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The Perfect Start To Your Love Story
Welcome to one of Pittsburgh’s most well-known landmarks and treasures. The grand ballroom’s refinished hardwood main floor can accommodate between about 100 and 300 seated guests with ample room for a dance floor. Should your guest count exceed our recommended main floor seating, additional seating can be arranged in our balcony overlooking the ballroom, accessible via staircase. Our professional team works closely with you to create a customized room setup to your exact specifications. Whether you're hosting a Christian, Hindu, multicultural, interracial, Jewish, same-sex wedding or anything in between, Soldiers & Sailors is the perfect venue for starting the next chapter of your love story!
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 300
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment
SettingsBallroom, Historic Venue, Museum
Business AttributesPricing for Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting Cost | Affordable |
| Cost Starting | |
| Price Range | $3,300 - $4,500+ |
| Couples Usually Spend | $3,900 |
| Peak Season Months | May-October |
| Peak Season Cost | $3,300 - $4,500+ |
| Peak Season Reception Cost | $6,000 |
| Peak Season Ceremony Cost | $1,000 |
| Peak Season Bar Service Cost | $24 |
| OffSeason Months | January-April, November-December |
| OffSeason Cost | $3,300 - $4,500+ |
| OffSeason Reception Cost | $6,000 |
| OffSeason Ceremony Cost | $1,000 |
| OffSeason BarService Cost | $24 |
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Amanda Graber (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Soldiers & Sailors was an incredible venue for our wedding this summer! We could not have asked for a more wonderful and accommodating venue and coordinators (Amber and Katie). From our initial tour through the actual day, they were responsive, attentive, and a pleasure to work with. They helped us craft the day and ensure it was a smooth and fun-filled night. We'd highly recommend Soldiers & Sailors for any wedding bookings!
Reviewed on 03-12-2023
Soldiers & Sailors was an incredible venue for our wedding this summer! We could not have asked for a more wonderful and accommodating venue and coordinators (Amber and Katie). From our initial tour through the actual day, they were responsive, attentive, and a pleasure to work with. They helped us craft the day and ensure it was a smooth and fun-filled night. We'd highly recommend Soldiers & Sailors for any wedding bookings!
Reviewed on 03-12-2023
Courtney Kocis (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
My husband and I toured Soldiers & Sailors in December 2021 and instantly knew we wanted our June 2023 wedding there. Katie was our venue coordinator and she was terrific to work with. From day one, she was always so quick to respond to any questions we had and was such a big help in communicating logistics and other information to our vendors as we got closer to our wedding day which was such a big help. When our wedding day came, Katie and the entire team at Soldiers & Sailors were such a joy to work with. They helped the day go so smoothly for ourselves, our vendors, and our guests. We cannot thank Katie and her team enough!
Reviewed on 21-06-2023
My husband and I toured Soldiers & Sailors in December 2021 and instantly knew we wanted our June 2023 wedding there. Katie was our venue coordinator and she was terrific to work with. From day one, she was always so quick to respond to any questions we had and was such a big help in communicating logistics and other information to our vendors as we got closer to our wedding day which was such a big help. When our wedding day came, Katie and the entire team at Soldiers & Sailors were such a joy to work with. They helped the day go so smoothly for ourselves, our vendors, and our guests. We cannot thank Katie and her team enough!
Reviewed on 21-06-2023
Abby Fenn (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Soldiers and Sailors was the perfect venue! Katie was so great to work with. She was quick to respond to our emails and super helpful with answering all of our questions. All of our tables were provided and in place well before our wedding. Everything was set up perfectly when we arrived. The venue is a beautiful space both inside and outside. We love the architecture, colors, hardwood floors, 3rd floor balcony, and SUPER high ceiling. It is a timeless space and was perfect for our classic wedding. We were able to drop off items the week leading up to our wedding and pick them up the Monday after so there was no stress about clearing everything out the day after. It is central to Oakland with lots to do, plenty of hotels, and a convenient parking garage underneath. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue!
Reviewed on 09-06-2023
Soldiers and Sailors was the perfect venue! Katie was so great to work with. She was quick to respond to our emails and super helpful with answering all of our questions. All of our tables were provided and in place well before our wedding. Everything was set up perfectly when we arrived. The venue is a beautiful space both inside and outside. We love the architecture, colors, hardwood floors, 3rd floor balcony, and SUPER high ceiling. It is a timeless space and was perfect for our classic wedding. We were able to drop off items the week leading up to our wedding and pick them up the Monday after so there was no stress about clearing everything out the day after. It is central to Oakland with lots to do, plenty of hotels, and a convenient parking garage underneath. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue!
Reviewed on 09-06-2023
Madison Start (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had our wedding here on 5/20/23 and could not recommend this venue enough!!! Katie at Soldiers and Sailors made everything so easy for us and was so incredible to work with. The ballroom is absolutely beautiful and our guests are still raving about the venue. My only wish is that I could relive my wedding reception at this perfect venue. You will not be disappointed if you book here!
Reviewed on 06-06-2023
We had our wedding here on 5/20/23 and could not recommend this venue enough!!! Katie at Soldiers and Sailors made everything so easy for us and was so incredible to work with. The ballroom is absolutely beautiful and our guests are still raving about the venue. My only wish is that I could relive my wedding reception at this perfect venue. You will not be disappointed if you book here!
Reviewed on 06-06-2023
Marissa Hardy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-04-2023
I believe that using Soldiers & Sailors as our venue and working with Katie contributed in large part to our wedding being as amazing and stress free as possible. It was apparent from our first meeting with Katie that she goes above and beyond, especially compared to other venues we visited. Throughout the planning process she answered all of our questions quickly and her attention to every detail was fantastic. She made it easy to accommodate our handicap needs and even connected with the parking garage when we had concerns over local event the same weekend. It was very helpful that they let you bring in your DIY and things for the wedding day a few days early and store it after the wedding. Katie is well known and well loved in the industry and worked seamlessly with all of our vendors. When Katie was unavailable, every staff member we interacted with was equally as professional and helpful. The architecture and design inside wowed our guests, and my husband's family even has ties to the museum with photos of his family in their archives that Katie pulled out for us to see and take photo with on the wedding day. We chose to get married in the auditorium, but even if the ceremony is outside, we really liked the way the reception was separate but in the same building, just upstairs. A fantastic experience all around!
Reviewed on 14-04-2023
Wedding Date 01-04-2023
I believe that using Soldiers & Sailors as our venue and working with Katie contributed in large part to our wedding being as amazing and stress free as possible. It was apparent from our first meeting with Katie that she goes above and beyond, especially compared to other venues we visited. Throughout the planning process she answered all of our questions quickly and her attention to every detail was fantastic. She made it easy to accommodate our handicap needs and even connected with the parking garage when we had concerns over local event the same weekend. It was very helpful that they let you bring in your DIY and things for the wedding day a few days early and store it after the wedding. Katie is well known and well loved in the industry and worked seamlessly with all of our vendors. When Katie was unavailable, every staff member we interacted with was equally as professional and helpful. The architecture and design inside wowed our guests, and my husband's family even has ties to the museum with photos of his family in their archives that Katie pulled out for us to see and take photo with on the wedding day. We chose to get married in the auditorium, but even if the ceremony is outside, we really liked the way the reception was separate but in the same building, just upstairs. A fantastic experience all around!
Reviewed on 14-04-2023
Elizabeth Decker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-12-2022
Katie at S of S is just fabulous. She was so patient with all of my emails and questions and made the process easy and enjoyable. We knew we loved the space after going to a military ball there and having a wedding there was an absolute dream.
Reviewed on 21-03-2023
Wedding Date 17-12-2022
Katie at S of S is just fabulous. She was so patient with all of my emails and questions and made the process easy and enjoyable. We knew we loved the space after going to a military ball there and having a wedding there was an absolute dream.
Reviewed on 21-03-2023
Jessie Bogner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-12-2022
We got married at Soldiers & Sailors in December and had a great experience working with them! Katie was the best, and even hopped in as bartender to save the day when she had a no show. The venue was beautiful. The ability to store items at the venue as early as Tuesday before the wedding was very helpful. They have a well thought out list of approved vendors and Katie coordinated directly with them, which was super helpful for us!
Reviewed on 25-01-2023
Wedding Date 30-12-2022
We got married at Soldiers & Sailors in December and had a great experience working with them! Katie was the best, and even hopped in as bartender to save the day when she had a no show. The venue was beautiful. The ability to store items at the venue as early as Tuesday before the wedding was very helpful. They have a well thought out list of approved vendors and Katie coordinated directly with them, which was super helpful for us!
Reviewed on 25-01-2023
Dana Whitacre (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-12-2022
This venue is absolutely gorgeous and you can't beat the price. The staff is amazing and working with Katie West made everything super simple. She was ontop of any email we sent to her and always ready to help. I can't recommend them enough!
Reviewed on 04-01-2023
Wedding Date 03-12-2022
This venue is absolutely gorgeous and you can't beat the price. The staff is amazing and working with Katie West made everything super simple. She was ontop of any email we sent to her and always ready to help. I can't recommend them enough!
Reviewed on 04-01-2023
Lynsey White (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2022
Soldiers & Sailors was an AMAZING part of our wedding experience. We had our ceremony and reception in the third floor ballroom. If your style is classic, timeless, and elegant the museum delivers in all aspects. The elegant architecture really complimented our wedding’s theme perfectly. Katie was our main coordinator for before and during the wedding and when I say that this woman is fantastic, it is under statement. She was SO thorough in contacting our vendors, organizing timelines, and easing any stress that my husband or our families had during the complete process. 1000 out of 10, would recommend over and over again if we could. 💕 Thank you Katie, Angela, and all the staff at S&S!!!!!
Reviewed on 26-10-2022
Wedding Date 22-10-2022
Soldiers & Sailors was an AMAZING part of our wedding experience. We had our ceremony and reception in the third floor ballroom. If your style is classic, timeless, and elegant the museum delivers in all aspects. The elegant architecture really complimented our wedding’s theme perfectly. Katie was our main coordinator for before and during the wedding and when I say that this woman is fantastic, it is under statement. She was SO thorough in contacting our vendors, organizing timelines, and easing any stress that my husband or our families had during the complete process. 1000 out of 10, would recommend over and over again if we could. 💕 Thank you Katie, Angela, and all the staff at S&S!!!!!
Reviewed on 26-10-2022
Logan Snyder (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
We had both our ceremony and reception at Soldiers and Sailors, and it was absolutely stunning all around! The ceremony on the front patio was everything I'd hoped it would be, and the ballroom upstairs was just beautiful! The coordinator we worked with (Angela) was EXTREMELY helpful and very communicative, and answered all of my questions very quickly along the way. I knew our day was in good hands with her! This is the perfect venue because both the patio and ballroom can be dressed up or kept simple, and you can't go wrong either way. It was the perfect size for us, and I wouldn't change a thing! HIGHLY recommend this venue for anyone looking for a classy, elegant venue!
Reviewed on 15-10-2022
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
We had both our ceremony and reception at Soldiers and Sailors, and it was absolutely stunning all around! The ceremony on the front patio was everything I'd hoped it would be, and the ballroom upstairs was just beautiful! The coordinator we worked with (Angela) was EXTREMELY helpful and very communicative, and answered all of my questions very quickly along the way. I knew our day was in good hands with her! This is the perfect venue because both the patio and ballroom can be dressed up or kept simple, and you can't go wrong either way. It was the perfect size for us, and I wouldn't change a thing! HIGHLY recommend this venue for anyone looking for a classy, elegant venue!
Reviewed on 15-10-2022
Tim Shoemaker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-08-2022
We recently had our wedding at Soldiers & Sailors and it was absolutely perfect! Katie & Amber were fantastic to work with throughout the entire process and really made everything as easy as it could be. We couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out, and would absolutely recommend it to others looking around the Oakland area!
Reviewed on 29-08-2022
Wedding Date 13-08-2022
We recently had our wedding at Soldiers & Sailors and it was absolutely perfect! Katie & Amber were fantastic to work with throughout the entire process and really made everything as easy as it could be. We couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out, and would absolutely recommend it to others looking around the Oakland area!
Reviewed on 29-08-2022
Justin Schaeffer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-08-2022
Angela and Amber were amazing and made sure our day went off without a hitch! When the weather threatened not to cooperate, they went above and beyond to make sure we could have the outdoor ceremony we wanted. All of our questions and requests were answered quickly. From the architecture, to the history, to the amazing spaces, our guests loved the venue and so did we!
Reviewed on 10-08-2022
Wedding Date 06-08-2022
Angela and Amber were amazing and made sure our day went off without a hitch! When the weather threatened not to cooperate, they went above and beyond to make sure we could have the outdoor ceremony we wanted. All of our questions and requests were answered quickly. From the architecture, to the history, to the amazing spaces, our guests loved the venue and so did we!
Reviewed on 10-08-2022
Therese Baker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-05-2022
This venue was a dream come true! Not only was the location stunning, but the history really set this place apart. It is so unique to host your wedding reception in a museum. We’re so glad to have the opportunity! A highlight was offering the museum exhibits to guests to view during cocktail hour. It was so nice to provide an activity while we were off taking pictures. The cherry on top was the staff here - absolutely AMAZING. They do a wonderful job and truly become your wedding coordinator for the day of. Very professional and very unique - I’d pick this venue again in a heartbeat. Thank you for making my wedding day special!
Reviewed on 04-08-2022
Wedding Date 07-05-2022
This venue was a dream come true! Not only was the location stunning, but the history really set this place apart. It is so unique to host your wedding reception in a museum. We’re so glad to have the opportunity! A highlight was offering the museum exhibits to guests to view during cocktail hour. It was so nice to provide an activity while we were off taking pictures. The cherry on top was the staff here - absolutely AMAZING. They do a wonderful job and truly become your wedding coordinator for the day of. Very professional and very unique - I’d pick this venue again in a heartbeat. Thank you for making my wedding day special!
