THE PENNSYLVANIAN
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About This Vendor
Classic Elegance, Iconic Architecture
For memories that last a lifetime, choose a venue that is timeless. The Grand Hall and The Rotunda at the Pennsylvanian in Pittsburgh, PA, were once part of Pittsburgh’s Penn Station, considered one of the great pieces of Beaux-Arts architecture in America. The Grand Hall is spectacular. This 11,000-square-foot event space, which features arched openings, marble floors, ornate walls, 40-foot vaulted ceilings, and a skylight, will take your guests’ breath away and make a magical setting for your wedding reception. The Rotunda at The Pennsylvanian is a Pittsburgh Landmark. With beautiful terra cotta archways and hand-laid brick flooring, The Rotunda is the perfect location for your wedding ceremony or cocktail hour.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area
Guest Capacity300+
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsDestination Weddings
SettingsBallroom, Estate, Historic Venue
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THE PENNSYLVANIAN Reviews
Shannon Baron (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-08-2022
The Pennsylvanian is UNDOUBTABLY one of THE MOST GORGEOUS event venues in Pittsburgh. We had our wedding here in summer 2022 and it was a truly magical space and an amazing day! Our guests loved the cocktail hour in the breathtaking rotunda and then the sheer opulence of the grand hall area speaks for itself. However, having a wedding here though does come with certain difficulties. Namely, the costs were much higher than expected. The budgeting numbers provided for both the preferred catering and rental fees were higher than anticipated. (Also as a side note, we primarily selected the lowest of the rental options, so we can’t imagine the cost had we selected higher premium items!). On top of the high costs, everything has to be set up after noon the day of the wedding and removed in one-hour post-wedding (or else you are fined) which is a huge logistical undertaking and will require hiring additional help over and above your coordinator/wedding planner to assist in the tear-down process. Since the venue is essentially a blank space, you have the ability to customize everything to be exactly how you want it which we greatly appreciated, but it does mean that you (and your planner) will be coordinating with many different vendors. The wedding event directors at the Pennsylvanian were somewhat helpful, but not overly accommodating or friendly. All in all, we loved having our wedding here and it was the perfect day, but we would not recommend it for budget conscientious couples or those that are not detail-oriented.
Reviewed on 29-10-2022
Wedding Date 13-08-2022
The Pennsylvanian is UNDOUBTABLY one of THE MOST GORGEOUS event venues in Pittsburgh. We had our wedding here in summer 2022 and it was a truly magical space and an amazing day! Our guests loved the cocktail hour in the breathtaking rotunda and then the sheer opulence of the grand hall area speaks for itself. However, having a wedding here though does come with certain difficulties. Namely, the costs were much higher than expected. The budgeting numbers provided for both the preferred catering and rental fees were higher than anticipated. (Also as a side note, we primarily selected the lowest of the rental options, so we can’t imagine the cost had we selected higher premium items!). On top of the high costs, everything has to be set up after noon the day of the wedding and removed in one-hour post-wedding (or else you are fined) which is a huge logistical undertaking and will require hiring additional help over and above your coordinator/wedding planner to assist in the tear-down process. Since the venue is essentially a blank space, you have the ability to customize everything to be exactly how you want it which we greatly appreciated, but it does mean that you (and your planner) will be coordinating with many different vendors. The wedding event directors at the Pennsylvanian were somewhat helpful, but not overly accommodating or friendly. All in all, we loved having our wedding here and it was the perfect day, but we would not recommend it for budget conscientious couples or those that are not detail-oriented.
Reviewed on 29-10-2022
Eric Schiemer (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-11-2021
The Pennsylvanian has become one of my favorite venues in Pittsburgh to DJ weddings... the credit for this goes entirely to Megan and Melissa who work tirelessly to make sure their couples enjoy the best day of their lives. As a wedding professional myself, I take comfort in working at a venue that loves its clients as much as I do.I've seen Megan and Melissa go above and beyond to meet every guest's needs. Even while families are stressed, they're able to resolve issues and get things done all with a wonderfully positive attitude. The Grand Hall at The Pennsylvanian is one of the most gorgeous venues in the city. Add in their amazing staff and I can't imagine a better place for anyone to hold their wedding!
Reviewed on 13-11-2021
Wedding Date 11-11-2021
The Pennsylvanian has become one of my favorite venues in Pittsburgh to DJ weddings... the credit for this goes entirely to Megan and Melissa who work tirelessly to make sure their couples enjoy the best day of their lives. As a wedding professional myself, I take comfort in working at a venue that loves its clients as much as I do.I've seen Megan and Melissa go above and beyond to meet every guest's needs. Even while families are stressed, they're able to resolve issues and get things done all with a wonderfully positive attitude. The Grand Hall at The Pennsylvanian is one of the most gorgeous venues in the city. Add in their amazing staff and I can't imagine a better place for anyone to hold their wedding!
