Reservations may be made up to 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. Reservations must be made at least two months in advance.
Times listed below are ceremony start times. Each wedding is given two hours on the day of the wedding. Access to the chapel is allowed 45 minutes prior to the ceremony for preparation and seating of guests. One hour and fifteen minutes is designated for the ceremony and photography. Please see our schedule below for more information on access times.
Please note: Availability changes frequently. Contact heinzchapel@pitt.edu to verify whether a listed wedding date and time is still available.
The fee for a wedding ceremony at Heinz Memorial Chapel is $2000 which is charged to your credit card at the time of reservation. A 10% discount is offered if either person getting married holds a degree from the University of Pittsburgh, is a current University of Pittsburgh full-time student in good standing, a current University of Pittsburgh employee (past their provisional period) or is a current or former member of the military. Discounts cannot be combined. For New Year’s Eve weddings, please email heinzchapel@pitt.edu for timing and pricing information.
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.
Indicate if either person is a Pitt student, employee or alumni or active/retired military personnel
Heinz Memorial Chapel is undergoing external renovations to its spire. This restoration is essential for the long-term preservation of this historic, treasured structure. The work will occur on the outside of the building and will not interfere with your wedding. Please email any questions to heinzchapel@pitt.edu.
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Each ceremony includes a 50-minute rehearsal. See below for rehearsal times. Please note that occasionally the rehearsal start time will be different than what is seen below. You can check with the office to confirm your start time or refer to the rehearsal time listed in your Event Agreement.
Couples will have access to Heinz Chapel, Chapel grounds, and parking 45 minutes before the scheduled ceremony start time. One hour and 15 minutes is allocated for the ceremony and photography. Access times are strictly enforced.
Please email the Chapel office at heinzchapel@pitt.edu with any questions.