WeddingsAT THE HISTORY CENTER Create the historic of your dreams! A wedding ceremony and reception at the Senator John Heinz History Center can be truly historic. The non-traditional atmosphere, central location, exciting exhibitions and our professional staff all help to bring your vision to life and offer a unique experience for you, your family, and friends. There is a suitable place for and Receptions for up to 325 guests through a combination of memorable venue space offerings including our 1st Floor Great Hall, 4th Floor Campbell Gallery, 5th Floor Mueller Center, and 6th Floor Library & Archives. Our exclusive vendors, Common Plea Catering and Mosaic Linens, enhance and elevate the site and taste of your event, making it a night you will and your guests will never forget!

Thank you for considering the Heinz History Center. Please call or send an email if you have any additional questions, if you would like to check availability, or if we can schedule an appointment. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you, give you a tour and suggest possibilities for your special event! All rental revenue and a percentage of the catering revenue directly benefits the Heinz History Center, its exhibitions, programs and the preservation of our collections for future generations to come. We look forward to meeting with you soon!

Best Regards,

Elisha Hill, Events Coordinator Shelby Starks, Events Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] 412-454-6356 412-454-6431

Cassie Horrell, Events Director [email protected] 412-454-6435 Weddings AT THE HISTORY CENTER

Included in your Event Rental at the History Center

 Wedding & Event Coordination from start to finish with our professional events team; this includes the creation of your timeline, custom floorplans, staging of first looks, vendor coordination, placement of personal décor, cookie table organization, and multiple planning appointments.

 One hour Ceremony Rehearsal the day before the wedding, facilitated by your coordinator

 Access to our Banquet equipment including banquet chairs, easels, and a variety of tables: cocktail tables (high & low), rounds, square, rectangular and metal café tables.

 Complimentary Bridal Rooms, 3 hours prior to event start

 Exclusive access for your guests to tour the museum during operating hours on your wedding day

 Access to all museum exhibits for photo session & wedding day photos

 On-site, 24 hour Security Officer Upgrades AND ENHANCEMENTS  Mueller Dance Floor- $1,000.00 + tax  Twinkle Lights- $50.00+ tax, per pillar

 Mahogany Chiavari Chairs- $7.00 + tax  Small AV Package- $350.00+ tax

 Colored Uplights- $25.00 + tax  Large AV Package- $800.00+ tax Venue spaces AND PRICING VENUE SPACE FEE TIME PERIOD ADDITIONAL TIME Full Facility-All Rental Locations-All Exhibits- Exclusive Use $1,000 per hour No other rental events will be booked in any History Center location 0 during your full facility exclusive use rental. Only available after 5:30pm. Includes dance floor, Chiavari chair, and lighting upgrades: $9,500 Five hours or less Full Facility with a Wedding Ceremony: $10,000 6 hours total 1st floor Great Hall Only available after 5:30pm: $3,800 Five hours or less $1,000 per hour Great Hall when added to a Mueller Center rental event: $2,500 5th floor Mueller Event Center & Deck $3,800 Five hours or less $1,000 per hour

Wedding Ceremony, when held in the reception location, includes a $1,500 Includes one-hour N/A one-hour rehearsal the day before, in an available location, up to an hour rehearsal, one for ceremony, and the additional staff required for the quick turn-over hour or less for time to re-set the room for the dinner reception: ceremony 4th floor Campbell Gallery Only available after 5:00pm: $1,600 Five hours or less $200 per hour When added to Mueller or Great Hall rental: $1,000 6th floor Library & Archives Reading Room Wedding Ceremony only, No food and beverage is permitted. Includes a $1,500 Ceremony only one-hour rehearsal the day before.

*Event Rental on a holiday is increased 25%. **Event rental on a holiday weekend is increased 10%. Begin YOUR STORY

The 1st floor Great Hall is the premiere Heinz History Center loca- tion. Framed by vintage vehicles including a Conestoga wagon, an antique Fire Engine, a Stainless Steel Ford, the Heinz Hitch and an antique Trolley, the Great Hall is a wonderfully memorable venue for celebrating any historic occasion. Originally part of the Chau- tauqua Lake Ice House, the Great Hall features a two-story stair- case, perfect for making your grand entrance, high, vaulted brick ceilings and the original steel beams. The Great Hall is suitable for ceremonies with up to 325 guests, cocktail hours with up to 350 guests, and wedding receptions with up to 200 guests with dance floor area. The Great Hall is available for rental events after 5:30pm.

