Heinz History Center Reviews
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Awards
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Jessica A. Sent on 04/18/2024Simply the best!
The HHC was the PERFECT venue for our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Planning with the venues event coordinator, Sandi Flowers, went as smooth as wedding planning could possibly go! She was so professional, attentive and truly a delight to have with us through wedding planning and day of. I cannot say enough good things about Sandi and the rest of the staff at the HHC. We were blown away at how everything came together so perfectly, in large part due to Sandi's incredible hard work. The caterer, Common Plea, was also a 10/10. Fabulous food- we received SO compliments on the food and the uniqueness of the venue. We could not be happier with our choice in venue. -
Cecelia G. Sent on 04/12/2024
Amazing in every way!
We had our wedding at Heinz in the Fall and honestly it was the best experience we could have asked for. Our coordinator was Cassie Horrell, and she really made the whole wedding planning and day of easy and magical. She always had an answer for all our questions, she gave us guidance on what we might be forgetting, and she coordinated the day of exactly how we discussed. We were so pleased with the Great Hall for our ceremony and reception, and the Campbell gallery for cocktails. The guests all raved to us how much fun they thought the venue was and how smoothly everything went. We absolutely could not be happier with our experience. Thank you so much! -
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Emily B. Sent on 02/24/2024Beautiful Venue - Made Planning Easy!
We had an amazing experience at the HHC for our wedding! We utilized the Great Hall on the first floor for our cocktail hour and the Mueller Ballroom on the 5th floor for our main reception. Movement of guests between the two places only took 10-15 minutes (~160 guests). Both spaces were stunning and decorated beautifully and the HHC offers so many upgrades for decorations which only add to the experience!
Our event coordinator Sandi made the experience a breeze. She was so kind, helpful, and attentive from our first meeting to tour the space through all of our planning meetings. She made it easy to not stress week-of because she coordinated everything with our other vendors! The day of the wedding, Sandi and her team were amazing - making sure everything ran smoothly, making sure everyone had what they needed, and she even helped to bustle my dress!
Our wedding day was perfect and the Heinz History Center was a huge part of that. If we could rate them an 11/10, we would!!! We definitely recommend the space for any event! -
Leanna T. Sent on 01/24/2024
Amazing venue and fantastic coordinator
Heinz History Center was amazing to have our wedding at. It was so interactive and had our guests out of their seats and exploring the whole venue. So many people told us it was their favorite venue they ever have been to. I was hesitant at first with having to use Common Plea as the food vendor, but in all honesty it made things so much easier. I didn’t have to spend extra time interviewing catering companies. Common Plea’s food and staff were all amazing. Even if I had a choice Common Plea would have been it
Our wedding coordinator, Sandi, was absolutely amazing. She was so responsive and helpful. She really helped us curate an amazing and beautiful day. We couldn’t have been luckier to work with Sandi. Even if you are unsure of the venue, know that Sandi and the rest of the staff will make sure your day is truly flawless. We had zero issues and everyone there worked so well. As I am someone who does not enjoy planning weddings, Sandi and her staff made it so easy and even fun. Heinz History Center is a no brainer to use as your venue! -
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Francesca P. Sent on 01/29/202410000/10 for Heinz History Center Wedding!
Although I'm already married now, in every other life I would still choose to get married at the Heinz History Center (HHC)!!! From the moment I reached out for an inquiry to the last few minutes of our reception, everything was the best possible experience. Our 230 person wedding would not have been possible without our AMAZING coordination Sandi Flower. From the smallest details like how we wanted our napkins folded to general timeline and layout for the day, she went so far above and beyond to deliver that it makes me emotional. The HHC staff (and their permanent vendors Common Plea Catering and Mosaic Linens) is the epitome of professional. I would scream from the rooftops their praises if I could because I was that blown away by the quality of work that was delivered. I've been to and attended many weddings in my life, but mine truly exceeded all my hopes and expectations! -
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Abby Sent on 12/06/2023Best venue & event coordinator in pgh!
The Heinz History Center was an absolute dream venue for our wedding on 11.18.2023! We rented out the 6th Floor Library & Archives for our Ceremony, the 4th Floor Campbell Gallery for Cocktail Hour, and the 1st Floor Great Hall for our Reception. The Heinz History Center crew seamlessly and efficiently moved our guests from space to space – our guests even commented on the ease of transitioning from event to event! Each space was unique and beautiful! Additionally, we rented the 3rd Floor Discovery Place Exhibit and attached Multipurpose Room to use for childcare – we loved having this perfect space for the childcare company to use, the parents were extremely appreciative to have this option available, and the kids had such a wonderful time!
