Morning Glory Inn

Just had my wedding back in early August and I have to say what a beautiful setting! My wife and I were extremely pleased with the staff, service, and venue. Everyone on staff was a joy to work with and made the planning process seamless. There were times where I felt that so much needed to be done, but Emily on staff assured everything would go as planned, AND IT DID! I recommend using Fish Hawk Acres as well for catering if you do choose to have wedding there. Dale and his staff were great to work with and the food was the best wedding food I have ever had. He built the food selection around my and my wifes upbringing (southern comfort, Italian, and of course a Pittsburgh themed table). The guests were blown away by the venue and ambiance. Still receive texts and emails on how beautiful everything was. I would recommend Morning Glory Inn to absolutely anyone!

Joy and the staff were lovely. The owner, on the other hand, was rude and unprofessional. It is a lovely, Victorian, and historic home with unlimited character. There are touches to this B&B that are preserved and maintained, and they are simply lovely. Everything works well, the bed is comfortable and the breakfast was simply the best I've ever had outside my home. Truly, amazing. Cute and classy - we'll be back!

Cute, little location. Has a couple of decent guest parking spaces along with additional street parking. The breakfast was AMAZING and oh so cute !!! I would definitely stay again. (Not going to lie though, since we were the only ones there that night, there was a slight horror movie vibe..... that kind of cute, innocent, old house with the flowery wallpaper vibe if y'all know what I mean.)

I have been trying to figure out if I should review this place or not. My husband and I got married there last October and my attitude toward that owner still hasn't changed. I will disclose that we did get engaged in August and married in October (so very quick turn around) but that is why we chose this venue. Dave sells you on the "all included unique" wedding speech. I am not going to take a lot of time to bash this establishment because it is someones livelihood and experience can differ. I will say there are three things that upset me. 1. Dave's general attitude and forgetfulness (rude to my mother, forgot who my husband and I were, even after meeting with him several times, negotiating costs and services were a nightmare) 2. He basically pushed Dale's services for food on us. Dale was pleasant and really nice, food was excellent, but he never showed up on our wedding day. I had asked for certain color napkins and silverware (which I bought and paid for) his staff was not informed and never used them. Dave doesn't allow glass or straws, keep that in mind when you see Dale's prices and think you are paying for a fancy picnic instead of a wedding. 3. I wanted our dog to be part of the wedding (yes, I am that bride) so a big reason why we chose this venue is because they told us they were "dog friendly". Only, after the wedding was over and my husband and I had been drinking all day and exhausted, Dave's wedding coordinator cornered me in the library and told me if my dog jumped on the bed they would charge us another $200 fee. There was no discussion about crating our dog, we have a crate, we would have brought one and no language in the contract (we reviewed that thing multiple times after we finally got it because it was always incorrect and we never signed it) Here is why I gave this establishment 4 stars, the venue is gorgeous. The patio is what you are paying for and with out of town guests, there are rooms right on the property for them. Our family and friends loved the venue and I had a really nice day. We are still getting compliments about our wedding. Overall, I am really happy about how everything turned out, but if I had to do it over again, I would not choose to go back here and I would not recommend it to others.

We were married here a few years ago and return every year for our anniversary. They made the big day incredibly special and every visit since as well. It's the prefect laid back place for a garden wedding in the city and just as amazing when you have the place to yourself. Highly recommend it for any event or for a get away.

I used this venue for my wedding reception in October of 2018. I want to say immediately that the chef is a solid 10/10. The venue itself is a 10/10. That said, Dave (old man who runs it) is horrific to deal with and IS IN THE WAY. His level of involvement is a 10/10 (and not in a helpful way) when it should be a 1/10 (you are not a guest and should be invisible at my wedding) I.e. here is my money, give up the facility and terms of rental (which we agree to abide by) and LEAVE. I spent my wedding day feeling like I had to accommodate him instead of my wedding guests AND HE and his staff should have been worrying about accommodating ME! I also hated that the staff smoked in the courtyard next to my guests during the “brunch” the next day. SO LOW CLASS. I know I’m not alone feeling this way. It’s such a shame because everything else about this place is incredible (i guess except for everything). I wouldn’t pick this place if i had to do it again.

Morning Glory is a fantastic B&B located in the South Side of Pittsburgh. They were generous enough to donate a gift certificate to a charity that my wife is working with. I did not stay there, but the place is clean, stylish and very cozy. They are nothing but a top notch place in my opinion .

I came here for a birthday party. This place a great hidden secret in southside (and whole of Pittsburgh). The food and dessert was delicious, the atmosphere and garden area was beautiful, and the staff members were friendly. I could see it is a nice place for a small wedding. I would come back for a party or private event!

My partner and I stayed one night at the Morning Glory Inn. The rooms were comfortable and well-appointed and the location is fantastic! We also really enjoyed the breakfast. However the Inn has a couple issues that mean we probably won't return next time we come to Pittsburgh. First, the check-in was impersonal. We called once we got there and were given instructions to find our room and breakfast. Second, and more importantly, we were surprised to see a set of minstrel statues in the room called the library. They seemed to depict musicians in black face which *seriously* turned us off and made us uncomfortable for the rest of our stay. Hopefully the inn's proprietors are receptive and understand that having racist statues in the house is inappropriate for any business in the hospitality industry.

