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Heinz History Center

Heinz History Center

Pittsburgh, PA
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    Emily B. Sent on 02/24/2024
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    Beautiful 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!
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    Leanna T. Sent on 01/24/2024
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    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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    Elisa P. Sent on 02/05/2024
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    Pengidore/Adams Wedding

    Sandi Flower was PHENOMINAL. She was very professional, informative, helpful and provided us with a wealth of suggestions to help us along. Sandi's was so patient and attentive to all. She answered every question and was prompt in getting back to us. She definitely gave us 200% of her time and dedication. There was NEVER any doubt that the evening would only be successful because of Sandi. As the mother of the bride, she gave me such a sense of peace. The evening of the wedding, Sandi was everywhere making sure every detail was followed through on. With everything in full swing, she was asking if we still needed anything else. I will ALWAYS suggest Heinz History Center and Sandi. That's a winning package deal.
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    Francesca P. Sent on 01/29/2024
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    10000/10 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 12/06/2023
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    Best 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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    Amanda K. Sent on 01/28/2024
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    Heinz History Center Wedding!

    Sandi and the Heinz History Center were absolutely amazing for our wedding! From our very first meeting/tour of the venue, we knew that this was our place! Sandi (event coordinator) went above and beyond at every turn! Her organization and responsiveness to emails and questions was so quick and efficient, she single handily made this planning process a breeze! The venue itself was exactly what we were looking for, a modern/rustic feel, that still had elegance. The venue is all the decor you need, we went very simple and clean with flower, and everything was stunning! Overall, I would recommend the Heinz History to any couple looking to have their wedding in Pittsburgh!
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    Megan M. Sent on 11/29/2023
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    THE 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.
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    Eileen S. Sent on 08/17/2023
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    Welcome dinner

    There are no sufficient words to describe our satisfaction with our event at the Heinz History Center. You went over and beyond your job description. It was stress free and perfect! We could have stayed there all night. My guests are still raving about their visits to the museum. We’ll never forget that special occasion!
    With sincere gratitude and appreciation,
    Eileen and Milton
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    Ellen C. Sent on 08/02/2023
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    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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    Jen Sent on 08/24/2023
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    Absolutely perfect!!!

    We had the best experience having our wedding at the Heinz History Center! It was the best decision we ever made. First and foremost, I cannot say enough amazing things about Sandi and the staff. Sandi was responsive, accommodating, flexible, and just all around incredible! Common Plea catering was not only amazing to work with, their food was absolutely incredible. We have been getting endless compliments about the food at our wedding! It also is presented beautifully! In addition, the museum is beautiful and we especially loved using the 5th floor patio for cocktail area. It is the perfect place for a wedding in Pittsburgh! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Heinz History Center to anyone interested in hosting an event there!
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    Sandi C. Sent on 12/11/2023
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    Unique and Accommodating Venue Space!

    Not only is the venue incredibly unique, but it also has so much to offer. It was a perfect venue for our desire for a unique and timeless vibe. It also had top notch food, a large enough space for our guest list, and great coordination with vendors for seamless set up/tear down. I liked that we were able to have cocktail hour in the Campbell Gallery to explore the exhibits and also able to customize the Mueller reception space to reflect our personalities. Our coordinator was Shelby Starks, and we were in great hands! From her warm and welcoming personality to her impeccable organization to her quick and thorough responses, she is any bride's dream coordinator! She took care of so many details from set up to tear down to pick up the next day, that it gave my family peace of mind to just relax and enjoy the evening, which was worth the investment.
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    Kelly Z. Sent on 09/15/2023
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    Perfect 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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    Paige T. Sent on 05/21/2023
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    We highly recommend this venue!

    Working with the history center was a wonderful experience. Our planner, Shelby, was so so helpful and made the entire day go so smoothly. The venue was decorated beautifully and our guests were very complimentary of the venue. Our vendors all commented on how great it was to work with Shelby and everyone else at the history center.
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    Liz A. Sent on 06/03/2023
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    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 04/03/2023
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    Amazing, 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!
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    Cindy P. Sent on 10/11/2022
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    Exceptional Wedding Venue

    My daughter's wedding had 240 guests, and everything went perfectly. The staff is knowledgeable and professional and worked with us to create the most wonderful experience. Their vendors and the ones they recommended were exceptional.
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    Gabby M. Sent on 05/31/2022
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    Best Pittsburgh Wedding Venue Hands Down

    We were a COVID wedding originally scheduled for May of 2020. While a lot of other friends who were dealing with COVID postponements had difficulties getting deposits back and rescheduling at other Pittsburgh venues, my fiancé and I had the easiest time coordinating with the History Center. They were incredibly flexible as we tried to figure out the best way to celebrate our wedding. We ended up waiting until 2022 and they could not have been more accommodating with the changes. Shelby is fantastic at what she does! I am not the most organized and so even with last minute adjustments she took the reigns and went with whatever I threw her way. Beyond that, the History Center is beautiful, and in my opinion, undoubtedly the best place to get married in Pittsburgh. Would highly recommend!
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    Erica H. Sent on 05/04/2022
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    Absolutely Amazing!!!

    Cannot speak highly enough of our experience with the History Center for our wedding! The space and the team there make your whole day feel absolutely seamless. All of the different exhibits and displays they have add such a fun backdrop for the event and for wedding pictures. We worked with Sandra as our coordinator and she took care of every detail we could’ve imagined. Our guests could not have raved more about how much they enjoyed the space and we got one of the most beautiful sunsets off of the very large balcony that was off of the reception space. Perfect downtown venue with 3 hotels basically next door to the venue which made it so easy for our out of town guests.
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    Anna S. Sent on 01/11/2022
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    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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    Amanda W. Sent on 11/16/2021
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    Amazing experience!

    There truly aren’t enough good things we could say about our experience at the Heinz History Center. Sandi and her team worked with us every step of the way to make our wedding day perfect. Everyone was so responsive and helpful, we truly felt like we didn’t have to lift a finger. We highly, highly recommend!!
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    Susan C. Sent on 11/29/2021
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    Unique Venue w/ Wonderful Staff

    Cassie, Sandi, Shelby, and their events team did an amazing job of making our wedding perfect! They were extremely friendly, organized, and detail oriented, which made planning from out of town much less stressful. The venue itself is so unique and fun. Our guests loved the atmosphere and are still talking about the History Center & the food from Common Plea.
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    Samantha B. Sent on 11/22/2021
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    Ease 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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    Sajid A. Sent on 10/15/2021
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    Incredible experience

    The Heinz History Center is such an amazing place to have a wedding. It's the right combination of modern and industrial, and really gives the wedding the true Pittsburgh feel. The staff and planners are all incredibly professional, helpful and they talk you through all the little details.
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    Tyler R. Sent on 06/21/2021
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    Your expectations will be exceeded

    I dont know where to begin, we couldn’t have asked for a better venue or team. Thought COVID they stayed responsive and optimistic especially since this was an out of state wedding for the bride and groom and a destination wedding for the guests. Their team is made up of the upmost professional coordinators and support staff. We were and still are at a loss for words, likely because superb is an understatement for this venue its staff. Well worth it and we couldn’t recommend them enough. We are still receiving word from our guest about how wonderful it was weeks after.
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