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Pittsburgh's Hottest Months for Love, and Why a Gateway Clipper Riverboat Is the Perfect Venue

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A groom dips his bride for a kiss in the aisle of a top-deck ceremony set with chairs and flowers, with the Pittsburgh skyline and a yellow bridge behind

Quick answer

Late summer and fall are peak wedding season in Pittsburgh, and Saturdays from May to October on the Gateway Clipper book 12 to 18 months out. The newly renovated Princess hosts dinner for up to 150, and the Premier Wedding Package is $160 per person for 4.5 hours, plus 24% service charge and tax.

Celebrate your engagement, wedding or reception with timeless memories on the three rivers.

In Pittsburgh, love has its seasons. The holidays are a favorite time to pop the question, and late summer and fall, especially September and October, are a favorite time to say "I do." With the skyline glowing against colorful hillsides and the rivers sparkling under golden sunsets, it's no wonder couples choose these months to begin forever. Whether it's an engagement party, an elegant ceremony or a lively reception, our riverboats turn Pittsburgh's most romantic views into the backdrop for your love story.

Book early for peak season

Saturdays from May to October book 12 to 18 months out. If your heart is set on a fall Saturday, start planning early. Fridays, Sundays and winter dates on the Three Rivers Queen (November through March) often have more availability.

A bride and groom kiss under a round floral arch at a top-deck ceremony at dusk, surrounded by seated guests

The Princess, reimagined

We recently gave one of our most beloved boats, the Princess, a complete interior renovation, and she's now the most beautiful interior in our fleet. Modern, elegant touches elevate every detail of your day. The first level features a spacious dance floor for first dances and late-night celebrations, while the second deck's balcony looks down onto the action below, ideal for guests who want to soak in the moment from above. Great-size windows frame the skyline from every table.

The Princess hosts wedding dinners for up to 150 guests and top-deck ceremonies for up to 72 seated. See more on our Princess weddings page.

A first dance on the Princess's wooden dance floor, seen from the balcony as guests watch from their tables

One package, no guesswork

The Premier Wedding Package is designed to take the stress out of planning: $160 per person for 4.5 hours, plus 24% service charge and tax. It includes a premium open bar, champagne toast, cocktail hour, dinner buffet, DJ, linens, up-lighting and a cruise director. You'll work directly with our experienced events team, who will help bring your vision to life and make sure everything runs smoothly.

A wedding party in navy suits and burgundy dresses on a riverboat deck with the Pittsburgh skyline and a yellow bridge behind them
A bride and groom stand together at the rail at dusk, looking out at a river bridge

Start planning

Your love story deserves a setting as unique as the moment itself, and there's nothing quite like celebrating on Pittsburgh's three rivers. From proposals to "I do," the Gateway Clipper Fleet turns every milestone into a memory. With the Princess newly renovated, our events team by your side and the city skyline as your backdrop, your dream wedding is closer than you think. 💍

Email info@gatewayclipper.com, call (412) 355-7965 or request more information. For engagement parties, rehearsal dinners and other celebrations, see private events.

Frequently asked questions

How far ahead should we book a fall wedding on the Gateway Clipper?

Saturdays from May to October book 12 to 18 months out. Fridays, Sundays and winter dates on the Three Rivers Queen often have more availability.

How many guests does the Princess hold for a wedding?

The Princess hosts wedding dinners for up to 150 guests and top-deck ceremonies for up to 72 seated.

Can we have a winter wedding on the rivers?

Yes. The Three Rivers Queen hosts weddings from November through March, and winter dates often have more availability.

Get married on the rivers

Ceremonies and receptions aboard our riverboats. Ask our events team for dates, packages and a site visit.

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