I was married at MGI in Oct. The venue is one-of-a-kind, in that it is suited best for brides seeking a small wedding (under 120), in a gorgeously-appointed, historic venue that truly lends itself to the idea that marriage is not only a couple, but two families joining together. I also loved the fact that it was "turn-key", leaving very little for me to decide. I'm a bride that does not wish to obsess over centerpieces, seating charts and a "color story". I simply wanted a venue who would do it all for me, albeit a few decisions regarding flowers, food and music- and that is exactly what I received, to my delight. It's true that the owner, Dave, is a bit brash, but I think it's due to a lack of self-awareness, and is not intentional, for what it's worth. A lot of my guests commented that he left a bad taste in their mouths. Luckily, he wasn't involved much after parking and the walkthrough, so it didn't spell disaster, thanks solely to a recent hire at the time: an incredible woman named Malinda Smidga. She was able to corral Dave and handle every tiny little detail. When I was stressing ab problems with my hair and veil seconds before I walked down the aisle, she appeared like an angel, and swept me away to a quiet, private room, where she calmed my nerves and tended to my worries, ensuring that not a strand of hair was out of place. I will never forget that moment. She also appeared in the morning, serving us a five-star delicious breakfast. Malinda was a godsend and I believe MGI would have flourished with her involvement, as she is an asset, with incredible pedigree and experience. I've heard rumors that MGI has filed for bankruptcy, and the venue will cease to exist. We planned to revisit MGI & rent the bridal suite each year on the day of our wedding anniversary, and I am heartbroken that MGI may no longer available. My only hope is that Malinda has found fulfilling work elsewhere, as any company, venue, or family is sublimely lucky to have her as an employee.

Morning Glory Inn (MGI) is a beautiful venue, but be weary of the headache you're getting into with the owner Dave. Dave caused us much distress leading up to and the day of the wedding. When we visited MGI in our search for a venue, Dave shared a deal scratched on paper for a Sunday wedding. It was turn-key package at a heavy discount to book in April (which was only 4 months away from when we visited). We were weary to accept his deal because it seemed too good to be true and put a crunch on our planning. To save money, we accepted. From our initial dealings with him, we saw bad reviews about his rudeness, disorganization and not sticking to his contracts. One of the big reasons we agreed to move forward is because we knew we'd have a separate wedding coordinator (employed by MGI) to work with. Due to COVID, Dave fired his coordinator and all dealings went through him. We want to be fully transparent because we had such a negative experience with Dave. Considering that he is the owner, we want to make sure other couples are aware what they are getting into. COVID Dave was agreeable in moving our wedding date twice when COVID hit. Our original date was mid-April, which we moved to late May, then eventually August. All along the way, he was sharing that he felt COVID was not a concern and it will go away quickly. This was disconcerting to hear as people who take COVID seriously and wanted to do everything we could to keep our guests safe. He also shared with us some Mike Rowe rant that did not take the virus seriously at all (essentially saying that people dying is just part of what we have to accept). During the wedding, there was only one hand sanitizer station and it was inside by the food. When he turned the water fountain on during the wedding, it smelled so bad that many of our guests commented on it. In addition, the bridal suite is used by guests during the wedding (including the bathroom), and when Dave "flipped the room" for us to sleep in, he did not clean it at all. I was uncomfortable even going to the bathroom as it was used by our guests during the wedding. The tub was filthy and black mold came out when I turned it on. And the room reeked of mold. The bride was so upset at the end of the night that this was our wedding night room. She could hardly sleep with the smell and filth. We also had guests in the inn share that their bathroom light was out and wallpaper was peeling. He's making all of this money on us from the wedding, and not putting any of it into the inn itself. Rudeness Dave was not polite to us, our families or our wedding parties. Once he received payment from us, the only person he was concerned about was himself. It was such a headache to work with him as he's very disorganized and would not get back to us with questions we had all along the way. Even the day of, when the bride arrived, you could see he was in a bad mood because we were 15 minutes late. He rushed us into doing the run-through (even though we still had 2.5 hours until the wedding started). When giving the run-through with the wedding party, he snapped at a bridesmaid who asked simple questions - in front of everyone. He also fought back with the bride on the way the show would run... he wanted everything done his way. We ended up having a coordinator during the day - it was only her second MGI wedding and she already knew how much of a negative experience we were having. She was busy trying to get her bearings, and a bridesmaid went to set up a table with our giveaways and check-in information. Dave didn't help her at all in finding a table and setting it up. Because he didn't help nor share insights on how people flow into the venue, none of our precautionary measures were used (we had a self temp check and wristbands to indicate comfort level). All of the effort we put into COVID safety was for naught. He was also rude to our parents when they asked questions. Finally, he hovered the entire night, watching over the wedding like he was a chaperone at a school dance. He ended up driving off in his expensive SUV, leaving no one at the venue to assist at the end of the wedding. Finances Before COVID-19 we planned for 80 guests with a subcontractor for food, Fishhawk Acres, who regularly works with MGI. When COVID-19 hit, we cut the guest list in half, thus reducing food cost by $2400 (Fishhawk operates on a per-guest cost-basis). Dave required payment in full from us very early on, which included his payment to Fishhawk. He fought with us to give us money back saying he already paid Fishhawk in full. When we reached out to Fishhawk, they expressed that he hadn't paid in full yet for our wedding. He was trying to pocket the difference in catering fees. He agreed to give us $1000 and we accepted. We still have not received a dime from him.This is all just a start on how unhappy we were with the MGI experience. Please be wary when booking with Dave. He does not have your best interest in mind... only his money.

