30 Outdoor Wedding Venues in and Around Pittsburgh
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Hi, I’m Angela! I’m an eco-friendly Pittsburgh wedding planner who specializes in helping non-traditional couples plan their weddings more sustainably.
Planning your dream wedding and looking for the perfect Pittsburgh outdoor wedding venue? Pittsburgh, with its scenic landscapes, lush gardens, and historic estates, offers a variety of stunning locations that could be the backdrop for your big day. Whether you're envisioning a rustic celebration, a romantic garden setting, or something more contemporary, there’s a venue for every couple. In this post, I’ll take you through over 30 breathtaking outdoor wedding venues in and around Pittsburgh that will turn your special day into a truly unforgettable experience.
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When is the Best Time for an Outdoor Wedding in Pittsburgh?
Peak season for weddings in Pittsburgh tends to be May through October, with many venues including April as part of their peak season pricing. However, keep in mind that it can get quite chilly in April and October.
If you want a warm-weather month while trying to avoid high temperatures and humidity, then May or September might be ideal for you. July tends to be the hottest month with August falling closely behind.
Rainfall tends to be higher from May to July on average, and thunderstorms can be more likely to occur during the summer months. However, this past April showed how rain can still be high throughout the year, making it absolutely necessary to create an inclement weather plan regardless of which month you choose.
Read on here to learn more about The Best Months for Weddings in Pittsburgh.
How to Plan for Inclement Weather When Planning an Outdoor Wedding in Pittsburgh
Ask venues about the inclement weather plan when inquiring and touring (and be sure that the plan works with your vision before booking).
Budget for the inclement weather plan. With some venues, you’ll need to rent a tent and accessories or additional venue space for the rain plan, so be sure to set this money aside up front.
Prepare yourself mentally! Remember what’s most important - you marrying the love of your life! If it rains, it rains, and sometimes you get a rainbow. :)
Outdoor Wedding Venues in Pittsburgh
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Please note that some of these are more outdoorsy than others. Some are specifically good for outdoor ceremonies with an indoor reception space, while others are fully outdoors (with a covered reception space).
Allegheny County Courthouse Courtyard
Features: A beautiful fountain in the courtyard space and indoor courthouse staircase that can act as a backdrop to your ceremony
Guest Count: Up to 150
Location: Downtown Pittsburgh
Features: space to host your ceremony and reception outdoors under rented tent(s)
Guest Count: Up to 250 seated, 300 cocktail style
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Features: outdoor ceremony space on the river and a covered, yet open to the outdoors, reception hall
Guest count: Up to 200
Location: Aspinwall, PA
Hartwood Acres (The Stables or the Mansion)
Features: The Stables at Hartwood Acres features a covered courtyard and outdoor reception space with an optional tent against a background of a building that is “reminiscent of an English Cotswold Village”. Hartwood Acres Mansion
features several outdoor options for your ceremony and cocktail hour, including a terrace and garden, as well as a glass-covered Grand Pavilion
Guest count: Up to 100 seated at the Stables and 150 seated under the Grand Pavilion
Location: Gibsonia, PA
Features: two beautiful garden ceremony spaces and a reception hall with two-story windows that brings the outdoors in
Guest Count: Approximately 100
Location: Coraopolis, PA
Features: a walled rose garden and a modern rustic-industrial Garden Room for a reception space that opens its doors to the rose garden
Guest Count: Up to 200
Location: Pittsburgh’s North Side
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Features: various indoor and outdoor garden spaces for your ceremony or reception
Guest Count: Up to 200 or 250
Location: Oakland - Pittsburgh
Features: outdoor garden ceremony space with either a barn or tented reception, depending on guest count
Guest Count: Up to 200
Location: Oakdale, PA
Springwood Conference Center and Event Venue
Features: an all-inclusive venue with several outdoor spaces for a ceremony, including gardens and a waterfall, as well as a gorgeous glass atrium for a reception space
Guest Count: Up to 270
Location: Verona, PA
Features: a tented French-quarter inspired courtyard that is ideal for a reception
Guest Count: Up to 100
Location: Sewickley, PA
Features: A large terrace with outdoor ceremony space and a tent with nice views of the city.
