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Band:

Boilermaker Jazz Band

"The Boilermakers ROCK! Everyone (young adults, parents, grandparents, children) had an amazing time dancing at our wedding reception. If you are looking for fun, upbeat, and classy music for your reception, the Boilermakers are DEFINITELY for you! Paul did a fantastic job announcing everyone and making sure the guests knew when special dances and cake cutting took place. Also, we were suprised to find out that they are MUCH less expensive than those "entertainment company wedding bands" - I very very very highly recommend. They are fantastic and if you like the style of their music, you will NOT be disappointed!"

Ceremony Musician:

Steven Vance Strolling Violins

"My husband worked with Sarah and a string quartet from Steven Vance to provide lovely music for our ceremony and cocktail hour. They were extremely professional and helpful in selecting appropriate music for both parts of the evening. The music was beautiful and definitely added a wonderful touch to our classy and elegant wedding celebration. We also found their prices to be quite reasonable. I highly recommend!"

Florist:

Fragile Paradise, LLC

"Working with Megan was an absolute joy. From the moment we first met with her, she was very professional and friendly and more than willing to work with our modest budget. She got us involved in helping to choose flowers for our arrangements, bouquets, etc and did an amazing job and putting them together into gorgeous centerpieces, bouquets, and boutinieres. Many of our guests commented on how lovely they thought that our flowers were. I am beyond satisfied with her services and would recommend her to any other bride."

Photographer:

Joe Appel Photography

"My husband and I met with a lot of different photographers before we found Joe. We are so pleased that we chose him to photograph our wedding. He was extremely professional, and documented our day beautifully! My father-in-law (an amateur shutterbug himself) said they were the best wedding photos he's ever seen. He is an extremely talented photographer, and also a very cool guy. In addition, the quality of his albums far surpass any others I've seen. I very very highly recommend!"

Hotel:

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh City Center

Hotel:

Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel

"My husband and our families could not have been more pleased with the services provided by the Renaissance Hotel staff. We started planning our event with Greg Sgro, who sold us on the beautiful hotel and their wonderful services, and we made a completely smooth transition to working with Tony Lee, who was fantastic. We, and our guests, were very impressed by the beautiful environment the hotel provided, as well as the amazing food, and their ability to handle so much of the coordination for us. I would very highly recommend!"

Restaurant:

Jerome Bettis Grill 36

"Voted Pittsburgh’s best sports restaurant every year since it opened."

Restaurant:

Market Square

"A great spot for people-watching from the different spots in this cobblestone square. We recommend the lightly-breaded oysters at the Original Oyster House. BREAKFAST: Bruegger's Bagels, Dunkin' Donuts, Mancini's Bakery, Nicholas Coffee Company, Prantl's Bakery, Starbucks LUNCH & DINNER: A&J Ribs, Bella Sera Urban Trattoria, Chipotle, Fat Tommy's Pizzeria, La Gondola Pizzeria, Las Velas Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar, Moe's Southwest Grill, Nola (opening for Mardi Gras 2011), Primanti Brothers (not the original), Subway, The Original Oyster House, Winghart's Burger & Whiskey Bar"

Restaurant:

Max & Erma's

"Salads, burgers, sandwiches, and a variety of entrees dominate the expansive menu of this family chain restaurant."

Restaurant:

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant

"The menu here highlights the seasonal and fresh fish brought in from local and international waters. For the non-seafood diner, McCormick & Schmick’s also offers poultry, beef and pasta dishes."

Restaurant:

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto

"Monterey Bay Fish Grotto is known for its dedication to obtaining only the finest freshest fish from all over the world. Amazing view of downtown from Mount Washington!"

Restaurant:

Morton's Steakhouse

"Morton's is regarded as one of the nation's best chains for USDA prime, dry-aged steaks. Reservations recommended."

Restaurant:

Nine on Nine

"Nine on Nine provides an intimate, European-scale setting. The menu features regionally inspired Contemporary American dishes, emphasizing simplicity and flavor. The adjacent Bar Nine serves cocktails & creative small plates."

Restaurant:

Pamela's Diner

"Amazing breakfast!"

Restaurant:

Primanti Brothers

"The original location! A BIT OF HISTORY: Back in 1934, Depression-era Pittsburgh, burly guys unloading Strip District trucks and trains at all hours stopped on 18th Street for a quick bite. Wanting something that would fil them up, they went for food they could eat with one hand and work with the other. It was the brainstorm of the Primantis to throw everything on Italian bread, including the cole slaw and the fries!"

Restaurant:

Seviche

"Featuring mojitos, salsa music and creative Latin American food."

Restaurant:

Six Penn Kitchen

"An easy walk to the corner of 6th Street, sits an All-American eatery."

Restaurant:

Wholey's Fish Market

"Not necessarily a restaurant, but a wonderful fish market. Go here to try Andy's wonderful sushi or the fantastic fresh fried clams!"

Entertainment:

Brillobox

"This feels a bit like an East Village bar. Art film screenings, spoken-word performances and live music are held upstairs in a room decked out in velvet wallpaper and murals. Or just hang out in the downstairs bar with its atmospheric red lights and an eclectic jukebox."