The Morning Glory Inn is such a special place! It is so cute and unique. I got married there in 2015. We had the Inn the whole weekend and it was wonderful. We worked with the owner, Dave. He is particular about how things should be but he knows what works! We used Dale Hawkins catering per his recommendation and people still talk about how good the food was at our wedding. People actually still tell us that our wedding was the best wedding they have ever been to!

Absolutely gorgeous! Everything was perfect for the romantic weekend my husband and I were after. The staff was hospitable. The room was beautiful as well as the entire house. We were made very comfortable. It is a bit expensive but I feel it was worth it. The owner is not a friendly person, however.

I was very pleased with our brief stay! I had won a certificate from a silent auction and decided to use the stay during a friend's visit from out of town. We checked in late in the evening and left early in the morning, but it was a nice place to meet up and it was helpful to have so many options for dinner on Carson Street. The Inn didn't seem to be busy during our stay so it was nice and quiet in our attic room. The bed was comfy and we were pleased with breakfast in the morning. I do wish we could have enjoyed the space longer, but it was a nice place to rest for the night. Added bonus: since others weren't parked there, we were told we could use the off-street parking for our vehicle! (nearly impossible to find in the southside!)

The place is hard to find and the inn is a downtown "attached" small house in the middle of a congested street. The building is extremely old and we could smell, feel and see dust everywhere. There were cobwebs in the wall corners and carpet was old with numerous stains. We found 2 bugs stuck on the picture in the lower part of the attic room. The bottom of the doorframe has places eaten by mites. The stairs are steep and narrow and there is no elevator . The pictures on the website make it look like a dream place and this is far from it. Also there is a bar right next to the property and there was loud partying going on till late- I contacted Booking.com at this time and left at midnight to look for another place because I didn't want to end up in ER from reacting to and breathing the dust all night. The manager, DAVE is extremely rude and he outright declined to refund me money. What a waste !

The decor of this place is great. I've been in a fare amount of bed and breakfasts and this one is spot on. But there were a few negatives. They had two or mor big vases of lilies-- so the place smelled like a funeral home. Also if you are planning a wedding or a more formal event the patio and courtyard is lovely- nice up lighting. But underfoot you have uneven brick pavers. So women's shoes are ruined and there is a pretty serious trip hazard. Also dancing is at your own risk. This is not friendly for elderly relatives.

Had our sons Rehearsal Gathering on Friday, July 21. We and our 52 guests really enjoyed a non-traditional seated dinner. We hired Dale Hawkins, Fish Hawk Acres & Market from Buckhannon, WV to do three cuisine food bars. Dale's service, staff and food was incredible. We hired their bartender and we provided bottled beer, liquor, wine and mixers. The Inn provided all ice. We arrived 7:00 and to our surprise the Inn provided a violinist. Nice touch. Around 9:00 we played music from smartphone into Inn's speaker box (just one speaker). Bottom line, our casual rehearsal gathering outside in the Inn's beautiful garden patio was fantastic. Our guests were extremely grateful and complimentary. There are some negatives that many mention in reviews. So read carefully. If you can get beyond Dave's (the owner) personality and piddly contract, I highly recommend. Owner shut off music promptly at 10:00 (says local ordinance, but area is solid bars?). Owner says you can stay past 10:00, but he cleverly starts packing up bar and turning off lights to end the party. Okay, as we were done, but would not use for a wedding. The Inn and garden patio is old with brick pavers. Nice look, but a few bricks are missing and very-very uneven. My 3 year old grand daughter's chair tipped over and she hit her head hard on brick. And with guest in high heels, the Inn needs to repair floor. Again, a very unique outdoor venue. We had a great evening.

I chose Morning Glory Inn for my wedding because it is unique and beautiful, and I especially loved the candlelit courtyard. I was not disappointed with anything having to do with the venue, and my overnight guests were thrilled with the accommodations. I highly recommend Morning Glory, with the following caveats: 1. Make sure that Dave the owner knows exactly what you want and GET IT IN WRITING. Alternatively (and I highly recommend this approach), once you sign the contract and he takes your money, insist that you deal only with his staff and that he not even be present on your wedding day. Although I understand Dave may have mellowed a bit in the past couple of years, on my wedding day he seemed to be more concerned about the "flow" through the inn and wanting things to go his way than taking my wishes into consideration. If you are willing to let Dave orchestrate your wedding, you'll be thrilled. If, like me, you have every detail planned out the way YOU want it, I would suggest that you insist that he not be anywhere on the premises on the day of the event. His staff is highly capable of handling everything. The only things that went wrong on my big day had to do with Dave's attitude, bad memory, or insistence that I do things his way. He treated my vocalists incredibly rudely, threw a fit in front of my officiant and several guests because our videographer had set up in the library (a verbal agreement he made with me and apparently forgot), and then proceeded to throw the videographer out of the Inn where he was forced to do guest interviews out on the street. 2. Note that the venue is small. The courtyard is beautiful, but with 80-ish guests, the area was cramped during the service and seating was provided only for those who physically could not stand. There is no dining room, so guests ate at several patio tables and where they could find seating indoors. I don't believe any of this caused anyone any problems, but it's something you should keep in mind if you expect a sit-down dinner area or seating for all. 3. Note that there is apparently a noise ordinance in the neighborhood which requires that the music be shut off at 10:00 p.m., even on a Saturday night. Because my wedding was at 6:30 (dusk to take advantage of the candlelit garden), followed by dinner, there was really only about an hour of music played before Dave unplugged the speakers at 10:00 and basically shut everything down. 4. The only real disappointment with the venue was the "dance floor." Based on photos, it looked like some sort of hard surface laid over the stone patio. It was actually a black tarp of sorts, which make it unsafe and uncomfortable to dance on. 5. Keep in mind you have to choose your caterer from a small list of 3-4 caterers. We went with Dale Hawkins of Fish Hawk Acres in WV, an award winning chef, who put together a menu that my guests still rave about to this day. The food, presentation, and service was incredible, and Dale has not only become a good friend, but has catered other functions for me since. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! 6. If you want a musician to play at your wedding, you have to choose from Dave's list. I settled on a violinist, and specified that I wanted him to walk through the crowd and serenade everyone. Instead, Dave relegated him to a back corner of the garden where it was impossible to hear him in most areas of the Inn and garden. In sum, now that I've had two years to get over being annoyed with Dave's behavior, I have nothing but fond memories of my wedding day. I don't hesitate to recommend Morning Glory Inn for a wedding or any other special event, as long as you make your wishes very clear and get everything in writing. I paid well over $14,000 for the venue for the entire weekend (Fri 2:00 p.m. to Sunday 11:00 a.m., which included all 5 rooms for two nights), and for that price my wishes should have been honored and respected every step of the way.

