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Gateway Clipper Fleet

Gateway Clipper Fleet

Pittsburgh, PA
4.7 out of 5 rating, 95 Reviews
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    Amber N. Sent on 07/14/2023
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    110% recommend this vendor

    LOVE LOVE LOVED our Gateway Clipper reception. We had people who live in Pittsburgh and people who have never been to Pittsburgh at our reception, and they loved everything about the boat. The food was amazing, they had great preferred vendors, the staff went above and beyond, and the views were phenomenal. I couldn't recommend the Gateway Clipper enough.
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    Valerie A. Sent on 03/07/2021
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    Our Wonderful Wedding Experience

    Even with the uncertainty of the pandemic, we had a wonderful wedding experience on February 20th on the Gateway Clipper Fleet. Our guest enjoyed everything about the venue. The staff was wonderful and Dan Bickerton, our wedding planner, did a fabulous job setting everything up and making sure our special day was a success....I highly recommend this venue.
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    Dj G. Sent on 11/16/2020
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    One stop shop and open communication

    We have no regrets planning our wedding with the Gateway Clipper. From day one communication channels were open and highly responsive. The package we selected include almost everything we needed for the wedding allowing us to focus on ourselves and our family rather than coordinating and paying vendors.

    Dan always fielded any question we had professionally and promptly.

    On the day of the event, Stormi kept us informed of our timelines, made sure we were well taken care of, and kept the event running without a hitch.

    All of our guest enjoyed themselves and we heard no complaints.

    Hands down, we would do this again and even make the event longer.
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    Steve A. Sent on 11/18/2021
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    Incredible

    Noah and Haley’s Wedding was perfect!! The venue was beautiful! The staff went above and beyond to meet any of our needs and the skyline didn’t disappoint!! The food was awesome! Our DJ, Kevin with First Class Entertainment, totally had us dancing the whole night! Our photographers (E&J Photographers) were incredible to work with! An outdoor ceremony in Pittsburgh and in early November??? But it couldn’t have been anymore beautiful!! Thank you Gateway Clipper Fleet!!

    Gateway Clipper Fleet's reply:

    Congratulations once again to Haley and Noah! They, as well as yourself were a pleasure to work with!

    Dan
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    Maggie G. Sent on 10/12/2021
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    Gateway Clipper Wedding

    The Gateway Clipper was the perfect place to have our wedding. Everything was perfect, and Dan was so great to work with. I would recommend this venue to all brides.

    Gateway Clipper Fleet's reply:

    What a beautiful wedding Maggie! I can't wait to see some more pictures when you get them back from your photographer! Keep in touch!
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    Emily A. Sent on 11/19/2021
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    Great experience!

    We initially spoke with the Gateway Clipper at a wedding convention. I had my heart set on a city venue that wasn’t a ballroom and honestly didn’t even think of the Clipper. We stopped at the booth and we’re amazed to see how affordable their pricing was and that it also included SO much such as the cake, DJ, food and alcohol. We set up a tour and ended up booking right away. Our initial date was 3/28/20 and of course we had to reschedule with the pandemic. The process of rescheduling was heartbreaking but the Clipper really did their best to accommodate us. We moved to 9/4/21 and had the MOST perfect night for our reception. We boarded in Point State Park and had our guests stroll through the park from the Wyndham, then had a sparkler exit. The food and service were excellent. We are still getting comments from our guests about how unique and beautiful of an event space it is. They were also very reasonable about set up and tear down. I would HIGHLY recommend considering the Gateway Clipper to any couples out there!

    Gateway Clipper Fleet's reply:

    You were the most calm bride to work with Emily! I cannot imagine having to change my wedding date, and that phone call on 3/20/2020 I remember vividly! I am so glad that we were able to give you and Ethan your dream wedding and celebrate with you!

