Wedding videos and wedding videographers are starting to become more and more common for wedding couples. Social media continues to embed itself in the daily lives of people, and technology advancements make high-quality videos the standard way to view media and remember events. This means that more couples are starting to see the benefits of having a wedding videographer encapsulate their big day in a way that photos just can’t.
But before a wedding couple even thinks about hiring a wedding videographer or photographer, they first need to know where they are having their wedding in the first place.
Looking for a wedding venue is the most important and expensive part of any wedding. That’s why you really want to look around and consider your options if you are struggling to pick the right venue.
But it doesn’t have to be. If you are close to the Pittsburgh area, then you are in a prime location to have an absolutely stunning wedding. You won’t have to worry about how the wedding video turns out, because Pittsburgh has a wealth of mesmerizing scenery that will automatically make your wedding day stand out. Before diving into Pittsburgh venues, feel free to check out our other articles including 5 Reasons Pittsburgh is Perfect for a Cinematic Wedding Venue or Is a Wedding Videographer Worth It.
If you're looking for a city landscape view during your wedding, or to be located near downtown, Pittsburgh has many venues to offer. With all of the bridges and cultures around the city, Pittsburgh is certainly a unique city to host your wedding. Below, you'll find some of our favorite venues around the area.
Lemont offers a view of Pittsburgh that few wedding venues can match. When you have your wedding at Lemont, you get a perfect bird’s-eye view of Pittsburgh at the point where all three rivers connect. When the sun goes down, the city lights make for a magical moment on your big day.
Check out some of more of their information on their site.
If you are going for a more historic, yet elegant style for your wedding, then take a look at the Pennsylvanian. Situated right in the heart of the city, the Pennsylvanian is an enormous 11,000-square-foot event space, detailed beautifully down to the marble floors. Having your wedding here may just be one of the best decisions you ever make.
Feel free to read more about the Pennsylvanian here.
The Kimpton Hotel Monaco is amazing for a couple of reasons: First, it has rooftop space. And while a lot of places in Pittsburgh have rooftop space, this one has particularly gorgeous city scenery—the kind that really makes you feel like you are the center of the city. Second, it has elegance while retaining a modern twist to it. Because of these two standout qualities, Kimpton Hotel Monaco stands out from a lot of the other Pittsburgh wedding venues.
Check out more details of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco.
Of course, with rural venues, you’ll have to go outside of Pittsburgh to find these—but not as far as you think.
Drive no more than an hour from Pittsburgh, and you’ll find a rustic-style venue that you may just fall in love with. The Barn at Madison, located in Madison, PA, is the perfect spot for a gorgeous outdoor wedding with a one-of-a-kind design and layout.
Read more about The Barn at Madison on their website.
If you want more of a traditionally styled rural wedding, Lingrow Farm may be a good choice for you. With 40 acres of beautiful farmland, Lingrow Farm offers a large barn-like venue with an enormous wrap-around outdoor patio and even a pond to boat on!
Read more about the Lingrow Farm here.
If you’re looking for a brighter color palette for your wedding, The Home Farm Barn offers just that. This beautiful 14,000-square-foot barn situated on 10 acres of rolling hills is a place where you can truly bring your dream rural wedding to life.
Check out more about The Home Farm Barn on their website.
This venue offers a perfectly natural setting for couples who love the serenity of a remote retreat! Not far from Pittsburgh, this venue still provides a rural feel with several options to host your ceremony and reception. We particularly like this venue for winter weddings–and this picture explains why:
Find more out about the Springwood Manor Conference Center here.
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Pittsburgh is full of both city venues and rural as mentioned above. However, some of our favorite venues are very unique, each in their own way. From Conservatories and Botanical Gardens, to saying "I Do" outside of beautiful mansions in the city, Pittsburgh is full of vibrant venues and locations.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is located just a couple miles from downtown Pittsburgh, and it is an absolutely stunning place to hold your wedding day. From the Victorian glass house to the outdoor garden, you will have wedding pictures to reminisce over for years to come.
Check out their website for the Phipps here.
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If you love gothic and dramatically styled weddings, then The Mansions on Fifth is a perfect wedding venue for you. Located on the east side of Shadyside, it’s just a few minutes away from the University of Pittsburgh.
They offer a variety of packages with lots of options and upscale accommodations. Enjoy complimentary valet parking, amazing food, and an open bar, all in a beautifully styled and glass-tinted, beautiful, and dramatic mansion.
Read more about The Mansions on Fifth on their site.
Pittsburgh’s Grand Hall at the Priory is a historically gorgeous venue. Though generally more expensive than the other venues, it’s well worth the price. Built in 1854, the building boasts 40-foot ceilings, stained glass, overlook balconies, and much more. The insatiable cuisine is made by two executive chefs with decades of culinary experience. This is a place worth taking a tour of.
Find more about the Pittsburgh's Grand Hall at the Priory here.
There are a million different places you could have your wedding in Pittsburgh. But at the end of the day, the wedding venue that you ultimately choose will be the perfect choice as long as you love it. Hopefully, this post helps give you a taste of what Pittsburgh has to offer you for your wedding day.
If you are in need of a wedding videographer to capture your wedding day, head over to our website and contact us.
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