Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
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About This Vendor
A Pittsburgh Venue with Rustic, Romantic Elegance
Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a living museum housing plants native to the Allegheny plateau and an outdoor wedding venue that hosts weddings and special events. This stunning property is bountiful with blossoming beauty, providing a truly spectacular backdrop for nuptial celebrations. Couples who choose to celebrate their day here can expect stunning surroundings that offer a plethora of opportunities for remarkable wedding photos. Couples who choose to host their special day at The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden can choose between indoor and outdoor events spaces. The Pierce Celebration Garden offers a serene and whimsically romantic setting for ceremonies. Featuring a stone wall with seasonal displays of perfumed florals. The Davidson Event Center is an idyllic setting for receptions. This restored barn dates back to the 1870s and offers a blend of rustic charm and effortless elegance. The adjoining plaza provides extra space for large weddings, and allows ample room for dancing. This event space can hold up to 100 guests for a seated meal, or up to 75 when the dancefloor is being used. Tents can also be erected on the grounds of the property. Along with weddings and receptions, this property also offers an elegant setting for pre-nuptial events such as engagement parties, wedding showers, and rehearsal dinners. The dedicated team at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden will be on-hand to assist you throughout the day. Ahead of your ceremony, you can prepare in one of the elegant get-ready suites available on-site, for a serene start to your day.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 200
Ceremony Types Venue Service Offerings SettingsBarn, Garden, Historic Venue
Business AttributesPricing for Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting Cost | Moderate |
| Cost Starting | |
| Price Range | $3,250 - $4,900+ |
| Couples Usually Spend | $4,050 |
| Peak Season Months | April-October |
| Peak Season Cost | $3,250 - $4,900+ |
| Peak Season Reception Cost | $3,000 |
| Peak Season Ceremony Cost | $750 |
| Peak Season Bar Service Cost | |
| OffSeason Months | January-March, November-December |
| OffSeason Cost | $3,250 - $4,900+ |
| OffSeason Reception Cost | $3,000 |
| OffSeason Ceremony Cost | $750 |
| OffSeason BarService Cost |
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Reviews
Abigail Horning (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
PBG was such a beautiful wedding for our wedding on 5/20/2023. We loved being able to make the space our own and have both indoor and outdoor options. We also had so many great spots throughout the garden for photos as well. Having preferred vendors for rentals and catering also made coordinating easy. The events team was also very easy to work with as well. Thank you for giving me my dream wedding!
Reviewed on 26-11-2023
PBG was such a beautiful wedding for our wedding on 5/20/2023. We loved being able to make the space our own and have both indoor and outdoor options. We also had so many great spots throughout the garden for photos as well. Having preferred vendors for rentals and catering also made coordinating easy. The events team was also very easy to work with as well. Thank you for giving me my dream wedding!
Reviewed on 26-11-2023
Nicole Sopcak (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We got married 9/9/23 at pittsburgh botanic garden. The venue is such a beautiful, peaceful place. From the gardens to the gorgeous rock wall and door to the barn and event space. It is stunning. I loved that the venue had some preferred vendors for the catering and rentals. It made the planning SO much easier. the venue coordinators were great . They answered every question and were so accommodating. They set up a beautiful cookie table, s’mores bar and had the fire going all night. It was all so organized and thought out. Our day was perfect and I can’t thank pittsburgh botanic garden enough!
Reviewed on 12-09-2023
We got married 9/9/23 at pittsburgh botanic garden. The venue is such a beautiful, peaceful place. From the gardens to the gorgeous rock wall and door to the barn and event space. It is stunning. I loved that the venue had some preferred vendors for the catering and rentals. It made the planning SO much easier. the venue coordinators were great . They answered every question and were so accommodating. They set up a beautiful cookie table, s’mores bar and had the fire going all night. It was all so organized and thought out. Our day was perfect and I can’t thank pittsburgh botanic garden enough!
Reviewed on 12-09-2023
Drew Lucas (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
This venue is an absolute dream! The team we had leading up to the big day and the day of (thank you Emily, Jenna, and Abby!!) is what makes this place work, and they all seem to be seasoned and professional. Everyone is very nice, always willing to lend a hand, and open to all questions. That’s not even to mention the space itself is stunningly beautiful; whether you’re inside or outside, the place is gorgeous. The customization lent by Ambassador Tent Rental is very handy too, and you can completely make the space your own and exactly what you want.
Reviewed on 03-05-2023
This venue is an absolute dream! The team we had leading up to the big day and the day of (thank you Emily, Jenna, and Abby!!) is what makes this place work, and they all seem to be seasoned and professional. Everyone is very nice, always willing to lend a hand, and open to all questions. That’s not even to mention the space itself is stunningly beautiful; whether you’re inside or outside, the place is gorgeous. The customization lent by Ambassador Tent Rental is very handy too, and you can completely make the space your own and exactly what you want.
Reviewed on 03-05-2023
Cullyn Thomson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2022
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was the perfect venue for our October wedding. We got married in the garden in the midst of gorgeous fall colors, enjoyed cocktails and cookies in the barn, then danced the night away under the stars! The outdoor fireplace and s'mores provided the perfect cozy touch.
Reviewed on 03-12-2022
Wedding Date 16-10-2022
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was the perfect venue for our October wedding. We got married in the garden in the midst of gorgeous fall colors, enjoyed cocktails and cookies in the barn, then danced the night away under the stars! The outdoor fireplace and s'mores provided the perfect cozy touch.
Reviewed on 03-12-2022
Rachel Chir (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2022
The venue was beautiful and very easy to work with while setting up the details for our big day. Even though we had a small ceremony of less than 20 people the staff made us feel special and understood the importance of the day. The venue does require vendors from their preselected list, but the ones we chose (Ambassador Rental and Rania's Catering) were wonderful and worked well with the venue. The day was a dream come true and we'd definitely recommend the spot to anyone who wants a gorgeous outdoor venue in Pittsburgh.
Reviewed on 01-12-2022
Wedding Date 06-10-2022
The venue was beautiful and very easy to work with while setting up the details for our big day. Even though we had a small ceremony of less than 20 people the staff made us feel special and understood the importance of the day. The venue does require vendors from their preselected list, but the ones we chose (Ambassador Rental and Rania's Catering) were wonderful and worked well with the venue. The day was a dream come true and we'd definitely recommend the spot to anyone who wants a gorgeous outdoor venue in Pittsburgh.
Reviewed on 01-12-2022
Zoe Sorrell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-11-2022
We were so happy we chose to get married at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. The venue is gorgeous and it is so convenient to have the garden, tent, and barn all within such immediate proximity. The staff were kind and on top of everything. We also loved having a venue that would still offer a gorgeous Plan B in the event of inclement weather. But we were lucky to have an 80 degree November wedding (!!!) that allowed us to take full advantage of photographs around the gardens, another amazing plus to this location. I would pick PBG a thousand times over and cannot recommend it more highly for your special day.
Reviewed on 29-11-2022
Wedding Date 05-11-2022
We were so happy we chose to get married at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. The venue is gorgeous and it is so convenient to have the garden, tent, and barn all within such immediate proximity. The staff were kind and on top of everything. We also loved having a venue that would still offer a gorgeous Plan B in the event of inclement weather. But we were lucky to have an 80 degree November wedding (!!!) that allowed us to take full advantage of photographs around the gardens, another amazing plus to this location. I would pick PBG a thousand times over and cannot recommend it more highly for your special day.
Reviewed on 29-11-2022
Elizbeth Hall (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-11-2022
The botanic garden as a venue is beautiful. We fell in love with the ambience, the barn, and the look of the place. However, the staff there were not good to work with. It was always a bother to come and look at the venue during the week, and they were not much help overall. Additionally, they repeatedly kept our decorations and did not allow us to see into the storage closet where our decorations were kept. I ended up going to the venue twice to try and get items back, as one was an easel that I borrowed from work that they claimed we \"borrowed\" from them. No items were even allowed to be borrowed from the venue, so the whole situation was extremely odd. Luckily, after the second visit back to the garden, we showed them the pictures of the items and they gave us our items back. Even after all of this, they still did not let us back in the storage room. Odd... On top of all of this, we rented heaters from Ambassador that were never used. Ended up paying a thousand dollars for the propane tanks to sit there. Nothing was given back. So all in all, I loved my wedding, but didnt love the staff. While they sell you on a day of coordinator, she didnt do anything. Contacted me once via email. Thank GOD I hired my own coordinator, or the night would have been a disaster.
Reviewed on 28-11-2022
Wedding Date 11-11-2022
The botanic garden as a venue is beautiful. We fell in love with the ambience, the barn, and the look of the place. However, the staff there were not good to work with. It was always a bother to come and look at the venue during the week, and they were not much help overall. Additionally, they repeatedly kept our decorations and did not allow us to see into the storage closet where our decorations were kept. I ended up going to the venue twice to try and get items back, as one was an easel that I borrowed from work that they claimed we \"borrowed\" from them. No items were even allowed to be borrowed from the venue, so the whole situation was extremely odd. Luckily, after the second visit back to the garden, we showed them the pictures of the items and they gave us our items back. Even after all of this, they still did not let us back in the storage room. Odd... On top of all of this, we rented heaters from Ambassador that were never used. Ended up paying a thousand dollars for the propane tanks to sit there. Nothing was given back. So all in all, I loved my wedding, but didnt love the staff. While they sell you on a day of coordinator, she didnt do anything. Contacted me once via email. Thank GOD I hired my own coordinator, or the night would have been a disaster.
Reviewed on 28-11-2022
Regina Craney (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2022
The minute that we toured Pittsburgh Botanic Garden we knew it was the perfect place for our September wedding. We planned out wedding mostly on our own and they were so helpful from start to finish. They recommended vendors, promptly replied to even the smallest questions and really made our day perfect. Gina W. was our on site lead for the day of and she did a spectacular job the entire weekend! She really put our minds at ease and adapted quickly to any changes or issues that came up. We were thrilled with the service and would choose PBG again in a heart beat!
Reviewed on 28-11-2022
Wedding Date 17-09-2022
The minute that we toured Pittsburgh Botanic Garden we knew it was the perfect place for our September wedding. We planned out wedding mostly on our own and they were so helpful from start to finish. They recommended vendors, promptly replied to even the smallest questions and really made our day perfect. Gina W. was our on site lead for the day of and she did a spectacular job the entire weekend! She really put our minds at ease and adapted quickly to any changes or issues that came up. We were thrilled with the service and would choose PBG again in a heart beat!
Reviewed on 28-11-2022
William Reid (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
PBG was an absolutely amazing place for us to host our wedding at. The garden was prepared beautifully, and the day of event staff was absolutely amazing in coordinating and ensuring everything went according to plan. We are so happy with how our wedding turned out.
Reviewed on 26-11-2022
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
PBG was an absolutely amazing place for us to host our wedding at. The garden was prepared beautifully, and the day of event staff was absolutely amazing in coordinating and ensuring everything went according to plan. We are so happy with how our wedding turned out.
Reviewed on 26-11-2022
Sara Eve Rivera (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2022
I liked it so much here that we got married there! I was gorgeous; hummingbirds and butterflies joined our ceremony and the staff helped us roll through the unpredictable chaos of a wedding day. The reception provided so many different kinds of areas for people to sit quietly by a fire, have kids run around playing yards games, have a drink by the bar, sit and talk at the tables or dance the night away in the barn. There was something for everyone but you still felt like you were celebrating together <3 We had so much fun and the venue was literally stunning. I was able to focus on seeing people I hadn't seen in years and had a truly special and wonderful day. Thank you so much to their staff!
