Mayernik Center - Avonworth Community Park

Its a beautiful venue! Everything went to smoothly. Suzi really helped with keeping things on track! We've gotten so many compliments on the wedding and the venue! We highly reccomend it.

I was initially working with the coordinator Shannon, but she left soon after I decided on the Mayernik & I began to communicate with Suzi. She was extremely helpful, flexible, and quick to return my MANY emails! We had our ceremony and reception inside, but luckily the weather allowed for many outside photos around the large property.
We had an unfortunate situation in that my hired DJ thought our wedding was the day AFTER it actually was & didnt show up! But Suzie made some phone calls & got a DJ to fill-in for us at the very last minute. She helped keep us calm & everything turned out beautifully. She even found some rubber cement which worked to temporarily hold on one of my fake nails that fell off!
The bartenders & caterers were great too...haven't heard ANY negative comments from my guests. It wasn't the cheapest place we could've gone with, but it was sooo worth it :)

The Mayernik Center is beautiful! And the event coordinator Suzi took care of everything. Everyone that attended our wedding complimented on how smooth everything went, and how nice it looked. We are very happy!

This venue is absolutely gorgeous, especially at Christmas time, when we had our wedding there. It's like being in an oversized log cabin with cathedral ceilings. It's cozy, there's a fireplace with a beautiful mantel, and it's perfect for an intimate feeling wedding ceremony and reception. The staff are very friendly and helpful, they will set it up however you want it to be, and they take care of any mishaps or problems the day of (we had a problem with an accidental double order of beer, and the coordinator took care of everything when they showed up with more than we needed).

My husband and I were married at the Mayernik Center on 10-22-11. We had an outdoor ceremony on the park grounds and then our reception was held inside the center. The place is beautiful!! We continue to receive compliments on how nice the place was, how convenient it was to our out-of-town guests, and how friendly and organized the staff was! Suzi was awesome to work with! She made our day run so smoothly...always got back to me right away if I had questions or concerns...and just overall made the whole wedding planning process seem easy. We had a wonderful time and our guests loved EVERYTHING about the Mayernik center! I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone looking for the perfect spot in Piitsburgh to get married!

Suzi was great to us ! It was a beautiful venue. All our guests loved the woodsy feel of it as did we. We had the ceremony out back behind the center and moved the party in. The only thing i can say is that the center really has a lot of little add ons. I think if you are spending thousands of the dollars they could at least throw in your names on the sign for free. Other than that, book early as it is a popular place and definitely worth checking out if you are looking for a not so traditional space.

my husband and i just got married here on october14th. we loved this place and so did all of my guests. suzi was a fantastic coordinator and had everything perfect. i would highly recommend this to anyone getting married, especially in the fall or winter. love this place!!

keep up the good work. get tire tracks in the lawn landscaped 1st, then bill those who don't know how to drive for it.

The Mayernik Center is not only a beautiful venue to hold a ceremony or reception, but since they do so many weddings and receptions a year (they book over a year in advance!) they really know how to make things run smoothly. Anytime I would send an email to the coordinator, I would get a very quick response. Although its a little pricey, the porch and picturesque setting make it worth it! My only small complaint would be that in the 2 years that we were planning our wedding, the Mayernik had two coordinators move onto other jobs so we had someone new to deal with. However, this caused no problems whatsoever and our plans were still executed flawlessly! We heard so many compliments on the service provided by Suzi, the coordinator, as well as the beauty of the venue from our guests. I recommend the Mayernik to anyone who wants a cozy, woodsy feel to their wedding with beautiful park views from a wrap around porch. You won't be disappointed!

I gave the Mayernik center a high overall rating because of Shannon, not Susie. On the day of my wedding, Susie was rude and overall not helpful. If you plan on using the Mayernik Center, request only Shannon. Shannon was kind and extremely helpful. She made everything run smoothly before and after the wedding. She is very good at what she does. As for the center, it was clean and well maintained. All of my guests loved the wood inside and our outdoor ceremony was beautiful too. I'd use the Mayernik Center again.