If you read previous "Yelps" I have done you will see I generally give a positive review. I am sad to report my sincere disappointment with the Morning Glory Inn as a wedding venue. The issue in a word - Dave, who is the owner. It seems impossible that anyone or thing could put a damper on such a joyous celebration in such a lovely setting. This he managed. But this curmudgeon would not ruin our high spirits. The venue consists of a lovely cobblestone courtyard where most of the festivities occur, and most of the first floor mainly a living room and parlor. Dave does a great job selling the place with a well-rehearsed presentation- as an all-inclusive package - which it really is not. All- inclusive includes the use of the venue, use of the five absolutely beautiful bedrooms, each with a private bath. They were included in the package and were used by the wedding party the night of the wedding, and a bride&groom separate room. It was to include fresh flowers and 2 hours live music. The marriage ceremony was held in the courtyard under a pretty lit arch. It also included a brunch for 24 the next morning. There were no fresh flowers, but the courtyard is surrounded by plant life, only evergreens being vibrant this time of year. All-inclusive does not include the food, alcohol, wine, beer or drink, plastic cups, photographer or music past the 2 hours. Being November, there were plenty of leaves all over the cobblestones, which we assumed would have been blown off. Two people slipped on wet leaves. And while the cobblestone is charming it is treacherous in heels, even a low kitten heel I wore slipped into the many spaces between the stones. Of course the stones do heave and settle as the weather changes but... Ladies, bring flats no matter the time of year. It would be a good investment for the MGI to redo the bricked courtyard by re-laying and mortaring the bricks in. Being a November wedding the concern was about a good part of the wedding being outdoors. From our initial meeting and throughout the planning stages we/she was assured it would be comfortable - what with the chimineas, gas stand heaters and retractable awnings. If you recall, Nov 11, 2017, the morning of the wedding, had the season's first very cold temperatures. The high temp for the day was 41. We were repeatedly told the awnings would be closed once it got dark. Continued requests from the bride, groom, myself, and some guests were met with silence. The groom managed to speak to Dave alone, stating his concerns that it was freezing outside and that guests would leave. He was told that it would only make about a one degree difference, and that the awnings were a pain to close. (Wait! Was this the same seller of the site who repeatedly told us it would be comfortable !?) It was like he had decided those awnings were not going to be closed and he dug his heels in like a petulant child. As a result of the cold, many guests chose to eat indoors, where seating was definitely not there for 40, let alone 100+. Throughout, Dave circulated amongst the crowd, acting as a sort of MGI security/monitor. He never smiled or was nice. He was very condescending, acting as the landed gentry doing the peasants a favor by opening up his home. As an example, in the parlor is a beautiful piano. With limited seating, several guests chose to stand at the piano and eat. The guests were rudely scolded by Dave that the piano was a $35,000 antique and they could not eat there. He didn't even try to be discreet so as to not embarrass; anyone in earshot could here. (This is after being told they could eat anywhere on the first floor.) The ironic thing is that beside the piano, there are a pair of doors with metal signs attached to them stating to not close them, yet this $35,000 piano had no sign at all. Suggest a nice sign giving interesting facts about it and to please not ,,, Nonetheless, once the cookie table was out and guests filled their bags, many left. It is to be expected that some will leave at this point but this was a mass exodus. This is a little picky, and could be a matter of terminology. & I don't know what your idea of a brunch is, but to me brunch is a different animal than breakfast, which is what was served (but advertised as brunch). There were about 14 of us. We all thought we would be able to eat inside, fitting comfortably. WRONG. Thirty degrees is freezing but it was served and eaten outside. There were a couple heaters that were on but they did little to dispel the cold. No need to feel bad if Dave was rude to you. He was rude to everyone equally. Maybe he got out on the wrong side of the bed. The staff was fabulous - most notably Chelsea who was our go-to person. She was pleasant, accommodating, and a dear with which to work. In all fairness, let me say that other type events are held here such as showers, Just give it extensive thought if you want a fall or winter wedding. I would definitely not recommend it.

Absolutely the worst manager/owner to work with. Requests deposits BEFORE providing you a contract, doesn't provide receipt of payments made, avoids all documentation and won't refund our deposit despite us never signing a contract and providing 6+ months notice. Dave, the owner has multiple charges against him in the courts for similar instances and a wrap sheet a mile long of creditors, banks, the county and city of Pittsburgh after him for non payment on accounts and even taxes! He will tell you that his facility is COVID friendly but with limitations in Allegheny county at 10% indoors and 15% outdoors, he is way out of compliance. If you're interacting with this venue, RUN!

