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The National Aviary is a historic park and wedding venue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that offers couples a one-of-a-kind experience for their wedding day. The venue's flexible event spaces can be transformed under the supervision of their exceptional event professionals to make your wedding vision come to fruition. You and your guests can walk through their tropical exhibits and arrange for special appearances from some of their animals, including owls, parrots, and penguins.

Facilities and Capacity

Since 1952, the National...

About this vendor

The National Aviary is a historic park and wedding venue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that offers couples a one-of-a-kind experience for their wedding day. The venue's flexible event spaces can be transformed under the supervision of their exceptional event professionals to make your wedding vision come to fruition. You and your guests can walk through their tropical exhibits and arrange for special appearances from some of their animals, including owls, parrots, and penguins.

Facilities and Capacity

Since 1952, the National Aviary has been a staple in the Pittsburgh community, and now it is your time to take advantage of its excellent facilities. This elegant 9,000 square-foot space includes open-air access to beautiful outdoor amenities and stunning views of the garden, scenic park, and lake. This dazzling venue is perfect for events year-round, including weddings, events, and education programs. Enjoy the feeling of an outdoor fete with all the comforts of a brand new space beautifully crafted out of brick, stone, and glass with a bird-safe pattern! The Garden Room construction includes a beautiful new entryway, The Charity Randall Foundation Eagle Hall, which will transform the National Aviary's west entrance and offer interior connectivity between National Aviary habitats and The Garden Room. Whether casual or formal, The Garden Room is the perfect place to host weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, and other events.

Services Offered

A team of event experts, including an onsite special events coordinator, custodial staff, and security, will ensure your event is seamless. You can avail of complimentary onsite parking for evening events on a first-come, first-served basis. The National Aviary's tables and chairs are available at no additional fee. Audiovisual equipment is available at no extra cost. Celebrate at a venue where you can feel good about and support the National Aviary's mission to inspire respect for nature.

Location

The National Aviary is located in Allegheny-West, a neighborhood of Pittsburgh located a few blocks north of the Allegheny River. At this great location, you will be near the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Heinz Field, Carnegie Science Center, and Rivers Casino Pittsburgh.

Pricing information

Starting at $4,950
Couples usually spend $5,940
Reception
$5,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
These prices are available for the months of May through October.

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FAQ

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?

$5,000

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?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Park
Zoo

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

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The National Aviary is a stunning and unique wedding venue with a professional and accommodating staff. Reviewers highly recommended this venue, praising the beautiful event spaces such as the Garden Room and Rose Garden. Guests enjoyed the interactive experience with birds during the cocktail hour and appreciated the efforts of the staff to make adjustments due to weather conditions. The catering provided by Atrias was well-received, and the venue was described as affordable and supporting a great cause. Overall, the National Aviary was loved for its magical atmosphere and special touches such as having a penguin guest at the wedding.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The National Aviary is a stunning and unique wedding venue with a professional and accommodating staff. Reviewers highly recommended this venue, praising the beautiful event spaces such as the Garden Room and Rose Garden. Guests enjoyed the interactive experience with birds during the cocktail hour and appreciated the efforts of the staff to make adjustments due to weather conditions. The catering provided by Atrias was well-received, and the venue was described as affordable and supporting a great cause. Overall, the National Aviary was loved for its magical atmosphere and special touches such as having a penguin guest at the wedding.

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4.7/5 35 reviews
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4.7/5 6660 reviews
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Location
700 Arch Street Pittsburgh, PA, 15212
4123237235

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National Aviary frequently asked questions

National Aviary includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
National Aviary includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
The space offered by National Aviary for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Park
  • Zoo
National Aviary offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
National Aviary offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
National Aviary offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
National Aviary offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Tables
National Aviary is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in value, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in professionalism.

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