Please help us make our celebration a safe event. We kindly ask all of our guests to have their COVID-19 vaccinations/boosters. To help ensure the safety of our guests, we request that all guests self administer a rapid COVID-19 test 24 - 48 hours before our event. If you are in need of a test, we will have a limited number of tests available at the front desks of our two hotels.
Formal or Black-Tie Optional Women are requested to wear formal gowns, sophisticated cocktail dresses, or dressy separates. Men can wear a suit with a nice tie (or optional black tie).
Although we love your little ones, this is an adult-only affair.
If your invitation says "and Guest," then yes - if not, then we would prefer if it was just you.
Doors to the Chapel will open at 2:15 PM; Ceremony will begin promptly at 2:30 PM. We recommend walking from the Oaklander/Wyndham hotel(s) (across the street from the Chapel) or ubering. If you are driving, please allow ample time to travel through the city/to park. We have a very strict schedule due to the bookings at Heinz, so please be punctual!
Parking is available is located on the left side of Bellefield Avenue. A Pittsburgh Police Officer will be present to direct the parking. Please note that this parking is provided only until 3:45 PM. If any cars remain past 3:45 PM, they may be ticketed since there is another wedding taking place immediately after ours.
There are many options in the Oakland area! Guests are free to return to their hotels or to explore the Oakland area/University of Pittsburgh/Carnegie Mellon University campuses. Guests can also grab a drink at Spirit & Tales, Mario's Oakland Saloon, or Hemingway's Cafe. Guests can explore the larger Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, (admission fee required). (The larger Phipps venue will be closed during the reception). Please check out our "Things to Do" Tab for other ideas!
We have a block of rooms available in the Oakland area within the walking area of the ceremony and reception, please visit our Travel section for more details. If you are not staying at one of the hotels listed, we recommend sticking to the general Oakland, Squirrel Hill, Shadyside area(s) of Pittsburgh.
There will be some time between the ceremony and the reception where you are able to explore Phipps. During the reception, the larger Phipps venue will be closed, but there will still be plenty to see and enjoy in the Phipps reception space!