Reviewed on 04-08-2022
Joseph Balaban (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-07-2022
Katie West and team at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum made our wedding party a success! They were smart, attentive and sensitive to the many ways we opted to customize our reception within the ballroom. Vendors know and trust them.The ballroom is a grand space that added to the whole experience of a wedding reception. Our guests were wowed by its beauty and of the building' itself. Many guests commented on the historical nature of the museum exhibits and how fortunate they were to view them. All in all, a fantastic space and an amazing team!
Reviewed on 26-07-2022
Wedding Date 09-07-2022
Katie West and team at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum made our wedding party a success! They were smart, attentive and sensitive to the many ways we opted to customize our reception within the ballroom. Vendors know and trust them.The ballroom is a grand space that added to the whole experience of a wedding reception. Our guests were wowed by its beauty and of the building' itself. Many guests commented on the historical nature of the museum exhibits and how fortunate they were to view them. All in all, a fantastic space and an amazing team!
Reviewed on 26-07-2022
Paige Kunz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
I will just simply never get over our experience at Soldiers and Sailors and with Katie and Angela. They made the entire wedding process so organized and easy for me. The ballroom is soo beautiful but their expertise with design made it even more beautiful. They were so easy to work with and truly cared about making our day special. I can't recommend Soldiers and Sailors enough!
Reviewed on 25-07-2022
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
I will just simply never get over our experience at Soldiers and Sailors and with Katie and Angela. They made the entire wedding process so organized and easy for me. The ballroom is soo beautiful but their expertise with design made it even more beautiful. They were so easy to work with and truly cared about making our day special. I can't recommend Soldiers and Sailors enough!
Reviewed on 25-07-2022
Maria Immekus (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-04-2022
We had an AWESOME experience. I can't express how perfect our day was, and that was in large part due to the staff at Soldiers and Sailors. Katie was our coordinator, and she was extremely organized. We were in regular contact leading up to the day, and she was a huge help on the day of the event. We thought the bar packages were great and were able to add on a few things at a low cost. The contracted caterers were awesome (the food was delicious). When comparing to similar venues in the Pittsburgh area, Soldiers and Sailors was one of the most affordable. We were SO happy with our experience!
Reviewed on 26-06-2022
Wedding Date 16-04-2022
We had an AWESOME experience. I can't express how perfect our day was, and that was in large part due to the staff at Soldiers and Sailors. Katie was our coordinator, and she was extremely organized. We were in regular contact leading up to the day, and she was a huge help on the day of the event. We thought the bar packages were great and were able to add on a few things at a low cost. The contracted caterers were awesome (the food was delicious). When comparing to similar venues in the Pittsburgh area, Soldiers and Sailors was one of the most affordable. We were SO happy with our experience!
Reviewed on 26-06-2022
Allison Zegar (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-04-2022
Soldiers and Sailors was an amazing venue. Angela was so knowledgable and helpful at every step of the way. I felt very confident in her and her staff from day one. Everything came together perfectly on our wedding day and I couldn't be happier. It's also a beautiful location.
Reviewed on 05-05-2022
Wedding Date 23-04-2022
Soldiers and Sailors was an amazing venue. Angela was so knowledgable and helpful at every step of the way. I felt very confident in her and her staff from day one. Everything came together perfectly on our wedding day and I couldn't be happier. It's also a beautiful location.
Reviewed on 05-05-2022
Ben Duygu (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-03-2022
We worked with Angela at Soldiers & Sailors, and could not have asked for a more organized, communicative coordinator in putting on our reception. We had a live band with a vocalist and five jazz musicians, plus a different musical arrangement for the cocktail hour, plus special requests for the bar package and cookie table. It was far from a run-of-the-mill wedding, but with Angela's help, it all went off without a hitch. The plans and payments as the wedding date approached were all straightforward, and setup up the week of went super smoothly. All the vendors knew where they needed to be and when. Then finally, as the cocktail hour and reception began, the atmosphere was refined but warm, the lighting and sound just right, and our guests had a wonderful time, thanks in part to Angela and her associates.Best of all, with hotel blocks down the street and our ceremony at Heinz Chapel, Soldiers & Sailors was perfectly located for a fully walkable wedding in the heart of Oakland. We'd recommend Soldiers & Sailors to anyone interested in the same.
Reviewed on 11-04-2022
Wedding Date 19-03-2022
We worked with Angela at Soldiers & Sailors, and could not have asked for a more organized, communicative coordinator in putting on our reception. We had a live band with a vocalist and five jazz musicians, plus a different musical arrangement for the cocktail hour, plus special requests for the bar package and cookie table. It was far from a run-of-the-mill wedding, but with Angela's help, it all went off without a hitch. The plans and payments as the wedding date approached were all straightforward, and setup up the week of went super smoothly. All the vendors knew where they needed to be and when. Then finally, as the cocktail hour and reception began, the atmosphere was refined but warm, the lighting and sound just right, and our guests had a wonderful time, thanks in part to Angela and her associates.Best of all, with hotel blocks down the street and our ceremony at Heinz Chapel, Soldiers & Sailors was perfectly located for a fully walkable wedding in the heart of Oakland. We'd recommend Soldiers & Sailors to anyone interested in the same.
Reviewed on 11-04-2022
Ashley Osman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-04-2022
My husband and I just got married and had our reception at Soldiers & Sailors on Saturday April 2nd and it was the perfect day! From the beginning of our wedding planning process to days after the wedding, the team was amazing and so accommodating and helpful. Angela is the best! She went above and beyond and ensured everything went perfectly and smoothly, especially the day of. Angela was so organized during the planning process and helped make sure everything was set and ready to go for our day, including reaching out to vendors and coordinating set ups, schedules, etc. It is SO nice that the team cleans up after the reception and stores everything for you until the following Monday. Such a relief and it allowed us to fully just enjoy our day! I highly recommend getting married here :) We had the perfect day. Thank you Angela and team!!!!! Ashley & Jon
Reviewed on 05-04-2022
Wedding Date 02-04-2022
My husband and I just got married and had our reception at Soldiers & Sailors on Saturday April 2nd and it was the perfect day! From the beginning of our wedding planning process to days after the wedding, the team was amazing and so accommodating and helpful. Angela is the best! She went above and beyond and ensured everything went perfectly and smoothly, especially the day of. Angela was so organized during the planning process and helped make sure everything was set and ready to go for our day, including reaching out to vendors and coordinating set ups, schedules, etc. It is SO nice that the team cleans up after the reception and stores everything for you until the following Monday. Such a relief and it allowed us to fully just enjoy our day! I highly recommend getting married here :) We had the perfect day. Thank you Angela and team!!!!! Ashley & Jon
Reviewed on 05-04-2022
Rachel Smith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-01-2022
The venue is beyond perfect and easy to work with. I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect day that was guided by Katie. She was so incredibly responsive and helpful. She made our whole experience seamless and perfect!
Reviewed on 25-01-2022
Wedding Date 22-01-2022
The venue is beyond perfect and easy to work with. I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect day that was guided by Katie. She was so incredibly responsive and helpful. She made our whole experience seamless and perfect!
Reviewed on 25-01-2022
Saskia Bolger (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-10-2021
We loved everything about Soldiers & Sailors. It was a great, classic venue - we had our cocktail hour on the third floor foyer and balcony, and had our reception in the ballroom. Amber was so easy to work with and was great at communicating both with us and with our vendors during the week of the wedding to make everything seamless. There was a lot included for the price, it really was a good deal. It was nice to be able to drop stuff off earlier in the week and come in the day before to set up. They have some vendor restrictions, but they have several options that vary in price so that made it nice, and you had the guarantee of knowing that the vendor has worked at S&S and is reliable. They were very communicative about covid changes and answered all of our last minute panicked questions. We were able to also donate our leftover food to an organization for homeless veterans which was really nice. Overall, we were completely thrilled with this venue. It also made for gorgeous pictures!
Reviewed on 16-01-2022
Wedding Date 23-10-2021
We loved everything about Soldiers & Sailors. It was a great, classic venue - we had our cocktail hour on the third floor foyer and balcony, and had our reception in the ballroom. Amber was so easy to work with and was great at communicating both with us and with our vendors during the week of the wedding to make everything seamless. There was a lot included for the price, it really was a good deal. It was nice to be able to drop stuff off earlier in the week and come in the day before to set up. They have some vendor restrictions, but they have several options that vary in price so that made it nice, and you had the guarantee of knowing that the vendor has worked at S&S and is reliable. They were very communicative about covid changes and answered all of our last minute panicked questions. We were able to also donate our leftover food to an organization for homeless veterans which was really nice. Overall, we were completely thrilled with this venue. It also made for gorgeous pictures!
Reviewed on 16-01-2022
Elizabeth Rieker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-11-2021
Soldiers & Sailors was the most perfect place I could have ever imagined having our wedding. We postponed our 2020 wedding to November 2021 and knew we had to keep this as our reception venue. Working with Amber was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process, and her organization and relationships with the vendors was top notch. The venue itself was absolutely stunning. We held our cocktail hour in the 3rd floor hallway and reception in the ballroom. We absolutely loved the openness of the dance floor with the hardwood floors naturally creating a ton of space for our guests to dance all night long. With their preferred vendors list, we were confident with all of our choices and extremely satisfied with all our vendors due to their relationships with the venue and knowledge of the space. Amber helped create the most amazing wedding day and experience for us and we would recommend the venue to anyone in Pittsburgh!! (Huge bonus - we got married at St. Paul's Cathedral down the street and the location of Soldiers & Sailors was absolutely perfect. Our guests were able to walk from the ceremony to the reception without transportation)
Reviewed on 27-12-2021
Wedding Date 05-11-2021
Soldiers & Sailors was the most perfect place I could have ever imagined having our wedding. We postponed our 2020 wedding to November 2021 and knew we had to keep this as our reception venue. Working with Amber was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process, and her organization and relationships with the vendors was top notch. The venue itself was absolutely stunning. We held our cocktail hour in the 3rd floor hallway and reception in the ballroom. We absolutely loved the openness of the dance floor with the hardwood floors naturally creating a ton of space for our guests to dance all night long. With their preferred vendors list, we were confident with all of our choices and extremely satisfied with all our vendors due to their relationships with the venue and knowledge of the space. Amber helped create the most amazing wedding day and experience for us and we would recommend the venue to anyone in Pittsburgh!! (Huge bonus - we got married at St. Paul's Cathedral down the street and the location of Soldiers & Sailors was absolutely perfect. Our guests were able to walk from the ceremony to the reception without transportation)
Reviewed on 27-12-2021
Bethany Barefoot (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-10-2021
We cannot recommend Soldiers and Sailors enough for anyone planning a wedding! Not only is it a beautiful venue, but their event coordinators are so wonderful to work with. My husband and I personally worked with Katie and she was a dream. I appreciated her level of communication as we navigated changing Covid-19 restrictions. She was so professional and friendly. We used the first floor foyer for our cocktail hour and the third floor ballroom for our reception and everything flowed very nicely. We loved it, our guests loved it, and I know you will too!
Reviewed on 11-11-2021
Wedding Date 17-10-2021
We cannot recommend Soldiers and Sailors enough for anyone planning a wedding! Not only is it a beautiful venue, but their event coordinators are so wonderful to work with. My husband and I personally worked with Katie and she was a dream. I appreciated her level of communication as we navigated changing Covid-19 restrictions. She was so professional and friendly. We used the first floor foyer for our cocktail hour and the third floor ballroom for our reception and everything flowed very nicely. We loved it, our guests loved it, and I know you will too!
Reviewed on 11-11-2021
Kelly Mayer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-07-2021
Soldiers and Sailors was an amazing place for our reception! The first time we saw the space we fell in love with it! We met with Angela and I was so happy with her attention to detail that we just knew we wanted to have our reception there! I can’t say enough good things about the help and support we received from Angela during the year we were planning our wedding. Planning a wedding during COVID was tough enough, but Angela always kept us up to date on capacity restrictions and the latest guidelines. She was always very positive and really helped us to feel at ease as we planned our wedding. I asked her a million questions and she was always quick to respond with an answer or her opinion. The entire Soldiers & Sailors staff was extremely kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 01-10-2021
Wedding Date 10-07-2021
Soldiers and Sailors was an amazing place for our reception! The first time we saw the space we fell in love with it! We met with Angela and I was so happy with her attention to detail that we just knew we wanted to have our reception there! I can’t say enough good things about the help and support we received from Angela during the year we were planning our wedding. Planning a wedding during COVID was tough enough, but Angela always kept us up to date on capacity restrictions and the latest guidelines. She was always very positive and really helped us to feel at ease as we planned our wedding. I asked her a million questions and she was always quick to respond with an answer or her opinion. The entire Soldiers & Sailors staff was extremely kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 01-10-2021
Audrey Miller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-09-2021
We loved working with Soldiers and Sailors to plan our wedding in their beautiful ballroom. We were one of the many unlucky couples that had to move our wedding date twice due to COVID. Luckily, Katie from S&S was so accommodating and always kept us updated with the latest information. She even revised our floor plan in a pinch when we had less guests RSVP than anticipated. Once we were finally able to have our wedding day, I was impressed by how many staff were there on the day of to make sure everything ran smoothly. Katie and all of the staff went above and beyond. When our cake showed up a bit later than expected, I am about 90% sure Katie and her team personally put the fresh flowers I has asked for on my cake (and it looked amazing). The staff was also extremely helpful in getting the room cleaned up at the end of the night. In addition, I found the price of the venue to be reasonable and definitely worth it. It is such a grand venue with so much historic and architectural value, and the price is actually much less than many other venues we looked into. I would highly recommend Soldiers and Sailors.
Reviewed on 22-09-2021
Wedding Date 03-09-2021
We loved working with Soldiers and Sailors to plan our wedding in their beautiful ballroom. We were one of the many unlucky couples that had to move our wedding date twice due to COVID. Luckily, Katie from S&S was so accommodating and always kept us updated with the latest information. She even revised our floor plan in a pinch when we had less guests RSVP than anticipated. Once we were finally able to have our wedding day, I was impressed by how many staff were there on the day of to make sure everything ran smoothly. Katie and all of the staff went above and beyond. When our cake showed up a bit later than expected, I am about 90% sure Katie and her team personally put the fresh flowers I has asked for on my cake (and it looked amazing). The staff was also extremely helpful in getting the room cleaned up at the end of the night. In addition, I found the price of the venue to be reasonable and definitely worth it. It is such a grand venue with so much historic and architectural value, and the price is actually much less than many other venues we looked into. I would highly recommend Soldiers and Sailors.