Reviewed on 26-11-2022
Wedding Date 15-09-2022
I liked it so much here that we got married there! I was gorgeous; hummingbirds and butterflies joined our ceremony and the staff helped us roll through the unpredictable chaos of a wedding day. The reception provided so many different kinds of areas for people to sit quietly by a fire, have kids run around playing yards games, have a drink by the bar, sit and talk at the tables or dance the night away in the barn. There was something for everyone but you still felt like you were celebrating together <3 We had so much fun and the venue was literally stunning. I was able to focus on seeing people I hadn't seen in years and had a truly special and wonderful day. Thank you so much to their staff!
Reviewed on 26-11-2022
Samantha Daly (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-07-2022
PBG is a beautiful venue! We loved having the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception in one location. The flow of the venue is perfect!
Reviewed on 04-08-2022
Wedding Date 22-07-2022
PBG is a beautiful venue! We loved having the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception in one location. The flow of the venue is perfect!
Reviewed on 04-08-2022
Emily Schmitt (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-05-2022
First on a positive note - the PBG was the perfect venue for us. We are very outdoorsy people and loved being able to incorporate the outdoors with the safety of inside for weather. It was so gorgeous, unique, and US! We hosted our rehearsal dinner in the new welcome center, which was a perfect addition to our weekend. The majority of the staff was phenomenal to work with, very professional and you could tell they knew what they were doing. However, we did have one pretty major hiccup. On the rehearsal night I was told that my coordinator, Emily (who I had been working with for months), would not be there for the wedding as she was working a different wedding elsewhere. She handed her duties off to Noel for the wedding day. Noel never really introduced herself to me and did not know many of the details of the wedding. During the wedding day she seemed frustrated and very unhelpful and not friendly to my bridal party and my parents. (an example is my father is handicapped, she wouldn't open the barn door to let him in and said he had to walk all the way around the venue to enter. Thankfully our caterer let him in to make it easier. This is the FATHER of the GROOM and she couldn't accommodate him). I hate even taking a star off my review because the day was perfect and the venue was amazing. It was unfortunate to have that experience with a staff member, I'm sure the change of plans was stressful for her too... but unfortunate for us. Other than that I recommend this venue 10/10! Its beautiful, romantic, and perfect.
Reviewed on 03-07-2022
Wedding Date 27-05-2022
First on a positive note - the PBG was the perfect venue for us. We are very outdoorsy people and loved being able to incorporate the outdoors with the safety of inside for weather. It was so gorgeous, unique, and US! We hosted our rehearsal dinner in the new welcome center, which was a perfect addition to our weekend. The majority of the staff was phenomenal to work with, very professional and you could tell they knew what they were doing. However, we did have one pretty major hiccup. On the rehearsal night I was told that my coordinator, Emily (who I had been working with for months), would not be there for the wedding as she was working a different wedding elsewhere. She handed her duties off to Noel for the wedding day. Noel never really introduced herself to me and did not know many of the details of the wedding. During the wedding day she seemed frustrated and very unhelpful and not friendly to my bridal party and my parents. (an example is my father is handicapped, she wouldn't open the barn door to let him in and said he had to walk all the way around the venue to enter. Thankfully our caterer let him in to make it easier. This is the FATHER of the GROOM and she couldn't accommodate him). I hate even taking a star off my review because the day was perfect and the venue was amazing. It was unfortunate to have that experience with a staff member, I'm sure the change of plans was stressful for her too... but unfortunate for us. Other than that I recommend this venue 10/10! Its beautiful, romantic, and perfect.
Reviewed on 03-07-2022
Melissa Rostek (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-05-2022
I can't recommend the Botanic Garden enough as a wedding venue. It was pricier than other venues we looked at but so worth it for the space and for the services you get. Obviously the space is beautiful but the staff was really amazing. They met with us to organize our timeline for the day and go over everything in advance, coordinated with our vendors, and basically made us feel totally at ease with how the wedding was going to go. Day-of the staff and Emily in particular was with us every step of the way, making sure things ran smoothly, getting us to the right place at the right time, and organizing everything. We also got driven around on a golf cart for our photos which meant we really got to use the Botanic Garden space and get some amazing pictures.
Reviewed on 13-06-2022
Wedding Date 29-05-2022
I can't recommend the Botanic Garden enough as a wedding venue. It was pricier than other venues we looked at but so worth it for the space and for the services you get. Obviously the space is beautiful but the staff was really amazing. They met with us to organize our timeline for the day and go over everything in advance, coordinated with our vendors, and basically made us feel totally at ease with how the wedding was going to go. Day-of the staff and Emily in particular was with us every step of the way, making sure things ran smoothly, getting us to the right place at the right time, and organizing everything. We also got driven around on a golf cart for our photos which meant we really got to use the Botanic Garden space and get some amazing pictures.
Reviewed on 13-06-2022
Morgan McArthur (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-10-2021
PBG was amazing!! From the very first time we visited, we fell in love with this location. The barn, surrounding gardens, ceremony space, and photo locations are all stunning. The whole team at PBG, especially Ashley, Noel, and Bailey, were wonderful to work with. We had to move our wedding out a year from our original date because of COVID, and the PBG team helped make that a smooth process. Communication was prompt and thorough throughout the planning process, and the team was so helpful during our rehearsal and during our wedding day. The team really went above and beyond, and this venue was truly a dream!
Reviewed on 10-01-2022
Wedding Date 24-10-2021
PBG was amazing!! From the very first time we visited, we fell in love with this location. The barn, surrounding gardens, ceremony space, and photo locations are all stunning. The whole team at PBG, especially Ashley, Noel, and Bailey, were wonderful to work with. We had to move our wedding out a year from our original date because of COVID, and the PBG team helped make that a smooth process. Communication was prompt and thorough throughout the planning process, and the team was so helpful during our rehearsal and during our wedding day. The team really went above and beyond, and this venue was truly a dream!
Reviewed on 10-01-2022
Katie Muenck (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-09-2021
Three cheers for the team at PBG! Thank you so much to Ashley, and Bailey who helped make our wedding absolutely perfect. From the start when we toured the venue with Ashley, we knew PBG was going to be fabulous to work with. During our tour Ashley shared tips and tricks on things like shuttles and catering, all the while also making sure we felt at ease/not pressured to make an immediate decision (Even though we did! Since we loved it so much).Having an outdoor wedding was important to my husband and I since one of the things we love the most is to be outside together (hiking, biking, climbing). PBG struck the perfect balance, filled with flowers/plants/wildlife, outdoors, a little rustic, but all within a 30 minute drive of downtown Pittsburgh.Throughout the planning process Ashley and the PBG team were fantastic—super organized. They kept our planning on course and were flexible when a few weeks before the wedding we realized we needed to add on a set-up package given the reality of our day of timeline. I’ll also say this was all during the 2021 wedding season, which was crazy due to the number of weddings postponed due to COVID like ours.During the rehearsal and on the day of, the whole team was great! The rehearsal and drop off of decor/alcohol was smooth and every detail was placed as if a family member had done so.10/10 from every angle!
Reviewed on 04-12-2021
Wedding Date 19-09-2021
Three cheers for the team at PBG! Thank you so much to Ashley, and Bailey who helped make our wedding absolutely perfect. From the start when we toured the venue with Ashley, we knew PBG was going to be fabulous to work with. During our tour Ashley shared tips and tricks on things like shuttles and catering, all the while also making sure we felt at ease/not pressured to make an immediate decision (Even though we did! Since we loved it so much).Having an outdoor wedding was important to my husband and I since one of the things we love the most is to be outside together (hiking, biking, climbing). PBG struck the perfect balance, filled with flowers/plants/wildlife, outdoors, a little rustic, but all within a 30 minute drive of downtown Pittsburgh.Throughout the planning process Ashley and the PBG team were fantastic—super organized. They kept our planning on course and were flexible when a few weeks before the wedding we realized we needed to add on a set-up package given the reality of our day of timeline. I’ll also say this was all during the 2021 wedding season, which was crazy due to the number of weddings postponed due to COVID like ours.During the rehearsal and on the day of, the whole team was great! The rehearsal and drop off of decor/alcohol was smooth and every detail was placed as if a family member had done so.10/10 from every angle!
Reviewed on 04-12-2021
Kristen Peschka (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2021
The space was so beautiful for our wedding day, and the staff was even more amazing! Ashley was the best day of coordinator we could have asked for! She made everything so stress free and seamless on our big day. We would recommend the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden to any of our family and friends looking for a venue in the Pittsburgh area.
Reviewed on 13-09-2021
Wedding Date 12-09-2021
The space was so beautiful for our wedding day, and the staff was even more amazing! Ashley was the best day of coordinator we could have asked for! She made everything so stress free and seamless on our big day. We would recommend the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden to any of our family and friends looking for a venue in the Pittsburgh area.
Reviewed on 13-09-2021
Madison Hahesy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-08-2021
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a dream venue. We had our ceremony outside, dinner under the tent, and dancing in the barn. Just outstanding. The outdoor space is beautiful with so many options for great pictures. Ashley and the team at PBG are also AMAZING. I have had friends get married at different places where the staff doesn't answer calls or emails and are not helpful. Ashley is so on top of EVERYTHING. I really can't recommend PBG enough.
Reviewed on 26-08-2021
Wedding Date 14-08-2021
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a dream venue. We had our ceremony outside, dinner under the tent, and dancing in the barn. Just outstanding. The outdoor space is beautiful with so many options for great pictures. Ashley and the team at PBG are also AMAZING. I have had friends get married at different places where the staff doesn't answer calls or emails and are not helpful. Ashley is so on top of EVERYTHING. I really can't recommend PBG enough.
Reviewed on 26-08-2021
Rebecca Romagnoli (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-07-2021
My wedding was an absolute dream at the Botanic Garden. The ceremony location and barn are gorgeous, and the photos at the Lotus Pond were breathtaking! Ashley was amazing to work with, and the list of vendors that they work with at the Garden is great as well. I would definitely recommend this wedding venue to anyone and everyone!
Reviewed on 09-08-2021
Wedding Date 30-07-2021
My wedding was an absolute dream at the Botanic Garden. The ceremony location and barn are gorgeous, and the photos at the Lotus Pond were breathtaking! Ashley was amazing to work with, and the list of vendors that they work with at the Garden is great as well. I would definitely recommend this wedding venue to anyone and everyone!
Reviewed on 09-08-2021
Samantha Smith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-05-2021
Ashley was so nice to work with. She was very responsive to all my questions and there were a lot (thanks covid-19). The venue was beautiful and we got so many compliments. It was exactly what we pictured for our dream wedding!
Reviewed on 03-07-2021
Wedding Date 15-05-2021
Ashley was so nice to work with. She was very responsive to all my questions and there were a lot (thanks covid-19). The venue was beautiful and we got so many compliments. It was exactly what we pictured for our dream wedding!
Reviewed on 03-07-2021
Maggie Di Vito (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-06-2021
My husband and I just had the pleasure of getting married this weekend at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. From start to finish, our experience was flawless. Not only was the venue exceptionally beautiful, but the staff at PBG was friendly and extremely helpful and supportive. Our friends and family could not stop raving about it. Ashley, Erika and Colleen were flexible, fun and absolutely fantastic to work with. We are so pleased with our decision!
