If you appreciate historic spaces …
Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & Spa
422 E. State St., Sharon
724.346.3046
buhlmansion.com
Cap your guest list at: 120 May-Oct., 50 mid-Oct.-mid-May
Secure your date: 6-18 months in advance, but worth calling with a last-minute date
Budget: $3,000-$8,000 for ceremony and reception space
What you’ll get: Castle for a Day package includes exclusive use of property, gardens, tent, overnight guestrooms
Menu prepared by: The Mansion’s preferred caterers
Who you’ll work with: Marci Fleis, 866.345.2845, marci@buhlmansion.com
Carnegie Museums of Art & Natural History
4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland
412.622.3131
carnegiemuseums.org
Cap your guest list at: 80-350
Secure your date: 18-24 months in advance
Budget: Room rental is $4,000-$7,000
What you’ll get: Security, custodial services, tables, chairs, technician, event supervision
Menu prepared by: Culinaire, Inc.
Who you’ll work with: Events team, 412.622.3360
Roy Engelbrecht
Parador Inn
939 Western Ave., North Side
412.231.4800
theparadorinn.com
Cap your guest list at: 100 seated, 120 for cocktail-style reception, 80 inside the mansion
Secure your date: Generally about two years in advance, but you never know – call for availability!
Budget: Room rental for Saturdays is $3,852 and catering prices start at $49.65 per person
What you’ll get: Table linens; napkins; all dinnerware; appetizer selections; entree selections; coffee station and service staff; five-hour reception; use of full property and eight guest rooms
Menu prepared by: JPC Event Group
Who you’ll work with: Patrick Luff, 724.654.6851 x1, events@jpceventgroup.com
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Pump House
880 E. Waterfront Drive, Munhall
412.464.4020
riversofsteel.com
Cap your guest list at: 80-100 inside, 100-250 outside
Secure your date: You never know, call for availability! But, know that the site is only open from May through October
Budget: $800 for the first four hours, $150 for each additional hour, plus custodial and attendant fees
What you’ll get: Use of the space, tables, chairs, restrooms
Menu prepared by: Anyone the couple chooses
Who you’ll work with: Stacy Drane, 412.464.4020 x232, sdrane@riversofsteel.com
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall
4141 Fifth Ave., Oakland
412.621.4253
soldiersandsailorshall.org
Cap your guest list at: 300
Secure your date: Three months to two years in advance
Budget: $4,000 flat rate for venue
What you’ll get: Use of grand ballroom, third floor foyer, grand balcony and wedding party suite, tables, chairs, easels, drop-down screen
Menu prepared by: All the Best Catering, Big Burrito Restaurant Group, Chef Rey’s Catering, Rania’s Catering or The Chef & I Catering
Who you’ll work with: Amber McBride, sales@soldiersandsailorshall.org
Tara – A Country Inn
2884 Lake Road, Clark
7243.962.3535
tara-inn.com
Cap your guest list at: 150
Secure your date: 6-18 months, but worth calling with a last-minute date
Budget: Starting at $25 per person
What you’ll get: Catering. Rental fees and bar are additional
Menu prepared by: On-site caterers
Who you’ll work with: William Moore, 800.782.2803, wmoore@tara-inn.com
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University Club
123 University Place, Oakland
412.648.0037
uc.pitt.edu
Cap your guest list at: 220
Secure your date: At least 12 months in advance
Budget: $8,500-$15,000, depending on time of year
What you’ll get: Food, beverages, tables, chairs, linens, staffing, utensils, plates, glasses, votive candles, refresher room
Menu prepared by: In-house caterer
Who you’ll work with: Jessica Transue, 412.648.0037, jtransue@pc.pitt.edu