I am so happy that I picked the Mayernik Center for my wedding reception! Suzie was fantastic (from Mayernik Center)! Everyone loved the setting - it was perfect! Wish I could do it all over again!

I just got married on July 30 at the Mayernik. My main contact was Suzi. A few times that I emailed her, she never responded and I had to contact the other coordinator to get answers to important questions. Suzi assured me many times that she would be there the morning of the wedding at 9:30 to let my husband and the other guys in to decorate. The guys arrived at 9:45 and had to interrupt a tour that the other coordinator was giving to another couple. Suzi didn't arrive until 12:05 and there were tables and other factors out of place and missing that I had discussed with the other coordinator that weekmsince Suzi was on vacation. She assured me they would be there and I even saw her write them down for Suzi. But they were never there and then she questioned me about whether I really wanted them or not. Of course, I would want them, I specifically asked for them. Suzi just seemed inconvenienced during the event and wanted to rush a few things along. Overall, the value of the Mayernik is great. Our day was great but those few hiccups could have easily been avoided had Suzi covered all her bases. If you are looking at the Mayernik for your wedding, ask to work with Shannon.

Very helpful with what has worked previously at this venue

Everything was absolutely amazing for our big day. It went off without a hitch and the staff was more than able to accomidate certain requests.

As far as flexibility, this is more geared towards changes the board making changes to policies between us renting the space and the wedding date. Some requests we orignally had were allowed, but later were denied due to these changes, however compromises were made between us and the staff that made everything work out. I am sure going forward these items will already be in place and future wedding couples will not need to worry.

Thank you to everyone that helped us in creating an amazing wedding and one that our guest still continue to talk about. Thank you so much!!

We absolutely loved everything that went on for our special day. I was so stressed about everything but it all worked out. Shannon was a huge help since when we first booked the hall, Megan Gailbraith was there. Shannon welcomed us and was very helpful with anything we needed. I would definantly recommend the Mayernick Center to anyone that is having a wedding in the future.

Beautiful site--great for an outdoor ceremony.

Shannon and Susie were wonderful. They seemed to try very hard to work with my requests and they were great at answering all of my questions. I E-mailed them several times over the course of the last year and Shannon always got back to me quickly. The day of the wedding went off without a hitch and the building itself was beautiful. Even if the lights that I was told would be changed were still flickering on and off annoyingly.

The reason for my less than perfect review was because of the policy change. When my husband and I booked the Mayernik center we were told that we would have some time to set-up and decorate. Although it was not mentioned in the contract, (we were told it was because if they could book an event 3 months prior to our wedding then they wanted to leave that option open, and we would be informed otherwise, makes sense) I took them on their word that they would be accommodating to the time constraints of a do-it-yourself wedding. I was very disappointed later when they switched their events coordinator, and a few months before the wedding I was informed that we were unable to arrive before 10am to set up because of a policy change. They claimed that it was because it is very expensive to heat and cool the building so I explained that I would not need air conditioning. Every suggestion I threw out was denied and I eventually had to sacrifice one of my best friends (whom I wanted by my side) so that she could go and decorate the morning we were getting ready.

In the end Susie took time out of her day to help with the set-up, she arrived earlier than ten to let us into the building and she was very accommodating the day of the event. She coordinated everything to the timeline I had given her and sometimes she even brought me a drink. She was very helpful the day of, even though she was very busy with other events going on in the park.

I do not regret booking the Mayernik center but I believe their policy is way too strict and "THE BOARD" (all I kept hearing about) should reconsider.

Just beware, there is nowhere to store anything prior to 10am, no way to drop things off prior to 10am, no way to cool things prior to 10am, no way to do anything until the time the bride and everyone else helping with the wedding is supposed to get ready for the wedding and are unable to be there. If you plan this ahead of time though your event should run smoothly.

The only thing I wished the hall had was a garment rack in the bridal suite. Other than that the place was magnificent, very kid friendly, playground on site!! have being able to have both the ceremony and reception was a win, win we had quite a few handicapped and elderly guests at our wedding, so i worked out very nicely not having to travel to a lot of places for the event. also the large ramp and wrap around deck proved to be tremendous help as well, if they wouldn't have had that my grandmother who is wheel chair bound would not have been able to attend. The events coordinator Suzi was very helpful, informative and kind through this whole process! I would recommend the Mayernik Center to anyone having a wedding, anniversary dinner party, graduation etc....