Entertainment:

CJ'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

"Pittsburgh's most popular jazz club"

Entertainment:

East Carson Street / The South Side

"By some counts the country’s longest continuous stretch of bars. It’s all there, from shot-and-beer joints to trendy night spots."

Entertainment:

Olive or Twist

"Great place for Pittsburgh local nightlife."

Entertainment:

Station Square

"Fountain Shows, Restaurants, Miscellaneous Shops, Nightlife"

Entertainment:

The Cabaret at Theater Square

"Home to fun musical productions, late-night entertainment, live music, and good food, the Cabaret at Theater Square is the Cultural District’s newest performance venue providing unique live music and theatrical performances year-round."

Entertainment:

The Rivers Casino

Entertainment:

The Strip District

"By night, the formerly industrial Strip District is filled with partygoers bouncing between bars and clubs. But on Saturday mornings, the parallel thoroughfares of Penn Avenue and Smallman Street (roughly between 16th and 26th Streets) are turned into a sprawling outdoor market with international food kiosks that serve Middle Eastern kebabs, Italian sausages and Greek baklava. Shop for produce, clothing and vintage knickknacks, and all things "Pittsburgh" as accordionists and mariachi bands provide a festive soundtrack."

Attraction:

Carnegie Science Center

Attraction:

CONSOL Energy Center

"Home of the Pittsburgh Penguins!"

Attraction:

Duquesne Incline

"The best views of Pittsburgh are from Mount Washington, and the best way to get there — or at least the most fun — is up the Duquesne Incline. One of two surviving hillside cable cars from the 1870s, it takes three minutes to climb 800 feet to Grandview Avenue. There’s a neat little history museum that has old newspaper clippings, but the real spectacle is the view of downtown Pittsburgh, where the Allegheny and Monongahela meet to form the Ohio River."

Attraction:

Heinz Field

"Home of the Pittsburgh Steelers!"

Attraction:

Monongahela Incline

"Opened in 1870, the Monongahela Incline -- called the Mon Incline by locals -- is the oldest and steepest incline in the United States, as well as the nation's oldest cable car operation. It offers beautiful views of downtown Pittsburgh. The lower station of the Monongahela Incline is located near the Smithfield Street Bridge, and is easily accessible from Station Square and Pittsburgh's light rail system."

Attraction:

National Aviary

"Parrots to penguins, pink flamingos to snowy egrets, there are some 600 feathered friends packed onto Pittsburgh's North Side. Home to more than 200 species of exotic and endangered birds, the National Aviary brings them back alive from all over the world."

Attraction:

PNC Park

"Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates!"

Attraction:

Silver Eye Center for Photography

"Silver Eye Center for Photography is dedicated to presenting and promoting the art of photography. Silver Eye presents exhibitions by emerging and established photographers from the region and from across the country as well as work by iconic figures such as Ansel Adams, William Wegman, and many others. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $6 for adults."

Attraction:

University of Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning

"A 42-story Gothic-style tower on the Pitt campus with 27 classrooms, each devoted to a different nationality."

Attraction:

Wood Street Galleries

"This gallery is dedicated to bringing innovative, contemporary art to Pittsburgh. Much of the work on display is from national touring shows. The featured media ranges from video art to multimedia."

Museum:

Carnegie Museum of Art

Museum:

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Museum:

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Museum:

Senator John Heinz History Center

"This is actually a two-fer: the main museum is devoted to everything from the Heinz food empire to the polyglot population. The upper two floors are occupied by the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, which pays homage to the region’s rich sports heritage. It’s hard to miss the seven-story brick warehouse building; look for the giant photograph of the Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris."

Museum:

The Andy Warhol Museum

"Over the course of his career, Pittsburgh native Andy Warhol invented pop art and blurred the lines between high-brow and the street. It's all there in blinding color at The Andy Warhol Museum, a 12,000-work permanent collection of paintings, drawings, prints, photos, sculpture, film, and videotape. With an extensive archive of period material as well as the artist's life, it makes the Warhol the world's most comprehensive single-artist museum."

Museum:

The Mattress Factory

"The Mattress Factory is a museum of contemporary art installations — room-sized environments, created by in-residence artists. Located in the historic Mexican War Streets of Pittsburgh’s North Side since 1977, the Mattress Factory is one of few museums of its kind anywhere."

Park / Recreation:

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

"One of the finest conservatories and botanical gardens in the country!"

Park / Recreation:

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Park / Recreation:

Point State Park

"Recently renovated Point State Park is the place to be for fireworks on the Fourth, or paddle upstream in a kayak and enjoy the sky display from the confluence."

Retail / Shopping:

Macy's Downtown Pittsburgh

Retail / Shopping:

Saks Fifth Avenue

Retail / Shopping:

South Side Works

"American Eagle Outfitters, BCBG Max Azria, Forever 21, H&M, Nine West, PUMA, Steve Madden, Urban Outfitters, White House Black Market, etc."

Retail / Shopping:

Walnut Street, Shadyside

"American Apparel, ANN TAYLOR, Apple Store, Banana Republic, Borders, Chico’s, Coach, Gap, J.CREW, TALBOTS, United Colors of Benetton, Victoria’s Secret, White House Black Market"