Reviewed on 22-09-2021
Sarah Brunner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-08-2021
We had our wedding at Soldiers and Sailors in August 2021 and it was so beautiful. We had the option to book out the entire museum, and we’re so glad we did! Our guests loved being able to look around the museum during cocktail hour, and we loved being able to have a relaxed and low-key wedding where we could mingle with guests. Our day-of coordinator was Angela, and she was amazing; she helped us get through our schedule smoothly and efficiently, without even breaking a sweat. If we didn’t have her to help out through the entire process leading up to the wedding as well as the day of the wedding, I think I would’ve been more nervous than I already was!
Reviewed on 02-09-2021
Wedding Date 28-08-2021
We had our wedding at Soldiers and Sailors in August 2021 and it was so beautiful. We had the option to book out the entire museum, and we’re so glad we did! Our guests loved being able to look around the museum during cocktail hour, and we loved being able to have a relaxed and low-key wedding where we could mingle with guests. Our day-of coordinator was Angela, and she was amazing; she helped us get through our schedule smoothly and efficiently, without even breaking a sweat. If we didn’t have her to help out through the entire process leading up to the wedding as well as the day of the wedding, I think I would’ve been more nervous than I already was!
Reviewed on 02-09-2021
Allison Marine (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2021
Soldiers & Sailors was the perfect centerpiece to plan our wedding around! We were postponed due to COVID, so it had been a rollercoaster of planning and flexibility, but could not have done it without the amazing staff at S&S. I especially would like to give thanks and praise to Katie, our event coordinator from day one and so grateful to have been able to work with her throughout this process. She was so kind, friendly, and her attention to detail, follow-up, industry knowledge, and guidance at every turn was invaluable and truly made the experience a joy.During the wedding week, the whole staff at S&S was so helpful – from Katie, to the maintenance staff, to Cindy at the front desk, the level of customer service was so impressive and a breath of fresh air during a difficult year. Every detail was perfectly thought out – from load-in, access to storage, access to the Founders Room for getting ready, the balcony space, all the preferred vendors, bar staff – everything went off without a hitch. They provide a very helpful list of preferred vendors and have experience working with many other vendors within the Pittsburgh community and also provided us many iterations of floor plans and setup options.All of our guests were in awe of the beauty, grandeur, and history of S&S as an event space and museum. It made for a beautiful backdrop for photos, videography, and central location in Oakland made it very convenient for hotels and transportation.
Reviewed on 26-08-2021
Wedding Date 08-08-2021
Soldiers & Sailors was the perfect centerpiece to plan our wedding around! We were postponed due to COVID, so it had been a rollercoaster of planning and flexibility, but could not have done it without the amazing staff at S&S. I especially would like to give thanks and praise to Katie, our event coordinator from day one and so grateful to have been able to work with her throughout this process. She was so kind, friendly, and her attention to detail, follow-up, industry knowledge, and guidance at every turn was invaluable and truly made the experience a joy.During the wedding week, the whole staff at S&S was so helpful – from Katie, to the maintenance staff, to Cindy at the front desk, the level of customer service was so impressive and a breath of fresh air during a difficult year. Every detail was perfectly thought out – from load-in, access to storage, access to the Founders Room for getting ready, the balcony space, all the preferred vendors, bar staff – everything went off without a hitch. They provide a very helpful list of preferred vendors and have experience working with many other vendors within the Pittsburgh community and also provided us many iterations of floor plans and setup options.All of our guests were in awe of the beauty, grandeur, and history of S&S as an event space and museum. It made for a beautiful backdrop for photos, videography, and central location in Oakland made it very convenient for hotels and transportation.
Reviewed on 26-08-2021
Jenna Bowman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-08-2021
S & S has the best staff, places for pictures, and ballroom in Pittsburgh!
Reviewed on 13-08-2021
Wedding Date 07-08-2021
S & S has the best staff, places for pictures, and ballroom in Pittsburgh!
Reviewed on 13-08-2021
Heather Rehrig (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-11-2019
I had read glowing reviews about the venue itself and the staff. Katie West was our coordinator, and she sure lived up to the reputation I had read about in online reviews! Katie spent an hour and a half with us on our first visit to Soldiers & Sailors, and she always responded to my questions in a timely manner, whether 6 months or 6 days away from our big day. We did not need a separate wedding coordinator. Katie worked so fluidly with the other vendors and help make our day all that we hoped it would be! Not only is the venue beautiful and timeless, it is in a great location with lots of sights, restaurants, and accommodations within walking distance. We had a fantastic experience and would choose it all over again!
Reviewed on 22-10-2020
Wedding Date 02-11-2019
I had read glowing reviews about the venue itself and the staff. Katie West was our coordinator, and she sure lived up to the reputation I had read about in online reviews! Katie spent an hour and a half with us on our first visit to Soldiers & Sailors, and she always responded to my questions in a timely manner, whether 6 months or 6 days away from our big day. We did not need a separate wedding coordinator. Katie worked so fluidly with the other vendors and help make our day all that we hoped it would be! Not only is the venue beautiful and timeless, it is in a great location with lots of sights, restaurants, and accommodations within walking distance. We had a fantastic experience and would choose it all over again!
Reviewed on 22-10-2020
Aubrey Nelson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2019
Soldiers and Sailors was an absolutely amazing venue. They were easy to work with, extremely helpful, and the location is just lovely. No regrets, just fond memories!
Reviewed on 19-10-2020
Wedding Date 05-10-2019
Soldiers and Sailors was an absolutely amazing venue. They were easy to work with, extremely helpful, and the location is just lovely. No regrets, just fond memories!
Reviewed on 19-10-2020
Paige Rogers (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-03-2020
First, this venue is breathtaking. Guests have the opportunity to tour the museum between the ceremony and reception, which is amazing!! The reception area is large, elegant, and top notch. The balcony allows for unique photos as well as different ways to setup introductions/first dances. The staff is great - very responsive, attention to detail, friendly, and patient. I knew Amber and team had everything under control which allowed me to relax on our wedding night! Highly recommend!!
Reviewed on 13-10-2020
Wedding Date 14-03-2020
First, this venue is breathtaking. Guests have the opportunity to tour the museum between the ceremony and reception, which is amazing!! The reception area is large, elegant, and top notch. The balcony allows for unique photos as well as different ways to setup introductions/first dances. The staff is great - very responsive, attention to detail, friendly, and patient. I knew Amber and team had everything under control which allowed me to relax on our wedding night! Highly recommend!!
Reviewed on 13-10-2020
Joseph Fennimore (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-01-2020
Soldiers & Sailors was a terrific venue for our reception, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a wedding venue in Pittsburgh. The ballroom is beautiful and quite capacious! We had about two hundred guests spread over twenty tables and no one was overly crowded. I loved the big dance floor, but I also liked that people could walk along the balcony above the ballroom to get away from some of the noise and also take some great pictures! I'll also say that the staff at S&S were extremely helpful, responsive, and patient! We looked at several comparable venues, and S&S struck me and my wife as very affordable given the value! Our main contact, Amber, let us know that they are able to maintain reasonable prices since they generally don't pay for advertising!Having the reception at Soldiers & Sailors was made even more convenient by the fact that a new hotel called The Oaklander recently opened up just across the street from it, so guests could just walk across the street when they were ready to turn in.
Reviewed on 12-10-2020
Wedding Date 11-01-2020
Soldiers & Sailors was a terrific venue for our reception, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a wedding venue in Pittsburgh. The ballroom is beautiful and quite capacious! We had about two hundred guests spread over twenty tables and no one was overly crowded. I loved the big dance floor, but I also liked that people could walk along the balcony above the ballroom to get away from some of the noise and also take some great pictures! I'll also say that the staff at S&S were extremely helpful, responsive, and patient! We looked at several comparable venues, and S&S struck me and my wife as very affordable given the value! Our main contact, Amber, let us know that they are able to maintain reasonable prices since they generally don't pay for advertising!Having the reception at Soldiers & Sailors was made even more convenient by the fact that a new hotel called The Oaklander recently opened up just across the street from it, so guests could just walk across the street when they were ready to turn in.
Reviewed on 12-10-2020
Anthea Kachulis (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-10-2019
Katie was a dream to work with. Soldiers and sailors was a gorgeous venue to hold my daughters wedding. We rented the outdoor patio for cocktails and the sun setting behind the cathedral of Learning was so beautiful !
Reviewed on 11-10-2020
Wedding Date 12-10-2019
Katie was a dream to work with. Soldiers and sailors was a gorgeous venue to hold my daughters wedding. We rented the outdoor patio for cocktails and the sun setting behind the cathedral of Learning was so beautiful !
Reviewed on 11-10-2020
Jacob L (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-12-2019
The venue staff were extremely professional and immensely helpful before, during, and after our wedding. Katie did a great job walking us through everything. Being a military member, she made sure that we got a discount as well. The venue was gorgeous and eloquent as well. It was the perfect place for our special day, and we’ll never forget it.
Reviewed on 10-10-2020
Wedding Date 07-12-2019
The venue staff were extremely professional and immensely helpful before, during, and after our wedding. Katie did a great job walking us through everything. Being a military member, she made sure that we got a discount as well. The venue was gorgeous and eloquent as well. It was the perfect place for our special day, and we’ll never forget it.
Reviewed on 10-10-2020
Nicole Patterson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-03-2020
Perfect venue; perfect staff! From the moment I first inquired about dates until my new husband and I left the reception, this venue is top notch. It was really stressful planning a wedding for 350+ people when you live in another city, but Katie, Angela, and staff at Soldiers and Sailors were all about the details while making this adventure as stress fresh as possible. They helped me plan logistics, worked closely with my vendors, and answered my questions before I could ask. My cocktail hour was unreal and we are so glad we opted for the first floor museum add on. Our guest could mingle, rest, and explore the unbelievable exhibits. The venue is so beautiful that we spent only a few dollars on minimal decorations. I highly recommend Soldiers and Sailors for any event.
Reviewed on 11-03-2020
Wedding Date 07-03-2020
Perfect venue; perfect staff! From the moment I first inquired about dates until my new husband and I left the reception, this venue is top notch. It was really stressful planning a wedding for 350+ people when you live in another city, but Katie, Angela, and staff at Soldiers and Sailors were all about the details while making this adventure as stress fresh as possible. They helped me plan logistics, worked closely with my vendors, and answered my questions before I could ask. My cocktail hour was unreal and we are so glad we opted for the first floor museum add on. Our guest could mingle, rest, and explore the unbelievable exhibits. The venue is so beautiful that we spent only a few dollars on minimal decorations. I highly recommend Soldiers and Sailors for any event.
Reviewed on 11-03-2020
Hillary Merenstein (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-09-2019
As soon as we walked into the stunning ballroom, we decided to select this illustrious landmark as our venue. The ballroom is elegant, simple, and the perfect canvass for our personal touches. The outdoor courtyard was the perfect space for our ceremony. Our 300 guests were dazzled by the entire experience. Angela was AMAZING to work with. She responded to every inquiry in seconds and went out of her way to make the day so special. We could not have asked for a better team in Angela, Amber, and Katie. We cannot say enough good things to capture how incredible they were.
Reviewed on 11-11-2019
Wedding Date 14-09-2019
As soon as we walked into the stunning ballroom, we decided to select this illustrious landmark as our venue. The ballroom is elegant, simple, and the perfect canvass for our personal touches. The outdoor courtyard was the perfect space for our ceremony. Our 300 guests were dazzled by the entire experience. Angela was AMAZING to work with. She responded to every inquiry in seconds and went out of her way to make the day so special. We could not have asked for a better team in Angela, Amber, and Katie. We cannot say enough good things to capture how incredible they were.
Reviewed on 11-11-2019
Julie Banyas (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-10-2019
Angela and Amber and everyone at soldiers made our wedding unforgettable! Angela was so helpful and made sure anything I needed was taken care of. This venue is beautiful and historic! Money to pay is donated to the museum and any unused food/flowers/desserts were able to be donated to areas of our choosing, arranged by their staff. We couldn’t have chosen a better destination to get married for our city wedding. EVERYONE should get married here!!!!
Reviewed on 07-11-2019
Wedding Date 18-10-2019
Angela and Amber and everyone at soldiers made our wedding unforgettable! Angela was so helpful and made sure anything I needed was taken care of. This venue is beautiful and historic! Money to pay is donated to the museum and any unused food/flowers/desserts were able to be donated to areas of our choosing, arranged by their staff. We couldn’t have chosen a better destination to get married for our city wedding. EVERYONE should get married here!!!!
Reviewed on 07-11-2019
Jason Werden (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
My wife Erin and I were married at Soldiers & Sailors in August 2019. As she is a Pitt grad, and I a history buff, it seemed like the ideal location for us both. Little did we know how right we were. We soon came to realize there was no place more perfect than Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum. The stunning beauty of the venue alone could be it's own major selling point, particularly at such a reasonable rental price. But what really puts S&S over the top are the people behind the operation: the event staff, along with their cache of premier vendors, ensure your entire experience will be completely stress-free and uniquely memorable, specifically because of just how much they pay attention to and care for each and every detail. The all-star team of rental consultants and onsite coordinators, most notably Katie West, along with Amber Gehring-McBride and Angela Tomlin, are the absolute best in the business. We cannot recommend Soldiers & Sailors enough. Thank you!!
Reviewed on 03-10-2019
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
My wife Erin and I were married at Soldiers & Sailors in August 2019. As she is a Pitt grad, and I a history buff, it seemed like the ideal location for us both. Little did we know how right we were. We soon came to realize there was no place more perfect than Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum. The stunning beauty of the venue alone could be it's own major selling point, particularly at such a reasonable rental price. But what really puts S&S over the top are the people behind the operation: the event staff, along with their cache of premier vendors, ensure your entire experience will be completely stress-free and uniquely memorable, specifically because of just how much they pay attention to and care for each and every detail. The all-star team of rental consultants and onsite coordinators, most notably Katie West, along with Amber Gehring-McBride and Angela Tomlin, are the absolute best in the business. We cannot recommend Soldiers & Sailors enough. Thank you!!
