Phipps Botanical Garden and Conservatory is a stunning botanical garden wedding venue in Pittsburgh's Schenley Park. The Special Events Hall features bamboo floors and two floor-to-ceiling glass walls with panoramic views of the lush tropical forest and the Oakland neighborhood. The multi-level Tropical Forest exhibit offers cascading waterfalls, a fish pond, an outdoor terrace, and winding pathways filled with tropical flora, providing a truly unique and green backdrop for weddings.
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$5,000
Tropical Forest & Special Events Hall
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The property
Phipps is a botanical garden and conservatory featuring a dedicated Special Events Hall with glass walls and a multi-level Tropical Forest exhibit used for ceremonies and cocktail hours.
The setting
The venue is surrounded by the lush tropical plantings of the conservatory, with views of the Oakland neighborhood from the Special Events Hall.
The Tropical Forest features cascading waterfalls, a fish pond, and abundant tropical flora.
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Planning details
Vendor policies, timing and house rules to plan around.
Music curfew
Music until 11pm
Ceremony music and soft cocktail hour music is permitted on the patio until 11 PM. No bands or DJs are permitted on the patio and must remain inside the Special Event Hall.
Rain plan
Backup plan in place
In case of rain, ceremonies take place inside the Tropical Forest conservatory. Rain decisions are required 2 hours prior to the rental start time. Limited seating is available for indoor rain ceremonies.
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