Reviewed on 13-11-2021
Kiera Lally (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-06-2021
Our daughter's wedding was June 26th at the Pennsylvanian...we couldn't have asked for more! The planners and vendors involved were all so helpful and they made the day flawless! The venue was stunning! We would highly recommend :)
Reviewed on 03-09-2021
Wedding Date 26-06-2021
Our daughter's wedding was June 26th at the Pennsylvanian...we couldn't have asked for more! The planners and vendors involved were all so helpful and they made the day flawless! The venue was stunning! We would highly recommend :)
Reviewed on 03-09-2021
Maeve Hogel (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-03-2021
The Pennsylvanian was our saving grace during the pandemic and I couldn't recommend it enough. We originally planned our wedding at a different venue, but had to change it about 2 months out because of Covid capacity restrictions. Megan was so easy to work with and the space itself is absolutely stunning. We are so thankful to Megan for helping us pull off our dream wedding on such short notice!
Reviewed on 15-06-2021
Wedding Date 20-03-2021
The Pennsylvanian was our saving grace during the pandemic and I couldn't recommend it enough. We originally planned our wedding at a different venue, but had to change it about 2 months out because of Covid capacity restrictions. Megan was so easy to work with and the space itself is absolutely stunning. We are so thankful to Megan for helping us pull off our dream wedding on such short notice!
Reviewed on 15-06-2021
Kailey Hughes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-11-2020
The Pennsylvanian was absolutely perfect! We had to make a number of changes due to the current events. The Pennsylvanian's team was on top of everything, quick to respond, and had a ton of idea on how to make our event as safe as possible. We were so happy with the final outcome!
Reviewed on 21-11-2020
Wedding Date 14-11-2020
The Pennsylvanian was absolutely perfect! We had to make a number of changes due to the current events. The Pennsylvanian's team was on top of everything, quick to respond, and had a ton of idea on how to make our event as safe as possible. We were so happy with the final outcome!
Reviewed on 21-11-2020
Christine Aspiotes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-10-2020
The Pennsylvanian is an amazing venue with amazing coordinators! Megan and Melissa were truly amazing in helping us plan our perfect wedding. We had many last minute changes in plans which they couldn’t have been better at accommodating. We felt so supported knowing they were handling everything which allowed us to have the best time at our reception. Can’t say enough about the venue and the team!
Reviewed on 03-11-2020
Wedding Date 24-10-2020
The Pennsylvanian is an amazing venue with amazing coordinators! Megan and Melissa were truly amazing in helping us plan our perfect wedding. We had many last minute changes in plans which they couldn’t have been better at accommodating. We felt so supported knowing they were handling everything which allowed us to have the best time at our reception. Can’t say enough about the venue and the team!
Reviewed on 03-11-2020
Brooke Suszynski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2020
Megan and Melissa are absolute rock stars!! We switched venues about 45 days before our wedding and they worked so hard for us! I like to say they helped us plan 3.5 weddings because of the constant changes made with COVID restrictions (indoor to outdoor, 145 guests to 50 guests, etc). They were kind, caring, hard-working, detail- oriented and efficient. They knew what to do, when to do it and how to do it! We could not be more thankful to the two of them for helping our day go off without a hitch!! We had the most perfect day and it was all thanks to them!!
Reviewed on 10-08-2020
Wedding Date 08-08-2020
Megan and Melissa are absolute rock stars!! We switched venues about 45 days before our wedding and they worked so hard for us! I like to say they helped us plan 3.5 weddings because of the constant changes made with COVID restrictions (indoor to outdoor, 145 guests to 50 guests, etc). They were kind, caring, hard-working, detail- oriented and efficient. They knew what to do, when to do it and how to do it! We could not be more thankful to the two of them for helping our day go off without a hitch!! We had the most perfect day and it was all thanks to them!!