Reviewed on 20-06-2021
Wedding Date 18-06-2021
My husband and I just had the pleasure of getting married this weekend at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. From start to finish, our experience was flawless. Not only was the venue exceptionally beautiful, but the staff at PBG was friendly and extremely helpful and supportive. Our friends and family could not stop raving about it. Ashley, Erika and Colleen were flexible, fun and absolutely fantastic to work with. We are so pleased with our decision!
Reviewed on 20-06-2021
Natalie Schuffert (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-05-2021
If you are looking for a place to have a beautiful, outdoorsy, perfect wedding look no further than the Pittsburgh Botanical Garden! It’s been a few weeks since our wedding and I am still speechless as to how perfect our wedding was. It was like a dream! We really wanted this to be a special occasion for our family and friends as this past year has been quite difficult for us all. In addition my sweet dad was diagnosed with cancer a little over a month before our wedding. Unsure if he was well enough to even be present, my hero was not only there but walked me down the aisle and joined me in the traditional father daughter dance. It was a dream come true.Erika and Ashley were amazing! They accommodated us and all of our guests with such love that it was like family. It was such a beautiful time! I have heard such horror stories of weddings and wedding planning that I am happy to say that I still have no idea what that’s about thanks to Ashley, Erika and everyone at the Pittsburgh Botanical Garden. It was beyond perfection. I will hold all of those precious memories close to my heart for the rest of my life.
Reviewed on 22-05-2021
Wedding Date 07-05-2021
If you are looking for a place to have a beautiful, outdoorsy, perfect wedding look no further than the Pittsburgh Botanical Garden! It’s been a few weeks since our wedding and I am still speechless as to how perfect our wedding was. It was like a dream! We really wanted this to be a special occasion for our family and friends as this past year has been quite difficult for us all. In addition my sweet dad was diagnosed with cancer a little over a month before our wedding. Unsure if he was well enough to even be present, my hero was not only there but walked me down the aisle and joined me in the traditional father daughter dance. It was a dream come true.Erika and Ashley were amazing! They accommodated us and all of our guests with such love that it was like family. It was such a beautiful time! I have heard such horror stories of weddings and wedding planning that I am happy to say that I still have no idea what that’s about thanks to Ashley, Erika and everyone at the Pittsburgh Botanical Garden. It was beyond perfection. I will hold all of those precious memories close to my heart for the rest of my life.
Reviewed on 22-05-2021
Sharon Yau (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-04-2021
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a beautiful place. The Davidson Event Center (barn) is rustic and comforting, while accommodating the modern needs of a memorable wedding. The gardens are well-tended, the seasonal flowers are always breathtaking, and the inherent construction and quality in their space lends to an amazing venue. When planning a 2020 wedding, their coordination and flexibility were invaluable, allowing us to change our date 3 times to accommodate safety precautions. Their event staff are experienced and helpful, and have what they need to support you as you celebrate on a potentially hectic day! They will work with your entertainment and photography crew to help you get the most out of everything the garden has to offer.
Reviewed on 17-05-2021
Wedding Date 30-04-2021
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a beautiful place. The Davidson Event Center (barn) is rustic and comforting, while accommodating the modern needs of a memorable wedding. The gardens are well-tended, the seasonal flowers are always breathtaking, and the inherent construction and quality in their space lends to an amazing venue. When planning a 2020 wedding, their coordination and flexibility were invaluable, allowing us to change our date 3 times to accommodate safety precautions. Their event staff are experienced and helpful, and have what they need to support you as you celebrate on a potentially hectic day! They will work with your entertainment and photography crew to help you get the most out of everything the garden has to offer.
Reviewed on 17-05-2021
Emily Guerdan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-11-2020
Our wedding at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was an absolute dream! It was honestly everything we could have wished for and more! This venue is so gorgeous and is the perfect mix of indoor and outdoor space. We loved that our ceremony and reception were all in one place and that there were so many beautiful spaces on site for photos! This option makes for so much more time to really enjoy your day! Ashley was absolutely amazing to work with from start to finish. She was so helpful and down to earth and made us feel so comfortable and confident leading up to our wedding day and on the day of! We had the most magical time at our wedding and highly recommend this venue to all couples looking to get married in the Pittsburgh area!
Reviewed on 15-11-2020
Wedding Date 07-11-2020
Our wedding at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was an absolute dream! It was honestly everything we could have wished for and more! This venue is so gorgeous and is the perfect mix of indoor and outdoor space. We loved that our ceremony and reception were all in one place and that there were so many beautiful spaces on site for photos! This option makes for so much more time to really enjoy your day! Ashley was absolutely amazing to work with from start to finish. She was so helpful and down to earth and made us feel so comfortable and confident leading up to our wedding day and on the day of! We had the most magical time at our wedding and highly recommend this venue to all couples looking to get married in the Pittsburgh area!
Reviewed on 15-11-2020
Matthew Kessler (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-10-2020
The venue is gorgeous. Ashley was so helpful in every single step to make your day even more perfect. It was a perfect mix of indoor and outdoor space. The surrounding gardens made for great pictures. We could not have asked for anything more!
Reviewed on 05-11-2020
Wedding Date 18-10-2020
The venue is gorgeous. Ashley was so helpful in every single step to make your day even more perfect. It was a perfect mix of indoor and outdoor space. The surrounding gardens made for great pictures. We could not have asked for anything more!
Reviewed on 05-11-2020
Annie Song (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-10-2020
The venue is simply breathtaking and the staff members are AMAZING! Our wedding photos and videos turned out perfect with fall colors. Ashley and Erika paid detailed attention from the start of our planning to execution. Ashley coordinated very well with the vendors, photographers, harpist and wedding party, and my walk down the aisle was a breeze with her help! Erika facilitated with everyone in the afternoon/evening to ensure all guests had a good time and that every event was on time as I planned. She also drove us out on the golf cart for photos (VERY GOOD GOLF CART DRIVING SKILLS). Overall, best experience ever!
Reviewed on 21-10-2020
Wedding Date 10-10-2020
The venue is simply breathtaking and the staff members are AMAZING! Our wedding photos and videos turned out perfect with fall colors. Ashley and Erika paid detailed attention from the start of our planning to execution. Ashley coordinated very well with the vendors, photographers, harpist and wedding party, and my walk down the aisle was a breeze with her help! Erika facilitated with everyone in the afternoon/evening to ensure all guests had a good time and that every event was on time as I planned. She also drove us out on the golf cart for photos (VERY GOOD GOLF CART DRIVING SKILLS). Overall, best experience ever!
Reviewed on 21-10-2020
Alaina Costantini (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-08-2020
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a hidden gem! The venue is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! The event staff’s communication was phenomenal which made me very thankful especially since I was planning my wedding during a pandemic. Our wedding was August 21, 2020 and the day was perfect! I wish I could get married here all over again.
Reviewed on 17-10-2020
Wedding Date 21-08-2020
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a hidden gem! The venue is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! The event staff’s communication was phenomenal which made me very thankful especially since I was planning my wedding during a pandemic. Our wedding was August 21, 2020 and the day was perfect! I wish I could get married here all over again.
Reviewed on 17-10-2020
joanne trainor (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-10-2020
The PBG was fantastic and working with Erika, Ashley and Colleen incredible. They took a vision I had in my head and turned it into a beautiful reality. I could not have asked for a more perfect day- so many of our guests commented on the beauty of the Garden. We were truly blessed to have our wedding there!
Reviewed on 15-10-2020
Wedding Date 04-10-2020
The PBG was fantastic and working with Erika, Ashley and Colleen incredible. They took a vision I had in my head and turned it into a beautiful reality. I could not have asked for a more perfect day- so many of our guests commented on the beauty of the Garden. We were truly blessed to have our wedding there!
Reviewed on 15-10-2020
Celia Phillips (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-08-2020
This venue is absolutely gorgeous! Ashley and Erika were a dream to work with. Even with the extra chaos of Covid, we were able to easily reschedule our April 2020 wedding to August. They kept us up-to-date on state restrictions so we could quickly adjust. The day of everything went so smoothly and I am still blown away by how beautiful everything was.
Reviewed on 14-10-2020
Wedding Date 02-08-2020
This venue is absolutely gorgeous! Ashley and Erika were a dream to work with. Even with the extra chaos of Covid, we were able to easily reschedule our April 2020 wedding to August. They kept us up-to-date on state restrictions so we could quickly adjust. The day of everything went so smoothly and I am still blown away by how beautiful everything was.
Reviewed on 14-10-2020
Linda Siegel (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-09-2020
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is the picture perfect place for a wedding. The whole event staff makes sure that everything is exactly the way you dreamed a garden wedding would be! Every detail is thought through. Thank you Erika , Ashley, and Coleen, for taking care of every detail.The venue is a beautiful place for pictures, and the ceremony and reception happens right there. Perfect.
Reviewed on 08-10-2020
Wedding Date 29-09-2020
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is the picture perfect place for a wedding. The whole event staff makes sure that everything is exactly the way you dreamed a garden wedding would be! Every detail is thought through. Thank you Erika , Ashley, and Coleen, for taking care of every detail.The venue is a beautiful place for pictures, and the ceremony and reception happens right there. Perfect.
Reviewed on 08-10-2020
Ginger Quallich (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-06-2020
Despite the restriction of COVID-19 all the event planners made sure this day was perfect. We didn't have to do much of anything and it was just as we hoped for. Our guests were so very surprise that this garden gem was in our back yards. Since the gardens were closed to the public because of the pandemic many are excited to come and visit when it is fully opened.
Reviewed on 17-06-2020
Wedding Date 14-06-2020
Despite the restriction of COVID-19 all the event planners made sure this day was perfect. We didn't have to do much of anything and it was just as we hoped for. Our guests were so very surprise that this garden gem was in our back yards. Since the gardens were closed to the public because of the pandemic many are excited to come and visit when it is fully opened.
Reviewed on 17-06-2020
Taylor Jamieson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-10-2019
My husband and I got married at the Pittsburgh botanic garden on October 11, 2019! it was a beautiful Fall day!! The venue looked so beautiful! It was the perfect balance of outdoor elegance that we were looking for! Colleen and Ashley and their entire team were amazing to work with! They accommodated us several times during our wedding planning process to measure or walk around, whatever we needed to do! It truly is a hidden gem in pittsburgh! We would do it all over again if we could!!!
Reviewed on 06-12-2019
Wedding Date 11-10-2019
My husband and I got married at the Pittsburgh botanic garden on October 11, 2019! it was a beautiful Fall day!! The venue looked so beautiful! It was the perfect balance of outdoor elegance that we were looking for! Colleen and Ashley and their entire team were amazing to work with! They accommodated us several times during our wedding planning process to measure or walk around, whatever we needed to do! It truly is a hidden gem in pittsburgh! We would do it all over again if we could!!!
Reviewed on 06-12-2019
Jackie Eisenhower (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-10-2019
We had a Halloween afternoon wedding on 10/31/19 and it was perfect. Colleen and Ashley did a great job accommodating our small ceremony and brunch reception. I highly recommend this venue it’s beautiful inside and outside.
Reviewed on 11-11-2019
Wedding Date 31-10-2019
We had a Halloween afternoon wedding on 10/31/19 and it was perfect. Colleen and Ashley did a great job accommodating our small ceremony and brunch reception. I highly recommend this venue it’s beautiful inside and outside.