This being a conveniently located B&B with gorgeous grounds to my Wedding Reception, my fiance and I booked a room for our wedding night late February/early March. Two members of our wedding party also booked rooms here shortly thereafter. We were looking forward to spending time with out of town friends chatting post-reception at this location. When I booked the rooms, I did inform them of all of my plans (and we agreed I could not host my wedding reception there as my guest list is too large for their facilities.) Imagine our surprise when we received email and voicemail telling us that our rooms had been canceled. They offered no actual help in finding new rooms, they just left messages that our rooms were canceled for another wedding party, and that we could call other hotels in the area to rebook. When I called to inquire why, I was told, "Another wedding party is paying us $14,000 to book the entire Inn for the weekend, and we need your rooms." When I asked why they could cancel my wedding night plans when I had booked previous to the other bookings, they told me, "That's life," and "We are running a business here." The only apology I ever heard was, "We regret to inform you.." I never got a full apology; but worse, their attitude was one of entitlement because I wasn't paying them enough to satisfy their greed. I was just appalled by this treatment! I would not recommend staying with these people. The site is gorgeous, and the location ideal; but sadly the owners are too concerned with their own greed and propriety to give any consideration to their guests.

We planned a tiny wedding at Morning Glory Inn last week. The building is beautiful, both inside and out and our pictures were fantastic. (The Inn for perfectly with our Royal Tenenbaums theme.) Dave the owner was incredibly accomodating and made the evening completely stress free. He organized everything from the ceremony location to how it would progress, and that we had the option of bringing in a pianist for ambiance.

I never actually stayed here myself but I spent a day there for my friend's wedding and reception. I thought that the place was perfect for the fairytale wedding my friend had always wanted. Including a balcony full of flower girls dropping rose petals on the bride and groom. The entire wedding and most of the reception took place outside in the very private very lush courtyard. I would have never believed that a place so beautiful could exist just behind the busy south side bar scene. Tucked away like a golden jewel for safekeeping. The owners were pleasant and completely accommodating. My friends had booked the entire hotel so we got to go in to all of the rooms. I loved the feel of the place and would love to go back there again soon. Maybe even get married there someday who knows...

The Morning Glory Inn is tucked into a cozy neighborhood in the South Side or historic district of Pittsburgh. The owners, Dave and Nancy, go above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable! Nancy cooks an amazing breakfast every morning--pomegranite blueberry juice, fresh brewed coffee with Belgium waffles and fresh fruit the first morning. The second morning, I awoke to fresh squeezed orange juice and lemon souflee pancakes! Whether you are traveling to Pittsburgh for pleasure or business, I would highly recommend this B&B!

Brides beware! The courtyard is nice & the pics of the venue w all the candles looked amazing but that's where it all ends. I read the reviews on the owner Dave before we visited the venue thinking they were maybe exaggerated however that was not the case. He makes you feel completely uncomfortable from the beginning, like you are bothering him coming there. We still wanted to have our wedding there because of the garden outdoor area regardless & thought we could work w Dave, big mistake! He wouldn't allow & was annoyed with any changes outside of his vision that we wanted to do from a first look, Dj, vintage furniture rentals to sweet heart table. All of it was frowned upon. To top it off when we went to book, he had no contact & could not answer any questions pertaining to the contract & package. Then the price went up 3,000 from our agreed upon price & said the reason why is Covid is over! So of course I raised the prices & it's going to be double if you don't book soon! We were blown away by everything especially the way we were treated as a customer. We ran out of there fast & booked another venue that was completely opposite from him. This can be an amazing venue but until it's run by someone else consider booking someplace else, not worth the headache,nonsense & aggravation! This is supposed to be a magical day so go elsewhere!

This guy is a scammer. He sells through online agencies and gives fake confirmations. If he can sell the room for more he does and then he cancels the others. Do not book.

To all the brides/grooms-to-be: Morning Glory Inn is such a beautiful bed and breakfast, and I fell in love with the decor and photographs I had found online. I reached out to Dave, the owner, to ask about using the B&B as a wedding venue (a popular venue spot). I organized a time to tour the place with him along with my father and sister. Our wedding will be just family, under 10 people. One of our family members is very vulnerable to COVID-19 because she is battling stage 4 cancer, therefore COVID safety is the main priority for any venue we had been considering. As soon as we walked in for our tour, Dave was not wearing a mask while standing next to his COVID Safety Guidelines poster titled "At Morning Glory Inn, we promise to: [all basic safety measures, such as masks, sanitizing, etc]". How ironic. After trying to impress how much safety is a concern for us and how we would like to have the wedding during lunch hour due to family who cannot have the energy to sustain all the way until the evening, he proceeded to tell me how I should have my wedding and he didn't know why I was doing what I was doing. He spoke in a condescending manner and could not answer questions straightforwardly. After leaving, I struggled with considering if Dave was worth the beauty of his space, and I came home to read Yelp reviews (specifically for anyone who has had a wedding there, not just an overnight stay). ALL of my concerns were confirmed (him taking over the day, rude attitude, not caring about covid-safety). Thank you to the people who wrote past reviews, because I felt totally at peace and relieved to NOT go with this location and I will never wonder if the beauty of the space was worth it--it's not. I hope something changes in management/ownership, sounds like weddings were better when he outsourced and hired someone else to handle wedding days. Would love to see this business in the hands of someone who is kind, thoughtful, and organized.