Reviewed on 10-08-2020
Ashley Huiras (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-07-2020
I cannot day enough amazing things about The Pennsylvanian. We got married July 24, 2020 after having to postpone our original date from May 22, 2020. Being a bride during a pandemic is NO JOKE and may be the most stress I’ve ever felt in my life. However, Megan was truly amazing throughout the whole process. The Pennsylvanian was my dream venue and I couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else. Megan made it work. She also kept me calm and sane throughout the entire postponing process and 2 months of “what if’s” during quarantine. Two weeks before our wedding, our guest count had to be reduced from 150 to 50 and had to be outside due to Allegheny County Covid Restrictions. I was so nervous about how it would look, how it would work, where would everything go, all of the things. Megan MADE IT HAPPEN. Both her and Melissa went above and beyond to make sure everything went off perfectly. They worked with all my vendors to come up with the best possible scenario for our day. Our wedding ended up being a DREAM COME TRUE. Literally perfect.... even with only 50 people. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception went so smoothly and I was able to finally relax and enjoy my day! Long story short, get married here and hire Megan and Melissa to help with Day Of Coordination! You won’t regret it!
Reviewed on 06-08-2020
Wedding Date 24-07-2020
I cannot day enough amazing things about The Pennsylvanian. We got married July 24, 2020 after having to postpone our original date from May 22, 2020. Being a bride during a pandemic is NO JOKE and may be the most stress I’ve ever felt in my life. However, Megan was truly amazing throughout the whole process. The Pennsylvanian was my dream venue and I couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else. Megan made it work. She also kept me calm and sane throughout the entire postponing process and 2 months of “what if’s” during quarantine. Two weeks before our wedding, our guest count had to be reduced from 150 to 50 and had to be outside due to Allegheny County Covid Restrictions. I was so nervous about how it would look, how it would work, where would everything go, all of the things. Megan MADE IT HAPPEN. Both her and Melissa went above and beyond to make sure everything went off perfectly. They worked with all my vendors to come up with the best possible scenario for our day. Our wedding ended up being a DREAM COME TRUE. Literally perfect.... even with only 50 people. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception went so smoothly and I was able to finally relax and enjoy my day! Long story short, get married here and hire Megan and Melissa to help with Day Of Coordination! You won’t regret it!
Reviewed on 06-08-2020
Karen Bagnato (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-10-2019
We had our reception here in October 2019. Megan and Dana were so easy to work with and our wedding was a dream come true. We had our cocktail hour under the rotunda and my first look in the grand hall literally took my breath away. This is such a beautiful venue. I would do it all over again!
Reviewed on 08-02-2020
Wedding Date 25-10-2019
We had our reception here in October 2019. Megan and Dana were so easy to work with and our wedding was a dream come true. We had our cocktail hour under the rotunda and my first look in the grand hall literally took my breath away. This is such a beautiful venue. I would do it all over again!
Reviewed on 08-02-2020
Bethany Pisula (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-01-2020
My husband and I had the most beautiful wedding at the Pennsylvanian and have only amazing things to say about Megan and Melissa. They were attentive, mindful and always available which made planning a lot easier. You will not be disappointed if you choose The Pennsylvanian - especially with the gorgeous photos under the rotunda (I highly recommend adding the up lighting inside as well as outside to really enhance the look - I worked with Amanda at EF Lighting and she was great!).
Reviewed on 27-01-2020
Wedding Date 04-01-2020
My husband and I had the most beautiful wedding at the Pennsylvanian and have only amazing things to say about Megan and Melissa. They were attentive, mindful and always available which made planning a lot easier. You will not be disappointed if you choose The Pennsylvanian - especially with the gorgeous photos under the rotunda (I highly recommend adding the up lighting inside as well as outside to really enhance the look - I worked with Amanda at EF Lighting and she was great!).
Reviewed on 27-01-2020
Kristin H (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-11-2019
Megan, Dana, and Melissa were absolutely a joy to work with. The Pennsylvanian was the wedding venue of my dreams and I can truly say that the only thing I would have changed was renting more time! From the day of services to planning / vendor coordination, the service provided was outstanding! The rotunda is seriously everything I ever dreamed of! Thank you Megan, Dana, and Melissa for helping me on the best day of my life!
Reviewed on 24-11-2019
Wedding Date 09-11-2019
Megan, Dana, and Melissa were absolutely a joy to work with. The Pennsylvanian was the wedding venue of my dreams and I can truly say that the only thing I would have changed was renting more time! From the day of services to planning / vendor coordination, the service provided was outstanding! The rotunda is seriously everything I ever dreamed of! Thank you Megan, Dana, and Melissa for helping me on the best day of my life!