Reviewed on 11-11-2019
Lyndsie Delprato (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-10-2019
PBG was the perfect venue for our wedding. I couldn’t have dreamed of a more beautiful setting. Everything was perfect and flowed perfectly. Ashley and Erika were absolutely wonderful and helped us not only leading up to the event but were helpful the day of as well. We received nothing but compliments and will continue to recommend the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden to any couple looking for a venue! Thank you all for everything!
Reviewed on 30-10-2019
Wedding Date 18-10-2019
PBG was the perfect venue for our wedding. I couldn’t have dreamed of a more beautiful setting. Everything was perfect and flowed perfectly. Ashley and Erika were absolutely wonderful and helped us not only leading up to the event but were helpful the day of as well. We received nothing but compliments and will continue to recommend the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden to any couple looking for a venue! Thank you all for everything!
Reviewed on 30-10-2019
Cathy Emanuelson (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-10-2019
My daughter's wedding. on 10-19-19 at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was a wonderful event!! Many of our guests had never been there before but all loved it! The ceremony was outside and the fall flowers were beautiful. There was plenty of room in the tented area for dinner and in the barn for drinks and dancing. The outdoor fireplace was a huge hit. I highly recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 27-10-2019
Wedding Date 19-10-2019
My daughter's wedding. on 10-19-19 at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was a wonderful event!! Many of our guests had never been there before but all loved it! The ceremony was outside and the fall flowers were beautiful. There was plenty of room in the tented area for dinner and in the barn for drinks and dancing. The outdoor fireplace was a huge hit. I highly recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 27-10-2019
Natalie Iannacchione (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-08-2019
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a fantastic venue! We had our wedding at the PBG near the end of August, and we loved the convenience of having the ceremony, reception, and photos all in one place. The vast area of the PBG provides many wonderful locations for pictures; I recommend walking the grounds beforehand to pick out your favorites photo spots! We did a first look at the lotus pond, and those are some of my favorite pictures. The outside ceremony space and the barn were great event spaces, and the outside fireplace was a popular gathering place once the sun set. Ashley, Colleen, and the rest of the PBG helped us every step of the way, and they are very organized. We primarily worked with Ashley, and she went above and beyond to answer questions and help us with any requests.
Reviewed on 25-10-2019
Wedding Date 24-08-2019
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a fantastic venue! We had our wedding at the PBG near the end of August, and we loved the convenience of having the ceremony, reception, and photos all in one place. The vast area of the PBG provides many wonderful locations for pictures; I recommend walking the grounds beforehand to pick out your favorites photo spots! We did a first look at the lotus pond, and those are some of my favorite pictures. The outside ceremony space and the barn were great event spaces, and the outside fireplace was a popular gathering place once the sun set. Ashley, Colleen, and the rest of the PBG helped us every step of the way, and they are very organized. We primarily worked with Ashley, and she went above and beyond to answer questions and help us with any requests.
Reviewed on 25-10-2019
Lia Barnes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2019
PBG is such a beautiful and versatile venue and it’s so convenient to be able to do the ceremony, photos, and reception all at one place. Ashley and Colleen are so nice and easy to work with and responded to all questions so timely!
Reviewed on 19-10-2019
Wedding Date 05-10-2019
PBG is such a beautiful and versatile venue and it’s so convenient to be able to do the ceremony, photos, and reception all at one place. Ashley and Colleen are so nice and easy to work with and responded to all questions so timely!
Reviewed on 19-10-2019
Sarah Sewchek (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-09-2019
I had my wedding at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden on September 7, 2019 and from my first visit to the venue to the wedding day, it was an awesome experience. Ashley was so professional and easy to work with throughout the whole process. She even fixed the bustle on my dress a few times during the reception! The venue is so beautiful it hardly needs flowers and decor. All of my guests thought it was the perfect location having the ceremony and reception all in one spot. I couldn’t be happier with my choice!
Reviewed on 03-10-2019
Wedding Date 07-09-2019
I had my wedding at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden on September 7, 2019 and from my first visit to the venue to the wedding day, it was an awesome experience. Ashley was so professional and easy to work with throughout the whole process. She even fixed the bustle on my dress a few times during the reception! The venue is so beautiful it hardly needs flowers and decor. All of my guests thought it was the perfect location having the ceremony and reception all in one spot. I couldn’t be happier with my choice!
Reviewed on 03-10-2019
Melissa Milberger (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-07-2019
The perfect backdrop for a perfect day! The staff was so helpful throughout the wedding planning process and the day of, shout out to Colleen for keeping us all in line! The pictures at the celebration wall, pond and meadow turned out amazing!!! I would highly recommend considering this location for your wedding!
Reviewed on 04-09-2019
Wedding Date 27-07-2019
The perfect backdrop for a perfect day! The staff was so helpful throughout the wedding planning process and the day of, shout out to Colleen for keeping us all in line! The pictures at the celebration wall, pond and meadow turned out amazing!!! I would highly recommend considering this location for your wedding!
Reviewed on 04-09-2019
Danielle Hytla (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-07-2019
I got married at the botanic garden on July 26th and had the best experience! I worked with Ashley from the time I booked my venue up until a few days before the wedding. Ashley was so easy to work with. I live out of town and had a very tight schedule when I came to town to do wedding stuff and she was always willing to work with me to get me in for an appointment if I wanted to see the venue or ask questions. She was super quick to respond to emails and always organized and on top of things. She is truly great at what she does! Our day of coordinator was Colleen (Ashley was out that weekend). We met her a few days before the wedding to finalize our details and I was honestly surprised at how seamless the transition was between her and Ashley. She was well aware of all of our details and what Ashley and I had already talked about so I never had to re-explain things. She knew exactly what questions to ask. She made our rehearsal go super smooth and quick and had great suggestions and was willing to also incorporate suggestions from our officiant. Finally, I can’t say enough about the day of. I purchased the day of package as well as the cookie table set up and I’m so glad I did. I got to truly enjoy my wedding day and didn’t have to worry about a thing. When I walked into my venue it was set up perfectly! I literally cried. Colleen and her team did such an amazing job placing the decorations I brought and working alongside my florist. Not only was the venue set up beautifully but the day went so smooth as Colleen was so organized and attentive to details. The whole team here was relaxed, but attentive. Everyone was so easy to work with and we had such a fabulous experience. Thank you PBG team for making our dream wedding come to life! Side note: I reviewed our other vendors separately but we chose hazelnut catering for our food- the food was out of this world and Nick is the best to work with. Would highly recommend them out of the preferred vendor list!
Reviewed on 03-09-2019
Wedding Date 26-07-2019
I got married at the botanic garden on July 26th and had the best experience! I worked with Ashley from the time I booked my venue up until a few days before the wedding. Ashley was so easy to work with. I live out of town and had a very tight schedule when I came to town to do wedding stuff and she was always willing to work with me to get me in for an appointment if I wanted to see the venue or ask questions. She was super quick to respond to emails and always organized and on top of things. She is truly great at what she does! Our day of coordinator was Colleen (Ashley was out that weekend). We met her a few days before the wedding to finalize our details and I was honestly surprised at how seamless the transition was between her and Ashley. She was well aware of all of our details and what Ashley and I had already talked about so I never had to re-explain things. She knew exactly what questions to ask. She made our rehearsal go super smooth and quick and had great suggestions and was willing to also incorporate suggestions from our officiant. Finally, I can’t say enough about the day of. I purchased the day of package as well as the cookie table set up and I’m so glad I did. I got to truly enjoy my wedding day and didn’t have to worry about a thing. When I walked into my venue it was set up perfectly! I literally cried. Colleen and her team did such an amazing job placing the decorations I brought and working alongside my florist. Not only was the venue set up beautifully but the day went so smooth as Colleen was so organized and attentive to details. The whole team here was relaxed, but attentive. Everyone was so easy to work with and we had such a fabulous experience. Thank you PBG team for making our dream wedding come to life! Side note: I reviewed our other vendors separately but we chose hazelnut catering for our food- the food was out of this world and Nick is the best to work with. Would highly recommend them out of the preferred vendor list!
Reviewed on 03-09-2019
Brittany Sphar (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-07-2019
We got married here 7/6/19, and it was absolutely breathtaking. This venue is beautiful and the staff is top notch. Our ceremony unfortunately got rained out, but Ashley and her staff worked so hard to get everything moved inside. Even though we weren't able to take advantage of the beautiful ceremony space because of the weather, the barn was a magical place to get married and all of our guests were blown away by how gorgeous everything turned out. I can't recommend this venue enough! Go see it, you'll fall in love at first sight! Thanks so much to PBG and staff!!
Reviewed on 16-07-2019
Wedding Date 06-07-2019
We got married here 7/6/19, and it was absolutely breathtaking. This venue is beautiful and the staff is top notch. Our ceremony unfortunately got rained out, but Ashley and her staff worked so hard to get everything moved inside. Even though we weren't able to take advantage of the beautiful ceremony space because of the weather, the barn was a magical place to get married and all of our guests were blown away by how gorgeous everything turned out. I can't recommend this venue enough! Go see it, you'll fall in love at first sight! Thanks so much to PBG and staff!!
Reviewed on 16-07-2019
Annie Fiscus (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-06-2019
My husband and I got married in June and couldn't have imagined a more beautiful location for our wedding! The gardens themselves are stunning-- so full and so much color. There's a great pond for pictures, but we were even more excited about the meadow that sits at the top of the venue and is just the best spot for golden hour. Aside from the beauty of the gardens, we loved how versatile the entire venue set-up is. So many places feel like you're getting a garden OR a barn OR an outdoor area, but this has everything. There's the outdoor garden for the ceremony, plenty of space for a large tent (we had 230 people) on the patio for dinner, an outdoor bar area for cocktail hour and the barn for dancing. Even if it had rained, which luckily it didn't!, there would have been so much space in the barn and tent for it to have never felt cramped. We've had guest after guest rave about the layout of the venue and just how beautiful it is! On top of all of this, Ashley and Colleen were so great to work with-- answered all of our questions quickly, helped us brainstorm when needed and were both there the day of to make sure everything went smoothly. If we could re-do the day a million more times, we'd chose PBG every last time! It's truly that perfect!!
Reviewed on 03-07-2019
Wedding Date 14-06-2019
My husband and I got married in June and couldn't have imagined a more beautiful location for our wedding! The gardens themselves are stunning-- so full and so much color. There's a great pond for pictures, but we were even more excited about the meadow that sits at the top of the venue and is just the best spot for golden hour. Aside from the beauty of the gardens, we loved how versatile the entire venue set-up is. So many places feel like you're getting a garden OR a barn OR an outdoor area, but this has everything. There's the outdoor garden for the ceremony, plenty of space for a large tent (we had 230 people) on the patio for dinner, an outdoor bar area for cocktail hour and the barn for dancing. Even if it had rained, which luckily it didn't!, there would have been so much space in the barn and tent for it to have never felt cramped. We've had guest after guest rave about the layout of the venue and just how beautiful it is! On top of all of this, Ashley and Colleen were so great to work with-- answered all of our questions quickly, helped us brainstorm when needed and were both there the day of to make sure everything went smoothly. If we could re-do the day a million more times, we'd chose PBG every last time! It's truly that perfect!!
