Consistently voted as one of the best and greenest event venues in Pittsburgh, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens provides a stunning backdrop for weddings. With flexible scheduling and a variety of spaces, we allow you to plan both your ceremony and reception in one location. Whether you imagine an intimate vow exchange in the Victorian glasshouse; a large ceremony and reception in our romantic, estate-style Outdoor Garden; or a cocktail hour atop a green roof; we can help bring your vision to life.

Home to Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, this historic building offers more than 10 unique spaces for your next special event. From gilded halls and marble columns to contemporary corridors and scenic overlooks. Carnegie Music Hall and the Music Hall Foyer are arguably the grandest event spaces in all of Pittsburgh. The statuesque Hall of Architecture and Hall of Sculpture will give your event the unique twist your guests will remember. Scaife Foyer is a contemporary space ideal for cocktail receptions. If you want to have a drink with Carnegie’s world-famous dinosaurs, the Foster Overlook is the perfect spot. The Founder’s Room is the very space where Andrew Carnegie once greeted his museum guests.

Whether you're planning 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! The grand ballroom’s maple hardwood main floor can accommodate between about 100 and 300 seated guests, depending on setup and food service style, and up to 22 at a head table onstage, 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. With a wonderful variety of in house caterers, all capable of offering a delightful sit down, buffet or station style cuisine, you’re sure to find a meal selection your guests will love within your budget.

Whether you’re looking for a beautiful setting for a wedding, need an off-site conference location, or you’re celebrating a birthday or corporate milestone, the History Center is the ideal place to create your own history. As Pennsylvania’s largest history museum and the region’s oldest cultural institution, the History Center is dedicated to preserving and celebrating major events – not just the many ways Pittsburgh has shaped the world, but your own personal histories as well. Your weddings, birthdays, and company anniversaries are all part of the fabric of what makes Pittsburgh an extraordinary city. The History Center’s non-traditional atmosphere, central location, exciting exhibitions, professional staff, team commitment to customer service, competitive rental rates, and extraordinary food and beverage service provided by Common Plea Catering are just some of the reasons to consider the History Center for your next meeting or event. (See the Common Plea catering menu.)