Reviewed on 24-11-2019
Lee G. (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-07-2019
We held both our ceremony and reception at The Pennsylvanian. We had a beautiful day that allowed us to have a stunning ceremony under the rotunda. Our guests enjoyed cocktail hour under the rotunda too. And we held the reception, for about 100, inside the grand hall. Melissa and Dana were fabulous to work with. They allowed us to drop off day-of items early, they delivered bags to our guests staying in the onsite rental units, and they helped facilitate better communication with Lyric (the rental company for our guests) -- all above and beyond. The only downfall is the exclusive agreements with some of the vendors. We went with an outside caterer and had to pay a fee. And we used the preferred rental company and were sadly disappointed with their service.
Reviewed on 07-08-2019
Wedding Date 14-07-2019
We held both our ceremony and reception at The Pennsylvanian. We had a beautiful day that allowed us to have a stunning ceremony under the rotunda. Our guests enjoyed cocktail hour under the rotunda too. And we held the reception, for about 100, inside the grand hall. Melissa and Dana were fabulous to work with. They allowed us to drop off day-of items early, they delivered bags to our guests staying in the onsite rental units, and they helped facilitate better communication with Lyric (the rental company for our guests) -- all above and beyond. The only downfall is the exclusive agreements with some of the vendors. We went with an outside caterer and had to pay a fee. And we used the preferred rental company and were sadly disappointed with their service.
Reviewed on 07-08-2019
Jacqueline Goth (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2018
My husband and I were married at the Pennsylvanian on 9.21.2018. We had our ceremony-reception at this gorgeous, Pittsburgh landmark. Megan & Dana were so easy to work with, and really made us feel special! We had a lot of last minute requests and they were so helpful and supportive. From the architecture, staff, decor, vendors, and creative options, it was the perfect venue for us. Our dream wedding was an old, Hollywood-glam party where we celebrated our love for each other with friends and family. It was truly perfect!
Reviewed on 10-10-2018
Wedding Date 21-09-2018
My husband and I were married at the Pennsylvanian on 9.21.2018. We had our ceremony-reception at this gorgeous, Pittsburgh landmark. Megan & Dana were so easy to work with, and really made us feel special! We had a lot of last minute requests and they were so helpful and supportive. From the architecture, staff, decor, vendors, and creative options, it was the perfect venue for us. Our dream wedding was an old, Hollywood-glam party where we celebrated our love for each other with friends and family. It was truly perfect!
Reviewed on 10-10-2018
Susanne Armbrust (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2018
The Pennsylvanian was the site of my daughter's wedding and reception. I can't say enough good things about this venue and their staff. Megan was an absolute gem to work with and went above and beyond her job description to make the day run smoothly. They were easy to deal with before the big day and answered emails and phone calls promptly. The big day arrived and they were so accommodating in making changes last minute, offering suggestions and keeping things running on time. Would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a unique and VERY special location in the city. All of my out-of-town guests were so pleased and in awe of this venue - a true gem!
Reviewed on 09-10-2018
Wedding Date 06-10-2018
The Pennsylvanian was the site of my daughter's wedding and reception. I can't say enough good things about this venue and their staff. Megan was an absolute gem to work with and went above and beyond her job description to make the day run smoothly. They were easy to deal with before the big day and answered emails and phone calls promptly. The big day arrived and they were so accommodating in making changes last minute, offering suggestions and keeping things running on time. Would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a unique and VERY special location in the city. All of my out-of-town guests were so pleased and in awe of this venue - a true gem!
Reviewed on 09-10-2018
Elizabeth Cosentino (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-08-2018
The Pennsylvanian is truly a spectacular venue. It is unique and elegant, and we received many compliments from our guests. As mentioned in another review, everything here has to be brought in from outside vendors. This includes food, alcohol, chairs, linens, etc. so there is more coordination required than other venues.
Reviewed on 18-09-2018
Wedding Date 25-08-2018
The Pennsylvanian is truly a spectacular venue. It is unique and elegant, and we received many compliments from our guests. As mentioned in another review, everything here has to be brought in from outside vendors. This includes food, alcohol, chairs, linens, etc. so there is more coordination required than other venues.