Reviewed on 03-07-2019
Rachel Spencer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-05-2019
This is the perfect venue for a wedding ceremony and reception! We had around 155 guests, and it was the perfect size for our group. We had a lovely outdoor ceremony near the wedding wall, a large tent with guest tables where we served dinner, and the barn for dancing, DJ booth, dessert, and gift table. This venue was perfect because we were able to have a garden ceremony, a covered (just in case of rain!) dinner, and our guests did not have to travel between venues. The gardens were beautiful, and although we had perfect weather for our ceremony, PBG had a very reasonable rain plan. After some family formals, they took my husband and I into the gardens on a golf cart for our bridal portraits. It was a stunning setting for our photos. Later into the night, they were able to light a fire in the outdoor fireplace for us, which our guests really enjoyed. Working with the team at PBG was delightful. Ashley was a pleasure to work with, and she was so helpful throughout the planning process. She always responded in a timely manner, and answered all of my questions (and I asked a lot!). Colleen helped run our rehearsal as well as our ceremony, and she did a fantastic job of keeping everything running smoothly. Thanks to all the staff there on our special day, everything went exactly according to plan, and my husband and I didn’t need to worry about anything. This venue is so worth it, and made for the wedding of our dreams! So many of our guests commented on what a great space it was for a wedding. I’d recommend this to anyone looking for an outdoor wedding in Pittsburgh!
Reviewed on 01-07-2019
Wedding Date 11-05-2019
This is the perfect venue for a wedding ceremony and reception! We had around 155 guests, and it was the perfect size for our group. We had a lovely outdoor ceremony near the wedding wall, a large tent with guest tables where we served dinner, and the barn for dancing, DJ booth, dessert, and gift table. This venue was perfect because we were able to have a garden ceremony, a covered (just in case of rain!) dinner, and our guests did not have to travel between venues. The gardens were beautiful, and although we had perfect weather for our ceremony, PBG had a very reasonable rain plan. After some family formals, they took my husband and I into the gardens on a golf cart for our bridal portraits. It was a stunning setting for our photos. Later into the night, they were able to light a fire in the outdoor fireplace for us, which our guests really enjoyed. Working with the team at PBG was delightful. Ashley was a pleasure to work with, and she was so helpful throughout the planning process. She always responded in a timely manner, and answered all of my questions (and I asked a lot!). Colleen helped run our rehearsal as well as our ceremony, and she did a fantastic job of keeping everything running smoothly. Thanks to all the staff there on our special day, everything went exactly according to plan, and my husband and I didn’t need to worry about anything. This venue is so worth it, and made for the wedding of our dreams! So many of our guests commented on what a great space it was for a wedding. I’d recommend this to anyone looking for an outdoor wedding in Pittsburgh!
Reviewed on 01-07-2019
Kathleen Mills (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-05-2019
Ashley and the entire team at PBG were outstanding! Each staff member was professional and genuinely cheerful from the time I first contacted them with 1,000 questions to the actual wedding day. Thank goodness they were there the day of and stayed on top of where people needed to be at any given time! The garden itself was under construction but still so many opportunities for some stunning pictures. If anyone is still looking for a venue, I would choose PBG over and over again.
Reviewed on 28-05-2019
Wedding Date 18-05-2019
Ashley and the entire team at PBG were outstanding! Each staff member was professional and genuinely cheerful from the time I first contacted them with 1,000 questions to the actual wedding day. Thank goodness they were there the day of and stayed on top of where people needed to be at any given time! The garden itself was under construction but still so many opportunities for some stunning pictures. If anyone is still looking for a venue, I would choose PBG over and over again.
Reviewed on 28-05-2019
Jen Minnier (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-11-2018
We had our wedding t PBG on November 10, 2018 and it was beyond perfect. Everyone there went above and beyond to make our day run as flawlessly as possible. The venue is beyond beautiful. The staff is incredible to work with. The grounds were muddy on the day of our wedding and my sister's electric wheelchair got very dirty, and the staff took the time to stand outside in the cold and clean it off for her! We cannot say enough how thankful we are for that and for everything else that they did for our day. We will recommend PBG to everyone we know and will be back to visit many, many times!!!
Reviewed on 07-12-2018
Wedding Date 10-11-2018
We had our wedding t PBG on November 10, 2018 and it was beyond perfect. Everyone there went above and beyond to make our day run as flawlessly as possible. The venue is beyond beautiful. The staff is incredible to work with. The grounds were muddy on the day of our wedding and my sister's electric wheelchair got very dirty, and the staff took the time to stand outside in the cold and clean it off for her! We cannot say enough how thankful we are for that and for everything else that they did for our day. We will recommend PBG to everyone we know and will be back to visit many, many times!!!
Reviewed on 07-12-2018
Marlene van Es (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2018
Pittsburgh botanic garden is the best! Ashley was so easy to work with and made our special day perfect!
Reviewed on 30-10-2018
Wedding Date 27-10-2018
Pittsburgh botanic garden is the best! Ashley was so easy to work with and made our special day perfect!
Reviewed on 30-10-2018
Nicole Stachura (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-10-2018
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was more than we imagined it would be! Our guests raved at how beautiful it was. Ashley and Colleen were incredible during the planning process as well as day of the wedding. We couldn't be happier!
Reviewed on 29-10-2018
Wedding Date 12-10-2018
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was more than we imagined it would be! Our guests raved at how beautiful it was. Ashley and Colleen were incredible during the planning process as well as day of the wedding. We couldn't be happier!
Reviewed on 29-10-2018
Leslie Giaquinto (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
We just hosted our daughter's wedding at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden and it was wonderful! The outdoor celebration garden was a beautiful backdrop for their vows - we didn't need to decorate as the natural landscape and fall - appropriate planters were already there and ready! The barn is beautiful both day and night. It has heating and air conditioning, so weather is no problem. The PBG uses Ambassador Tent Rental exclusively for providing tents, tables, chairs, dishes, etc. and Tania was wonderful to work with! The weather was chilly and Ambassador was able to provide a heater that kept our tent at just the perfect temperature. PBG has a list of preferred caterers - we chose Nick from Hazelnut Catering and the food and service were fantastic! Ashley, Colleen, and all the ladies at PBG were so helpful, answered all of our questions, communicated in a timely manner, and were a calming influence on wedding day. If you are looking for a beautiful, outdoor, relaxed but elegant wedding site, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is your place!
Reviewed on 16-10-2018
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
We just hosted our daughter's wedding at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden and it was wonderful! The outdoor celebration garden was a beautiful backdrop for their vows - we didn't need to decorate as the natural landscape and fall - appropriate planters were already there and ready! The barn is beautiful both day and night. It has heating and air conditioning, so weather is no problem. The PBG uses Ambassador Tent Rental exclusively for providing tents, tables, chairs, dishes, etc. and Tania was wonderful to work with! The weather was chilly and Ambassador was able to provide a heater that kept our tent at just the perfect temperature. PBG has a list of preferred caterers - we chose Nick from Hazelnut Catering and the food and service were fantastic! Ashley, Colleen, and all the ladies at PBG were so helpful, answered all of our questions, communicated in a timely manner, and were a calming influence on wedding day. If you are looking for a beautiful, outdoor, relaxed but elegant wedding site, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is your place!
Reviewed on 16-10-2018
Elaine Cully (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-09-2018
Absolutely magical! From the elegant barn to the magnificent gardens, The Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens was the perfect wedding venue. Could not have been happier with Ashley (wedding coordinator) and her staff to the fantastic caterer (Hazelnut), as well as Ambassador Rental. So helpful and easy to work with. We were looking for \"Simple Elegance\" and this venue was the perfect fit!
Reviewed on 14-10-2018
Wedding Date 29-09-2018
Absolutely magical! From the elegant barn to the magnificent gardens, The Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens was the perfect wedding venue. Could not have been happier with Ashley (wedding coordinator) and her staff to the fantastic caterer (Hazelnut), as well as Ambassador Rental. So helpful and easy to work with. We were looking for \"Simple Elegance\" and this venue was the perfect fit!
Reviewed on 14-10-2018
Cindy H (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2018
Before even seeing the venue location, I had a very good feeling about it. We visited PBG on one of the coldest days during winter and everything was snow covered. We imagined it in the fall and just knew that The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was the perfect venue for both our wedding ceremony and reception. Ashley was a joy to work with and couldn't have asked for a better person to work with. She was there to answer any questions during all of the planning and extremely helpful on the day of the wedding. We had a great time and so did all of our guests. We received so many compliments on the venue. Everything was perfect and we couldn't be happier!
Reviewed on 11-10-2018
Wedding Date 05-10-2018
Before even seeing the venue location, I had a very good feeling about it. We visited PBG on one of the coldest days during winter and everything was snow covered. We imagined it in the fall and just knew that The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was the perfect venue for both our wedding ceremony and reception. Ashley was a joy to work with and couldn't have asked for a better person to work with. She was there to answer any questions during all of the planning and extremely helpful on the day of the wedding. We had a great time and so did all of our guests. We received so many compliments on the venue. Everything was perfect and we couldn't be happier!
Reviewed on 11-10-2018
Denise Krepp (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-08-2018
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was a gorgeous venue for our daughter’s August wedding. The staff was so helpful and anticipated all of our needs. We were able to enjoy the evening with our guests knowing that everything was being taken care of.I have already recommended the gardens to friends for their family weddings.
Reviewed on 17-09-2018
Wedding Date 11-08-2018
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was a gorgeous venue for our daughter’s August wedding. The staff was so helpful and anticipated all of our needs. We were able to enjoy the evening with our guests knowing that everything was being taken care of.I have already recommended the gardens to friends for their family weddings.
Reviewed on 17-09-2018
Katie Buckley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-09-2018
My husband and I knew we wanted an outdoor/barn wedding, but after looking at several places that either smelled like a farm, needed rented bathrooms, etc. we stumbled upon PBG-- and we are SO happy we did! We had the most amazing wedding day, and so many guests came up to us and said how much they loved the space, and had never seen a wedding venue quite like it! We had about 130 people, and the space fit everyone perfectly. Colleen and Ashley are quick to respond to any emails, and our wedding band, Radio Tokyo, also said Ashley was great to work with. Just an FYI you will need to rent everything like forks, spoons, cooking utensils, which is all done through Ambassador Tent Rental- a very easy process, but something I hadn't thought about at the beginning! PBG was the best venue for what we wanted with great landscapes around for pictures, great staff, beautiful space, AC in the barn-seriously everything is perfect about it!
Reviewed on 17-09-2018
Wedding Date 01-09-2018
My husband and I knew we wanted an outdoor/barn wedding, but after looking at several places that either smelled like a farm, needed rented bathrooms, etc. we stumbled upon PBG-- and we are SO happy we did! We had the most amazing wedding day, and so many guests came up to us and said how much they loved the space, and had never seen a wedding venue quite like it! We had about 130 people, and the space fit everyone perfectly. Colleen and Ashley are quick to respond to any emails, and our wedding band, Radio Tokyo, also said Ashley was great to work with. Just an FYI you will need to rent everything like forks, spoons, cooking utensils, which is all done through Ambassador Tent Rental- a very easy process, but something I hadn't thought about at the beginning! PBG was the best venue for what we wanted with great landscapes around for pictures, great staff, beautiful space, AC in the barn-seriously everything is perfect about it!
