No University affiliation is required to reserve a wedding at Heinz Chapel.
Heinz Chapel is non-denominational and not affiliated with any religious group.
ALL are welcome to be married at Heinz Chapel.
Reservations may be made two years in advance by emailing the Chapel office at heinzchapel@pitt.edu. New months beyond two years are available beginning at midnight on the first of the month for that month. All emails are answered in the order received.
Check our wedding calendar for available of dates and times.
Reservation Process:
Email heinzchapel@pitt.edu with your requested date and time and the required information below. You may include one alternate date. Once we have confirmed your date and time, we will send you our license agreement. Following your review and signature, we will set up an appointment to take your full payment via credit card.
Required Information:
The couple's full names (first name, middle initial and last name).
The couple's mailing address(es).
A cellular telephone number for each.
Email addresses for each.
The year of graduation from the University of Pittsburgh, if applicable.
Information for military discount if applicable (see below).
Site Tours:
All University buildings are closed to visitors at this time. If you are interested in a virtual wedding tour, email heinzchapel@pitt.edu and we will set up a date, time and link for a virtual tour led by one of our wedding coordinators.
Requests for a rescheduled date/time received less than 180 days prior to the scheduled wedding will be charged a $250 change fee. A confirmed wedding date may be rescheduled only one time.
If you cancel within 30 days of your reservation date, you can receive a refund minus a $250 handling fee. Any cancellations made after 30 days are non-refundable. To cancel, email the Chapel office.
The fee for weddings at Heinz Memorial Chapel is $1,500. The full fee is charged to your credit card at the time of reservation. The reservation fee covers two on-site staff coordinators and an organist at your scheduled ceremony as well as reserved parking on your wedding day.
See separate fee for New Year's Eve weddings.
There is a 15% discount if either of the couple holds a degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Discounts cannot be combined.
There is a 15% discount for current or former military applicants. A copy of the Common Access Card (CAC, current military) or DD Form 214 (former military) must
be provided.
Discounts cannot be combined.
Heinz Memorial Chapel is a non-sectarian chapel on the University of Pittsburgh campus, a gift to the university from Henry John Heinz.
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