Reviewed on 03-10-2019
Elizabeth Poitras (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-07-2019
I cannot praise Soldiers and Sailors more highly. For a large wedding party (we invited 270 and ended up with 200) this venue was the best value for the price. The venue itself is breathtaking. We opted to have both the ceremony and reception at S+S, so we got to make use of the auditorium and ballroom and their lawn for photos. They also have an option for an outdoor ceremony. Unlike other venues we researched, S+S came with many extra perks, including provided table and chairs set up and torn down by on site staff and early access. We were able to start decorating and to store items before the day of the wedding.Their event coordinators (Katie & Angela) are amazing. They always replied promptly and professionally, ready to answer any questions and to accommodate our requests. They had great advice and were there from start to finish, coordinating our rehearsal and the wedding day itself, making sure everything went smoothly.Our guests loved getting to see the museum and raved about how beautiful everything was. Our pictures turned out amazing, and the S+S staff did such a great job taking the load off of us and allowing us to enjoy our day. And knowing that our wedding helped support this historic landmark that honors our servicemen and women was just the icing on the cake. :)
Reviewed on 03-10-2019
Wedding Date 26-07-2019
I cannot praise Soldiers and Sailors more highly. For a large wedding party (we invited 270 and ended up with 200) this venue was the best value for the price. The venue itself is breathtaking. We opted to have both the ceremony and reception at S+S, so we got to make use of the auditorium and ballroom and their lawn for photos. They also have an option for an outdoor ceremony. Unlike other venues we researched, S+S came with many extra perks, including provided table and chairs set up and torn down by on site staff and early access. We were able to start decorating and to store items before the day of the wedding.Their event coordinators (Katie & Angela) are amazing. They always replied promptly and professionally, ready to answer any questions and to accommodate our requests. They had great advice and were there from start to finish, coordinating our rehearsal and the wedding day itself, making sure everything went smoothly.Our guests loved getting to see the museum and raved about how beautiful everything was. Our pictures turned out amazing, and the S+S staff did such a great job taking the load off of us and allowing us to enjoy our day. And knowing that our wedding helped support this historic landmark that honors our servicemen and women was just the icing on the cake. :)
Reviewed on 03-10-2019
D. Criswell (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
I had the pleasure of having my wedding reception here in April 2017 and my niece wedding / reception on September 28, 2019. The Venue itself is gorgeous and Amber and her staff are excellent. The ceremony was located outside in the front patio and reception was in the ball room . It was truly beautiful, unique, and perfect for my niece and her husband. More than enough room for our guests and a huge dance floor. I just can't say enough about the attentive and NICE staff. I highly recommend this facility. They are very accommodating and devoted to making your special day perfect.
Reviewed on 02-10-2019
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
I had the pleasure of having my wedding reception here in April 2017 and my niece wedding / reception on September 28, 2019. The Venue itself is gorgeous and Amber and her staff are excellent. The ceremony was located outside in the front patio and reception was in the ball room . It was truly beautiful, unique, and perfect for my niece and her husband. More than enough room for our guests and a huge dance floor. I just can't say enough about the attentive and NICE staff. I highly recommend this facility. They are very accommodating and devoted to making your special day perfect.
Reviewed on 02-10-2019
Christin Roberts (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-07-2019
Soldiers and Sailors made July 5, 2019 the most special day for my husband and I. And Angela and the other folks made it their most important day as well. We were met every step of the way with knowledge, experience, passion, and genuine helpfulness! I would highly recommend entrusting Soldiers and Sailors with your special day because it will exceed your expectations.
Reviewed on 30-09-2019
Wedding Date 05-07-2019
Soldiers and Sailors made July 5, 2019 the most special day for my husband and I. And Angela and the other folks made it their most important day as well. We were met every step of the way with knowledge, experience, passion, and genuine helpfulness! I would highly recommend entrusting Soldiers and Sailors with your special day because it will exceed your expectations.
Reviewed on 30-09-2019
Abby Longwell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-12-2018
Couldn’t of asked for a better venue for our wedding reception! We had a winter wedding and worked with Amber. From the beginning she knew our vision and made it happen. We held cocktail hour in the museum area which gave our guests a fun experience to look at all the artifacts and drink delicious signature drinks. The move to the ballroom was a smooth transition and the staff made sure everyone was attended to all night. It was an absolutely spectacular venue and staff to work with. They made our wedding better than we could have ever imagined!
Reviewed on 29-09-2019
Wedding Date 29-12-2018
Couldn’t of asked for a better venue for our wedding reception! We had a winter wedding and worked with Amber. From the beginning she knew our vision and made it happen. We held cocktail hour in the museum area which gave our guests a fun experience to look at all the artifacts and drink delicious signature drinks. The move to the ballroom was a smooth transition and the staff made sure everyone was attended to all night. It was an absolutely spectacular venue and staff to work with. They made our wedding better than we could have ever imagined!
Reviewed on 29-09-2019
Meghan Lucas (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-08-2019
The Wedding Rental Department at Soldiers and Sailors was absolutely the best to work with. Being remote, I appreciated the attentiveness and quick responses to all emails and questions I had. The entire team, especially Katie, was so kind and reassuring. They coordinated with our vendors on deliveries and timing so it was one less thing for us to worry about. Everything went as planned the day of!
Reviewed on 26-09-2019
Wedding Date 10-08-2019
The Wedding Rental Department at Soldiers and Sailors was absolutely the best to work with. Being remote, I appreciated the attentiveness and quick responses to all emails and questions I had. The entire team, especially Katie, was so kind and reassuring. They coordinated with our vendors on deliveries and timing so it was one less thing for us to worry about. Everything went as planned the day of!
Reviewed on 26-09-2019
Elyse Stepnick (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-08-2019
Our wedding at Soldiers & Sailors was absolutely amazing, mostly because of two words: KATIE WEST. Katie and the ladies at Soldiers and Sailors, Amber and Angela, are incredible to work with. The venue search was the toughest part of wedding planning for me. I was starting to feel discouraged until I met Katie and Amber. Every other wedding venue I met with spent about 10 minutes or less with me and my groom, and I could never visualize the special day. Katie and Amber's tour of Soldiers & Sailors was at least an hour. These ladies have thought of EVERYTHING and know how to make an event perfect. Before I left my tour, I already had pictures from at least 5 other brides' weddings with similar color schemes to help with decor ideas and a stack of vendor recommendations. If you're getting married in Pittsburgh, I cannot imagine a more perfect wedding venue. Turning onto Fifth ave from Bigelow Blvd. and seeing this grand building is just so incredible. We got married on the front stairs outside and it was PERFECT. The ballroom to host the reception is such an amazing space. The venue allows you to start dropping off decor/supplies on the Tuesday before your wedding, which is UNHEARD OF, and they allow you to pick up your items on the Monday after your wedding. Katie coordinated with all of my vendors so I didn't have to worry about anything the day of. She had amazing ideas to make our wedding unique and special. Your guests also have access to the museum which is so special and different than a traditional venue. Katie and Angela were there at the rehearsal and on the day of our wedding to keep everything on schedule and get us down the aisle. I can't speak highly enough of the Soldiers & Sailors team and HIGHLY recommend this venue for Pittsburgh brides.
Reviewed on 10-09-2019
Wedding Date 24-08-2019
Our wedding at Soldiers & Sailors was absolutely amazing, mostly because of two words: KATIE WEST. Katie and the ladies at Soldiers and Sailors, Amber and Angela, are incredible to work with. The venue search was the toughest part of wedding planning for me. I was starting to feel discouraged until I met Katie and Amber. Every other wedding venue I met with spent about 10 minutes or less with me and my groom, and I could never visualize the special day. Katie and Amber's tour of Soldiers & Sailors was at least an hour. These ladies have thought of EVERYTHING and know how to make an event perfect. Before I left my tour, I already had pictures from at least 5 other brides' weddings with similar color schemes to help with decor ideas and a stack of vendor recommendations. If you're getting married in Pittsburgh, I cannot imagine a more perfect wedding venue. Turning onto Fifth ave from Bigelow Blvd. and seeing this grand building is just so incredible. We got married on the front stairs outside and it was PERFECT. The ballroom to host the reception is such an amazing space. The venue allows you to start dropping off decor/supplies on the Tuesday before your wedding, which is UNHEARD OF, and they allow you to pick up your items on the Monday after your wedding. Katie coordinated with all of my vendors so I didn't have to worry about anything the day of. She had amazing ideas to make our wedding unique and special. Your guests also have access to the museum which is so special and different than a traditional venue. Katie and Angela were there at the rehearsal and on the day of our wedding to keep everything on schedule and get us down the aisle. I can't speak highly enough of the Soldiers & Sailors team and HIGHLY recommend this venue for Pittsburgh brides.
Reviewed on 10-09-2019
Arielle Berman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-07-2019
I love this building! The space was absolutely amazing for our wedding and Katie and the whole work staff at Soldiers and Sailors were amazing to work with. From day one Katie was very helpful in answering all my questions and guiding me in the right direction. We had our ceremony out front and Katie and Angela made sure everything was set up correctly and perfect. We then moved upstairs to the ballroom for the reception. The space is so beautiful and set up perfectly for a wedding and any other function you might want to have. The room is beautiful and needed little decoration. We are so happy that we chose to have our wedding here and would do it again if we could!
Reviewed on 12-08-2019
Wedding Date 28-07-2019
I love this building! The space was absolutely amazing for our wedding and Katie and the whole work staff at Soldiers and Sailors were amazing to work with. From day one Katie was very helpful in answering all my questions and guiding me in the right direction. We had our ceremony out front and Katie and Angela made sure everything was set up correctly and perfect. We then moved upstairs to the ballroom for the reception. The space is so beautiful and set up perfectly for a wedding and any other function you might want to have. The room is beautiful and needed little decoration. We are so happy that we chose to have our wedding here and would do it again if we could!
Reviewed on 12-08-2019
Dana Salopek (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-06-2019
The absolute best and most beautiful venue! My husband and I had our wedding reception at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, and to say the least we were blown away by how perfect everything was. From the staff, to the service, to the outstanding features of this facility, anyone looking for a venue must look here. My husband and I didn’t even bother to look anywhere else once we were told to about having our reception here. It was our first and only option as a venue. We had the privilege of working with Angela Tomlin, who was phenomenal. She was so easy to work with, flexible, answered promptly any questions we had, and helped set everything up on our special day that left us speechless. We can’t speak more highly of S&S. We highly highly recommend it to anyone having a wedding (and ceremony) in Pittsburgh!
Reviewed on 11-07-2019
Wedding Date 22-06-2019
The absolute best and most beautiful venue! My husband and I had our wedding reception at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, and to say the least we were blown away by how perfect everything was. From the staff, to the service, to the outstanding features of this facility, anyone looking for a venue must look here. My husband and I didn’t even bother to look anywhere else once we were told to about having our reception here. It was our first and only option as a venue. We had the privilege of working with Angela Tomlin, who was phenomenal. She was so easy to work with, flexible, answered promptly any questions we had, and helped set everything up on our special day that left us speechless. We can’t speak more highly of S&S. We highly highly recommend it to anyone having a wedding (and ceremony) in Pittsburgh!
Reviewed on 11-07-2019
Brittaney Cichon McMahon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-05-2019
I cannot say enough about this venue. It’s beautiful and very accommodating. I exclusively worked with Amber, and she was simply amazing. Amber was instrumental in her guidance to ensure our vision was executed exactly how we wanted. Amber always took the time to field my questions, and allowed me to come in over the course of my planning with various family members so that I could show them the space. I always felt that I was being heard, and my questions were always answered. I could tell that she was as invested in my day as I was and that was truly special. The bar is run through Soldiers and Sailors for the wedding. The bartenders were extremely professional and fast – we had so many compliments about how wonderful they were. We were able to drop off our things for the wedding during the whole week leading up to it (guest book, card box, etc.). That was great and so organized which put my mind at ease. This venue made my wedding planning easy and organized, I cannot recommend them enough!
Reviewed on 22-05-2019
Wedding Date 18-05-2019
I cannot say enough about this venue. It’s beautiful and very accommodating. I exclusively worked with Amber, and she was simply amazing. Amber was instrumental in her guidance to ensure our vision was executed exactly how we wanted. Amber always took the time to field my questions, and allowed me to come in over the course of my planning with various family members so that I could show them the space. I always felt that I was being heard, and my questions were always answered. I could tell that she was as invested in my day as I was and that was truly special. The bar is run through Soldiers and Sailors for the wedding. The bartenders were extremely professional and fast – we had so many compliments about how wonderful they were. We were able to drop off our things for the wedding during the whole week leading up to it (guest book, card box, etc.). That was great and so organized which put my mind at ease. This venue made my wedding planning easy and organized, I cannot recommend them enough!
Reviewed on 22-05-2019
Leah Petrovich (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-02-2019
Soldiers & Sailors is STUNNING. The moment we walked into the ballroom on our tour we instantly knew it was where we needed to have our wedding. The details throughout the halls, walls, foyer, ceiling, etc. are impossible to miss and create a formal, royal feel. Most importantly, the S&S team is AMAZING. They are caring, thoughtful, fun, and are experts in perfecting a wedding day. I felt completely supported by them and was so grateful for their help and advice along the way. They truly go above and beyond and it makes a huge difference. Thank you Amber and Angela <3Your guests will be wowed from the moment they walk in the door. We received countless compliments about our choice in venue. We had our cocktail hour in the museum and guests loved viewing the artifacts throughout. The bridal party used the upstairs boardroom for our cocktail hour and we had so much fun having a dedicated space that was also rich in history. My favorite part about the hall is the ceiling. The height makes the room feel huge and the beautiful detail is unmatched. Go see for yourself and fall in love!
