Best Venues For A Fall Wedding In The Pittsburgh Area

The Daily Meal Staff|Sept. 2, 2014 7:00 am EST

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Pittsburgh weddings in the fall are absolutely stunning. If you're on the fence about which time of year to celebrate your big day, jump right onto the autumn side. With its rich, vibrant hues, lush scenery and crisp temperatures, fall is the most ideal, simply gorgeous time of year to say 'I do.' Below you'll find the five most preeminent wedding venues in all of Pittsburgh, chosen for their ambiance, level of service and available amenities to make your day exquisite.

Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Waterwheel Drive
Seven Springs, PA 15622
(800) 452-2223
www.7springs.com

With room for over 400 attendees, on a lush 5,000 acres, Seven Springs is undoubtedly your dream wedding venue. The resort offers outstanding lodging for those out-of-town guests, and hosts an on-site wedding consultant for everything you need from start to finish. Imagine the picturesque scenery in the heart of fall. During your vows, gaze out of the venue's breathtaking bay windows (or enjoy your ceremony outside) to take in the veritable blaze of colors from one western PA's most wooded, bountiful hillscapes. Dream big and check out everything that Seven Springs has to offer – you will not be disappointed.

Mansions on Fifth
5105 5th Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 381-5105
www.mansionsonfifth.com

An amalgamation of history and modern grandeur, Mansions on Fifth will give you the fairytale wedding you always hoped for. A classic, sleek and ultra-luxurious destination, the historic hotel, which was recently renovated to reflect its historical significance, will take your breath away with its sweeping grounds, impeccable onsite planning and to-die-for onsite catering. Drama is the name of the game with the Mansions on Fifth areas, so come prepared to be swept away. The site holds approximately 200 guests and boasts onsite parking, luxurious accommodations and personalized, down-to-the-minutiae service.

Armstrong Farms
971 Ekastown Road
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-2858
awww.armstrongfarms.com

If ultra opulence isn't exactly your bag, do yourself a favor and check out a slightly more down-home venue for your wedding destination. Armstrong Farms weddings, which are self-described as having "Rustic Elegance" and "Historic Charm," offer just the right amount of quirk, elegance and intimacy for your big day. Three restored barns on the family-owned 200-acre farm offer indoor protection from the elements. Or if you're shooting for a gorgeous day, tented areas are also provided. Imagine hundreds of twinkle lights, rolling fields with trees ablaze and abundant, panoramic scenery all around you as you promise yourself to the love of your life.

Butler Country Club
310 Country Club Road
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 586-7701
www.butlercc.org

Another option, if you're interested in slightly rustic, yet refined, would be the remarkable Butler Country Club. Let an outdoor cocktail reception on the club's ample green set the stage for your perfect day. After you say your 'I do's,' rush to the party – the beauty of this magnificent venue is its accessibility. Ceremony, photos and reception can all be bundled in one package for a hassle-free, stress-less day. With room for up to 250 guests, and an experienced wedding planner, your day will unveil flawlessly when you choose this fabulous venue.

Hyeholde Restaurant
1516 Coraopolis Heights Road
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-3116
www.hyeholde.com

Imagine a glass and stone-encased room with 100 of your most treasured friends and family celebrating the love that you share with your partner. The restaurant offers delectable scenery, and in the heart of fall, it's just the right temperature for an outdoor ceremony. Take your small party inside for an all night feast after your formal vows, and nosh on some of the most exquisite catering that Pittsburgh has to offer. Hosting weddings for over 50 years, Hyeholde will walk you through the entire planning process for a memorable, quiet and refined celebration that's second to none.

Nikki Tiani-Moroney is a full time mum of two boys, wife of a professional poker player/photographer/amateur pencil-sharpening competitor and writer from Pittsburgh, PA. When she isn't studiously neglecting her housework in favor of a good book, she's out simultaneously fighting crime and picking up sidewalk litter while savoring an occasional cigarette. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.