The Mayernik Center was a wonderful venue for both our ceremony and reception! We can not say enough good things about this place. The venue itself is beautiful and needed little decoration. Shannon our event coordinator was fantastic! Everything went off without a hitch and if it didn't I had no clue there was even an issue. Shannon quickly responded to all of my emails prior to our wedding which made it really easy to plan. She was very personable and easy to get along with. This place fills up quick so book it fast! I just wish the wedding and reception itself was longer so if you have the money I would suggest buying an extra hour. Other than that you will have no regrets if you choose to have your wedding here! Thanks so much Shannon!!

Everything at the hall was great. Shannon and the other great people that worked there were very helpful. You need to do little decorating there because everything looks so nice as it is
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Not only was the Mayernik staff incredibly helpful and flexible, the place is absolutely beautiful! For the affordable cost you get a high-quality location that is well kept and for the most part well designed. Our wedding was in January, and the all of the guests commented on how the lodge-like atmosphere was perfect with the snow. (But likewise, when my sister used it for her July wedding two years ago it was equally suitable!)

Everything was great! Shanon was so helpful. We are very happy with everything!

The Mayernik Center was a great place to have our reception. It comfortably fit all of our guests and everyone there was very professional and helpful on the day of the wedding. The only thing that was surprising on the day was that they wouldn’t let people in until a certain time. I had thought when we met with the event coordinator that they would let people in early, but not let them into the H’orderves and bar area until the reception actually started. However the event coordinator changed shortly before our wedding so maybe that was not conveyed to the new person or policies changed. Either way that just a small bump in what was an overall great day. I would suggest to any couple planning your reception to be aware of the timeline and how it works at any place you plan your reception.

I loved everything about the Mayernik center. It was so beautiful in the fall- and it was a perfect spot for everyone to get to. It was a perfect atmosphere, plenty of room and everyone commented on its beauty! I would definitely recommend it to anyone!

The Mayernik was amazing! The staff was so helpful and fun to be around. Even when our event turned stressful due to a problem with the caterer Megan really took control of the situation so that we could enjoy our wedding. We were so happy with the Mayernik we have already recommended this venue to others.

The Mayernik Center is a fantastic place to have a wedding reception! It is beautiful and the staff are so friendly and helpful. The wedding coordinator did everything she could to help me plan all the details of my reception - she even went so far as to take pictures of chair covers in the reception hall to help make my decision easier (since I'm an out of town bride). I would definitely recommend checking this facility out!

This venue fills up fast! I had never heard of the Mayernik Center before, but when I got engaged my fiance and I looked into every possibility in the Pittsburgh area and the Mayernik Center was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! We were looking for a very warm/rustic lodge type venue that would fit into a small budget...and the Mayernik met our criteria. A great bonus is that you bring in your own alcohol - so that is a huge money saver! The caterers that they work with are fabulous also - we used the Post Office Group. We booked about 18 months before our wedding so we were in contact with Megan and Shannon for quite a long time. Despite the fact that I felt like a huge pain, emailing nearly everyday, every email was answered quickly and completely. Living out of state, I wasn't able to visit the Mayernik Center as often as I would like, so I really depended on email/phone contact. However, when I did have the opportunity to visit the venue Megan and Shannon were always available and flexible. Luckily I was able to set up for my event the day before and Shannon was there to answer any questions we had. On the day of the wedding, she lit hundreds of candles and everything was absoltuely perfect!

The Mayernik center was a beautiful place to have our reception. The coordinator was very helpful and accommodating. We had 100 guests and it was the perfect size. I am very thankful to everyone at the Mayernik center, and Remos for making sure my day was stress free, which it was!! I would highly recommend this venue

I have one word for the Mayernik and Megan - AMAZING!!!!!!

Must book well in advance and for good reason!

Affordable, gorgeous, easy to find, huge parking lot, great photo spots, very professional, helpful, and it literally decorates itself!