Originally posted 7/9/2010: Just wanted to warn Yelpers about this place. We made reservations in March for an October wedding party and were told today (July 6) that everyone's reservations have been cancelled. The bride-to-be was told that a higher-paying party had reserved that date and that, literally, "That's life." They have an F rating with the Better Business Bureau, now we all know why. Edit 9/18/2012: I'd like to thank Dave for the sincere apology I've received here on Yelp, two years and nearly three months, after the fact.

I have not stayed at the Morning Glory Inn as a guest, but recently spent a day there for a wedding & reception. I grew up in Pittsburgh and left years ago when it was in steep decline, so I think it's great when I come back and see some of those old neighborhoods being revitalized. Kudos to the developers of the Morning Glory for recognizing the potential of this charming old building. I have to be honest and say that while the Inn has a lot of character and personality, much of it feels a bit too... dingy for my tastes. I imagine the job of turning one of these old row houses into a B&B would require a Mike-Holmes-style gutting and restructuring, but in some places it feels like new wallpaper, paint or carpet was just laid over whatever was already there since time immemorial. The cobblestone courtyard is cute, but it's very uneven and the stones are in disrepair, which can be treacherous for elderly wedding guests in heels. I'm sure it's difficult to walk the fine line between retaining historical authenticity and providing fresh, modern facilities, so I'm inclined to be forgiving. I don't think I'd be comfortable staying at the Inn, though. Maybe it's just too many childhood memories of claustrophobia-inducing, mildewy, decrepit row houses. The one thing which really stood out about the Morning Glory was the proprietor's attitude. He seemed cranky, rude and almost annoyed at having people in his inn. At first I thought it was my imagination but other guests were commenting on it as well. Whether he was hollering at the guests "Listen up!" like a high-school gym coach, or shoving people back into the corners of the courtyard to make room, we kept asking ourselves, "what is his problem?" We didn't experience anything remotely like the other reviewers here who had their reservations cancelled, but I can certainly see the likelihood of that kind of treatment based on our observations. The wedding was nice but the creepy atmosphere in the Inn made me want to get out as soon as possible. And this atmosphere suddenly seemed to make a little more sense when we explored the sitting room / library on the second floor, which was well-stocked with hardcore right-wing political diatribes from especially obnoxious pundits like Glenn Beck and Neal Boortz. Of course everyone is entitled to his or her ideology, but a B&B really seems like a strange place to bring in politics. Classic literature, travel books, gardening, maybe a history of the South Side, certainly; I presume one goes to a B&B for relaxation, calm, peaceful reflection. These are not emotions one would associate with Beck, Boortz and their ilk. To be fair, nobody cornered us in the hallway to lecture us on the evils of Obama's impending Nazi dictatorship; but the library just reinforced our impression that the owner of this place had something stuck in his craw. And I don't really have any desire to go back to learn more about whatever that may be.

I'm planning a wedding in Pittsburgh from San Francisco. I've asked the owners for information 3 times by email and had my mother call them. The owner refuses to give any price information until you or a family comes to see the property in person. I'm a little offended at how the owner feels my time is just available to go look at his venue before I even know if the place is within my budget. It is difficult enough to plan a wedding from across the country to begin with, but when the owners of a venue won't even send you info, it makes it all the more difficult. The photos make the place look really gorgeous but the other reviews on here must ring true if the owner won't even show you the costs first!

My husband and I had a gift certificate for a stay at the Morning Glory Inn. It is a charming inn, with a beautifully landscaped garden. It is truly an oasis in the South Side. I regret that our time was short and we did not have time to sit out on the porch off the library. It overlooks the garden, and is a perfect spot to curl up with a book. The mattress in our room was fabulous, and very comfortable, as were the high quality sheets on the bed. The breakfast was delicious, with coffee, juice, a hot blueberry compote, and pesto poached eggs over artisan bread. Yummy!

I stayed here last night, so I could safely enjoy all of the south side festivities after a sb win. This is a very relaxed B & B which is good for me. Did that just rhyme? Okay, regrettably I can't give a full and complete review because my total time spent here awake not including my shower was about 7 minutes. I did take a few pics so that may fill in some of the blanks. It's located off of Carson St. at 21st and Sarah. It's close enough to E. Carson that you can do the full loop if you are so inclined. Check in is at 2 PM, but I arrived around noonish and was able to go right in. The parking is on - street except for a couple of spots in a small lot to the side of the building. The guy I spoke with said only park in the lot if I can't find a space. Well, I've been side swiped enough in the s. side to know how welcome off street is, so I can't say I looked too hard for an on - street spot. The building itself is quite nice and historic. It has iron gates, high ceilings, marble and cherry wood. The entrance is a big double door that was wide open. They have a lock on it, but it wasn't activated. The first floor is large with a couple sitting rooms to your right a few tables for breakfast and a kitchen in the back. There also is a courtyard in the back, but I didn't use it. I was pretty singleminded yesterday. I entered and there was a note to my left with my name on it and directions to my room. I call the phone number to let him know I arrived and that was the first and last interaction I had with any staff of any sort which is fine with me. He also seemed pretty disappointed when I told him I doubt that I'd be up by 830 AM for breakfast. He said he would make me whatever I wanted and I'm pretty sure I missed out on a good breakfast this morning. My room was at the very top of the house two long flights of steps up. It was the margaret jackson suite. The bedroom itself was pretty small with this 13" tv in the closet for my viewing pleasure. However, the bedroom did also have a sitting area next to the room with a nice fireplace some chairs and books. The bed was crazy comfy. It was one of those swede temperpedic deals that costs like a million bucks! It was the first time I slept in one and it was great. The bathtub was okay and stalked with some surprisingly decent shampoo/conditioner, however no soap. Luckily I bring my own. I left arround 10 AM this morning. The total cost was $200. You can stay at the holiday inn on 10th for about $50 less, but I think I'll try this place again and not skip breakfast this time. I hear this place does a lot of business for receptions and is quite good if you have a small wedding party. One last thing that was weird. There is no door from the bedroom to the bathroom. So, if it's your first getaway with that special someone be prepared to really get to know them. There is no privacy from the bedroom to the bathroom. Hopefully the other suites provide a little more privacy.