Our Event Coordinator was Sandi Flower, and WOW she is special! Her knowledge, expertise, and willingness to accommodate us were out of this world! Throughout the entire wedding planning process, Sandi was available for questions & requests, and she truly made the process easy and fun! Sandi was very accommodating, including moving our bar into the foyer area despite pushback from other vendors! She also helped us to avoid additional fees – she accommodated early load in & late load out times for one of our vendors to prevent “After-Hours” fees, and she worked with us to negotiate the price of renting the 3rd Floor Multipurpose Room.
On our wedding day, she was an absolute rockstar! Many of our vendors commented on how efficiently she ran the day, and our officiant even noted that she was a mind reader – whenever she thought of a question for Sandi, she magically appeared!! Sandi also saved us numerous times on our wedding day, most notably when the ceremony musicians played the wrong song for my processional with my parents. I picked a cello/piano cover of Hallelujah, as the song is extremely meaningful to me and my parents. When it was time for us to walk, the musicians were playing a different song! Sandi covertly approached them and corrected them, so my parents and I got to walk to our special song. That alone was worth more than I can put into words!!
Sandi and the Heinz History Center truly made all of our dreams come true, and then some! If anyone is looking for a magical, unique venue with the best & most knowledgeable staff in the industry, I 100% recommend the Heinz History Center! -
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Megan M. Sent on 11/29/2023THE Pittsburgh venue
If you are looking for a picture perfect wedding with an element of FUN this is the place. Our guests are still talking about how cool and unique the experience was! We always knew we wanted to get married at a venue that captured our personalities and a place that truly represented the city we live in. Heinz History was by far the best choice. From getting to work with Shelby, the history center's in house planner and organizer, to working with Common Plea for catering, every detail was met and exceeded expectations. Shelby made it her mission to ensure we were pleased with each decision made and worked so well with all of our other vendors. Thank you so much Shelby and all of the History Center staff for putting on an irreplaceable day. -
Ellen C. Sent on 08/02/2023
Best Day Ever
Best wedding ever!!!!!From start to finish Shelby Sparks was a dream and Maria at Common Plea was excellent. We could not have had a better day. -
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Kelly Z. Sent on 09/15/2023Perfect Day
My daughter’s wedding at Heinz History Center was magical! With the help of Shelby Starks and our Susy fro Olive and Rose, the day went on without a hitch! The venue was perfect, the food was delicious, the view was incredible and the guests had an awesome time. I wish we could do it all over again and do it the same way! Thank you for perfect memories. -
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Liz A. Sent on 06/03/2023
May Wedding
We cannot say enough about how special Shelby Starks and her team made our wedding so memorable and stress free. Shelby goes above and beyond for her couples providing a comprehensive agenda and always willing to meet and finalize details. Quick response through email and provided great guidance along the way. The Heinz History Center is a unique venue in downtown pittsburgh - highly recommend the library for the ceremony, and the great hall for a reception. -
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Nick G. Sent on 04/03/2023Amazing, unique space with a perfect, helpful coordinator!
We were SO lucky to have our wedding at the Heinz History Center and work with their incredible coordinator Sandi, who was so helpful, kind, and knowledgable throughout the entire process—we knew we were in great hands with her and the History Center team. Every conversation and meeting had us feeling more relieved (and less stressed!) as they worked with us, listened to us, made recommendations, and connected with our vendors. The end result was a perfect day, masterfully managed by the History Center team in their beautiful, distinctive space that felt uniquely tailored to us for that day. We could not have asked for a better wedding experience and will be forever grateful! -
Anna S. Sent on 01/11/2022
Amazing and Unique Wedding Venue
We had to switch venues in early 2021 for our Fall 2021 wedding reception. We were so incredibly lucky that the Heinz History Center was available and got to work with Cassie and her team! This venue is so unique and absolutely amazing, and guests raved about the event. We held our cocktail hour in the 4th Floor Campbell Gallery, and guests enjoyed exploring the exhibits. The Great Hall is such a fun location with the Pittsburgh Trolley, old cars, and Kennywood racer. Cassie was so organized and her and her team took such great care of us, providing schedule options, layout options, and answering all of the many questions we had. Everything ran so smoothly, and our wedding was a perfect day! We are so grateful in the end that we had to switch because we couldn’t imagine our wedding reception anywhere other than the Heinz History Center now! -
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Samantha B. Sent on 11/22/2021Ease and Professionalism at Heinz History Center
We were married at Heinz History Center (HHC) in October, and Shelby Starks made this such an easy process start to finish. From our very first email, Shelby was communicative, approachable and informative. She shared all of the options HHC offered to meet our needs. She gave us many supports throughout the planning process (offering different vendors, options for day structure, etc) and helped us create a day of plan down to the minute. Leading up to our big day, she coordinated all of our vendors so they knew what time to get there. We didn't have to worry about connecting the florist with the bakery or getting linens there ahead of the florist, etc. etc. All we had to worry about was getting ourselves ready and enjoying a fabulous celebration. -
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