Pittsburgh offers wedding venues for the slightly offbeat bride and groom.
Planning a wedding can be stressful because it requires making so many decisions. One of the most important decisions you can make when planning your nuptials is where to host your celebration. Finding an unconventional facility that suits your style and budget can prove frustrating. Fortunately, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offers a host of unique venues that can help you to make a statement on your big day.
The Union Project
Based out of a renovated Baptist Church in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood, The Union Project began in 2001, when a team of 11 people came together to revamp the dilapidated and neglected property---seeking to turn it into a gathering place for the culturally diverse community and aiming especially to recruit young adults. These days, the property hosts artists, classes and a cafe and even rents out its facilities for special events---including weddings. Wedding rentals at The Union Project include full use of the three interior spaces in the building. First, the Great Hall features a stage, soaring arched ceilings, 250-person capacity and stained-glass windows. This room is 3,360 square feet. Second, the Atrium is 1,735 square feet and lends itself well to buffet dinners. Finally, the Board Room, is 283 square feet and serves as an ideal dressing room for the bridal party. Between its unique mission and uncommon aesthetic, The Union Project lends itself to a wedding that is a little less than ordinary.
The Union Project
801 North Negley Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 363-4550
http://www.unionproject.org
The Andy Warhol Museum
For a bride and groom who are passionate about art or who may just be seeking an unconventional venue, The Andy Warhol Museum, on Pittsburgh's North Side, could fit the bill. Part of the Carnegie Museum system, The Warhol is filled with the work of the renowned pop artist---a Pittsburgh native. Featuring three distinct interior venues---the Entrance Gallery, the Film and Video Center and the first through fourth floors of the museum---The Warhol is bright, modern and unconventional. Available spaces can hold crowds of up to 400 guests, and couples can tailor wedding packages, which they develop with the Carnegie Museum's event coordinator, to their taste and budget. Saying your vows next to one of Warhol's neon self-portraits would certainly make a statement and help to ensure that your wedding day is a unique and memorable one.
The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5890
(412) 237-8300
http://www.warhol.org
Heinz Field
It's no secret that Pittsburghers love their home teams, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are no exception. In fact, some Steelers fans are so dedicated that they choose to host the biggest day of their lives right on the Steelers' turf at Heinz Field. Located on Pittsburgh's North Shore, the stadium has several spaces available for rent, including the Press Box and the Coca-Cola Great Hall. This venue can hold parties for up to 5,000 people. Offering a full-service caterer and even special appearances by Steelers players and coaches, Heinz Field is a unique and over-the-top Pittsburgh wedding venue.
Heinz Field
100 Art Rooney Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 697-7740
http://news.steelers.com/heinzfield/bookevent
