October 29, 2016 as well as spending the entire weekend there, and from the moment we stepped foot onto the estate, we and those of our friends and family staying in the house (~25 people) felt more like unwelcome house guests than well-paying customers. We spent over $13,000 to host our wedding weekend here, not including what we spend on outside vendors, decorations, etc. and I can say that even if it were free, I would still have flabbergasted by Melanie and her staff's lack of hospitality and disregard for customer service. Throughout our entire wedding reception, the only time that they checked in with us was Melanie getting into a disruptive and unprofessional verbal altercation with one of our bridesmaids at our sweetheart table over the money dance "shots", after the money dance had just concluded, and we were in the process of taking them away. Other than that, the staff, save the outside vendors, were no where to be found. Our DJ was fantastic, as were the caterers, and did more throughout the night than the owners of the estate. If you have the extra money to hire a wedding planner, I urge you to do so if you are set on having your wedding here. The staff at the estate will only cause you grief. It is one thing to have things that aren't how you expected, but it is quite another to not have things how you were promised by someone providing you a premium service. And again, it is quite another to not have your concerns addressed at all. Melanie chose to ignore all of our concerns throughout our stay. I can only imagine that she had her $13,000+ in the bank, so it didn't bother her how our experience was. My only solace is to write this review in the hope that those reading it avoid the same mistakes we did. From the water not working intermittently throughout our stay, including when the bridesmaids were attempting to get ready, to them scooping ketchup, whipped cream, and other condiments back into their container after they had sat out for communal consumption, to their overall and complete lack of hospitality during our stay, we are entirely dissatisfied with our choice to have what should've been the happiest day of our lives at the Grand Estate at Hidden Acres. I have sent a detailed e-mail to the owner, Melanie, to which she has yet to respond. We did nothing to hide our dissatisfaction with our experience, and when I spoke with Melanie upon check-out, all she could manage was a non-apology in the form of "I'm sorry you feel that way", completely avoiding all culpability in the situation. Melanie, As I mentioned in my e-mail, I hope that you recognize the emotional distress and hardship that this has caused us by ruining what should've been the most memorable day of our lifetime. Since you chose not to address our concerns throughout our stay at your property, and with the e-mail I sent you 4 days ago, we are giving you yet another opportunity to do so now, but simply an apology is too little too late at this point. Please do something to try to make this right.

ou have always imagined. Mel was there for the rehearsal and through the day of to make sure nothing went wrong and to keep us running smoothly. I have so much respect and gratitude for all that they did and for giving us the opportunity to have our dream wedding at the estates! We put a lot of faith in being the first wedding ever to book with them and boy am I so glad I did! I not only had an amazing wedding but I also gained a great friendship in the Waddell's! The estates is beautiful! Seemed surreal to have the honor get to stay for the whole weekend with my family. We had so much fun and would recommend anyone getting married to rent the whole place for the weekend! It was so relaxing and I had no stress at all! I honestly have nothing bad to say!

and didn't push anything on us. If a problem arose during the rehearsal/wedding, they handled it. Having a wedding here makes it more of an experience instead of just a one day/night thing. Staying in the mansion just adds to the elegance and glamour of it all. Our photos are fabulous. The guests also enjoyed taking photos at all the great spots on location. I wished we had rented the mansion out the following day too! As if I thought the wedding couldn't get any better, my parents surprised us with a firework display towards the end of the night. It was amazing! I am so happy with my wedding. It was truly the best day of my life. I would highly recommend having a wedding here to anyone, especially because it is so different from a typical wedding. I would also enjoy attending a wedding here and going back! We can't wait to go back for our anniversary stay! My family is considering holding other events here in the future. Thanks for everything Melanie and Tom!

ing ! I highly recommend this venue for weddings it is first class place and the owners are the BEST.. Thanks again Melanie for making Billy & Kristens a night to remember Elizabeth OBlock

o professional, personal and down right Amazing! The Estate was the 1st venue Emily and Tyler looked at and it quickly became clear that The Estate "Had It All". From the beautiful grounds(awsome photo opportunities!) to the Georgeous Estate and Bed and Breakfast! Rooms for so many guests to stay the wedding nite! The swimming pool was beautiful! And the Gazebo for the Ceremony was exquisite! The Elegant and Huge Tent with chandeliers and dance floor and ambient lighting were such a beautiful setting for the reception! Melanie is the type of person who could immediately be your bestie! And question is too small and she answered my e-mails within the day! I couldn't say one thing that I didn't thoroughly enjoy and was pleasantly surprised at each and every meeting we had at the Estate. They just thought of Everything! The Harpist was just such a Touch of Class! And there is even a dog boarder close by for those who want their four legged friends in the wedding! The Florist Bettis Floral Design, Amazing! And the Caterer Suggestion Hostoffs Restaurand was just Too Die For! If you live in the Pittsburgh Area I highly recommend you take a look at The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres! Will never forget how we were treated with such care! Thank you So much Tom and Melanie for giving Emily the wedding of her Dreams!

rybody loved (even our vegan daughter:) After the wedding was over, family members swam and when we got out of the pool Melanie had towels waiting for us!!!! It was not a planned swim so we were not prepared and we needed a lot of towels:) The tent area was so beautiful with the chandeliers and ceiling draping. The tent was large enough for food, dancing and a lounge area. The bride and groom even spent the wedding night there and they LOVED it. Like I said "Perfect Day- Perfect Venue" Thank you again for the wonderful service!!!!

with this place as well!! We were the first wedding there and it was flawless! That is us in the profile picture! Thank you so much for everything!

lanie and Tom, the owners, have been so welcoming, warm, and accommodating for my fiance, myself, and our families. We're so much looking forward to working with them within the upcoming year on our wedding because I know that it will be exciting planning it with them. Thanks Melanie, Tom, and the Grand Estate for your wonderful hospitality so far!