Reviewed on 18-09-2018
Erica C (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-07-2018
I do not have enough good things to say about the pennsylvanian!!! It was an absolutely beautiful venue, perfect for those looking for a historic, timeless and classic reception venue. I am still getting compliments from guests a month later that it was the best venue they have ever been to for a wedding reception. Megan and Dana were so helpful and easy to get in contact with and I would highly recommend this venue to others!!! the bridal suite which is newly remodeled was also gorgeous and great for the bridal party to use to freshen up before the reception started :)
Reviewed on 08-08-2018
Wedding Date 14-07-2018
I do not have enough good things to say about the pennsylvanian!!! It was an absolutely beautiful venue, perfect for those looking for a historic, timeless and classic reception venue. I am still getting compliments from guests a month later that it was the best venue they have ever been to for a wedding reception. Megan and Dana were so helpful and easy to get in contact with and I would highly recommend this venue to others!!! the bridal suite which is newly remodeled was also gorgeous and great for the bridal party to use to freshen up before the reception started :)
Reviewed on 08-08-2018
Joell Bajoras (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-09-2017
The Pennsylvanian is one of the most spectacular venues in Pittsburgh. The Events Coordinator is absolutely amazing and so helpful! Day before and of the wedding she was very hands on in helping! One thing to note about the venue, there is just a room to use nothing else. You have to bring everything in, even a kitchen and it adds up!
Reviewed on 12-11-2017
Wedding Date 30-09-2017
The Pennsylvanian is one of the most spectacular venues in Pittsburgh. The Events Coordinator is absolutely amazing and so helpful! Day before and of the wedding she was very hands on in helping! One thing to note about the venue, there is just a room to use nothing else. You have to bring everything in, even a kitchen and it adds up!
Reviewed on 12-11-2017
Annie Greiner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-06-2017
The Pennsylvanian is just breathtaking. It is the hidden gem of Pittsburgh venues. Growing up in Pittsburgh, I knew little about The Pennsylvanian, besides the fact that it had been converted into apartments. It was through social media that I saw a photo of a wedding there, and I was in such awe. When we got engaged, The Pennsylvanian was at the top of our list of venues and as soon as we walked in, we KNEW. The ambiance is extraordinary and not something you can re-create in any ballroom or other venue in Pittsburgh. Even though the onus of the coordination falls onto the bride & groom, the suggested vendors know the venue well enough that everything falls right into place. Our wedding day was magical. I can't tell you how many guests freely commented that it was the nicest wedding they had ever been to and/or didn't realize how beautiful The Pennsylvanian was. I promise, The Pennsylvanian will NOT disappoint!
Reviewed on 29-06-2017
Wedding Date 03-06-2017
The Pennsylvanian is just breathtaking. It is the hidden gem of Pittsburgh venues. Growing up in Pittsburgh, I knew little about The Pennsylvanian, besides the fact that it had been converted into apartments. It was through social media that I saw a photo of a wedding there, and I was in such awe. When we got engaged, The Pennsylvanian was at the top of our list of venues and as soon as we walked in, we KNEW. The ambiance is extraordinary and not something you can re-create in any ballroom or other venue in Pittsburgh. Even though the onus of the coordination falls onto the bride & groom, the suggested vendors know the venue well enough that everything falls right into place. Our wedding day was magical. I can't tell you how many guests freely commented that it was the nicest wedding they had ever been to and/or didn't realize how beautiful The Pennsylvanian was. I promise, The Pennsylvanian will NOT disappoint!
Reviewed on 29-06-2017
Julie Truver (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2009
The Pennsylvanian is the most elegant venue for weddings in Pittsburgh. My daughter had her wedding here and the staff were knowledgeable and professional ensuring we were connected with top notch vendors who did an exemplary job. They took care of everything and made our day stress free and an unforgettable memory. We received an overwhelming number of compliments on the wedding from family and friends who attended. I would highly recommend the Pennsylvanian for weddings, galas, and other formal events.
Reviewed on 05-04-2017
19 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.79 out of 5.0Wedding Date 12-09-2009
The Pennsylvanian is the most elegant venue for weddings in Pittsburgh. My daughter had her wedding here and the staff were knowledgeable and professional ensuring we were connected with top notch vendors who did an exemplary job. They took care of everything and made our day stress free and an unforgettable memory. We received an overwhelming number of compliments on the wedding from family and friends who attended. I would highly recommend the Pennsylvanian for weddings, galas, and other formal events.
Reviewed on 05-04-2017
Contact Info for THE PENNSYLVANIAN
| Contact | Value |
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| THE PENNSYLVANIAN | |
| X (Twitter) | THE PENNSYLVANIAN |
| THE PENNSYLVANIAN | |
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| Website | www.thepennsylvanian.com |
| Phone | (412) 201-1100 |
| Address | 1100 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222 |
| megan@thepennsylvanian.com |
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Meet the THE PENNSYLVANIAN Team
J. Megan DeBertrand (Events Director) J. Megan DeBertrand is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Megan has helped plan over 500 weddings and events- from small, intimate ceremonies to large-scale fundraising events. In her role as Events Director at The Pennsylvanian, Megan will work closely with all vendors to make sure your day is everything you imagined!
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