THE PENNSYLVANIAN

then the sheer opulence of the grand hall area speaks for itself. However, having a wedding here though does come with certain difficulties. Namely, the costs were much higher than expected. The budgeting numbers provided for both the preferred catering and rental fees were higher than anticipated. (Also as a side note, we primarily selected the lowest of the rental options, so we can’t imagine the cost had we selected higher premium items!). On top of the high costs, everything has to be set up after noon the day of the wedding and removed in one-hour post-wedding (or else you are fined) which is a huge logistical undertaking and will require hiring additional help over and above your coordinator/wedding planner to assist in the tear-down process. Since the venue is essentially a blank space, you have the ability to customize everything to be exactly how you want it which we greatly appreciated, but it does mean that you (and your planner) will be coordinating with many different vendors. The wedding event directors at the Pennsylvanian were somewhat helpful, but not overly accommodating or friendly. All in all, we loved having our wedding here and it was the perfect day, but we would not recommend it for budget conscientious couples or those that are not detail-oriented.

sional myself, I take comfort in working at a venue that loves its clients as much as I do. I've seen Megan and Melissa go above and beyond to meet every guest's needs. Even while families are stressed, they're able to resolve issues and get things done all with a wonderfully positive attitude. The Grand Hall at The Pennsylvanian is one of the most gorgeous venues in the city. Add in their amazing staff and I can't imagine a better place for anyone to hold their wedding!

easy to work with and the space itself is absolutely stunning. We are so thankful to Megan for helping us pull off our dream wedding on such short notice!

were so happy with the final outcome!

t so supported knowing they were handling everything which allowed us to have the best time at our reception. Can’t say enough about the venue and the team!

to outdoor, 145 guests to 50 guests, etc). They were kind, caring, hard-working, detail- oriented and efficient. They knew what to do, when to do it and how to do it! We could not be more thankful to the two of them for helping our day go off without a hitch!! We had the most perfect day and it was all thanks to them!!

fe. However, Megan was truly amazing throughout the whole process. The Pennsylvanian was my dream venue and I couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else. Megan made it work. She also kept me calm and sane throughout the entire postponing process and 2 months of “what if’s” during quarantine. Two weeks before our wedding, our guest count had to be reduced from 150 to 50 and had to be outside due to Allegheny County Covid Restrictions. I was so nervous about how it would look, how it would work, where would everything go, all of the things. Megan MADE IT HAPPEN. Both her and Melissa went above and beyond to make sure everything went off perfectly. They worked with all my vendors to come up with the best possible scenario for our day. Our wedding ended up being a DREAM COME TRUE. Literally perfect.... even with only 50 people. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception went so smoothly and I was able to finally relax and enjoy my day! Long story short, get married here and hire Megan and Melissa to help with Day Of Coordination! You won’t regret it!

ch a beautiful venue. I would do it all over again!

f you choose The Pennsylvanian - especially with the gorgeous photos under the rotunda (I highly recommend adding the up lighting inside as well as outside to really enhance the look - I worked with Amanda at EF Lighting and she was great!).

coordination, the service provided was outstanding! The rotunda is seriously everything I ever dreamed of! Thank you Megan, Dana, and Melissa for helping me on the best day of my life!

, inside the grand hall. Melissa and Dana were fabulous to work with. They allowed us to drop off day-of items early, they delivered bags to our guests staying in the onsite rental units, and they helped facilitate better communication with Lyric (the rental company for our guests) -- all above and beyond. The only downfall is the exclusive agreements with some of the vendors. We went with an outside caterer and had to pay a fee. And we used the preferred rental company and were sadly disappointed with their service.

and they were so helpful and supportive. From the architecture, staff, decor, vendors, and creative options, it was the perfect venue for us. Our dream wedding was an old, Hollywood-glam party where we celebrated our love for each other with friends and family. It was truly perfect!

moothly. They were easy to deal with before the big day and answered emails and phone calls promptly. The big day arrived and they were so accommodating in making changes last minute, offering suggestions and keeping things running on time. Would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a unique and VERY special location in the city. All of my out-of-town guests were so pleased and in awe of this venue - a true gem!

l, chairs, linens, etc. so there is more coordination required than other venues.

at it was the best venue they have ever been to for a wedding reception. Megan and Dana were so helpful and easy to get in contact with and I would highly recommend this venue to others!!! the bridal suite which is newly remodeled was also gorgeous and great for the bridal party to use to freshen up before the reception started :)

ust a room to use nothing else. You have to bring everything in, even a kitchen and it adds up!

saw a photo of a wedding there, and I was in such awe. When we got engaged, The Pennsylvanian was at the top of our list of venues and as soon as we walked in, we KNEW. The ambiance is extraordinary and not something you can re-create in any ballroom or other venue in Pittsburgh. Even though the onus of the coordination falls onto the bride & groom, the suggested vendors know the venue well enough that everything falls right into place. Our wedding day was magical. I can't tell you how many guests freely commented that it was the nicest wedding they had ever been to and/or didn't realize how beautiful The Pennsylvanian was. I promise, The Pennsylvanian will NOT disappoint!

e of everything and made our day stress free and an unforgettable memory. We received an overwhelming number of compliments on the wedding from family and friends who attended. I would highly recommend the Pennsylvanian for weddings, galas, and other formal events.