Reviewed on 17-09-2018
Stephanie Fitting (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-06-2018
We fell in love with this venue the second we saw it and now after the wedding we are still certain it was the right choice. It was beyond beautiful (albeit super hot) for our June 2018 wedding. The ceremony site is gorgeous, the barn is the perfect combination of rustic and contemporary. The a/c was crucial and the barn would have made a perfect back-up spot in case of rain. There are multiple other lovely spots around the grounds for good photos.We loved that it was not a total blank slate - we hardly needed any decor/flowers since it was already so awesome.My only gripe is with the coordinator staff, and it's a small one. They were very responsive to my emails in the months leading up to our wedding and Ashley assured me that she would be on site helping and would stay until the end of the wedding to help us pack up our stuff. Nearly 2hrs before the end of our event, she came up to me and announced that she was leaving and these other two women who I hadn't met would take care of us the rest of the night. Worse than that, there were no signs or people to direct our guests from the parking lot/shuttle to the ceremony site around the back of the building. Because of this, they just went into the visitor center and stood around confused. It wasn't until my aunt texted my dad \"we're here! downstairs\" that anyone even knew about our confused and lost guests. Why did the clerk sitting right there in the visitor center not say anything? We know they own a sign pointing toward the event area, where was it on my wedding day? Despite this, we still feel we made the right choice and were super happy overall. Venue gets 5 stars, coordinators get 4.
Reviewed on 26-06-2018
Wedding Date 17-06-2018
We fell in love with this venue the second we saw it and now after the wedding we are still certain it was the right choice. It was beyond beautiful (albeit super hot) for our June 2018 wedding. The ceremony site is gorgeous, the barn is the perfect combination of rustic and contemporary. The a/c was crucial and the barn would have made a perfect back-up spot in case of rain. There are multiple other lovely spots around the grounds for good photos.We loved that it was not a total blank slate - we hardly needed any decor/flowers since it was already so awesome.My only gripe is with the coordinator staff, and it's a small one. They were very responsive to my emails in the months leading up to our wedding and Ashley assured me that she would be on site helping and would stay until the end of the wedding to help us pack up our stuff. Nearly 2hrs before the end of our event, she came up to me and announced that she was leaving and these other two women who I hadn't met would take care of us the rest of the night. Worse than that, there were no signs or people to direct our guests from the parking lot/shuttle to the ceremony site around the back of the building. Because of this, they just went into the visitor center and stood around confused. It wasn't until my aunt texted my dad \"we're here! downstairs\" that anyone even knew about our confused and lost guests. Why did the clerk sitting right there in the visitor center not say anything? We know they own a sign pointing toward the event area, where was it on my wedding day? Despite this, we still feel we made the right choice and were super happy overall. Venue gets 5 stars, coordinators get 4.
Reviewed on 26-06-2018
Allee Vogler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2018
My husband and I had the best time celebrating at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden! We had around 120 guests and everyone fit perfectly and had room to dance on the floor. The barn theme was exactly what we wanted and we got married outside in front of the two doors which made for perfect photos. The barn had air conditioning so it was cool in the hot summer day. All of our guests could not stop talking about how beautiful our wedding was. Ashley helped us along the way and was very organized. She responded to all of my emails and questions that I had before the big day. All of the vendors that we had to use were very responsive as well. We would recommend Pittsburgh Botanic Garden to anyone!
Reviewed on 17-06-2018
Wedding Date 02-06-2018
My husband and I had the best time celebrating at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden! We had around 120 guests and everyone fit perfectly and had room to dance on the floor. The barn theme was exactly what we wanted and we got married outside in front of the two doors which made for perfect photos. The barn had air conditioning so it was cool in the hot summer day. All of our guests could not stop talking about how beautiful our wedding was. Ashley helped us along the way and was very organized. She responded to all of my emails and questions that I had before the big day. All of the vendors that we had to use were very responsive as well. We would recommend Pittsburgh Botanic Garden to anyone!
Reviewed on 17-06-2018
Sara Halleman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-05-2018
We knew from our first tour at this venue that it would be a beautiful location for our wedding but somehow they still exceeded our expectations. Colleen and Ashley were absolutely wonderful through the whole planning process. We felt relieved to know that we were in good hands in the hectic days leading up to our wedding. What I loved most about this venue is that the Plan B for the ceremony is just as beautiful as getting married outside. We had rain during our ceremony and the staff moved the guests inside with such ease and we still had an incredible ceremony. The two staff members that stayed during the reception were also super helpful and fun! I wish I could remember their names because I'd love to give them a shout out. Our guests kept coming up to us to tell us how beautiful and unique our venue was and how they plan on coming back to explore the gardens. I am so glad we chose Pittsburgh Botanic Garden -- it was truly a beautiful place to get married.
Reviewed on 04-06-2018
Wedding Date 19-05-2018
We knew from our first tour at this venue that it would be a beautiful location for our wedding but somehow they still exceeded our expectations. Colleen and Ashley were absolutely wonderful through the whole planning process. We felt relieved to know that we were in good hands in the hectic days leading up to our wedding. What I loved most about this venue is that the Plan B for the ceremony is just as beautiful as getting married outside. We had rain during our ceremony and the staff moved the guests inside with such ease and we still had an incredible ceremony. The two staff members that stayed during the reception were also super helpful and fun! I wish I could remember their names because I'd love to give them a shout out. Our guests kept coming up to us to tell us how beautiful and unique our venue was and how they plan on coming back to explore the gardens. I am so glad we chose Pittsburgh Botanic Garden -- it was truly a beautiful place to get married.
Reviewed on 04-06-2018
Kaitlyn Kerrigan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-04-2018
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden had a well organized, passionate crew that helped make our wedding day run smoothly and flawlessly. They were kind enough to add some suggestions of their own for decorations that really made everything come together. The space held our 200 guests comfortably and the barn was beautiful for dancing and cocktails. Having the botanic garden trails to take pictures was such a nice touch. If you do have to rent a tent which can increase the price of the venue however we felt it was definitely worth it. Overall an amazing venue I would recommend to anyone!
Reviewed on 18-04-2018
Wedding Date 07-04-2018
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden had a well organized, passionate crew that helped make our wedding day run smoothly and flawlessly. They were kind enough to add some suggestions of their own for decorations that really made everything come together. The space held our 200 guests comfortably and the barn was beautiful for dancing and cocktails. Having the botanic garden trails to take pictures was such a nice touch. If you do have to rent a tent which can increase the price of the venue however we felt it was definitely worth it. Overall an amazing venue I would recommend to anyone!
Reviewed on 18-04-2018
Chelsea Thomas (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-12-2017
I couldn’t have been happier with how our wedding turned out at the Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens. Ashley and Colleen made sure everything was perfect four our wedding day. They were super helpful with making sure all of the little details were in place, and were super accommodating. It really worked out that they contract with certain vendors because it helped make sure everything went seamlessly. We had an early December wedding and it was truly a magical venue. I would highly recommend anyone that is thinking about wedding venues to check them out.
Reviewed on 20-02-2018
Wedding Date 09-12-2017
I couldn’t have been happier with how our wedding turned out at the Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens. Ashley and Colleen made sure everything was perfect four our wedding day. They were super helpful with making sure all of the little details were in place, and were super accommodating. It really worked out that they contract with certain vendors because it helped make sure everything went seamlessly. We had an early December wedding and it was truly a magical venue. I would highly recommend anyone that is thinking about wedding venues to check them out.
Reviewed on 20-02-2018
Kimberly L (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-09-2017
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was the first choice that my husband and I wanted for our September wedding in Pittsburgh. It had all the feel and style that we wanted for our botanic themed wedding and it gave us our ceremony site and reception site all in one place- which was what was most important to us and our guests. It has some great upgrades, combined with a rustic feel that overall gives you a great effect especially when the sun is setting-its truly a beautiful space in barn. We booked as early as possible in January for our September date and had a Friday date originally planned but luckily a Saturday opened up and we were able to switch, (so it was great that they were able to accommodate us that way!) and we still loved the venue even without being able to see it in full bloom so to speak when we booked. Over the course of the planning months we learned what it was like to deal with the vendors that PBG dictates you work with. You can only use their food vendors that they are familiar with, and you can only use their one preferred rental company-so I wasn't really able to get a better price check for the rental items I needed to purchase- like linens, tables, chairs, heaters,seating tent-not to mention every single thing your food vendor will need that day. And you will need to purchase event insurance for this venue-just FYI. Overall most people were great with communication-its not the easiest thing, so you really need to be organized if you are planning it yourself like we did. But we did have some concerns with how many different people ended up being our event coordinator. It just seems like at the time of our wedding they were having some employee turnover. On the days nearing the wedding we worked with Colleen and Shelley. Colleen ended up being our main contact and Shelley was the assistant that day, and Shelly was the sweetest-so thoughtful. Overall the venue on the day of was great, we didn't have rain, so keep in mind the weather is going to play a huge part in how your day is at this place, and our guests really loved being able to walk the grounds of the gardens as well. We did have a few random people who were visiting the gardens just try to walk into the space while we were setting up but we just asked them to leave and figured \"hey we paid for this space today so please be respectful!\" We also paid for the use of the golf cart, and fire place (totally worth it) and we were able to load things into the venue the day before the wedding in their storage closet before our rehearsal time-which was in the morning since we got married on a Saturday- we had to have our rehearsal in the am the Friday before because there was a wedding that Friday night. So overall, I loved the venue, I had a beautiful wedding, but if you are a no hassle, not into deciding a million details kind of bride/groom, you might want to have someone help you or get a wedding planner. The only reason I'm taking off a star was again because of how many coordinators we had, (I wasn't handing over my final payment until I met with someone in person) and because of some attitude incidents that we had from our coordinator and I'm sorry, I know how stressful wedding planning is, but it all counts when you are paying thousands of dollars for one important day and your family is watching! Other than that the 4 stars are easily earned and I'm exited to go back and visit the gardens on our anniversary!
Reviewed on 11-02-2018
Wedding Date 16-09-2017
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was the first choice that my husband and I wanted for our September wedding in Pittsburgh. It had all the feel and style that we wanted for our botanic themed wedding and it gave us our ceremony site and reception site all in one place- which was what was most important to us and our guests. It has some great upgrades, combined with a rustic feel that overall gives you a great effect especially when the sun is setting-its truly a beautiful space in barn. We booked as early as possible in January for our September date and had a Friday date originally planned but luckily a Saturday opened up and we were able to switch, (so it was great that they were able to accommodate us that way!) and we still loved the venue even without being able to see it in full bloom so to speak when we booked. Over the course of the planning months we learned what it was like to deal with the vendors that PBG dictates you work with. You can only use their food vendors that they are familiar with, and you can only use their one preferred rental company-so I wasn't really able to get a better price check for the rental items I needed to purchase- like linens, tables, chairs, heaters,seating tent-not to mention every single thing your food vendor will need that day. And you will need to purchase event insurance for this venue-just FYI. Overall most people were great with communication-its not the easiest thing, so you really need to be organized if you are planning it yourself like we did. But we did have some concerns with how many different people ended up being our event coordinator. It just seems like at the time of our wedding they were having some employee turnover. On the days nearing the wedding we worked with Colleen and Shelley. Colleen ended up being our main contact and Shelley was the assistant that day, and Shelly was the sweetest-so thoughtful. Overall the venue on the day of was great, we didn't have rain, so keep in mind the weather is going to play a huge part in how your day is at this place, and our guests really loved being able to walk the grounds of the gardens as well. We did have a few random people who were visiting the gardens just try to walk into the space while we were setting up but we just asked them to leave and figured \"hey we paid for this space today so please be respectful!\" We also paid for the use of the golf cart, and fire place (totally worth it) and we were able to load things into the venue the day before the wedding in their storage closet before our rehearsal time-which was in the morning since we got married on a Saturday- we had to have our rehearsal in the am the Friday before because there was a wedding that Friday night. So overall, I loved the venue, I had a beautiful wedding, but if you are a no hassle, not into deciding a million details kind of bride/groom, you might want to have someone help you or get a wedding planner. The only reason I'm taking off a star was again because of how many coordinators we had, (I wasn't handing over my final payment until I met with someone in person) and because of some attitude incidents that we had from our coordinator and I'm sorry, I know how stressful wedding planning is, but it all counts when you are paying thousands of dollars for one important day and your family is watching! Other than that the 4 stars are easily earned and I'm exited to go back and visit the gardens on our anniversary!