    Dan
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    Jamie P. Sent on 08/14/2021
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    Best wedding

    I know everyone thinks they have the best wedding, but we truly had the best wedding! Almost a month after the wedding now and family and friends are still telling me how much fun they had and how great the food was. Dan was always quick to respond with any questions that I had during the planning process. The music was on point. And you can’t forget having the city as your backdrop can’t be beat!
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    Stephanie M. Sent on 08/11/2021
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    Miller wedding

    My husband has been taking me on the Gateway Clipper for the past 6 years as an anniversary/ birthday gift. In 2019 he tried to propose to me on the Empress boat, but it rained lol. He did propose that night anyways on the trail. I asked him that night, if we look at your prices for your weddings. He agreed. That next week we looked at your options and we loved it. Covid ruined our first wedding, but the staff (Dan) understood and moved our wedding to the following year. My husband and I were so happy on July 10,2021 It was everything we wanted and more. It was definitely worth the wait. The payment options are affordable and less stressful than most venues. Thank you for making our special day so incredible.
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    Michelle M. Sent on 09/13/2021
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    Our Dream Wedding with the Best Views

    Dan was wonderful to work with. He really helped create my dream wedding & all of my guests had so much fun! Everyone loved being on the water with gorgeous views & going on the top deck for fresh air. He was also very flexible, especially dealing with all of my changes because of Covid. We also got many complements on how good the food was - especially the mac & cheese! The wedding went way too fast because we all had the best time!!

    Gateway Clipper Fleet's reply:

    I LOVE THESE PICTURES! I hope that You, Chris, & Scarlet are living your best lives and remembering your picture perfect wedding day with us! Make sure you come back for some Mac N Cheese sometime!

    - Dan
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    Kourtni B. Sent on 06/01/2021
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    Awesome experience

    Our wedding went super smoothly even amid the pandemic! The Gateway Clipper crew was professional and helpful. Once I got down to the dock, I didn't have to worry about anything! Also huge fan of the mostly all inclusive packages as it made planning much less stressful. I would recommend the Gateway Clipper to anyone because guests loved the nontraditional venue and it's a great value for your money.
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    She’la C. Sent on 06/05/2021
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    A Night To Remember

    We Had Our Wedding Reception On The Gateway. It Was A Night To Remember!
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    Misty K. Sent on 07/19/2020
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    Amazing experience with the Gateway Clipper

    My husband and I live out of town and were looking for a venue that had a lot included so there was minimal for us to do! I was also looking for something that was not a traditional ballroom, as it was both of our second marriages. Not long after we booked, the Covid-19 pandemic started. Dan, the wedding coordinator, was amazing! He was quick at responding, and once we got closer and restrictions changed, he worked with management to figure out how to best help us still get married-giving us multiple options to choose from. Having to do minimal with the vendors already contracted with them was perfect for our out of town situation. The day of the wedding the staff was AMAZING! Dan and the rest of the staff had taken care of everything. It was perfect. We would highly recommend the Gateway Clipper!

    Gateway Clipper Fleet's reply:

    Thank you so much Misty! It was such a pleasure to work with you to ensure that your wedding was still able to take place with us during all of this craziness!
    - Dan
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    Bethany K. Sent on 04/29/2021
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    Professional staff, very helpful!

    After needing to change our venue plans due to Covid-19, Dan and the rest of the team at the Gateway Clipper were super helpful and responsive. They were very accommodating during the planning period, especially because we live out of town. Everything on the day of wedding was beautiful. We were able to have our ceremony on the top deck and the reception was perfect. Even though we had an unexpected surprise at the end of the night (unrelated to the Gateway Clipper or the crew), the staff handled it professionally and were very accommodating. I would definitely recommend for your big day!
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    Sarah Y. Sent on 11/16/2020
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    Amazing , wonderful