Reviewed on 24-03-2019
Wedding Date 16-02-2019
Soldiers & Sailors is STUNNING. The moment we walked into the ballroom on our tour we instantly knew it was where we needed to have our wedding. The details throughout the halls, walls, foyer, ceiling, etc. are impossible to miss and create a formal, royal feel. Most importantly, the S&S team is AMAZING. They are caring, thoughtful, fun, and are experts in perfecting a wedding day. I felt completely supported by them and was so grateful for their help and advice along the way. They truly go above and beyond and it makes a huge difference. Thank you Amber and Angela <3Your guests will be wowed from the moment they walk in the door. We received countless compliments about our choice in venue. We had our cocktail hour in the museum and guests loved viewing the artifacts throughout. The bridal party used the upstairs boardroom for our cocktail hour and we had so much fun having a dedicated space that was also rich in history. My favorite part about the hall is the ceiling. The height makes the room feel huge and the beautiful detail is unmatched. Go see for yourself and fall in love!
Reviewed on 24-03-2019
Amber D (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-10-2018
We had or wedding reception here in October, and I only have good things to say! Amber was above and beyond helpful- she’s a gold mind of suggestions and information if you find yourself unable to decide on different vendors and very easy to get ahold of. The whole venue is very classy and fit our 200 guests very comfortably. Would recommend!
Reviewed on 12-12-2018
Wedding Date 20-10-2018
We had or wedding reception here in October, and I only have good things to say! Amber was above and beyond helpful- she’s a gold mind of suggestions and information if you find yourself unable to decide on different vendors and very easy to get ahold of. The whole venue is very classy and fit our 200 guests very comfortably. Would recommend!
Reviewed on 12-12-2018
Morgan Ciccolella (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
If you’re looking for a team that will take your event to the next level, than it’s the team at Soldiers and Sailors! My husband and I had a vision in mind and the girls just knocked it out of the park, with big smiles on their faces. You can tell they love what they do and it truly shows in their work! Besides the event team, every person that worked our event were amazing and had fun with our guests! We can’t thank the entire Soldiers & Sailors crew enough for making our wedding more then we would dream of!❤️
Reviewed on 16-10-2018
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
If you’re looking for a team that will take your event to the next level, than it’s the team at Soldiers and Sailors! My husband and I had a vision in mind and the girls just knocked it out of the park, with big smiles on their faces. You can tell they love what they do and it truly shows in their work! Besides the event team, every person that worked our event were amazing and had fun with our guests! We can’t thank the entire Soldiers & Sailors crew enough for making our wedding more then we would dream of!❤️
Reviewed on 16-10-2018
Sarah Grossman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-06-2018
I can not say enough good things about Soldiers and Sailors. When touring this venue, I immediately fell in love with the architecture. The staff went above and beyond to help in the planning process and the day of activities. The coordinators were always quick to respond to any questions I had. They made our wedding day run so smoothly. Our ceramony was outside and it was beyond what I imagined. With a limited budget, we didn’t have much to spare when it came to extra decor in the ballroom besides centerpieces, and it looked amazing with out any extras. There are so many option for reception,cocktail hour, and ceremony spaces that you can customize to your needs. I was so lucky to come across this space and it made all my wedding dreams come true.
Reviewed on 09-10-2018
Wedding Date 16-06-2018
I can not say enough good things about Soldiers and Sailors. When touring this venue, I immediately fell in love with the architecture. The staff went above and beyond to help in the planning process and the day of activities. The coordinators were always quick to respond to any questions I had. They made our wedding day run so smoothly. Our ceramony was outside and it was beyond what I imagined. With a limited budget, we didn’t have much to spare when it came to extra decor in the ballroom besides centerpieces, and it looked amazing with out any extras. There are so many option for reception,cocktail hour, and ceremony spaces that you can customize to your needs. I was so lucky to come across this space and it made all my wedding dreams come true.
Reviewed on 09-10-2018
Nalyn Siripong (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-04-2018
What an amazing and unique venue! The reception space (upstairs) is absolutely stunning and we had an outdoor wedding on the patio, with the backdrop of the hall on one side of us, and the Cathedral of Learning on the other. Both the indoor and outdoor space are so picturesque!!! Angela, Aly, and Amber were all wonderful in helping us decide what we wanted. We used Big Burrito as our caterer and people *still* rave about the food at our wedding, six months later!! We also had a bunch of personalized elements to our ceremony/reception, so being able to store items of furniture and decor ahead of the big day was a huge plus. The building staff were also helpful and attentive. I would highly recommend this to anyone thinking of having a Pittsburgh wedding.
Reviewed on 28-09-2018
Wedding Date 14-04-2018
What an amazing and unique venue! The reception space (upstairs) is absolutely stunning and we had an outdoor wedding on the patio, with the backdrop of the hall on one side of us, and the Cathedral of Learning on the other. Both the indoor and outdoor space are so picturesque!!! Angela, Aly, and Amber were all wonderful in helping us decide what we wanted. We used Big Burrito as our caterer and people *still* rave about the food at our wedding, six months later!! We also had a bunch of personalized elements to our ceremony/reception, so being able to store items of furniture and decor ahead of the big day was a huge plus. The building staff were also helpful and attentive. I would highly recommend this to anyone thinking of having a Pittsburgh wedding.
Reviewed on 28-09-2018
Edward Levicoff (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-04-2018
Both the facility and the staff were top-notch. They made our day easy and fun so we could just enjoy the moment. I highly highly HIGHLY recommend this venue for your special day!
Reviewed on 28-09-2018
Wedding Date 14-04-2018
Both the facility and the staff were top-notch. They made our day easy and fun so we could just enjoy the moment. I highly highly HIGHLY recommend this venue for your special day!
Reviewed on 28-09-2018
Naomi Lopes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-08-2018
Our reception at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall was a dream. They are the best value for the price – we had the museum reserved all day, the groomsmen were able to get ready in their private suite, and the tables and chairs were included, which is a huge cost savings. Not only that, the venue is absolutely stunning – our reception there took everyone’s breath away!Amber and Katie did absolutely everything in their power to make sure we had a perfect day! Not only did they provide a killer list of preferred vendors (we became so close with our caterer because of their recommendation!), both Amber and Katie took time out of their busy schedules to speak to me on the phone, provide recommendations about our wedding day timeline, discuss logistics, etc. I was planning from another city so often only had time on the weekends to come to Pittsburgh, and they always made sure they had someone available to talk to me when necessary. The reception was absolutely gorgeous – their staff, their bartenders, and their event coordinators took care of us the entire evening. Amber even stayed late (Katie was the only one coordinating the day of) to see us and say hi during the reception! We are so grateful that we became friends with them and truly loved our experience working with this team.
Reviewed on 14-09-2018
Wedding Date 17-08-2018
Our reception at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall was a dream. They are the best value for the price – we had the museum reserved all day, the groomsmen were able to get ready in their private suite, and the tables and chairs were included, which is a huge cost savings. Not only that, the venue is absolutely stunning – our reception there took everyone’s breath away!Amber and Katie did absolutely everything in their power to make sure we had a perfect day! Not only did they provide a killer list of preferred vendors (we became so close with our caterer because of their recommendation!), both Amber and Katie took time out of their busy schedules to speak to me on the phone, provide recommendations about our wedding day timeline, discuss logistics, etc. I was planning from another city so often only had time on the weekends to come to Pittsburgh, and they always made sure they had someone available to talk to me when necessary. The reception was absolutely gorgeous – their staff, their bartenders, and their event coordinators took care of us the entire evening. Amber even stayed late (Katie was the only one coordinating the day of) to see us and say hi during the reception! We are so grateful that we became friends with them and truly loved our experience working with this team.
Reviewed on 14-09-2018
Lauren Pezze (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-09-2018
We just had our wedding here this past weekend and I cannot say enough great things about the venue and staff. First of all, S&S is BEAUTIFUL. The building has so much history and the architecture and design details are amazing/to die for!! We had our ceremony out front and with 10 bridesmaids and 10 groomsmen, it worked perfectly! Our cocktail hour was upstairs in the foyer and reception in the amazing ballroom. The ballroom really transformed with the tables and chairs. Everyone came up to us telling us how awesome the venue is. The balcony around the ballroom was also really cool to have-- there may have been a congo line going around that balcony at one point! I primarily worked with Angela. She was AMAZING!! She was so dedicated to making the night perfect for me and my family. Everything ran smoothly and on time. She also gave us some great ideas and took all of the stress of vendor coordinator off my plate. Amber and Katie were also awesome. They helped out so much day of. In addition to those 3, the overall staff - maintenance workers, security, bar tenders, everyone was extremely nice and helpful. We had many trips of bringing decor and cookies and every trip, someone was there to help us with a smile on their face -- that goes a long way a few days before your wedding! I 100% recommend S&S! You will have the wedding of your dreams!
Reviewed on 05-09-2018
Wedding Date 01-09-2018
We just had our wedding here this past weekend and I cannot say enough great things about the venue and staff. First of all, S&S is BEAUTIFUL. The building has so much history and the architecture and design details are amazing/to die for!! We had our ceremony out front and with 10 bridesmaids and 10 groomsmen, it worked perfectly! Our cocktail hour was upstairs in the foyer and reception in the amazing ballroom. The ballroom really transformed with the tables and chairs. Everyone came up to us telling us how awesome the venue is. The balcony around the ballroom was also really cool to have-- there may have been a congo line going around that balcony at one point! I primarily worked with Angela. She was AMAZING!! She was so dedicated to making the night perfect for me and my family. Everything ran smoothly and on time. She also gave us some great ideas and took all of the stress of vendor coordinator off my plate. Amber and Katie were also awesome. They helped out so much day of. In addition to those 3, the overall staff - maintenance workers, security, bar tenders, everyone was extremely nice and helpful. We had many trips of bringing decor and cookies and every trip, someone was there to help us with a smile on their face -- that goes a long way a few days before your wedding! I 100% recommend S&S! You will have the wedding of your dreams!
Reviewed on 05-09-2018
Jamie Chakany (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2018
When it comes to picking a wedding venue, we hit the jackpot! Not only was this venue absolutely stunning, but we also got incredibly lucky in having the most wonderful venue team to work with from initial tour through our big day. Amber, Angela and Katie were a dream to work with. They were organized, flexible, responsive and so easy to get along with, and they made a generally stressful process virtually stress free! We were able to utilize the entire building and outdoor area for our cocktail hour and reception (and you can use the space for your ceremony, too), so not only did we have a massive, gorgeous space for our guests, but the photo ops were endless. We couldn't have wished for a more perfect space and team!
Reviewed on 14-06-2018
Wedding Date 02-06-2018
When it comes to picking a wedding venue, we hit the jackpot! Not only was this venue absolutely stunning, but we also got incredibly lucky in having the most wonderful venue team to work with from initial tour through our big day. Amber, Angela and Katie were a dream to work with. They were organized, flexible, responsive and so easy to get along with, and they made a generally stressful process virtually stress free! We were able to utilize the entire building and outdoor area for our cocktail hour and reception (and you can use the space for your ceremony, too), so not only did we have a massive, gorgeous space for our guests, but the photo ops were endless. We couldn't have wished for a more perfect space and team!
Reviewed on 14-06-2018
Molly Simoens (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-05-2018
I cannot day enough wonderful things about this venue and their staff!! We had our wedding here May of 2018, both ceremony and reception. Leading up to the wedding Angela and Amber were so helpful, VERY responsive and helped us cover every detail before our big day. We had planned for the ceremony to be outside, and right before it was to start it started pouring down rain. While slightly disappointed about having to move the ceremony into the auditorium, Amber allowed me to wait until just 20 minutes before the start of the ceremony to make the decision to switch. She assured me it would be just as amazing inside and she was right!! Everything turned out so beautiful, we could not be recommend this venue enough. -Molly and Dave S
Reviewed on 22-05-2018
Wedding Date 12-05-2018
I cannot day enough wonderful things about this venue and their staff!! We had our wedding here May of 2018, both ceremony and reception. Leading up to the wedding Angela and Amber were so helpful, VERY responsive and helped us cover every detail before our big day. We had planned for the ceremony to be outside, and right before it was to start it started pouring down rain. While slightly disappointed about having to move the ceremony into the auditorium, Amber allowed me to wait until just 20 minutes before the start of the ceremony to make the decision to switch. She assured me it would be just as amazing inside and she was right!! Everything turned out so beautiful, we could not be recommend this venue enough. -Molly and Dave S
Reviewed on 22-05-2018
Beth Ward (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2017
The A-Team is absolutely amazing! Soldiers and Sailors exceeded all of our expectations. The ballroom is beautiful and it was great to have the balcony as extra space for our guests during cocktail hour. All of the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. But Amber and Aly went above and beyond for us starting with our very first walk through. We live in Maryland so getting to Pittsburgh on a weekday was tough. Amber and Aly were so flexible with scheduling not just our first visit but also when we wanted to show our parents the space. They also provided great recommendations on vendors they have worked with in the past. The week of our wedding we were able to drop of decorations, cookies, etc., which was a huge help. Aly even helped my mom and I decorate the bathroom stalls. On our wedding day, the team lit all of the candles (between the cocktail tables and the dinner tables there were a lot) and made sure everything looked perfect before guests arrived. I can't say enough good things about Soldiers and Sailors and the A-Team! I highly recommend them!
Reviewed on 21-01-2018
Wedding Date 07-10-2017
The A-Team is absolutely amazing! Soldiers and Sailors exceeded all of our expectations. The ballroom is beautiful and it was great to have the balcony as extra space for our guests during cocktail hour. All of the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. But Amber and Aly went above and beyond for us starting with our very first walk through. We live in Maryland so getting to Pittsburgh on a weekday was tough. Amber and Aly were so flexible with scheduling not just our first visit but also when we wanted to show our parents the space. They also provided great recommendations on vendors they have worked with in the past. The week of our wedding we were able to drop of decorations, cookies, etc., which was a huge help. Aly even helped my mom and I decorate the bathroom stalls. On our wedding day, the team lit all of the candles (between the cocktail tables and the dinner tables there were a lot) and made sure everything looked perfect before guests arrived. I can't say enough good things about Soldiers and Sailors and the A-Team! I highly recommend them!
