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Located in breathtaking Upper Oakland, in Pittsburgh, PA, St. Nicholas Cathedral holds its charm as a historic landmark that has continued accommodating guests from all over the country and the world for decades. Continuous facility improvements and upgrades in building technology enhance the original and unique aspects of the Cathedral, offering a platform to provide an enchanting experience for each guest.

This venue is conveniently located at the end of what is often referred to as “the perfect wedding march” from Heinz Chapel. It is less than two blocks from St. Paul Cathedral and within walking distance of great picture stops such as the Carnegie Museum, Mellon Institute, and Phipps Conservatory. St. Nicholas Cathedral is an elegant and timeless setting that is equipped to host the entirety of your big day.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,100

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

January
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What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
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Reviews of Cathedral Room at St. Nicholas, Pittsburgh

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Brittany Sent on 07/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wouldn't pick anywhere else!

Our wedding is scheduled for 10.10.2020 and just like most couples, we've had to seriously think about what to do. Stacie has been absolutely wonderful calming our nerves and helping us pick a backup date (twice) and come up with all the necessary precautions that come with a pandemic. We can't thank her enough for everything. We would recommend St. Nick's to any couple that is looking for a more traditional atmosphere and a venue that really cares about the couple.
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Alyssa Sent on 01/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing value for Pittsburgh city wedding

Stacie and her team at The Cathedral Room were FANTASTIC. I can't say enough wonderful things about Stacie. She was extremely communicative, ON TOP of everything, honest, organized. Everything that you would want. They are extremely flexible to your vision and have great recommendations to help get you there. Something that was super important to me and my husband was the ability for our older relatives to have easy access to parking and an elevator to avoid stairs - which was all possible at The Cathedral Room.

We were able to get in a few days prior to get things set up which made for a stress-free wedding day. It was simply beautiful.
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Jessica Sent on 12/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue

This place is such a gem and is in such a prime location in Oakland. Stacie and everyone at St. Nicks were just so amazing to work with! Stacie is the coordinator there and she helps with everything! Any random question you have you can ask her and she replies quickly. You’re able to drop your things off during the week before and don’t have to pick things up until the next day or Monday after depending on other events they have. This is such a lifesaver not having to pack things up the night of your wedding. I could go on about this place forever, you need to check it out!
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Jd Sent on 11/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Made our wedding day!

Alicia and JD, September 2019
We had our wedding back in September at St Nick’s, and it was everything we could have hoped for. If you’re looking to be able to customize your wedding to be as inexpensive or as glamorous as you want, you can do it in the Cathedral Room. If you’re getting married at Heinz Chapel, the ease of having St Nick’s right there is unbeatable. It was really nice to not have to worry about our guests having parking for the ceremony, and it was easy for them to just walk over after.

The real gem of having your reception at St Nick’s is their events coordinator, Stacie. My wife and I had a 2 year engagement, and Stacie never seemed to grow tired of us asking her questions, or having us stop by to see how another couple had set up their wedding so we could get some ideas. She had a lot of great feedback, and always let us know if she thought an idea wouldn’t work.

Her staff is very professional, and she always had vendor recommendations to help guide us on what we wanted to do. The prices are very reasonable for a venue, especially the drink packages. Stacie allows you to make some changes here or there if you need to. Stacie couldn’t be there for our wedding day, but found a very capable fill in, so you can rest assured she even has a back up to fill in if something comes up! You need to at least visit with Stacie to see the venue, you won’t be disappointed

Thank you, Stacie, and we’ll be sure to look for you at next year’s food festival!
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Azd Sent on 11/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gem in the heart of Oakland

Stacie was instrumental in helping our wedding day go off beautifully! She was considerate, reaching out to us for our input throughout the planning process. She was flexible in meeting with us as well to help with set up and planning. Would highly recommend!
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Rachel Sent on 09/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful space at such a deal!

The whole crew at St. Nick's was so wonderful to work with. Their quick and above-and-beyond help brought so much peace to the wedding process - one that has so much potential to be stressful. It was especially helpful that we could go in and set up the reception a few days in advance. HUGE bonus for anyone who is doing any of their own decorations! I would recommend them 10/10 times!
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Jeffrey Sent on 07/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Very happy with our experience, excellent event coordinator!