I attended a wedding reception here recently which was absolutely lovely! The courtyard had twinkling lights and chimaneas everywhere. It was very quaint and cozy. My only negatives to note would be that there wasn't enough seating. I know this is meant to encourage mingling, but it also leads to the people who did get a seat camping out there all night, leaving others to have nowhere to sit even on occasion, like while eating. My other concern was that the brick surface of the courtyard was very uneven, making walking in heels precarious to say the least. It was a rainy evening so the awnings were pulled out but the ground was wet which was not a good combination to the unevenness and loose bricks. Otherwise, it was a gorgeous venue for a reception.

My fiances sister just got married and had her reception here. It was such a gorgeous venue. Like absolutely pinterest worthy adorable and charming...just sooo pretty. The food was delicious. Its just a really amazing venue. I don't know what its like to stay here but I think it is a perfect venue for a wedding or event. I hope that when I get married I can find a venue just like this. It wouldnt make sense for me to get married in Pitts...but I truly wish I could. It probably would be not a great idea to steal my future sister in laws venue either LOL. But if you get a chance check this place out. It comes to life in the evening with all the lights and candles. It's just lovely!! Oh, last thing. We all had brunch in the garden the following morning and it was ridiculously good. Really enjoyable place, thank you Morning Glory Inn.

My wife and I stayed in south side for 1 night for a work Christmas party and decided to stay here (we prefer b&b's over hotels because of the nature of how they are operated). The building and setup of the house is great with lots of character. The outside courtyard is also nice in its own way. However it takes a certain type of person to run a b&b, Dave is absolutely not one of those people. The way you check in is very uninviting. They were having a kids Christmas breakfast with Santa the following morning and were informed that we could not park in there off street parking spots because that's where Santa would be and that the breakfast would be a buffet (we had absolutely no problem with this). We arrived back after our Christmas party we attended with no on street parking around the area, so we decided to park in the off street we were told not to park in. My thought was "I'm paying to stay here and I can't find a parking spot which is very common for a Friday night in south side, so I'll just wake up early and move my car in the morning before they start whatever they had planned". While I was in the shower in the morning to get ready to move the car Dave the owner knocked on our door and was very rude to my wife and basically demanded that she give him the keys to move our car, even after she offered to go move it right then and there.(Again this didn't really bother us, maybe they had wanted to set up earlier than we expected. But what did bother us is Dave never returned our keys and never told us where he moved our car. We went down for breakfast both my wife and I in tee shirts, and to my shock was told that everything was set up outside except for where the food was displayed(it was December and pretty cold). Joy who was serving the food and who was very pleasant to talk to told us we could sit anywhere. So we walk outside get our coffee and orange juice and head to another building that was outside with tables and chairs with 3 people sitting and eating breakfast. We were quickly scolded by Dave about how thats were Santa was going to be(apparently Santa was going to be everywhere today) and that we can sit outside and that he had warmers out there. Again, this was December and I'm in a tee shirt and shorts because I was never informed we were going to be treated like we were not staying/paying guests. So we decided to walk upstairs and eat in the library which Dave followed us and insisted it was warm enough outside to eat meanwhile he is wearing a puffy winter coat. We didn't listen and continued to head upstairs. As we got upstairs my wife and I discussed if we were just being petty, but another couple came up and basically confirmed how we felt was accurate and that they felt and have been treated very unwelcome too. For how much I wanted this to work out and discover a new gem close to home I was highly disappointed.

This was a great experience! My boyfriend and I were on a road trip headed to our new home in Denver, and made our first pit stop in Pittsburgh. Morning Glory Inn was a hidden gem! It was a great stay and Dave was very accommodating allowing us to make a reservation later in the day for that night. We stayed in the Attic Suite and had a wonderful breakfast the next day. If you're looking for comfort away from home, this truly is a unique experience you can't pass up. Thanks so much!

Hello Chuck, We just wanted to say "thank you" again for all you did to make our "kids" Mike and Stephanies wedding so lovely and enjoyable. The setting was just out of this world and the pampering was great. I would recommend the Morning Glory to anyone who would want an intimate outdoor wedding. Thanks again.

I recently helped plan the wedding of a friend who booked Morning Glory Inn. Where to begin...let's just say my first impression of Dave (the owner) was walking into a meeting and hearing him say "I won't argue with you people" when my friend and her fiancee mentioned something that was explicitly written in the contract HE gave them. Here's a quick rundown of what you can expect: higher than average prices, absolutely NO leeway in terms of decor or setup or flow (it was like pulling teeth to get Dave to pull the awnings while it was RAINING...while we were decorating), limited setup time (we're talking 2 hours, literally), rude and inconsistent communication, zero flexibility with outdated policies (music OFF at 9pm, not just turned down), and a general lack of hospitality. The venue itself is unique and pretty, and I have to give a shoutout to Joy, one of the staff members, who went above and beyond to be accommodating and kind. However, no amount of attentiveness and help from Joy could undo the stress and general inhospitality of Dave throughout the process, or his rudeness to the guests the day of the wedding. Maybe it's just me being very familiar with wedding etiquette and various vendors, but someone who gives off such disdain has no business being involved in anyone's wedding day. My recommendation is to save yourself the headache and find a venue with a cheerful, professional coordinator who actually wants to make your day a good one.

