Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh is a colorful wedding venue that puts a fun twist on its vintage decor. Best of all? It’s got a rooftop with epic views of downtown! Jan and Mia’s intimate wedding incorporated some deeply personal touches that were perfect for this unique setting.

Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh

This wedding venue is right in the middle of downtown Pittsburgh, and the views from the rooftop are epic. It really came in handy when the pandemic forced Mia and Jan to downsize their wedding plans and relocate due to COVID restrictions.

A bride and her mother hold hands smiling in front of a gold bird cage in a Pittsburgh wedding venue.

Groomsmen sit on a yellow couch in the lobby of Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh before a wedding.

A bride and groom share a first look in Mellon Square.

The lobby and seating areas of the hotels are just as incredible. Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh mixes vibrant vintage furniture with modern art to create lots of unexpected, fun spaces. I loved photographing couples and wedding party portraits throughout the hotel.

A Pittsburgh bride and groom stand in Mellon Square with a pink bridal bouquet.

A bride and groom pose for a wedding portrait in front of a multi-tiered fountain in a Pittsburgh park.

A bride and groom sit on the steps of a city park and kiss.

A groom stands beside a vintage couch where a bride sits in the lobby of Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh.

Whether you’re looking for a Pittsburgh wedding venue for a big celebration or a small one, Hotel Monaco has great options. The rooftop has capacity for 100 guests, but the interior can accommodate up to 200 wedding guests. Packages typically start around $25,000 with food included.

A bride and groom pose in different rooms in Hotel Monaco before their summer wedding.

Bridesmaids pose on vintage couches while a bride and groom lean on a mantle in Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh.

A couple poses with their dog before their wedding.

A bride laughs during a wedding ceremony on the rooftop of Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh.

Mia and Jan’s Personal Wedding

Like I mentioned, Mia and Jan had to change their wedding plans quite a bit, but Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh ended up being a great venue for their deeply personal and welcoming wedding. They did their first look at Mellon Square, which is right outside the hotel. Then we took photos all over the gorgeous hotel.

A bridesmaid wipes away a tear during the wedding ceremony.

A groom pours a unity cocktail during a Pittsburgh wedding ceremony.

Flowers and pink candles decorate banquet style tables at a wedding on the rooftop of Hotel Monaco.

A man takes a phone photo of two women posing under a custom neon wedding sign.

A lot of thoughtful touches added up to a unique wedding experience. Jan and Mia are big wine aficionados. Before exchanging vows, they put their own twist on a unity ceremony by mixing a unity cocktail. It was so much fun to witness!

A bride and groom drink champagne and walk towards their wedding guests holding hands at their rooftop wedding in Pittsburgh.

An older family member gives a speech while the bride and groom watch from their sweetheart table.

A bridesmaid, bride, and groom raise their glasses for a wedding toast at Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh.

A bride laughs during a first dance at a Pittsburgh wedding venue.

For the reception, banquet style seating gave guests a chance to mingle. The Farmer’s Daughter Flowers did an amazing job making the space feel especially charming with bright arrangements and beautiful candles. They created just the right mix of elegance and festiveness. It was the perfect setting for family to give heartfelt speeches and for the girls to get down to the Spice Girls at the end of the night!