Once per year Heinz Chapel offers an effortless, all-inclusive mini wedding package for those who want to get married in style without the hours of planning and big budget. These intimate 2-hour packages for up to 50 guests include a meaningful ceremony with an officiant, gorgeous flowers, music perfect for walking down the aisle, amazing photography, and a champagne toast under a tent on the lawn with your choice of a traditional Pittsburgh cookie table or an artisan charcuterie board.
Times are available on Sunday, August 31, 2025 and Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Cost is $3800.
Check out the details below and email heinzchapel@pitt.edu to learn more and reserve your spot!
Heinz Chapel Ceremony
Wedding Officiant for Christian or civil ceremony
Organist Jon Tyillian with choice of music
Flowers from Pisarcik Flower Farm including bouquets and/or boutonnieres for the couple
Photography by Kristen Wynn Photography during Ceremony plus a Portrait Session (and digital access to all photos)
Day-Of Wedding Coordinators
Complimentary Champagne Toast & Cookie Table or Charcuterie Board from The Cheese Queen beneath a tent on the lawn
Reserved Parking for up to 18 cars on S. Bellefield Avenue
Obtain your marriage license
Invite up to 50 of your friends and family
Pick out your garb – go full tuxedo or completely casual
Show up to get hitched!
How much time will we have?
2 hours total. You will have access to the Heinz Chapel garden and S. Bellefield Avenue parking 20 minutes before your ceremony time to gather with your guests. Inside the Chapel you’ll have a 20-minute ceremony and a 30-minute portrait session followed by 50 minutes under the tent on the lawn for a toast and cookie table.
What is the cost?
$3800 which includes everything in the Simply Styled Includes list above.
Can we choose our own officiant, photographer, florist and/or musicians? No, the beauty of our Simply Styled ceremony package is that by sharing vendors our wedding couples can get a great deal and avoid the stress of planning. We are thrilled with the vendors that we have lined up and think you will be too! Once you’ve reserved your ceremony time you’ll have an opportunity to select from options for your flowers, music and cookies.
Can we customize the ceremony? Yes, you will be able to choose a Christian or civil ceremony and will have two options for the vows. Couples are welcome to present a dedication to each other that will be incorporated into the ceremony.
What is included in the toast under the tent?
A complimentary glass of bubbly for each guest, infused water, plus your choice of a traditional Pittsburgh cookie table or a charcuterie board from The Cheese Queen. The cookie table includes 25 dozen cookies (couples can choose the cookie types from a list provided) with to-go boxes. The charcuterie board from The Cheese Queen feeds 50+ and comes with artisan cheeses and meats, fresh fruit, nuts and seasonal accompaniments with to-go boxes for any extras.
What happens if we have fewer than 50 guests?
You’re welcome to take the extra food home (alcohol may not leave the premises).
Will there be a rehearsal opportunity?
It is optional. Couples can schedule a rehearsal the week before their Simply Styled ceremony.
What happens in the event of rain?
Instead of the Heinz Chapel garden, your guests can gather inside of the Chapel on the lower level. The toast will remain outside under the tent.
So… what happens after?
Choose your own adventure! If you’d like suggestions on area restaurants or reception venues we can provide that. If you want to use the money you saved to host an epic backyard barbecue, go for it! If you just want to head home with your beloved to start your married life, enjoy.
A Heinz Chapel Ceremony, Simply Styled, is a private, small-scale wedding for couples
who are looking to get married in a beautiful setting without the extensive planning time and large price tag that can come with a traditional wedding.
You’ll have access to the Heinz Chapel garden and S. Bellefield Avenue parking 15 minutes before your ceremony time to gather with your guests. Inside the Chapel you’ll have a 15 minute ceremony and a 25 minute portrait session followed by 40 minutes under the tent on the Chapel lawn for a toast and cookie table.
$2900 includes everything in the What You Get list.
No, the beauty of the simply styled ceremony is that by sharing vendors our wedding couples can get a great deal and avoid the stress of planning. We are thrilled with the vendors that we have lined up for the ceremonies and think you will be too! Once you've reserved your ceremony time you'll have an opportunity to select from options for your flowers, music and cookies.
You will be able to choose a Christian or civil ceremony and will have two options for the vows. Couples are welcome to write a brief dedication to each other that will be incorporated into the ceremony.
A glass of complimentary bubbly for each guest, infused water, cookies from local bakery (6 cookies per guest) with to-go boxes are included.
You’re welcome to take the extra cookies home (alcohol may not leave the premises).
The simply styled ceremony does not include a rehearsal. The chapel is open for visitors Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM and Sundays from noon to 5 PM if you’d like to stop in to see the space. Couples who register for a ceremony will have the opportunity to schedule a meeting with a wedding coordinator in advance of the ceremony.
Instead of the Heinz Chapel garden, your guests can gather inside the Chapel on the lower level but the toast and cookie table will remain outside under the tent.
Choose your own adventure! If you want suggestions on area restaurants or reception venues we can provide that. If you want to use the money you saved to host an epic backyard barbecue, go for it! If you just want to head home with your beloved to start your married life, enjoy.
Heinz Chapel is located on the University of Pittsburgh campus and open to all faiths and backgrounds.
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