My husband and I stumbled onto it after googling some places since we've only lived in the area for a short time. We had no idea it was such a popular spot but I see why and I'm SO glad we were able to book it! It was THE perfect location for a reception!

I would reccomend this place to everyone and anyone. The also offer a military discount which is nice in todays world. They no only appreciate your business but the also appreciate what our men and women do for the US, and they show that. Megan, is a doll to work with and was there for us the whole way. We planned our wedding from over a 1,000 miles away, she made it like we were there. She was also lovely for my planner to work with. I would have my wedding there again and again!

Megan was absolutly wonderful. She helped us with all of our questions and concerns, and was there from the very beginning. The facility itself is fantastic, and does not need a lot of decorating because the building is beautiful on its own. We had about 140 guests with the ceremony and reception inside. The ceremony was a little croweded, but they kept everything organized and no one seemed stressed at all. The waiting list was over a year for a Saturday wedding, but the wait was worth it.

I found out about the Mayernik Center after my mom had put a deposit down on another place that I wasn't 100% sold on. A friend told me about where she had been married "it's affordable and beautiful" she said. She was right.

Not only is the Mayernik affordable, it's the most beautiful place for the price. We got married in the fall and it was absolutely the most perfect setting. I thought the dance floor was going to be too small, but it wasn't at all! Some of the perks: You can bring your own alcohol (which will save you TONS), beautiful setting, which means you don't have to travel for photos and an extra room for the bar and buffet.

Megan was also wonderful! Since we provided all of our own decorations, we had to decorate the DAY OF the wedding. The napkins had arrived and Megan had them present at the rehearsal for my review. I told her that I wanted to take them home so I could fold them like a pocket and place my program inside. She said that she'd have the caterers (Monteverde who provided the linens) fold them. And she did. It turned out to be a huge relief to me.

If you're considering the Mayernik, call now. I got lucky and booked one of the only remaining days of the year for our wedding. It was a Sunday but we got a discount on the rental because it wasn't a Saturday.

At any rate, I loved this venue. We had such a fabulous time and everything went GREAT!

We found the Mayernik about 18 months before the wedding date but we both knew immediately that this was the perfect place for us to get married (we had the ceremony and the reception there). It's absolutely beautiful there and has everything you need. Megan, the coordinator, is a doll. She did everything to make the day go smoothly and we had lots of questions and things that we wanted to do a little differently. There was nothing she didn't do, down to making sure my train was right before I walked down the aisle!
Another great thing is that you can bring your own alcohol. This was HUGE for us as we are pretty specific about what we like, and it also saved a lot of money. Also the bride's room is nicely done and gives you plenty of space to get ready. 4 of us all had hair and makeup done here, and it was so much easier that way.
If you had more than 150 guests, the reception space might be a little too tight, but it was perfect for our smaller, intimate wedding. Also, if you go over a certain number of guests, you have to pay for traffic control, but that wasn't an issue for us as we had nowhere near the number that would have required it.
I gave a 4.5 for cost only because the rental of the hall itself was a little pricey, but honestly, compared to other venues we looked at, the convenience and amenties were worth it.
I can't imagine having my wedding anywhere else and I am so happy that we found the Mayernik. It's very popular, so if you are interested, check on the date you want soon!

beautiful location, holds 200 or less. good size dance floor and gorgeous bar, which is BYOB saving you lots of money. a little unorganized though

The Mayernik Center is absolutely gorgeous and decorates itself. There is no need to do a ton of decorating, and I received MANY compliments about my reception. The events coordinator was very helpful, easy to reach, and responds to calls/emails quickly. The bar staff was extremely friendly. I would highly recommend the Mayernik Center to any bride and groom! You definitely get a great venue, staff, and atmosphere for your money!

The Mayernik was very helpful through every step of the planning process. They were a little pricey, BUT we were able to bring our own alcohol, which was a HUGE $$ saver for us. It's a gorgeous venue and we had many, many compliments on how pretty the location was. We used the back patio for the ceremony, and later used the backyard for lawn games. People also congregated on the front porch and seemed to really enjoy it. The DOC was different than the one I had talked to, but she was very nice. I was hoping she would have been able to stay in the hall the whole time while we were decorating and preparing, but since she was unable to do so, she gave us her cell phone to reach her in case we needed anything. A couple vendors had quick questions for her, but I was able to answer them for the most part. I do highly recommend them, however.