Reviewed on 11-02-2018
Andrew Bulman (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2017
Our wedding was beautiful and well executed. All of our guests enjoyed the atmosphere of the garden and the newly built barn. I couldn't imagine having our wedding anywhere else.
Reviewed on 28-11-2017
Wedding Date 21-10-2017
Our wedding was beautiful and well executed. All of our guests enjoyed the atmosphere of the garden and the newly built barn. I couldn't imagine having our wedding anywhere else.
Reviewed on 28-11-2017
Laressa Buswell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2017
BEAUTIFUL! I couldn't have dreamt of a more beautiful location to get married and have our reception! I have had some many guest reach out to me saying that it was the most fun they ever had at a wedding and that it was the most gorgeous venue!
Reviewed on 11-10-2017
Wedding Date 07-10-2017
BEAUTIFUL! I couldn't have dreamt of a more beautiful location to get married and have our reception! I have had some many guest reach out to me saying that it was the most fun they ever had at a wedding and that it was the most gorgeous venue!
Reviewed on 11-10-2017
lydia Capozoli (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-07-2017
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was the first venue my husband and I looked at. We fell in love! Our theme was boho chic, tying in both of our styles! The barn was rustic and the garden totally romantic! We were looking for a rustic venue, however most are a far distance from downtown Pittsburgh, This was 10 minutes (or less) away, and super close to the airport! We got married on Friday, July 28, 2017. The day called for rain, all morning the sky was overcast (perfect for pictures and would keep the temperature down). 15 Minutes before go time, sitting in the bridal suite it started to rain.. pretty heavily. Colleen was so awesome going back and forth between my hubby and I to see what we wanted to do (wait or have the ceremony under the tent) We decided just to go on with it, rain or shine, outside. As I stepped outside to line up, the rain had stopped! It held off until we got some fabulous pictures at the pond. An hour or so later it POURED and I mean POURED! I can honestly say however, all of our guests (young & old) complimented and are still complimenting us on the venue and how beautiful it was! This venue, and stuff exceeded our expectations, made the planning process easy, and was an overall GREAT CALL! The price is totally reasonable, and having the freedom to choose your caterers, DJ's , ect really makes it flexible for most budgets! Ambassador Tent Rental is their go-to rental company.. and we totally understand why! Most defiantly recommend!
Reviewed on 09-08-2017
Wedding Date 28-07-2017
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was the first venue my husband and I looked at. We fell in love! Our theme was boho chic, tying in both of our styles! The barn was rustic and the garden totally romantic! We were looking for a rustic venue, however most are a far distance from downtown Pittsburgh, This was 10 minutes (or less) away, and super close to the airport! We got married on Friday, July 28, 2017. The day called for rain, all morning the sky was overcast (perfect for pictures and would keep the temperature down). 15 Minutes before go time, sitting in the bridal suite it started to rain.. pretty heavily. Colleen was so awesome going back and forth between my hubby and I to see what we wanted to do (wait or have the ceremony under the tent) We decided just to go on with it, rain or shine, outside. As I stepped outside to line up, the rain had stopped! It held off until we got some fabulous pictures at the pond. An hour or so later it POURED and I mean POURED! I can honestly say however, all of our guests (young & old) complimented and are still complimenting us on the venue and how beautiful it was! This venue, and stuff exceeded our expectations, made the planning process easy, and was an overall GREAT CALL! The price is totally reasonable, and having the freedom to choose your caterers, DJ's , ect really makes it flexible for most budgets! Ambassador Tent Rental is their go-to rental company.. and we totally understand why! Most defiantly recommend!
Reviewed on 09-08-2017
Courtney Voss (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-07-2017
Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens was the first venue we viewed and we booked it immediately. The staff were very helpful and sweet. The location was convenient. All our guest were coming from out of town and it is super close to the airport and multiple hotels. The layout of the venue makes flowing from different events, reception to cocktails to dinner, super easy and smooth. I could recommend it more.
Reviewed on 01-08-2017
Wedding Date 15-07-2017
Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens was the first venue we viewed and we booked it immediately. The staff were very helpful and sweet. The location was convenient. All our guest were coming from out of town and it is super close to the airport and multiple hotels. The layout of the venue makes flowing from different events, reception to cocktails to dinner, super easy and smooth. I could recommend it more.
Reviewed on 01-08-2017
Melissa Kubisiak (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-07-2017
Our wedding day was the most magical day of my life! We were married in the garden and it was SO beautiful & elegant. There are so many great locations to take pictures, I am anxiously waiting to see mine! The staff was wonderful to work with! Despite several staffing changes throughout my wedding planning process, they didn't miss a beat. Colleen was so attentive to details and helped make sure that the day ran smoothly and flawlessly. If you are looking to get married outdoors, you won't find anything more stunning than here.
Reviewed on 27-07-2017
Wedding Date 14-07-2017
Our wedding day was the most magical day of my life! We were married in the garden and it was SO beautiful & elegant. There are so many great locations to take pictures, I am anxiously waiting to see mine! The staff was wonderful to work with! Despite several staffing changes throughout my wedding planning process, they didn't miss a beat. Colleen was so attentive to details and helped make sure that the day ran smoothly and flawlessly. If you are looking to get married outdoors, you won't find anything more stunning than here.
Reviewed on 27-07-2017
Leah Palmieri (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-05-2017
We were married here in May and I would recommend this venue! It is a more natural garden currently with stone accents and a barn. The scenery is beautiful! We worked with Dana as our coordinator and she was great! I would like to note though for any couple looking at this space it is very DIY. At some venues they will decorate with your additional decor. Here you or your family is responsible for any decor that is not flowers from your florist. Or if you hire a set up vendor. We worked with a great florist! Sapphire and Lace! We paid a very fair additional fee for them to set up the decor. Although the venue was great in rolling out wagons to help bring in the decor the day before and wiping the ceremony seats after rain. Also you purchase and drop off alcohol for the bar. More work we saved a significant amount of money. My only suggestions would be to assist with the decor as many other venue's coordinators such as hotels accomodate that and to widely expand the list of approved caterers. They have about 8 and 1 never responded to me after many attempts, 1 is Indian food (great but not for our family's taste) and many of the others are extremely expensive. We went with Hazelnut Catering by Nick and he was absolutely the best! Bar done Nick was flawless and his food was amazing. There is room for improvement but again I would definitely recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 30-06-2017
Wedding Date 06-05-2017
We were married here in May and I would recommend this venue! It is a more natural garden currently with stone accents and a barn. The scenery is beautiful! We worked with Dana as our coordinator and she was great! I would like to note though for any couple looking at this space it is very DIY. At some venues they will decorate with your additional decor. Here you or your family is responsible for any decor that is not flowers from your florist. Or if you hire a set up vendor. We worked with a great florist! Sapphire and Lace! We paid a very fair additional fee for them to set up the decor. Although the venue was great in rolling out wagons to help bring in the decor the day before and wiping the ceremony seats after rain. Also you purchase and drop off alcohol for the bar. More work we saved a significant amount of money. My only suggestions would be to assist with the decor as many other venue's coordinators such as hotels accomodate that and to widely expand the list of approved caterers. They have about 8 and 1 never responded to me after many attempts, 1 is Indian food (great but not for our family's taste) and many of the others are extremely expensive. We went with Hazelnut Catering by Nick and he was absolutely the best! Bar done Nick was flawless and his food was amazing. There is room for improvement but again I would definitely recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 30-06-2017
Danielle Dzemyan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-05-2017
I can't even put into words how AMAZING and PERFECT our wedding day was thanks for the team at the PBG! Dana (event coordinator) is a breath of fresh air and was always there for us. The venue is PERFECT for a ceremony & reception. The process was flawless, the scenery is beautiful and the venue truly has SO much to offer. BOOK YOUR WEDDING HERE! You won't regret it!!!
Reviewed on 30-05-2017
Wedding Date 13-05-2017
I can't even put into words how AMAZING and PERFECT our wedding day was thanks for the team at the PBG! Dana (event coordinator) is a breath of fresh air and was always there for us. The venue is PERFECT for a ceremony & reception. The process was flawless, the scenery is beautiful and the venue truly has SO much to offer. BOOK YOUR WEDDING HERE! You won't regret it!!!
Reviewed on 30-05-2017
Stephanie Patterson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-04-2017
My now husband and I looked at one place to have our wedding and we knew we didn't have to look any further. We got married at the Botanic Garden April 29th and it was by far the most beautiful, incredible experience that any bride and groom could ask for. The flowers and trees blooming provided the opportunity for our guests and photographer to take exceptional pictures of our day. They had a golf cart that took our wedding party to different spots throughout the Garden so we could take pictures without having to walk everywhere in our gowns and heels. We took pictures in fields of dogwood trees and tulips while our guests enjoyed cocktails in the gorgeous rustic barn and tent strung with lights. It was raining in the morning and I was truly not worried about our backup plan to have the ceremony in the barn instead of outside because it is equally as beautiful. Dana, our contact at the Garden, was so kind and helpful with every aspect of our day. She responded to all of my emails very quickly before our big day and was there before, during and after our wedding helping us ensure everything was perfect. She even made the sun come out right before we got married ;) I'm sure people tell brides all the time how it was \"the best wedding they have ever been to\
Reviewed on 03-05-2017
Wedding Date 15-04-2017
My now husband and I looked at one place to have our wedding and we knew we didn't have to look any further. We got married at the Botanic Garden April 29th and it was by far the most beautiful, incredible experience that any bride and groom could ask for. The flowers and trees blooming provided the opportunity for our guests and photographer to take exceptional pictures of our day. They had a golf cart that took our wedding party to different spots throughout the Garden so we could take pictures without having to walk everywhere in our gowns and heels. We took pictures in fields of dogwood trees and tulips while our guests enjoyed cocktails in the gorgeous rustic barn and tent strung with lights. It was raining in the morning and I was truly not worried about our backup plan to have the ceremony in the barn instead of outside because it is equally as beautiful. Dana, our contact at the Garden, was so kind and helpful with every aspect of our day. She responded to all of my emails very quickly before our big day and was there before, during and after our wedding helping us ensure everything was perfect. She even made the sun come out right before we got married ;) I'm sure people tell brides all the time how it was \"the best wedding they have ever been to\
Reviewed on 03-05-2017
Amy Hirt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-09-2016
The most beautiful venue for our very special day. Megan + team were helpful, especially day of, ensuring the evening was going as planned. The garden added so much to the night, there's just something so wonderful about being surrounded by flowers. Luckily, we had little rain, so were able to enjoy the outdoor area for our ceremony and throughout the reception. We definitely recommend the tent as well as the lit fireplace, it really set the mood. This is a really unique venue tucked away in Pittsburgh!
