Greenhouse Wedding Venues in Pittsburgh for Indoor Garden Vibes
Succop Nature Park Greenhouse - Butler, PA
If you love flowers or nature, then a greenhouse wedding may be the perfect fit for you! A greenhouse wedding can offer the best of both worlds, allowing you to achieve your garden wedding vision while reducing the need to stress over an inclement weather plan, which is a huge factor when planning a wedding in Pittsburgh!
Greenhouses look so magical at nighttime when the ambient lighting reflects off the glass windows. But while greenhouses are all around, it can be a bit tricky finding greenhouse wedding venues, especially ones that fit your wedding vision and needs. But here’s a list of greenhouse wedding venues in Pittsburgh that will help you bring your greenhouse wedding dreams to life!
A Warning About Greenhouse Weddings and Indoor Garden Weddings
Before we get into greenhouse wedding venues in Pittsburgh, PA, there is something you should consider… Greenhouses get hot!
Not all of the greenhouse wedding venues on this list have this issue. However, it’s important to note that if you plan to hold your wedding in a greenhouse, consider the season, time of day, and availability of air conditioning during the process of planning your event. In some cases, holding your greenhouse wedding after sunset or in the winter may be your best bet.
Overall, while a greenhouse may look beautiful, you want to make sure that you and your guests are as comfortable and prepared as possible.
Greenhouse Wedding Venues in Pittsburgh
Here’s a list of large and small greenhouse wedding venues in Pittsburgh, PA that may fulfill your desire to have a greenhouse or indoor garden wedding:
Located in Prospect, PA, north of Pittsburgh, The Atrium features a couple greenhouse options for a greenhouse wedding ceremony or small reception, as well as an outdoor garden gazebo. The main hall can hold up to 280 guests for a seated dinner with a minimum guest count of 100.
Buhl Mansion Greenhouse - Sharon, PA
If you love the look of a castle wedding, Buhl Mansion in Sharon, PA is a great venue option outside of Pittsburgh. It offers beautiful outdoor grounds, a gorgeous mansion that can accommodate some of your closest guests for an overnight stay, and a small greenhouse for intimate wedding ceremonies. Small greenhouse ceremonies are typically done during the cooler months or sometimes during the evening during warmer months. If your guest count is too large, the greenhouse could also act as a backdrop for an outdoor garden ceremony.
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While the Frick greenhouse is used as a greenhouse and doesn’t hold events inside, it’s a beautiful greenhouse that is on site and can act as a backdrop to your wedding. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and grounds, the Frick is a great wedding venue option if you want an upscale tented wedding.
Located in Gibsonia, PA, Hartwood Acres Mansion has a glass-top covered pavilion that is sure to curb your greenhouse craving! The pavilion seats up to 150 guests for a reception, and the grounds also feature an outdoor garden and terrace off the mansion.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Perhaps the most well-known greenhouse wedding venue in the Pittsburgh area, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens features several areas within its facilities to hold your greenhouse wedding ceremony, including a few different rooms in the East Wing that feature beautiful greenhouse ceilings.
If you love an urban feel, check out the Rooftop Beer Garden at Sienna Mercato in downtown Pittsburgh. The retractable glass roof definitely gives off greenhouse vibes with the Pittsburgh skyline in the background. The Beer Garden can fit up to 200 guests, and the venue has great food and beverage options that will be sure to please your guests.
If you’re looking for a more casual or rustic wedding (that’s not a barn), Simmons Farm may be just the right place for you! Located in McMurray, PA, Simmons Farm has lots of options on their grounds for a beautiful outdoor ceremony and is able to accommodate weddings under the greenhouse tent. They also offer florals that they grow on the farm for your big day, which makes for a more affordable and sustainable option.
Springwood Conference Center and Event Venue
If you’re looking for a Pinterest-worthy greenhouse venue, Springwood is a dream! Located in Verona, PA, Springwood features a Glass Atrium where you can hold a stunning reception or a gorgeous winter wedding ceremony. There are also lots of beautiful outdoor options for holding your ceremony, from a waterfall to different garden options to a stone patio. Many items, including the food, florals, and rentals, are provided in-house, so this venue is more ideal for couples who want a more all-inclusive experience.
While Succop Nature Park is not a greenhouse venue, there is a very small greenhouse on site where you and your future spouse may take photos. This venue is found in Butler, PA and features various options on the gorgeous grounds to hold a wedding ceremony, including by a willow tree and pond, a garden arbor, or inside a pine tree (if you’re holding an elopement or very intimate wedding). There is a quaint house on site to hold your cocktail hour or micro-wedding reception, or there is a pavilion that can hold a higher guest count.
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Located in downtown Pittsburgh, the Wintergarden at PPG Place gives off greenhouse vibes with lots of natural light and soaring high ceilings. There is a staircase that makes for a great ceremony space, but there are a lot of options with layout. The venue can hold up to 300 guests for a seated reception.
Other Options for a Greenhouse Wedding Near Pittsburgh
Don’t see what you’re looking for on this list? Here are some other ways to obtain the feel of an indoor garden or greenhouse wedding:
Rent a clear tent
Check with both the venue and tent rental company to ensure this can be done before booking anything. The venue may have tent or vendor restrictions, and you want to make sure that the rental company has the tent available and has determined that it will work on the desired grounds. It will likely be pricier compared to a standard tent but may be worth it! Some wedding venues that allow or may allow a clear tent on their grounds include:
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden in Oakdale, PA
Shermichael Woods in Aliquippa, PA
The Stables at Hardwood Acres in Gibsonia, PA
Search Vacation Home Rentals
If you’re planning on having a micro wedding, consider searching through vacation home rental websites like Airbnb and Vrbo to see if you can find a rental home that offers a greenhouse on site. Note that holding your wedding at a residential location creates a ton of other considerations to make and isn’t always as easy and cost-effective as it sounds, but it does work for some couples.
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