I can't believe there are no reviews for the Mayernik yet on this site as it's a popular venue... You'll have to book well over a year in advance for popular dates. And with good reason - the place is gorgeous. And Megan, the event coordinator, is fabulous.

We had our ceremony on the grounds behind the center and our reception inside. It was so convenient to be able to have everything in one location so all of our out-of-town guests didn't have to travel around a whole lot. And the park is really easy to find - just a mile or so off of major highway 279. There's plenty of parking and a really cool playground for the kids to blow off some steam. The center itself is very pretty - we got many compliments from guests about it. The main room has a nice stone fireplace and large windows that let in a lot of light. They have a separate room with the bar and buffet (if you go that route). There's a bride's room and separate bathroom, which came in quite handy. There's also a really great wraparound porch where people enjoyed mingling (and escaping the music, if they wanted).

The event coordinator, Megan, was awesome. When we originally booked the site, a different event coordinator was there - she was great - so I was a little worried when she left. Fortunately, her replacement was even better. Megan was very accommodating and super-responsive in emails. She was patient, answering even the stupidest of questions that I had. When I switched around the table arrangements the day before the wedding, she said no problem! On the day of the wedding, she seemed to be everywhere at once making sure all the details were taken care of. I couldn't have asked for anyone better!

A few things to be aware of:
- You must choose from a list of approved caterers, of which there are currently four. We had no problems with this (and loved the one we chose - Monteverde's), but if you have a specific caterer in mind this might be a problem.
- You may have to rent some things from an outside vendor (or perhaps through your caterer). For example, we needed chairs for the ceremony. Mayernik could provide some, but not enough for all to sit. Another example - they provide plastic cups for drinks. If glassware is something that's important to you, you will have to rent. We didn't care and I don't think anyone else cared as long as there was something good to drink in the cups. ;)
- You must provide your own wine/liquor/mixers, which is a great money saver! We were able to return unopened bottles to the store. Beer you have to get through Mayernik via kegs. If you'd rather have your venue provide it all for less hassle, this might be a problem for you. But hey, I'd rather save a few bucks. :)

Overall, I had absolutely no complaints about the Mayernik Center, and I wholeheartedly recommend them!

I was so happy with the Mayernik Center and it perfectly fit our wedding. It is an amazing beautiful hall. Megan, the event coordinator was very helpful and attentive to our needs and really took care of the behind the scences at the wedding. Without her, I don't think the reception would have moved so smooth. I would absolutely suggest the Mayernik Center without hesitation for any event!

The Mayernik Center in Avonworth is the perfect location for your wedding. We had a fall wedding and the leaves were in full bloom. It was spectacular. Everyone loved the location and could not compliment it enough. The staff was very, very accommodating. The only thing that I didn't give them a 5 for is the original coordinator couldn't make our reception so the coordinator that was there was in jeans. I would recommend this location to anyone that wants a beautiful and stress free reception.

Gorgeous location.

Great venue to work with. Easy access location to get equipment in and out with. Very beautiful setting.

We are one of the prefered caterers at the Mayernik Center - Avonworth Community Park and truly enjoy working with the event coordinators, Shannon and Susie. The facility is so beautiful that is sells it self but with the help of the event coordinators and their staff your event is sure to be memorable.

The Mayernick is one of our favorite places to perform wedding ceremonies. The atmosphere is great, the staff is wonderful, they seemed very helpful and very organized. Everything was set up beautifully. My wife and I look forward to working with this venue again in the future.

Beautiful venue-friendly,knowledgable staff-easy access for delivery

The Mayernik Center is a great place for unforgettable weddings. The managers there are great people to work with, always willing to help. With a log cabin setting, it gives a comfortable home feeling. The deck on the outside is large and gives enough room for guests to relax, chat, and enjoy the outdoor surroundings.