We had an overall great experience hosting our wedding reception at the Cathedral Room at St. Nicholas. We got married at Heinz Chapel and did not want our guests to pay for parking. Since the Cathedral Room was only a block away from Heinz Chapel and since they provide free parking (very rare in the city) it was the best fit for our needs. Another big factor as to why we chose the Cathedral Room at St. Nicholas was their event coordinator, Stacie. When we initially toured the venue and met her we immediately felt that we would be in good hands if we decided to host our reception there. She was excellent to work with! We really felt like she cared about the couples she works with and was always available to answer questions and provide her opinion on different things if we asked. A few months before our wedding there was an issue with parking at the venue. As any bride could imagine, such a big hiccup so close to the wedding made me immediately stress out! But Stacie quickly helped us to find a resolution and made us feel like she had our backs no matter what. Our guests had plenty of parking and there was not an issue at all. Stacie also put into place new policies that would prevent this same issue from happening to another couple. She is truly a huge asset for this vendor!! She was as involved as we wanted her throughout all the planning and was always quick to respond. She is very friendly and took the time to meet and chat with our parents. Another great thing about hosting our reception here was that at the end of the night we did not have to clean up a thing! They gathered all our decorations after the guests left and placed them in a secure location for us to grab the next morning. It was so nice for our families not to have to worry about packing anything up. The only complaint I would have is the limited number of caterers they allow you to use. While it all worked out with the caterer that we used, we really wished we had a few more options. However, at the end of the day, we were very satisfied with our decision to have our wedding reception at the Cathedral Room at St. Nicholas. Thank you again, Stacie, for all your help!!
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Tiffany Sent on 09/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Stacie was very helpful in planning our reception start to finish. She was quick to respond to any questions. The Cathedral Room is great for any bride that wants to decorate the way she wants as the room is a blank slate! We had plenty of room for 220 people to move around.
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Lisa Sent on 08/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Besides the high ceilings, open space, and blank slate that the Cathedral Room offers, their best asset is their wedding coordinator, Stacie. Stacie is, without question, the best in the business. She is organized, thorough, and genuinely pleasant. She is on top of her game throughout the process. She ensures brides are on track to meet the rigorous timing a wedding demands, from booking vendors to planning details specific to each couple's wedding. My husband and I fell in love with the "make it your own" space the Cathedral Room has to offer, but what sealed the deal was Stacie's coordination of our wedding. Everything came together beautifully and we could not have had a better wedding reception.
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Katie Sent on 05/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We are so happy we chose St. Nicks! Stacie was wonderful to work with. She was so responsive and helped us through the process! Our day was perfect. We had a mostly diy wedding and were able to get in early to set up which made a huge difference. Our guests loved the amount of space and absolutely raved about the bartenders!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Lokmer Photography Inc. Lokmer Photography Inc. Wedding Photographers

The Cathedral Room at St. Nicholas is an amazing venue to photograph for any type of event being held there. I had the opportunity to capture some amazing photos of a wedding reception being held at this venue. The staff was amazing and very accommodating with whatever I needed to get the right angles and shots.The surrounding area of Oakland also makes for great photos during any time of the year. I highly recommend the Cathedral Room for its dedicated staff, amazing food and spacious venue. John Lokmer - Lokmer Photography Inc.

Steady Creek Cinema Steady Creek Cinema Wedding Videographers

This is our favorite Wedding Venue to film at! Lighting, space, and timing are the key foundations in creating a high quality film and St. Nicholas nails them all! We especially love working with Stacie - she is simply wonderful! :) - Steady Creek Cinema, LLC

Precious Pittsburgh Photos Photography Precious Pittsburgh Photos Photography Wedding Photographers

Beautiful ceremony and reception area! I highly recommend there services!

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Cathedral Room at St. Nicholas, Pittsburgh frequently asked questions

The space offered by Cathedral Room at St. Nicholas, Pittsburgh for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
Cathedral Room at St. Nicholas, Pittsburgh offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Cathedral Room at St. Nicholas, Pittsburgh offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Cathedral Room at St. Nicholas, Pittsburgh offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
Cathedral Room at St. Nicholas, Pittsburgh is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 5 in value, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time and 4.9 in flexibility.
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