    With covid ruining a lot of wedding this year the one bright side for us was we had such an amazing wedding with the Gatrway Clipper . Our orgainal venue could not hold our wedding we scramble to find a new one with three months to go to the big day. Dan and his team had been nothing but amazing . My guest have told me what a great time they had and the food was amazing. Everyone felt comfortable with how many people were on board and how the staff was with wearing mask the whole time . It was wonderful
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    Maria S. Sent on 11/24/2020
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    Terrific coordinator, accommodation were over the top

    I knew I wanted a wedding that everything was included. Gateway Clipper Fleet was able to package most things together and deliver for one price which is exactly the experience i was looking for and presented a list of vendors for flowers and other items that were not included. My family and friends were so amazed at how not stressed we were about and leading up to the wedding. We were really nervous about having a micro wedding during and they accommodated all of wants to help our guests social distance and no covid19 cases came from the event with everyone following the rules of wearing masks and hand sanitizing and social distancing at the tables. I appreciate everything that was done to make this a success and my father-in-law wants to have a party again there he had so much fun!
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    Kelly N. Sent on 10/24/2020
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    First Class Pittsburgh Wedding

    To all future Brides and Grooms out there: pick the Gateway Clipper. It was the best decision we made, seriously. It is truly the closest one can get to a one-stop-shop. The event that they put together for us could not have been more perfect. Our family and friends have not stopped commenting on how this was the best wedding reception they have ever been to. For an event that turned out so perfectly, it should not be this easy to plan and coordinate. With the Gateway Clipper, it is. They set up everything (we had a meeting a week or two before and literally just dropped everything off the day before) and they managed all the deliveries throughout the day of the wedding. Dan, the wedding coordinator, is super easy to work with - he wants your event to be the best thing you’ve ever gone to and will go out of his way to make everything happen. All of this, as well as a truly professional crew (DJ & Cruise Director included), makes for an amazing, hands-off, FUN, and beautiful evening.

    Gateway Clipper Fleet's reply:

    I LOVE THE CORNHOLE PICTURE!!!! I am so glad to hear that your big day was so unforgettable! Best wishes to you and Evan! :)

    - Dan
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    Megan D. Sent on 10/23/2020
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    Dream Come True!

    My wedding was everything I could’ve ever dreamed of, I loved working with Dan! With realistic expectations and the understanding that not everything is going to be PERFECT, I would say it was pretty close! I would highly recommend any couple to have their wedding on the Clipper! Our guests were blown away and said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been too!

    Gateway Clipper Fleet's reply:

    I am SO glad that we were able to make your wedding day everything you had ever dreamed of! You were so much fun to work with!

    - Dan
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    John H. Sent on 10/13/2020
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    Perfect Day

    Our experience with GCF and particularly Dan went beyond our expectations. He almost always got right back to us if we had any questions. They were very flexible and we never felt shortchanged. The food was top notch and the staff and crew were extremely friendly, accomodating and professional. Their vendors are as good as they were. We couldn't have asked for anything better. Add in the perfect weather it truly was the perfect day.

    Gateway Clipper Fleet's reply:

    Thank you so much John! It was so nice to get to know you and Diane through this process and meet the kids also!

    Dan
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    Hannah Sent on 09/29/2020
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    Incredible!!

    Oh my goodness, where do I even start?! Every bride hopes for every single detail to be absolutely perfect on their wedding day. Dan and crew at the Gateway Clipper made sure this happened for us. I honestly cannot say enough good things about Dan. He was absolutely amazing. He so promptly answered every single question I had throughout the entire planning process and made everything stress free and fun! He was so easy to communicate with and just hands down one of the best people I’ve ever worked with! The crew the day of were some of the sweetest people I have ever met!! All of them were so nice and our cruise director was so sweet! They made sure that we got some of our appetizers from cocktail hour since we were upstairs taking pictures the whole time and plated our food for us so that we could continue to talk to everyone. Our captain, Andy, made sure we had the most perfect view the entire time for the ceremony. My wedding night was a dream come true and Dan and everyone at the Gateway Clipper worked so hard to ensure that. Also, the all inclusive packages that The Gateway Clipper offers are amazing! All of the vendors they use are perfect! It makes the entire process of planning a wedding SO much easier. There is not a single thing I could possibly complain about! Thank you to Dan and all of the staff at the Gateway Clipper! I seriously mean it when I say I could not have asked for a better experience with you all!!

