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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 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.
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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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