Guest Count: Up to 150 for ceremony and reception
Location: South Side of Pittsburgh
Features: an outdoor ceremony and reception space with trees and the Allegheny River as the backdrop, plus some indoor space and tent space to provide rain coverage
Guest Count: Up to 150
Location: Lawrenceville, PA
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Outdoor Wedding Venues near Pittsburgh
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These outdoor venues are located near Pittsburgh but outside of Allegheny County, where you can find rolling hills, mountains, and farmland that make for a stunning backdrop to your special day:
Outdoor Wedding Venues North of Pittsburgh
Features: an outdoor gazebo with a greenhouse as a backup plan for your ceremony and an indoor reception hall
Guest count: Up to around 200
Location: Prospect, PA
Features: garden ceremony spaces and a tented courtyard space with a castle as the backdrop
Guest Count: Up to 120
Location: Sharon, PA
The Farmhouse Wedding & Event Space
Features: a large field that be used for an outdoor ceremony and tented reception with a modern farmhouse as the backdrop
Guest Count: Flexible
Location: Sarver, PA
Features: an outdoor landscaped garden amongst the trees and several indoor spaces
Guest Count: The largest room holds 66, but a multi-room event could seat more
Location: Butler, PA
Features: Two beautiful outdoor ceremony spaces, one involving a willow tree and lake as your backdrop, plus a large pavilion or manor house for your cocktail hour and/or reception space
Guest Count: Up to 250
Location: Butler, PA
Features: 6 ceremony locations to choose from, including by the willow tree, on the lake dock, and under the courtyard pergola, plus covered / indoor options; an indoor reception space that brings the outdoors in with its large wraparound windows
Guest count: Up to 200
Location: Volant, PA
Features: a lake dock ceremony space and tented reception nestled in the woods
Guest Count: Up to 200
Location: Butler, PA
Outdoor Wedding Venues South of Pittsburgh
Features: a wooded outdoor amphitheater and ceremony arch, and outdoor courtyard area for cocktail hour, and an indoor barn reception space
Guest Count: Up to 150
Location: Mill Run, PA
Features: a lake and/or tree ceremony by the vineyard and an indoor, air-conditioned reception space
Guest Count: Up to 300
Location: Hunker, PA
Features: a large gazebo that can hold a ceremony or reception, surrounded by beautiful gardens
Guest Count: Up to 80
Location: Scenery Hill, PA
Features: wooded areas with views of rolling hills, perfect for an outdoor ceremony; tented reception
Guest count: Up to 250
Location: Mill Run, PA
Features: a luxury venue with a wooded ceremony backdrop or barn as a ceremony backup plan, plus a large round oak pavilion with a tree in the center for the reception space
Guest Count: Up to 250
Location: Farmington, PA
Features: a wooded amphitheater for your ceremony site and tented reception, surrounded by gardens
Guest Count: Up to 175
Location: Mount Pleasant, PA
Features: a stone-walled garden ceremony space and rustic indoor reception hall with lots of windows
Guest Count: Up to 250
Location: Hidden Valley, PA
Features: wooded outdoor ceremony spaces and several rustic indoor reception spaces to choose from
Guest Count: Up to 350
Location: Champion, PA
Features: a wooded ceremony arch overlooking rolling hills of farmland and an indoor reception space with 360 degree windows
Guest Count: Up to 180
Location: Mount Pleasant, PA
Gardens of Stonebridge - Ambridge, PA
Outdoor Wedding Venues South East of Pittsburgh
Features: garden grounds for a ceremony and a unique, rustic indoor reception space
Guest Count: Up to 400
Location: Jennerstown, PA
Outdoor Wedding Venues North West of Pittsburgh
Features: surrounded by beautiful gardens and woods; two outdoor ceremony space options and a tented reception space
Guest count: Up to 200
Location: Ambridge, PA
Features: a historic nineteenth century garden for your ceremony and a historic barn or “Feast Hall” for your reception (please note: dancing is not permitted in the hall)
Guest Count: Up to 80 seated in the barn, 300 in the hall
Location: Ambridge, PA
Features: An arbor made of wood and stone with woods in the background for your ceremony and space to rent a tent for the reception and rain plan
Guest Count: Flexible / may depend on the size of tent(s) rented
Location: Aliquippa, PA
Outdoor Wedding Venues South West of Pittsburgh
Features: a viney arbor for your outdoor ceremony backdrop, an onsite pond, and a barn reception
Guest Count: Up to 230
Location: Hickory, PA
Final Tips for Your Outdoor Wedding in Pittsburgh
Choosing the perfect outdoor wedding venue is one of the most exciting parts of planning your big day but can also be the most overwhelming! Pittsburgh offers a wealth of breathtaking options.
As you explore these outdoor venues, I hope you find the one that speaks to your vision and creates lasting memories for you and your guests. And if you’re feeling overwhelmed with the sea of options and could use some guidance walking you through it all, get in touch!
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Hi, I’m Angela!
With a passion for sustainability and a background in mental health counseling, I bring a unique blend of empathy and environmental consciousness to my role as an eco-friendly wedding planner in Pittsburgh and beyond. I strive to offer couples a thoughtful and sustainable approach to their special day. Get in touch to learn more!