Reviewed on 10-10-2016
Wedding Date 16-09-2016
The most beautiful venue for our very special day. Megan + team were helpful, especially day of, ensuring the evening was going as planned. The garden added so much to the night, there's just something so wonderful about being surrounded by flowers. Luckily, we had little rain, so were able to enjoy the outdoor area for our ceremony and throughout the reception. We definitely recommend the tent as well as the lit fireplace, it really set the mood. This is a really unique venue tucked away in Pittsburgh!
Reviewed on 10-10-2016
Anonymous (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-10-2017
We chose the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden for my daughter's wedding on Aug 5, 2016 and are so happy that we did. The day couldn't have turned out any better. The ceremony was outside at the garden wall and the scenery was beautiful. We rented the six-person golf cart just to take the bride, groom, best man, maid of honor and photographer for additional photographs along the beautiful trails after the ceremony. According to them, there were some great spots for photographs along the way. The reception inside was wonderful with about 90 guests seated indoors with dancing after dinner. The air conditioning kept guests cool on the humid 90 degree day. The dressing room for the bride and attendants was lovely and provided another great spot for photographs. The large catering kitchen with ample counter space, double refrigerator, chest freezer and other necessary appliances allowed the caterer to prepare delicious and perfectly prepared food. Megan and Dana were extremely helpful with advice during the planning stage and were on-site during rehearsal and wedding day to solve all the typical day-of and day-before issues and decisions. We decided to tent the patio in case of rain, but the tent adds a very high-end, dressed-up look to everything even if no rain is expected and I would recommend it. We rented the 40'x20' tent which was the perfect size. The guests all said it was the nicest wedding they'd ever attended and were impressed with the beauty of the venue, both inside and out. Kudos and many thanks to the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden.
Reviewed on 09-08-2016
Wedding Date 09-10-2017
We chose the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden for my daughter's wedding on Aug 5, 2016 and are so happy that we did. The day couldn't have turned out any better. The ceremony was outside at the garden wall and the scenery was beautiful. We rented the six-person golf cart just to take the bride, groom, best man, maid of honor and photographer for additional photographs along the beautiful trails after the ceremony. According to them, there were some great spots for photographs along the way. The reception inside was wonderful with about 90 guests seated indoors with dancing after dinner. The air conditioning kept guests cool on the humid 90 degree day. The dressing room for the bride and attendants was lovely and provided another great spot for photographs. The large catering kitchen with ample counter space, double refrigerator, chest freezer and other necessary appliances allowed the caterer to prepare delicious and perfectly prepared food. Megan and Dana were extremely helpful with advice during the planning stage and were on-site during rehearsal and wedding day to solve all the typical day-of and day-before issues and decisions. We decided to tent the patio in case of rain, but the tent adds a very high-end, dressed-up look to everything even if no rain is expected and I would recommend it. We rented the 40'x20' tent which was the perfect size. The guests all said it was the nicest wedding they'd ever attended and were impressed with the beauty of the venue, both inside and out. Kudos and many thanks to the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden.
Reviewed on 09-08-2016
Whitney Rempel (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-07-2016
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was a perfect choice for our July wedding, it was beautiful! The landscaping was also what sold us on the venue, which already looks amazing even without purchasing additional flowers. Megan and Dana from the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden were great to work with and helped with my many questions along the way. The day of the wedding, we were worried about rain not allowing us to do the outdoor ceremony we were hoping for, but Megan and Dana were constantly checking the weather and were able to pull it off without a hitch! All in all, the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was a great choice for a wedding venue!!
Reviewed on 30-07-2016
Wedding Date 23-07-2016
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was a perfect choice for our July wedding, it was beautiful! The landscaping was also what sold us on the venue, which already looks amazing even without purchasing additional flowers. Megan and Dana from the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden were great to work with and helped with my many questions along the way. The day of the wedding, we were worried about rain not allowing us to do the outdoor ceremony we were hoping for, but Megan and Dana were constantly checking the weather and were able to pull it off without a hitch! All in all, the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was a great choice for a wedding venue!!
Reviewed on 30-07-2016
April M (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-04-2016
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a stunning venue for a wedding. It was the first venue we visited, and all others we looked at afterwards did not even come close to the beauty of the garden. We were married in the spring, and it was the peak week for dogwoods in bloom. Our pictures are amazing. The barn, along with the tent we had set up with beautiful string lighting, made for a rustic and chic look that no other venue could put into one. It was so gorgeous, yet simple too. We barely had to decorate, besides our centerpieces. The venue is stunning itself. Our guests could not stop talking about how gorgeous it was at the reception. Megan, the event coordinator, was very helpful, but not pushy with any ideas. The great advantage and great disadvantage about the PBG is that the only vendors they specifically work with are an equipment rental place (for tables, chairs, linens, etc.) and a list of caterers you can choose from. We found our own DJ, photographer, videographer, and florist. It was our responsibility to communicate and plan with each vendor independently, including the equipment rentals and caterer. It was worth it!
Reviewed on 21-05-2016
Wedding Date 30-04-2016
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a stunning venue for a wedding. It was the first venue we visited, and all others we looked at afterwards did not even come close to the beauty of the garden. We were married in the spring, and it was the peak week for dogwoods in bloom. Our pictures are amazing. The barn, along with the tent we had set up with beautiful string lighting, made for a rustic and chic look that no other venue could put into one. It was so gorgeous, yet simple too. We barely had to decorate, besides our centerpieces. The venue is stunning itself. Our guests could not stop talking about how gorgeous it was at the reception. Megan, the event coordinator, was very helpful, but not pushy with any ideas. The great advantage and great disadvantage about the PBG is that the only vendors they specifically work with are an equipment rental place (for tables, chairs, linens, etc.) and a list of caterers you can choose from. We found our own DJ, photographer, videographer, and florist. It was our responsibility to communicate and plan with each vendor independently, including the equipment rentals and caterer. It was worth it!
Reviewed on 21-05-2016
Kathryn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2015
I knew early on that I wanted to get married in a garden, so my first thought was to contact Phipps. I'm so glad I decided to google other/backup options, though! Megan, the event coordinator at PBG, is very kind and went above and beyond to make sure my needs were taken care of. She gave us a tour of the garden on our schedule (willing to come in even on one of her off days), and on our wedding day generously provided a golf cart to transport us in the rain! I could ask her anything and I never felt I was just a source of money. \r\rSpeaking of prices, they're definitely affordable! They give Phipps some great competition for sure! There aren't any extra or hidden fees--what you see on your quote is what you get.\r\rWe loved the gazebo as our ceremony site--it felt so intimate, perfect for our small party. You're given a two-hour block for your reservation, and during that you're allowed to take pictures anywhere in the garden for no charge! Which was great because the garden is constantly expanding, so there's multiple beautiful areas to go to (a lotus pond, a children's fairyland, a restored barn and orchard). For an extra fee you can rent the dressing room in the main event hall to get ready in (and without having to book the event hall itself). \r\rIf anything I would recommend staying on top of emails and phone calls. Megan is right now the only person handling all the events at PBG, so don't be afraid to follow up with her. \r\rOtherwise Megan did a great job, and I don't think the wedding could've been any more lovely! Thank you so much PBG for making our day special! :)
Reviewed on 28-10-2015
Wedding Date 22-10-2015
I knew early on that I wanted to get married in a garden, so my first thought was to contact Phipps. I'm so glad I decided to google other/backup options, though! Megan, the event coordinator at PBG, is very kind and went above and beyond to make sure my needs were taken care of. She gave us a tour of the garden on our schedule (willing to come in even on one of her off days), and on our wedding day generously provided a golf cart to transport us in the rain! I could ask her anything and I never felt I was just a source of money. \r\rSpeaking of prices, they're definitely affordable! They give Phipps some great competition for sure! There aren't any extra or hidden fees--what you see on your quote is what you get.\r\rWe loved the gazebo as our ceremony site--it felt so intimate, perfect for our small party. You're given a two-hour block for your reservation, and during that you're allowed to take pictures anywhere in the garden for no charge! Which was great because the garden is constantly expanding, so there's multiple beautiful areas to go to (a lotus pond, a children's fairyland, a restored barn and orchard). For an extra fee you can rent the dressing room in the main event hall to get ready in (and without having to book the event hall itself). \r\rIf anything I would recommend staying on top of emails and phone calls. Megan is right now the only person handling all the events at PBG, so don't be afraid to follow up with her. \r\rOtherwise Megan did a great job, and I don't think the wedding could've been any more lovely! Thank you so much PBG for making our day special! :)
Reviewed on 28-10-2015
Caitlin Yonto (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-07-2015
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was in one word spectacular. We had a larger wedding with 165 people attending and wanted a venue were we could have an intimate and fun reception with just family and friends. Finding the perfect venue can be a very daunting task when you just get engaged, especially when you have no idea where to look…like we did! However, as soon as we pulled into the parking lot of the Gardens in Oakdale we knew that this was the spot. The combination of the indoor barn and the brick patio with the fireplace was beautiful. We decided to use a 40 x 40 tent because rain threatened and it only added to the beauty of the venue. All of our guest could not stop talking about how perfect and wonderful our reception was and we could not agree any more. It was the most fun and beautiful time I have ever had!\rThe event coordinator Megan was amazing. She helped us visualize what our wedding would look like and was able to answer any question, no matter how trivial it was. We cannot thank her enough for providing excellent service on our special day. She gave us all the contact information we needed and worked directly with our caterers and rental vendors. \r\rGo visit this new venue and you will see how amazing it is! Enjoy, and thank you again! \r
Reviewed on 15-07-2015
71 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.9 out of 5.0Wedding Date 04-07-2015
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was in one word spectacular. We had a larger wedding with 165 people attending and wanted a venue were we could have an intimate and fun reception with just family and friends. Finding the perfect venue can be a very daunting task when you just get engaged, especially when you have no idea where to look…like we did! However, as soon as we pulled into the parking lot of the Gardens in Oakdale we knew that this was the spot. The combination of the indoor barn and the brick patio with the fireplace was beautiful. We decided to use a 40 x 40 tent because rain threatened and it only added to the beauty of the venue. All of our guest could not stop talking about how perfect and wonderful our reception was and we could not agree any more. It was the most fun and beautiful time I have ever had!\rThe event coordinator Megan was amazing. She helped us visualize what our wedding would look like and was able to answer any question, no matter how trivial it was. We cannot thank her enough for providing excellent service on our special day. She gave us all the contact information we needed and worked directly with our caterers and rental vendors. \r\rGo visit this new venue and you will see how amazing it is! Enjoy, and thank you again! \r
Reviewed on 15-07-2015
Contact Info for Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
| Contact | Value |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Botanic Garden | |
| X (Twitter) | Pittsburgh Botanic Garden |
| Pittsburgh Botanic Garden | |
| pghbotanicweddings | |
| Website | pittsburghbotanicgarden.org |
| Phone | (412) 444-4464 |
| Address | 799 Pinkerton Run Road, Oakdale, PA, 15071 |
| events@pittsburghbotanicgarden.org |
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