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Heinz Memorial Chapel is a nondenominational chapel given by the H.J. Heinz family to the University of Pittsburgh.

Dedicated in 1938, the chapel hosts approximately 1,000 events annually including religious services, weddings, classes, lectures, concerts, memorial services, and guided tours.

The Neo-Gothic chapel's stained glass features individuals renowned in religion, art, science, music and literature in windows that are among the tallest in the world.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

$1,500

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

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Religious

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

Reviews of Heinz Memorial Chapel

Melanie
Melanie Sent on 07/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking

Heinz chapel: Corinne Bechtel Heinz Chapel Coordinator (412)624-4157
Fantastic to work with, ask for Brynne Bashioum for your wedding coordinator the day of she was amazing. They block the road for parking and have police security as well. They have a bridal suit downstairs and a groom suit upstairs.
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Elizabeth Sent on 03/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

They're simply best!

They have a reputation for running a tight ship and they do not disappoint! All of the ladies at Heinz were responsive and great to work with throughout the planning process. They answered all of our questions and ran a smooth production the day of our wedding.
Holly
Holly Sent on 07/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing memory

As two Pitt grads, we have always dreamed of having our wedding ceremony at the famous Heinz chapel - and it truly lived up to the hype. During the hay day of covid, we were disappointed with how harsh the restrictions on capacity were and ended up changing to a later date. Thankfully in July we were allowed to have all the guests we wanted, no face masks when walking down the aisle, and an overall amazing experience. Melissa and her team were great to work with and ran our rehearsal and day of seamlessly. We are so glad we waited to have it at Heinz chapel because it really made the day special.
Denalyn
Denalyn Sent on 10/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful ceremony

I want to thank Corinne, Bill, and the rest of the staff for making my ceremony run perfectly. I was pretty stressed out and unorganized as the days inched closer to my wedding. Corinne was super patience, answered my questions, and provided feedback that helped me make decisions to make the day go smooth. Bill was also helpful with giving me suggestions with my music and coordinating with my pop pop's song for the wedding. I am forever grateful for their assistance.

My family and friends continue to compliment that my ceremony was beautiful. My husband and I are not big on decorating and heinz chapel was perfect for us. The chapel was absolutely beautiful.
Katy
Katy Sent on 05/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Five stars!

The venue speaks for itself! I graduated from Pitt, so it was so special to have our wedding here! Most of our guests were from out of town and had never been to Pittsburgh and they were blown away by how beautiful the chapel was! I planned the entire wedding myself from California, where I now live. The staff made it so easy and were so well-organized. They stick to a strict time schedule and were very professional. Corinne was our coordinator and she was awesome to work with! She listed to all of our ideas and helped make sure everything ran smoothly during the rehearsal and on the day of the wedding. The organ music was incredible too! I really cannot say enough great things and couldn't be happier! What an awesome memory to be married in such a beautiful place!
Naomi
Naomi Sent on 09/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding ceremony at Heinz Chapel was truly stunning. The space is one-of-a-kind and spectacular, and from the moment we toured it, we knew we had to get married there! The planning process with Wendy was so easy, and Sharon, our ceremony coordinator, was so organized and enthusiastic. She made sure to deal with every single difference in our ceremony with grace and elegance – from uneven numbers of bridesmaids and groomsmen, to my brother (a groomsmen) escorting bridesmaids to where they would stand and running to the back of the church to walk me down the aisle, to an a cappella group singing in the middle of the ceremony. We are so pleased with our experience with their team. Our wedding was also on a Friday, so we did not feel rushed out of the space at all.

The best part of the whole day was that the garden right next to the chapel, which has been under construction since last year when we booked the space, opened specially on our wedding day. We were the first couple who was able to take pictures in the garden, which made it incredibly intimate. We loved our experience! Photo credit to Meredith McKee Photography!
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Amanda Sent on 09/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We could not have asked for a more beautiful spot. And everybody was so informative and nice.
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Chelsea Sent on 07/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
SO happy that we booked heinz chapel. Not only was it gorgeous but it flowed so well and the coordinators were nothing short of amazing.
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User2333089 Sent on 09/24/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Heinz Chapel was an amazing place for our wedding! It is so beautiful inside! Wendy did a great job helping us plan, and made sure things ran smoothly for our rehearsal and actual ceremony.
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Robin Sent on 09/03/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The coordinators here have everything down to a science. I was worried about the 1 hour but they made sure everything was perfect. The chapel is stunning and everything went smoothly even with a Catholic ceremony.
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Awards

43

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Pittsburgh Wedding Officiant Pittsburgh Wedding Officiant Wedding Officiants

Heinz Chapel is arguably the most beautiful Chapel in our City. From the reverence of the Chapel to the professionalism and outstanding efficiency of the staff this is an Amazing venue to say the least. I have performed over one hundred Ceremonies a Heinz Chapel and would do a hundred more for these and many other reasons.

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Heinz Memorial Chapel frequently asked questions

Heinz Memorial Chapel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
The space offered by Heinz Memorial Chapel for wedding events is known for:
  • Religious
Heinz Memorial Chapel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Heinz Memorial Chapel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
Heinz Memorial Chapel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
Heinz Memorial Chapel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
Heinz Memorial Chapel is recommended by 91% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.6 in value and 4 in flexibility.

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