Reviewed on 21-01-2018
David Birie (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-05-2018
How does one ensure their wedding reception is perfect? I would recommend booking at Soldiers and Sailors.These three ladies at Soldiers & Sailors at experts at wedding planning, and ready to listen to your ideas and provide you recommendations for everything. They were a huge help when it came to planning the table layout, they kept in contact with us and all the other vendors throughout the entire planning process. They were extremely flexible in meeting us over and over and over; and in allowing us to deliver favors, decorations etc. They came through in the clutch. Day before the wedding, \"Hey Dave, Did you guys get the sparklers for the sparkler send off?\" Me, \"No, I guess we just won't do it.\" \"Not a problem, we have a small stash right here, just for this type of thing\"On the day of the wedding they took care of everything themselves, no bothering anybody, they just did their jobs and made everything work out just as it should. After the wedding they were flexible with when we picked up leftover items and to be honest, it is 2 months later and they are still holding stuff for us.THE A-TEAM at Soldiers & Sailors were awesome to work with: Friendly, Experienced, Super-competent. THE BEST.
Reviewed on 21-01-2018
Wedding Date 25-05-2018
How does one ensure their wedding reception is perfect? I would recommend booking at Soldiers and Sailors.These three ladies at Soldiers & Sailors at experts at wedding planning, and ready to listen to your ideas and provide you recommendations for everything. They were a huge help when it came to planning the table layout, they kept in contact with us and all the other vendors throughout the entire planning process. They were extremely flexible in meeting us over and over and over; and in allowing us to deliver favors, decorations etc. They came through in the clutch. Day before the wedding, \"Hey Dave, Did you guys get the sparklers for the sparkler send off?\" Me, \"No, I guess we just won't do it.\" \"Not a problem, we have a small stash right here, just for this type of thing\"On the day of the wedding they took care of everything themselves, no bothering anybody, they just did their jobs and made everything work out just as it should. After the wedding they were flexible with when we picked up leftover items and to be honest, it is 2 months later and they are still holding stuff for us.THE A-TEAM at Soldiers & Sailors were awesome to work with: Friendly, Experienced, Super-competent. THE BEST.
Reviewed on 21-01-2018
Kaila Repman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-12-2017
I recently got married at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall on 12/16/17 and am SO happy with my venue choice. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, the ceilings are incredible in the ballroom and in the auditorium. We held our ceremony in the auditorium, and reception in the ballroom. During my initial visit before booking Amber answered all my questions and gave me a very thorough walk through of the venue. Amber is awesome! She answered all my emails in a timely manner, was super professional, and made recommendations that were helpful throughout my planning process. The whole event coordinator team was excellent. I was pleased with how everything came together the day of and their coordination with all of our other vendors. All of our guests loved the venue and how it was unlike any other venue they've been to. The venue offers a nice military discount and seasonal discounts as well. The location is right by PITT campus and not too far from downtown. There are plenty of hotels nearby for out of town guests. I can't get over how beautiful this venue is and how amazing the team was to us. Our wedding day was truly the best day ever! PS check out their Pinterest wedding board for ideas and inspiration. You will not be disappointed with this venue choice.
Reviewed on 02-01-2018
Wedding Date 16-12-2017
I recently got married at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall on 12/16/17 and am SO happy with my venue choice. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, the ceilings are incredible in the ballroom and in the auditorium. We held our ceremony in the auditorium, and reception in the ballroom. During my initial visit before booking Amber answered all my questions and gave me a very thorough walk through of the venue. Amber is awesome! She answered all my emails in a timely manner, was super professional, and made recommendations that were helpful throughout my planning process. The whole event coordinator team was excellent. I was pleased with how everything came together the day of and their coordination with all of our other vendors. All of our guests loved the venue and how it was unlike any other venue they've been to. The venue offers a nice military discount and seasonal discounts as well. The location is right by PITT campus and not too far from downtown. There are plenty of hotels nearby for out of town guests. I can't get over how beautiful this venue is and how amazing the team was to us. Our wedding day was truly the best day ever! PS check out their Pinterest wedding board for ideas and inspiration. You will not be disappointed with this venue choice.
Reviewed on 02-01-2018
Easton Kernich (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2017
We cannot say enough WONDERFUL thing about Soldiers & Sailors as our wedding venue. The ballroom looked even more gorgeous than we could ever have imagined. It was the perfect size for our 275 guests and every one of them raved about the venue! Aly was awesome to work with, so responsive, knowledgeable, and making great suggestions to ensure everything was perfect. We were able to get in the Tuesday before the wedding to begin setting up so come Saturday we had very little to do. They also cleaned up and after stored all of our things until Monday so we did not have to worry about a thing at the end of the night. The bar tenders were also wonderful and guests never had to wait long for a drink. We really can’t say enough wonderful things about Soldiers & Sailors and would recommend this venue to anyone!
Reviewed on 31-10-2017
Wedding Date 21-10-2017
We cannot say enough WONDERFUL thing about Soldiers & Sailors as our wedding venue. The ballroom looked even more gorgeous than we could ever have imagined. It was the perfect size for our 275 guests and every one of them raved about the venue! Aly was awesome to work with, so responsive, knowledgeable, and making great suggestions to ensure everything was perfect. We were able to get in the Tuesday before the wedding to begin setting up so come Saturday we had very little to do. They also cleaned up and after stored all of our things until Monday so we did not have to worry about a thing at the end of the night. The bar tenders were also wonderful and guests never had to wait long for a drink. We really can’t say enough wonderful things about Soldiers & Sailors and would recommend this venue to anyone!
Reviewed on 31-10-2017
Katie Simmons (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
I cannot say enough about this venue and the staff there. Aly and Angela were very responsive, knowledgeable, and energetic. They were so easy to work with and they do this ALL THE TIME, so they have seen it all and know what's best if asked for recommendations. The venue is GORGEOUS and excellent value for the price. They have a list of preferred vendors, but multiple of each, so you can work with a range of price points and tastes to find one that fits. This has to be one of the premier venues in the city and I'm so glad I chose S&S. We also had our ceremony out in front of the building, which was beautiful and highly convenient for guests. When we toured venues in September 2016 for a spring-summer-fall 2017 wedding, almost all venues we saw had plenty of availability except for S&S, which was almost booked solid on Saturdays. We got in only because of a cancellation. That speaks to its popularity and reputation!Things S&S doesn't brag about but should:You save money on a day of coordinator because the S&S ladies are there, either one or two of them, on the day of, making sure all goes well.They let us come in starting the TUESDAY before my Saturday wedding to drop things off, and we had through Monday to clean up. I can't say enough about how much stress and hassle that saved us and our parents. No last-minute rushing or late-night cleanup for us! We got to walk in Saturday with everything already done and walk out at the end to go to our afterparty without a second thought! The bathrooms are huge! Ten stalls in the ladies' room meant no one spent my wedding waiting in line to use the bathroom.The balcony! It's open during the cocktail hour and reception, and is a place to take a breather and have a quieter conversation or watch the action from above.Parking: easy-peasy with a huge university-run lot underneath the facility.
Reviewed on 08-09-2017
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
I cannot say enough about this venue and the staff there. Aly and Angela were very responsive, knowledgeable, and energetic. They were so easy to work with and they do this ALL THE TIME, so they have seen it all and know what's best if asked for recommendations. The venue is GORGEOUS and excellent value for the price. They have a list of preferred vendors, but multiple of each, so you can work with a range of price points and tastes to find one that fits. This has to be one of the premier venues in the city and I'm so glad I chose S&S. We also had our ceremony out in front of the building, which was beautiful and highly convenient for guests. When we toured venues in September 2016 for a spring-summer-fall 2017 wedding, almost all venues we saw had plenty of availability except for S&S, which was almost booked solid on Saturdays. We got in only because of a cancellation. That speaks to its popularity and reputation!Things S&S doesn't brag about but should:You save money on a day of coordinator because the S&S ladies are there, either one or two of them, on the day of, making sure all goes well.They let us come in starting the TUESDAY before my Saturday wedding to drop things off, and we had through Monday to clean up. I can't say enough about how much stress and hassle that saved us and our parents. No last-minute rushing or late-night cleanup for us! We got to walk in Saturday with everything already done and walk out at the end to go to our afterparty without a second thought! The bathrooms are huge! Ten stalls in the ladies' room meant no one spent my wedding waiting in line to use the bathroom.The balcony! It's open during the cocktail hour and reception, and is a place to take a breather and have a quieter conversation or watch the action from above.Parking: easy-peasy with a huge university-run lot underneath the facility.
Reviewed on 08-09-2017
Racheal B (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-07-2017
Soldiers and Sailors was the absolute perfect wedding vendor! Amber and Aly were amazing to work with and went above and beyond to offer suggestions and ideas to make our day perfect! We couldn't have asked for a better team. The team made sure everything ran smoothly the day of and we had zero issues! It was also nice that we were able to deliver all of our day of items throughout the week and did not need to pick them back up until the following Monday. Additionally they have a list of recommended vendors who we were all very pleased with! We would highly recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 11-08-2017
Wedding Date 29-07-2017
Soldiers and Sailors was the absolute perfect wedding vendor! Amber and Aly were amazing to work with and went above and beyond to offer suggestions and ideas to make our day perfect! We couldn't have asked for a better team. The team made sure everything ran smoothly the day of and we had zero issues! It was also nice that we were able to deliver all of our day of items throughout the week and did not need to pick them back up until the following Monday. Additionally they have a list of recommended vendors who we were all very pleased with! We would highly recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 11-08-2017
Nick Lazzaro (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-06-2017
My wife and I had our wedding at Soldiers and Sailors a few weeks ago in early June, and our evening was nothing short of perfect! We had planned our wedding with the venue for over a year and Amber, Aly, and Angela were excellent. We came in with a lot of questions on our first visit and they were so patient, knowledgeable, and understanding. They were easy to communicate with and they went above and beyond in helping us to coordinate with all of the different vendors and allowing us to visit the ballroom on different occasions. Amber, Aly, and Angela also worked with the caterer to accommodate all of the requests and adjustments that we needed.On the night of the reception, the staff worked very quickly behind the scenes to supervise the evening, make adjustments, and keep things moving (the smallest things that they did made the biggest differences.) We handled and chose to set up the majority of our own decorations for the tables etc. However, after the event, the staff cleaned up the ballroom and organized and packed all of our decorations and belongings. This made our end of the cleanup for our family very quick and easy after a long weekend.Our reception was everything that we had hoped and planned for. We had about 180 people and the space was perfect. Between the ballroom, the foyer, the exterior hallways, and the balcony (as well as the museum before the start of the reception), guests had plenty of areas to mingle comfortably and enjoy themselves. We had plenty of room for our tables to be spaced appropriately, for coffee stations, a gelato station, a large cookie table, and a sizable dance floor. We chose to go with 4 bartenders at the bar and they kept the lines running very smoothly. And the ballroom is just beautiful, especially after taking time to plan out our table/chair decorations etc. Our guests had a fantastic time and they are still talking about the beauty and unique quality of the venue.We had high expectations and standards for every aspect of our reception, and our evening at Soldiers and Sailors was perfect. We highly recommend the venue and the staff!
Reviewed on 29-06-2017
Wedding Date 10-06-2017
My wife and I had our wedding at Soldiers and Sailors a few weeks ago in early June, and our evening was nothing short of perfect! We had planned our wedding with the venue for over a year and Amber, Aly, and Angela were excellent. We came in with a lot of questions on our first visit and they were so patient, knowledgeable, and understanding. They were easy to communicate with and they went above and beyond in helping us to coordinate with all of the different vendors and allowing us to visit the ballroom on different occasions. Amber, Aly, and Angela also worked with the caterer to accommodate all of the requests and adjustments that we needed.On the night of the reception, the staff worked very quickly behind the scenes to supervise the evening, make adjustments, and keep things moving (the smallest things that they did made the biggest differences.) We handled and chose to set up the majority of our own decorations for the tables etc. However, after the event, the staff cleaned up the ballroom and organized and packed all of our decorations and belongings. This made our end of the cleanup for our family very quick and easy after a long weekend.Our reception was everything that we had hoped and planned for. We had about 180 people and the space was perfect. Between the ballroom, the foyer, the exterior hallways, and the balcony (as well as the museum before the start of the reception), guests had plenty of areas to mingle comfortably and enjoy themselves. We had plenty of room for our tables to be spaced appropriately, for coffee stations, a gelato station, a large cookie table, and a sizable dance floor. We chose to go with 4 bartenders at the bar and they kept the lines running very smoothly. And the ballroom is just beautiful, especially after taking time to plan out our table/chair decorations etc. Our guests had a fantastic time and they are still talking about the beauty and unique quality of the venue.We had high expectations and standards for every aspect of our reception, and our evening at Soldiers and Sailors was perfect. We highly recommend the venue and the staff!