    Gateway Clipper Fleet's reply:

    Thank you so much Hannah! It was such a pleasure working with you (and Andrew) to plan your big day!

    - Dan
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    Tricia M. Sent on 10/30/2020
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    Best wedding ever

    Our wedding was amazing!! In the middle of the pandemic and having tragedies happening, they handled our wedding perfectly. They eased our concerns and answered any questions (and there were a lot). I was shocked how our coordinator setup everything almost exactly how I wanted it without us even talking about it, how crazy is that. Everything went smoothly and perfect! We could not have asked for a better coordinator and crew. They were a delight to work with and every guest had so much fun. Everything looked stunning and the food was delicious. Especially the Mac n cheese, people are still talking about how good it is. Thank Dan for everything that you did, you went above and beyond.
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    Colleen S. Sent on 09/17/2020
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    Our Amazing Wedding

    Had our August 29th wedding on the Empress. It was perfect! The food was amazing, staff was super and very professional, the DJ was awesome and the views were spectacular. Most of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to! I also have to rave about Dan, the wedding coordinator for the Clipper Fleet. He is fantastic at his job and kept in contact with us throughout all of the ups and downs during the unfortunate pandemic. He made the planning process so easy and always went out of his way to find answers to our questions. He even emailed us multiple times late into the evening when he didn’t have to. My only regret is that it is over because I would do it again in a second! If you’re looking for a unique and fun wedding venue, definitely check out the Gateway Clipper Fleet!

    Gateway Clipper Fleet's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words Colleen! It was such a pleasure working with yourself and Ryan throughout your wedding process! I hope to see you on a dinner cruise in the future!

    - Dan
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    Abbie S. Sent on 07/27/2020
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    Amazing beautiful night

    I wish the night would not of ended. It was amazing, all my guest loved it. The clipper and all the staff made it 100% perfect. During these rough times the communication was awesome. I didnt have to worry about anything as they took care of it all. Please book your wedding with them or any special event.
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    Magical winter wedding!

    We chose the gateway clipper because it was an all inclusive wedding venue. We loved how everything from the cake, to the dj was already picked and we didn’t have to worry about any of it. I don’t know how I would have done it without them. Super helpful every step of the way! We had the most amazing day! Dj was amazing, cake was amazing, and the back drop of the city was magical. Our families absolutely loved it. “The most memorable wedding” is what we’ve been hearing from everyone.

    Photos by: ADAPT Creative Co.

    Gateway Clipper Fleet's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words! :) We loved working with you and making your big day so special for you, Zach and David!
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    Ciera D. Sent on 07/29/2019
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    A dream come true

    I dont think words can possibly describe absolute pleasure it was working with gateway clipper and our wedding planner, Emily. First the planning process was made an absolute breeze because the best thing about the gateway clipper was how the DJ, photo booth, and baker was all kinda included if you chose it to be which made planning just a little less stressful! Lastly, our wedding was an absolute dream! Our guests are still raving about how exciting it was to ride up and down all three rivers and enjoy the beautiful city of Pittsburgh at night on a boat all of our own! The staff was very helpful and so sweet! Lastly, our DJ and photobooth (highly recommend) did an AMAZING job keeping the party moving and keeping our family up on the dance floor all night long! There are a few things I would change about my wedding day however, choosing the Gateway Clipper as our wedding venue was not one of them!

    Gateway Clipper Fleet's reply:

    Thank you so much for choosing the Gateway Clipper as your wedding ceremony and reception venue! It was an absolute pleasure working with the two of you :)

    Best Wishes,
    - Emily
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