Weddings Venues near Pittsburgh PA

The Barn at Madison is a unique wedding venue just a short 45 minute drive from Pittsburgh PA, offering a memorable and beautiful setting for smaller weddings. Lovingly restored from near ruins, this barn-turned-restaurant-turned-venue will definitely be something your guests remember!

If you’re looking for a unique venue that’s a little bit rustic, can accommodate overnight guests (aka bridal party), has an outdoor ceremony spot, and has excellent staff, this is your venue! I’ve had the pleasure of working at the Barn at Madison several times now and the weddings are always very smooth running, even in the case of rainy weather like the wedding below! Luckily we were still able to have the ceremony outdoors under a black pergola on the lawn at the back of the venue. Even though this “barn” is located right in a suburban area, it feels secluded with the ample tree cover and landscaping on the property.

It’s important to have great staff and vendors who will communicate and work with each other in case the timing of things need to change, like it did for Kelsey and Mike. We had planned on taking family photos and bridal portraits after the ceremony, but the rain made an appearance and we had to push the plan back a bit. Because the Barn at Madison has a separate space for cocktail hour (downstairs) and dinner (upstairs), guests could easily mingle indoors for cocktail hour, joined by the bride and groom.

Because this venue was once a restaurant and owned by an antique-loving family, there are many unique treasures in every corner, and the architecture makes for very unique wedding photos as well. Couples should keep in mind, though, that the downstairs ceilings are very low and the upstairs dining room can be tight with many tables - this venue definitely works best with a guest list closer to 100!