Reviewed on 29-06-2017
Kara G (wedding party) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-07-2018
This review is for brides who are foodies, who care about wine and ambiance, who think through details when planning an event. We had two events for wedding - a pre wedding event and the wedding reception. The pre wedding event was phenomenal. We used Big Burrito catering. They were amazing. It all went off without a hitch. The wedding reception was at S&S because the bride chose it. Big mistake. I have no idea whey it has great reviews. Please pay attention and learn from our errors: Unless your wedding is 250-300 people, the room is way to0 cavernous. It is FREEZING COLD. There is no feeling of intimacy. Everything is done on the cheap. We had one of their required caterers and the food was so mediocre. Especially compared to what we had done the night before. Appetizers were made with cheap ingredients. The choice of wine and beer was terrible. White zinfindel. Who in the world still serves that? Terrible over oaked Chardonnay. Bad red. Cheap wine. Cheap beer. Worst, there were no wine glasses at place settings. Guests had to go stand in line at the bar. There were not enough bartenders so the lines go long. So embarrassing. The bartenders did not know basic cocktails. The \"bread basket\" was hard rolls with Land O Lakes foil pack butters. Really??? I get it if this was 1990 but Pittsburgh has great food now. I'm just an aunt so didn't pick any of it . I felt sorry for bride's mom as it felt like tens of thousands of dollars wasted. We toasted with water glasses because the bar wasn't open in the room yet! The linens were cheap poly and the napkins slide of everyone's laps. They were always on the floor. Dinner was rushed. Salad served on six inch instead of eight inch plates so falling off the sides. Ugly flowers. Like I said if you care about food, wine...do not come here unless you can spend $150 per person on food and pick a better caterer. BBGROUP didn't cater there when we skedded it and they do now. Another one (Raina?) has good reviews too. Our's was just crap and not cheap. S&S staff seems intent on getting as much money as possible - why else would they not serve wine at table and make guests stand in line for drinks endlessly even though they are charing a lot per person. Why else would they serve hideous wine. Early on, my husband went to car where we had leftover wines from night before and snuck them in and our table drank that. Learn from our mistake - get references. Don't just read these reviews...delve a bit....think about how big the space is.....For us it was just a rip off and a badly run event. And some of that is on the bride for not thinking through the logistics....But a good portion is on the fact that S&S is trying to make as much profit as possible, hence the terrible wine choices....probably bottles that cost them less than $10....Yes it felt like the Titanic - just after it hit the iceberg.
Reviewed on 29-05-2017
Wedding Date 29-07-2018
This review is for brides who are foodies, who care about wine and ambiance, who think through details when planning an event. We had two events for wedding - a pre wedding event and the wedding reception. The pre wedding event was phenomenal. We used Big Burrito catering. They were amazing. It all went off without a hitch. The wedding reception was at S&S because the bride chose it. Big mistake. I have no idea whey it has great reviews. Please pay attention and learn from our errors: Unless your wedding is 250-300 people, the room is way to0 cavernous. It is FREEZING COLD. There is no feeling of intimacy. Everything is done on the cheap. We had one of their required caterers and the food was so mediocre. Especially compared to what we had done the night before. Appetizers were made with cheap ingredients. The choice of wine and beer was terrible. White zinfindel. Who in the world still serves that? Terrible over oaked Chardonnay. Bad red. Cheap wine. Cheap beer. Worst, there were no wine glasses at place settings. Guests had to go stand in line at the bar. There were not enough bartenders so the lines go long. So embarrassing. The bartenders did not know basic cocktails. The \"bread basket\" was hard rolls with Land O Lakes foil pack butters. Really??? I get it if this was 1990 but Pittsburgh has great food now. I'm just an aunt so didn't pick any of it . I felt sorry for bride's mom as it felt like tens of thousands of dollars wasted. We toasted with water glasses because the bar wasn't open in the room yet! The linens were cheap poly and the napkins slide of everyone's laps. They were always on the floor. Dinner was rushed. Salad served on six inch instead of eight inch plates so falling off the sides. Ugly flowers. Like I said if you care about food, wine...do not come here unless you can spend $150 per person on food and pick a better caterer. BBGROUP didn't cater there when we skedded it and they do now. Another one (Raina?) has good reviews too. Our's was just crap and not cheap. S&S staff seems intent on getting as much money as possible - why else would they not serve wine at table and make guests stand in line for drinks endlessly even though they are charing a lot per person. Why else would they serve hideous wine. Early on, my husband went to car where we had leftover wines from night before and snuck them in and our table drank that. Learn from our mistake - get references. Don't just read these reviews...delve a bit....think about how big the space is.....For us it was just a rip off and a badly run event. And some of that is on the bride for not thinking through the logistics....But a good portion is on the fact that S&S is trying to make as much profit as possible, hence the terrible wine choices....probably bottles that cost them less than $10....Yes it felt like the Titanic - just after it hit the iceberg.
Reviewed on 29-05-2017
Melissa Jackson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-03-2017
I cannot say enough about how perfect this venue was for our wedding, and how much I appreciated having Amber and Aly there to help with everything! Our day was so much fun for us (the bride & groom) because we didn't have to worry about anything! Our guest were raving about how beautiful the ballroom was, as well as being able to enjoy the museum prior to the reception. We stayed right across the street at the Wyndham, which made things even more convenient. I can not recommend this venue enough for any Pittsburgh bride!!!!
Reviewed on 03-04-2017
Wedding Date 25-03-2017
I cannot say enough about how perfect this venue was for our wedding, and how much I appreciated having Amber and Aly there to help with everything! Our day was so much fun for us (the bride & groom) because we didn't have to worry about anything! Our guest were raving about how beautiful the ballroom was, as well as being able to enjoy the museum prior to the reception. We stayed right across the street at the Wyndham, which made things even more convenient. I can not recommend this venue enough for any Pittsburgh bride!!!!
Reviewed on 03-04-2017
Christina Solic (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-12-2016
I don't have enough good things to say about Soldiers and Sailors. The venue is absolutely incredible. The beauty of the building inside and out is so beautiful. I've only seen a handful of our pictures, but wow the building just made our pictures that much more beautiful. We just got married 3 weeks ago, and Amber and Ally truly made it the best night of our lives. We had the ceremony in the ballroom, they escorted everyone out to the foyer for cocktail hour, and within fifteen minutes the team transformed the ballroom into our incredible reception space. Soldiers was the perfect place for a wedding and reception! Please please check this place out, you will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 31-12-2016
Wedding Date 10-12-2016
I don't have enough good things to say about Soldiers and Sailors. The venue is absolutely incredible. The beauty of the building inside and out is so beautiful. I've only seen a handful of our pictures, but wow the building just made our pictures that much more beautiful. We just got married 3 weeks ago, and Amber and Ally truly made it the best night of our lives. We had the ceremony in the ballroom, they escorted everyone out to the foyer for cocktail hour, and within fifteen minutes the team transformed the ballroom into our incredible reception space. Soldiers was the perfect place for a wedding and reception! Please please check this place out, you will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 31-12-2016
Christina Hanna (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2016
The ballroom at Soldiers and Sailors is such a hidden gem!!! It was a gorgeous venue for our fall wedding! Our guests couldn't believe how beautiful it was! They said it was like being on the Titanic!!! Amber was incredibly helpful in making sure that everything was perfect for us. There is no matching the beauty and elegance of this room!!!
Reviewed on 29-10-2016
Wedding Date 08-10-2016
The ballroom at Soldiers and Sailors is such a hidden gem!!! It was a gorgeous venue for our fall wedding! Our guests couldn't believe how beautiful it was! They said it was like being on the Titanic!!! Amber was incredibly helpful in making sure that everything was perfect for us. There is no matching the beauty and elegance of this room!!!
Reviewed on 29-10-2016
Michelle Bradbury (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2016
We had such a great experience working with Soldiers & Sailors. Ally and Amber were fantastic. I worked mostly with Ally and she was quick to respond to all of my questions and never once made me feel obnoxious despite the number of one of emails I sent in the weeks leading up to the day. The ability to get in early day of was fantastic for setup and everything ran so smoothly. It was the perfect place for us to have the reception and we have had so many compliments on how beautiful everything there was.
Reviewed on 04-10-2016
Wedding Date 04-09-2016
We had such a great experience working with Soldiers & Sailors. Ally and Amber were fantastic. I worked mostly with Ally and she was quick to respond to all of my questions and never once made me feel obnoxious despite the number of one of emails I sent in the weeks leading up to the day. The ability to get in early day of was fantastic for setup and everything ran so smoothly. It was the perfect place for us to have the reception and we have had so many compliments on how beautiful everything there was.
Reviewed on 04-10-2016
Melissa Vrabel (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-07-2016
Soldiers and Sailors was the perfect location for our wedding! Amber and Aly were amazing and wonderful to work with and really allowed me to enjoy the planning process! The ceremony on the patio was beautiful and the ballroom was gorgeous! It was wonderful having everything in one location. Guests were amazed at how beautiful and large the ballroom was and shocked because no one knew it was there! Highly recommend having your wedding here!!!
Reviewed on 12-07-2016
Wedding Date 09-07-2016
Soldiers and Sailors was the perfect location for our wedding! Amber and Aly were amazing and wonderful to work with and really allowed me to enjoy the planning process! The ceremony on the patio was beautiful and the ballroom was gorgeous! It was wonderful having everything in one location. Guests were amazed at how beautiful and large the ballroom was and shocked because no one knew it was there! Highly recommend having your wedding here!!!
Reviewed on 12-07-2016
Kelsey Russell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-06-2016
I am so glad I found Soldiers and Sailors. Not only is it a beautiful and convenient location, but Amber and Aly are FABULOUS. We knew we wanted a location within the city itself and were having trouble finding affordable and unique, interesting options. The minute we walked into Soldiers & Sailors we knew it was the right place. We had our ceremony and reception there, which was great for our guests. We planned on having the ceremony outside, but moved it inside because of heat. I loved how many options and the flexibility we had. And Amber and Aly are literally the greatest. I didn't have a wedding planner and was nervous about how the day of would actually go. It was FLAWLESS. Amber and Aly are true professionals and I had such a blast at my wedding - thanks to them. They were also great at communicating and answering questions leading up to the wedding. We could not be happier with our decision to get married at Soldiers & Sailors!
Reviewed on 21-06-2016
Wedding Date 11-06-2016
I am so glad I found Soldiers and Sailors. Not only is it a beautiful and convenient location, but Amber and Aly are FABULOUS. We knew we wanted a location within the city itself and were having trouble finding affordable and unique, interesting options. The minute we walked into Soldiers & Sailors we knew it was the right place. We had our ceremony and reception there, which was great for our guests. We planned on having the ceremony outside, but moved it inside because of heat. I loved how many options and the flexibility we had. And Amber and Aly are literally the greatest. I didn't have a wedding planner and was nervous about how the day of would actually go. It was FLAWLESS. Amber and Aly are true professionals and I had such a blast at my wedding - thanks to them. They were also great at communicating and answering questions leading up to the wedding. We could not be happier with our decision to get married at Soldiers & Sailors!
Reviewed on 21-06-2016
Charnele Mathies (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2015
The ballroom reception area is a must-see for people considering soldiers and sailors for their reception. Pictures do not do it justice. It provides so much beauty that you can do without all that extra decorating. Plus, your guests get to enjoy the displays during cocktail hour/ waiting for reception to begin.
Reviewed on 09-10-2015
Wedding Date 12-09-2015
The ballroom reception area is a must-see for people considering soldiers and sailors for their reception. Pictures do not do it justice. It provides so much beauty that you can do without all that extra decorating. Plus, your guests get to enjoy the displays during cocktail hour/ waiting for reception to begin.
Reviewed on 09-10-2015
Sarah West (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-09-2015
Soldiers and Sailors was absolutely fantastic. They worked with us untiringly to create the wedding of our dreams. The Grand Ballroom is just spectacular. Even without any decorations or centerpieces, the wedding would have been beautiful because the space is gorgeous. The balcony on the next floor circles around the entire ballroom and is a perfect addition to an already beautiful space. Amber worked with us untiringly. I'm very specific in my details and Amber was so accommodating and friendly. She went above and beyond to help me with everything I needed. The hall was set up exactly as we had discussed, everything we needed (down to a trash can for wet wipes) was placed where it was supposed to be. She made up alcohol sheets for our open bar (which I just thought was a lovely, unique touch) and made sure we had access to everything we needed to make our day special. We thought the price of the hall was very reasonable in comparison to other venues in the area, especially when you factor in the history and architecture. Soldiers and Sailors is, first and foremost, a museum. They left the exhibits open for our guests so that they could peruse them during cocktail hour, which was wonderful. It rained on our wedding day, but it didn't matter - Soldiers and Sailors is SO beautiful that all of our pictures were taken indoors and they turned out stunning. I would definitely recommend Soldiers and Sailors for your wedding! You won't be disappointed!
Reviewed on 22-09-2015
Wedding Date 05-09-2015
Soldiers and Sailors was absolutely fantastic. They worked with us untiringly to create the wedding of our dreams. The Grand Ballroom is just spectacular. Even without any decorations or centerpieces, the wedding would have been beautiful because the space is gorgeous. The balcony on the next floor circles around the entire ballroom and is a perfect addition to an already beautiful space. Amber worked with us untiringly. I'm very specific in my details and Amber was so accommodating and friendly. She went above and beyond to help me with everything I needed. The hall was set up exactly as we had discussed, everything we needed (down to a trash can for wet wipes) was placed where it was supposed to be. She made up alcohol sheets for our open bar (which I just thought was a lovely, unique touch) and made sure we had access to everything we needed to make our day special. We thought the price of the hall was very reasonable in comparison to other venues in the area, especially when you factor in the history and architecture. Soldiers and Sailors is, first and foremost, a museum. They left the exhibits open for our guests so that they could peruse them during cocktail hour, which was wonderful. It rained on our wedding day, but it didn't matter - Soldiers and Sailors is SO beautiful that all of our pictures were taken indoors and they turned out stunning. I would definitely recommend Soldiers and Sailors for your wedding! You won't be disappointed!
Reviewed on 22-09-2015
Amy Zallo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-11-2014
My husband and I were going for a \"simple and classy\" wedding theme and Soldier and Sailors really helped solidify it! They even gave us our name in a brick on their walkway!!! \rWe had our cocktail hour and reception on the third floor ballroom. Working with Amber at S&S was such a nice experience! She worked closely with us right until the end to make sure the night was perfect! The ballroom there is absolutely beautiful!!
Reviewed on 24-11-2014
Wedding Date 08-11-2014
My husband and I were going for a \"simple and classy\" wedding theme and Soldier and Sailors really helped solidify it! They even gave us our name in a brick on their walkway!!! \rWe had our cocktail hour and reception on the third floor ballroom. Working with Amber at S&S was such a nice experience! She worked closely with us right until the end to make sure the night was perfect! The ballroom there is absolutely beautiful!!
