Quick answer
Dr. & Mrs. Guseman exchanged vows on the top deck of a Gateway Clipper riverboat in 2023. Top-deck ceremonies are offered on the Empress and the Princess as a $2,000 add-on that adds 30 minutes to the Premier Wedding Package.
Love and romance reach new heights when couples begin their marriage aboard the Gateway Clipper Fleet. Picture exchanging vows with the Pittsburgh skyline as your backdrop and the city lights coming up over the rivers. With a gentle breeze and the steady hum of the river, your wedding day becomes an unforgettable adventure.
Congratulations, Dr. & Mrs. Guseman!
We were honored to host the newlyweds, Dr. & Mrs. Guseman, for their wedding aboard. Say "I do" in a setting as unique as your love story, and the memories will keep sailing long after the last dance.
Saying "I do" on the top deck
Top-deck ceremonies are offered on the Empress (up to 120 seated) and the Princess (up to 72 seated). The ceremony add-on is $2,000 and adds 30 minutes to your celebration, with the Point, PNC Park or Acrisure Stadium as your backdrop. Your ceremony and reception happen in one place, so guests never have to travel between venues.
The reception that follows runs on our Premier Wedding Package: $160 per person for 4.5 hours, plus 24% service charge and tax, with a premium open bar, champagne toast, cocktail hour, dinner buffet, DJ, linens, up-lighting and a cruise director.
Interested in booking with us?
Email info@gatewayclipper.com or call (412) 355-7965, or request more information. For boats, pricing and more real weddings, visit our Weddings page and our Princess weddings.
Frequently asked questions
Can we have our wedding ceremony on a Gateway Clipper boat?
Yes, on the Empress or the Princess. The $2,000 ceremony add-on adds 30 minutes, and you exchange vows aboard on the top deck with the Point, PNC Park or Acrisure Stadium as your backdrop.
How many guests can attend a top-deck ceremony?
The Empress seats up to 120 guests for a top-deck ceremony and the Princess up to 72.