The 4th floor Campbell Gallery is a warm, intimate location for a cocktail hour with up to 220 guests. This unique space can also be used for a small with up 60 guests As the elevator doors open on the 4th floor, a Campbell Gallery guest will see the famous Klein’s Restaurant neon sign hanging in the atrium to their right and a photo exhibit hung on brick walls around the room. There is direct access to the Heinz 57 exhibit which remains open for touring at no additional charge. Available for rental events after 5:30pm

The 5th floor Mueller Center is a beautifully appointed, contem- porary ballroom featuring a wall of windows and a 15' x 135' out- door deck with a gorgeous view of the river and a view of the downtown skyline. Once the sun sets, the built-in track lights give a beautiful starry night effect. The Mueller Foyer and Deck can be utilized for cocktails before moving into the main ballroom which can accommodate up to 325 guests with a dance floor. Available for daytime and evening rental events.

The 6th floor Library and Archives Reading Room is a perfect setting for a wedding ceremony ranging from 10 to 250 guests. Original architectural elements that enhance the space include wooden beams, brick columns, and a glass wall with views of downtown. Celebrate AT THE HISTORY CENTER

BOOKING PROCESS As a courtesy, we are happy to hold a tentative date for your event up to two weeks, giving you the first right of refusal at no financial obligation to you. Once you are sure that you want to book the Heinz History Center and Common Plea Catering, we will create an agreement. At the time of booking, we ask for a signed contract and a deposit of 50% of the rental amount. The balance will be due 3 months in advance of the event along with the proof of event insurance.

HEINZ HISTORY CENTER STAFFING Your day-of staff will include an experienced, professional Event Coordinator on-site throughout the event, a Crew Chief and Event Crew to set up the location to your specifications, support your vendors, monitor the timeline as planned and restore the locations to pre-event condition. Our venue comes equipped with 24 hour security and a guard on property at no additional charge. The Heinz History Center staff is dedi- cated to ensuring the success of your wedding!

SET UP We allot a minimum of three hours prior to the event for set up and two hours after the event to complete clean up and load out. Set up and break- down times will be determined and scheduled by the Events Coordinator based on operating hours and individual booking needs.

EXHIBITIONS We offer complimentary admission for all wedding guests the day of the wedding during normal museum hours 10:00am to 5:00pm. During your wedding, all exhibits will be closed in order to maintain focus on your special event.

ASSET RENTAL A “Rentals” fee of $10.00 per person is charged through the Common Plea Catering contract. Half of the fee, covers the rental for their assets like glass- ware, dinnerware, silverware, buffet props, ovens, etc. The other half is paid by Common Plea Catering to the Heinz History Center for rental of assets stored at the History Center including furniture, equipment, and staging. Create YOUR STORY SPECIALTY DISCOUNTS

 10% Seasonal Discount: We offer a discount for wed- dings held in January or February.

 10% Friday/Sunday Discount: We offer a discount for weddings booked during the week, with the most popular options being Friday and Sunday weddings.

 10% Military Discount: To honor our active military service members, we offer a year-round 10% discount.

CANCELLATION All payments made to the History Center are non- refundable. When cancelling a contracted event, your de- posits can be credited to a future event held within a year or counted as a tax-deductible donation.

Our EXCLUSIVE VENDORS COMMON PLEA CATERING & MOSAIC LINEN COMMON PLEA CATERING 412-281-5140 | www.commonplea-catering.com The History Center is pleased to provide a superb dining experience for our event clients through our exclusive caterer, Common Plea Catering, Inc. Owners John and Donna Barsotti with their imaginative kitchen and events team promise to live up to your highest expectations. Op- erating from their catering facility in ’s Strip Dis- trict, they are equipped to serve the most sophisticated dining experience to you and your wedding guests. Aver- age costs associated with catering for cocktail hour and reception food, bar packages, rentals, staffing and admin- OTHER VENDORS istration fees range from $160.00-$200.00 per person.

Excluding catering and linen, couples may select MOSAIC LINEN RENTAL any vendors of their choice for entertainment, flowers, wedding cakes, photography, videogra- 412-562-2800 | www.partymosaic.com phy, officiants, etc. We are pleased to offer our With thousands of linens in the latest styles and trends, a preferred vendors list upon request. All ven- Mosaic professional will help you design the wedding of dors must load in and out at the loading dock your dreams. and have all equipment removed the night of the event.