Reviewed on 24-11-2014
Jennifer Dilts (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2013
I have to say after looking at many different venues in and around the city. Soldiers and Sailors was by far the most beautiful, accommodating destination around. We had both the ceremony and reception at Soldiers and Sailors. The ceremony on the patio couldn't have been more perfect! We thought it may be noisy outside due to traffic but it definitely was not. The atmosphere, seating and organization were all perfect. As for the reception, I couldn't have asked for a better location! It is the most beautiful location for a wedding and the fact that guests could look around the museum is just a bonus. There was definitely no need to spend a lot on decorations because it is not needed. This is by far the best hidden gem around.
Reviewed on 31-07-2014
Wedding Date 27-10-2013
I have to say after looking at many different venues in and around the city. Soldiers and Sailors was by far the most beautiful, accommodating destination around. We had both the ceremony and reception at Soldiers and Sailors. The ceremony on the patio couldn't have been more perfect! We thought it may be noisy outside due to traffic but it definitely was not. The atmosphere, seating and organization were all perfect. As for the reception, I couldn't have asked for a better location! It is the most beautiful location for a wedding and the fact that guests could look around the museum is just a bonus. There was definitely no need to spend a lot on decorations because it is not needed. This is by far the best hidden gem around.
Reviewed on 31-07-2014
Emily Nahm (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-06-2013
I could not have been happier with our selection of Soldiers and Sailors to host our wedding reception. Amber was amazing to work with throughout the process. The venue offered a unique atmosphere, that was important to us. Everyone was super helpful and friendly. Would recommend soldiers and sailors to anyone!
Reviewed on 30-06-2013
Wedding Date 01-06-2013
I could not have been happier with our selection of Soldiers and Sailors to host our wedding reception. Amber was amazing to work with throughout the process. The venue offered a unique atmosphere, that was important to us. Everyone was super helpful and friendly. Would recommend soldiers and sailors to anyone!
Reviewed on 30-06-2013
Nicole Manning (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-04-2013
Soldiers & Sailors is by far one of the most beautiful landmarks in Pittsburgh. To be able to have our wedding there was a dream come true. Details: You pay for the rental of the space, you pay them for the bar, and then you have to choose from their list of caterers (there are 4 to choose from) This ended up being okay, because their caterers offer a nice range of budgets to choose from. We went with The Chef and I Catering who were AWESOME (they were the \"value\" caterer; but you wouldn't have known it by how great they were). You also have to use their preferred vendors for linens, lighting, chairs etc. (the caterer can also provide linens for a much more affordable price) We had to rebook our date and we did find that some things that we had agreed to on our first date \"changed\" once we rebooked. Bummer, but somewhat expected in the wedding business. My biggest complaint about the venue was the slowness in responses. We understood that they aren't exclusively a wedding venue (museum, concert venue, much more); and due to this, they probably don't work normal business days/hours... however it would take multiple days at a time to get simple answers for things. The caterer ended up being much more helpful in answering a lot of our questions. Some of the issues with changes and responsiveness left a bad taste in our mouth, however when push came to shove... this venue is beyond words in terms of beauty. We wanted a place that was reminiscent of the 20s and 30s; a backdrop that needed simple/elegant decor; a place that felt like you were stepping back in time. This is THE place. It was STUNNING. As one guest put it \"I feel like I'm on the Titanic\" (a good thing!) The days before the wedding, the SS team stepped up and we turned it out. They also were flexible on a few points and were extremely kind. The day of the wedding was perfection, which is what matters in the end!
Reviewed on 29-04-2013
Wedding Date 12-04-2013
Soldiers & Sailors is by far one of the most beautiful landmarks in Pittsburgh. To be able to have our wedding there was a dream come true. Details: You pay for the rental of the space, you pay them for the bar, and then you have to choose from their list of caterers (there are 4 to choose from) This ended up being okay, because their caterers offer a nice range of budgets to choose from. We went with The Chef and I Catering who were AWESOME (they were the \"value\" caterer; but you wouldn't have known it by how great they were). You also have to use their preferred vendors for linens, lighting, chairs etc. (the caterer can also provide linens for a much more affordable price) We had to rebook our date and we did find that some things that we had agreed to on our first date \"changed\" once we rebooked. Bummer, but somewhat expected in the wedding business. My biggest complaint about the venue was the slowness in responses. We understood that they aren't exclusively a wedding venue (museum, concert venue, much more); and due to this, they probably don't work normal business days/hours... however it would take multiple days at a time to get simple answers for things. The caterer ended up being much more helpful in answering a lot of our questions. Some of the issues with changes and responsiveness left a bad taste in our mouth, however when push came to shove... this venue is beyond words in terms of beauty. We wanted a place that was reminiscent of the 20s and 30s; a backdrop that needed simple/elegant decor; a place that felt like you were stepping back in time. This is THE place. It was STUNNING. As one guest put it \"I feel like I'm on the Titanic\" (a good thing!) The days before the wedding, the SS team stepped up and we turned it out. They also were flexible on a few points and were extremely kind. The day of the wedding was perfection, which is what matters in the end!
Reviewed on 29-04-2013
Katy Wong (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2011
My wife and I loved our wedding at Soldiers and Sailors! It was top notch, the staff was fantastic, and we'd recommend them to anyone looking for a beautiful, well coordinated event.\r\rAfter the wedding, we even got a commemorative brick with our names on it placed in the walkway outside of the museum. First class all the way.
Reviewed on 09-01-2013
Wedding Date 20-08-2011
My wife and I loved our wedding at Soldiers and Sailors! It was top notch, the staff was fantastic, and we'd recommend them to anyone looking for a beautiful, well coordinated event.\r\rAfter the wedding, we even got a commemorative brick with our names on it placed in the walkway outside of the museum. First class all the way.
Reviewed on 09-01-2013
Darcy Ploucha (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-09-2012
We hosted our wedding reception at Soldiers and Sailors on September 29th. Everything was beautiful there and Marjorie and Amber were very easy to work with. Marjorie responded to my emails quickly and were helpful in deciding caterers. We had a beautiful wedding there, I wouldn't have changed a thing.
Reviewed on 14-10-2012
Wedding Date 29-09-2012
We hosted our wedding reception at Soldiers and Sailors on September 29th. Everything was beautiful there and Marjorie and Amber were very easy to work with. Marjorie responded to my emails quickly and were helpful in deciding caterers. We had a beautiful wedding there, I wouldn't have changed a thing.
Reviewed on 14-10-2012
hillary hohman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-09-2012
working with soldiers and sailors was fantastic. From the very first meeting we had with Marjorie Henderson all the way up to the final days of the wedding, we really couldn't of asked for anything better. They were so helpful and very accommodating with pretty much everything that we needed. i would def recommend this venue for others in the future!
Reviewed on 25-09-2012
Wedding Date 08-09-2012
working with soldiers and sailors was fantastic. From the very first meeting we had with Marjorie Henderson all the way up to the final days of the wedding, we really couldn't of asked for anything better. They were so helpful and very accommodating with pretty much everything that we needed. i would def recommend this venue for others in the future!
Reviewed on 25-09-2012
Lori Hennessey (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-06-2012
My daughter chose Soldiers and Sailors for her wedding reception and the venue was absolutely gorgeous and perfect!! Majorie and Amber are fabulous to work with and ensure that every detail is taken care of which makes for a worry free environment. They were very accomodating and exceeded all of our expectations.
Reviewed on 20-07-2012
Wedding Date 23-06-2012
My daughter chose Soldiers and Sailors for her wedding reception and the venue was absolutely gorgeous and perfect!! Majorie and Amber are fabulous to work with and ensure that every detail is taken care of which makes for a worry free environment. They were very accomodating and exceeded all of our expectations.
Reviewed on 20-07-2012
Stephanie Stichert (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-06-2012
Soldiers and Sailors was a beautiful and wonderful venue for our reception. Amber was GREAT and very helpful!! She made sure everything was in order and was so easy to work with! She even switched shifts with someone to make sure she was there during our reception! I would definitely recommend Soldiers and Sailors to anyone!!
Reviewed on 03-07-2012
Wedding Date 30-06-2012
Soldiers and Sailors was a beautiful and wonderful venue for our reception. Amber was GREAT and very helpful!! She made sure everything was in order and was so easy to work with! She even switched shifts with someone to make sure she was there during our reception! I would definitely recommend Soldiers and Sailors to anyone!!
Reviewed on 03-07-2012
Breanne Lesniak (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-09-2011
S&S Hall is beautiful inside and out and provided beautiful pictures. The rental fee is pretty pricey but you do get a Brick outside in the walkway as a gift. I was disappointed that the bartenders did not do a last call and just closed the bar with no notice. We brought our own alcohol but either way we should have been notified so we could have the DJ announce it to our guests. I bumped up the service to a 4 from a 3, due to the bar, becasue Marjorie and Amber at the hall were extremely nice and helpful.
Reviewed on 07-10-2011
Wedding Date 03-09-2011
S&S Hall is beautiful inside and out and provided beautiful pictures. The rental fee is pretty pricey but you do get a Brick outside in the walkway as a gift. I was disappointed that the bartenders did not do a last call and just closed the bar with no notice. We brought our own alcohol but either way we should have been notified so we could have the DJ announce it to our guests. I bumped up the service to a 4 from a 3, due to the bar, becasue Marjorie and Amber at the hall were extremely nice and helpful.
Reviewed on 07-10-2011
Ashley Metz Leax (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-05-2011
We held our wedding reception in late May 2011 at this location and were extremely disappointed with the lack of air conditioning and service of the bartenders. When looking for potential venues, we asked every facility if they had air conditioning. Soldiers and Sailors said they did and never mentioned there being any recent problems. However, the air conditioner was broken for the entire reception. My parents noticed right away before cocktail hour even began and brought it to the staff's attention. The staff had from 4:30 until 11:00pm to fix the problem and nothing was done to resolve the malfunctioning air conditioner. They kept saying they were \"making some calls\" or \"working on it\
Reviewed on 10-08-2011
Wedding Date 27-05-2011
We held our wedding reception in late May 2011 at this location and were extremely disappointed with the lack of air conditioning and service of the bartenders. When looking for potential venues, we asked every facility if they had air conditioning. Soldiers and Sailors said they did and never mentioned there being any recent problems. However, the air conditioner was broken for the entire reception. My parents noticed right away before cocktail hour even began and brought it to the staff's attention. The staff had from 4:30 until 11:00pm to fix the problem and nothing was done to resolve the malfunctioning air conditioner. They kept saying they were \"making some calls\" or \"working on it\
Reviewed on 10-08-2011
Kerri Ballina (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-07-2011
Marjorie is amazing and will accomodate any needs. Reasonably priced too!
Reviewed on 08-08-2011
Wedding Date 03-07-2011
Marjorie is amazing and will accomodate any needs. Reasonably priced too!
Reviewed on 08-08-2011
Julie H (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-08-2010
Soldiers and Sailors is an absolutely amazing venue... historical details, huge ballroom, just a really neat place overall! I absolutely loved it for our reception and would pick it again in an instant!\r\rA few points just to be aware of... There are older reviews that say everything is included - this is no longer the case. They have 4 caterers for you to choose from, and you get your alcohol from S&S. I found the people there to be helpful, but a tad disorganized at times (none of this came through at our actual event, thankfully). I was frustrated with a few details regarding the bar (they ran out of one type of wine during our cocktail hour!!!! we had paid for a 4.5 hour bar!!!). However they did take care of this and actually upgraded us to a better wine to replace the one that had run out. Their coordinator is soooo nice, but sometimes doesn't return phone calls or emails, so just stay on top of them. Again, the benefits outweigh the negatives, and it was just such a gorgeous, unique place!!!!
Reviewed on 17-11-2010
Wedding Date 07-08-2010
Soldiers and Sailors is an absolutely amazing venue... historical details, huge ballroom, just a really neat place overall! I absolutely loved it for our reception and would pick it again in an instant!\r\rA few points just to be aware of... There are older reviews that say everything is included - this is no longer the case. They have 4 caterers for you to choose from, and you get your alcohol from S&S. I found the people there to be helpful, but a tad disorganized at times (none of this came through at our actual event, thankfully). I was frustrated with a few details regarding the bar (they ran out of one type of wine during our cocktail hour!!!! we had paid for a 4.5 hour bar!!!). However they did take care of this and actually upgraded us to a better wine to replace the one that had run out. Their coordinator is soooo nice, but sometimes doesn't return phone calls or emails, so just stay on top of them. Again, the benefits outweigh the negatives, and it was just such a gorgeous, unique place!!!!
Reviewed on 17-11-2010
Diana O'Connell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2010
Absolutely perfect
Reviewed on 14-11-2010
Wedding Date 16-10-2010
Absolutely perfect
Reviewed on 14-11-2010
Stephanie Zieger (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-04-2008
Soldiers and Sailors is such a beautiful location with character. We loved that it didn't look like a generic hotel ballroom. The huge floor made have a very large dance floor easy.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Wedding Date 26-04-2008
Soldiers and Sailors is such a beautiful location with character. We loved that it didn't look like a generic hotel ballroom. The huge floor made have a very large dance floor easy.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Rachelle Buynak (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-09-2004
A planner is included in the cost, along with the caterer. Both were fabulous in helping plan. The food and service were impecable, it was catered by the Common Plea restaurant and I have yet to have better food at a wedding. Not to mention the venue is absolutely beautiful.;Beware of the hours...because it's a museum, security must be hired. So if you want to add time to your reception, you pay extra security by the hour.
Reviewed on 25-09-2007
89 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.89 out of 5.0Wedding Date 11-09-2004
A planner is included in the cost, along with the caterer. Both were fabulous in helping plan. The food and service were impecable, it was catered by the Common Plea restaurant and I have yet to have better food at a wedding. Not to mention the venue is absolutely beautiful.;Beware of the hours...because it's a museum, security must be hired. So if you want to add time to your reception, you pay extra security by the hour.
Reviewed on 25-09-2007
Contact Info for Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum
| Contact | Value |
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| https://www.facebook.com/soldiersandsailors | |
| X (Twitter) | Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum |
| snsmh | |
| soldiersandsailorshall | |
| Website | www.soldiersandsailorshall.org |
| Phone | (412) 621-4253 |
| Address | 4141 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213 |
| kathryn@soldiersandsailorshall.org |
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