The Sheraton at Station Square sits on the south bank of the Monongahela with the downtown skyline directly opposite, close enough that the river and the bridges are the backdrop from almost anywhere on the property. The Grand Station Ballroom is the largest room, seating up to 725, and the hotel runs weddings up to around 600 across its spaces. Being a hotel it removes the logistics that usually eat a wedding day — guest rooms in the same building, a suite to get ready in, and no travel between preparation, ceremony and reception. Station Square itself is immediately outside, so a portrait walk needs about ten minutes rather than a shuttle.
Best seasons to marry here
Plan your day here
When are you getting married?
Pick a day and I'll work out the light for it — sunset here, when golden hour opens, and the ceremony time that puts you inside it.
Planning your timeline
| Month | Sunset | Ceremony | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:17 PM | 3:17 PM | 3.4″ |
| February | 5:54 PM | 3:54 PM | 2.8″ |
| March | 7:26 PM | 5:26 PM | 3.2″ |
| April | 7:58 PM | 5:58 PM | 3.2″ |
| May | 8:29 PM | 6:29 PM | 3.5″ |
| June | 8:51 PM | 6:51 PM | 3.5″ |
| July | 8:49 PM | 6:49 PM | 3.6″ |
| August | 8:18 PM | 6:18 PM | 3.3″ |
| September | 7:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 3.2″ |
| October | 6:40 PM | 4:40 PM | 2.8″ |
| November | 5:03 PM | 3:03 PM | 2.8″ |
| December | 4:54 PM | 2:54 PM | 3.0″ |
Sunset times are calculated for this venue's coordinates, shown in EDT for the 15th of each month in 2026. Golden hour is the 60 minutes before sunset. The ceremony start is my rule of thumb — about 2 hours before sunset, so a short ceremony and family photos still leave the two of you in golden light. Adjust it to your own timeline. Average temperatures and rainfall are NOAA 1991–2020 normals from EMSWORTH L/D OHIO RVR, 6.5 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Rain Backup Plan
All indoor space; the riverside terrace is the only weather-dependent element
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Coordinates resolved from OpenStreetMap for the street address. Capacity, price tier, curfew, rain plan, sunset orientation and shade all still to be filled in.
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Skyline and the Monongahela from the riverside walk, Station Square at night, the ballroom's chandeliers
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Pittsburgh, PA
Nearest Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)