Let me start by saying that if I could give this place less than 1 star, I would. My husband and I were part of a wedding this past weekend at the Morning Glory Inn, and while the location is quite lovely, it isn't lovely enough to tolerate the dictatorial style of the owner. We are good friends of the brides (this was a same-sex wedding), and were asked to sing/play music as part of the wedding ceremony. Aside from failing to exhibit manners or professionalism, my impression of Dave is that he was actively trying to ruin this wedding. It was, in short, deplorable. Frankly, I can't describe each and every incident that occurred in which Dave was offensive (because there were so, so many), but I will say he spent the majority of the rehearsal barking at the bride, the wedding party and the performers. This attitude carried over into the day of the wedding, during which he demonstrated his complete incompetence (i.e., he could not follow the basic layout of the ceremony, causing him to bicker publicly with the minister and with my husband and me). He was also visibly rude to the guests (to the point where much of the discussion at the wedding was centered around Dave's outrageous behavior). At the beginning of the ceremony, when the instrumental music was to start (at the request of the bride, by the way), Dave hollered at my husband and me, in front of the guests, insisting that we"wait for him." Indeed, we waited... for a whole 3 - 4 minutes of awkward silence while guests were visibly confused. Another incident that springs to mind is how Dave interacted with the videographer. The brides asked the videographer to set up in the library. (Aside: the library boasted an array of authors with a common theme. Most all were politically conservative and polarizing political pundits, such as Glenn Beck). Apparently, even though the brides rented the entire Inn for the weekend, Dave demanded that the videographer could not be in the library for the video journal because it would disrupt the "flow." And so, after getting all of the equipment and lighting set up, the videographer had to disassemble everything and was forced outside. This was particularly upsetting to the brides because there was absolutely no reason for it. Dave's argument about the "flow" being disrupted was obviously a smokescreen to cover what became abundantly clear throughout my two days at the MGI: Dave was clearly very uncomfortable with this same-sex wedding, but elected to do business with brides anyway. Instead of being a professional, he actively tried to ruin their wedding and it was disgusting. Of course, what Dave didn't count on was that the people who were there to support this wedding were radiating such love and positivity that his bigotry was outshone. I've read several of Dave's replies both here and on tripadvisor.com, wherein he appears to justify his obnoxious behavior by brushing it off as a function of his "intimidating" personality. Dave, if you end up reading this review, the reality is that you are not intimidating; but, you are a whole host of other things that I'm far to polite to say in this venue. I'll leave it to you to fill in the blanks. Dave also describes that the MGI provides a "unique wedding experience." That is actually something I would agree with - it is unique in that the owner of the establishment would go so far out of his to try to ruin the day for the folks getting married.

I made reservations for a room about a little less than a month and a half in advance. I received an email stating that the room had been double booked. "To let them know if there was any inconvenience." I emailed them back letting them know the comparable room was also lovely, but that I'd picked the original suite to suit my boyfriend's and my taste, and asked for any compliments due to that inconvenience. I work overnight and sleep during the day (and my boyfriend is around when I'm awake) so I'd not been able to call them myself. There was no response for 9 days so I emailed their website directly. They emailed me back letting me know that it was "not a mix-up" and that I basically had to deal with it. That the nicer of the two owners was going to put a floral arrangement in the room for my boyfriend's and my anniversary. While the floral arrangement is thoughtful, the untimely response and the email's writers choice to harp about it not being their fault that they were double-booked and basically telling me to deal with it, were not... at all. I felt that it was very rude for a company to first, not be able to provide the service that their customer requested and their company confirmed. Then to tell the customer to let them know if their discrepancy caused any inconvenience and when you do let them know, they don't respond for more than a week and once the customer seeks a response again, they didn't want to hear it in the first place, and tell you that it's not their fault, that "it was not a mix-up". How rude. So I decided on my day off to call them and speak to them directly. The female owner answered the phone, she was nice for the most part besides saying that I was taking the last email from the male counterpart "too literally" (how can you take "it was not a mix-up" on their part as too literally not their fault??). Needless to say, I canceled my reservations.

My husband and I got married at the MGI on April 28, 2012. If I could go back and do it all over again - I would not change a thing. The Inn was gorgeous, Joy was incredibly friendly - and a wonderful cook, and Dave was helpful and organized with every detail. It was a cool and rainy day, and not only did he have the retractable awnings set up early, but he also put up an additional tent to cover more ground - the rain stopped before the ceremony, but he was prepared for anything. He kept the fireplaces going outside until well after many guests had left for the evening. We stayed the entire weekend at the Inn along with several of our guests. I did not hear a single complaint all weekend - everyone raved about the location. Dave was accommodating with additional friends and family visiting at the Inn on Friday evening well into the night. All in all, an absolutely wonderful weekend and perfect way to start our marriage! In addressing some of the negative comments I see on various sites regarding Dave's attitude and/or "crankiness," I think it's the perfect place for a wedding if you're ready to go with the flow and let him do what he knows will work the best. After all - have you hosted a wedding there before? I understand what people mean about the way he can come across, but I found him to be extremely accommodating and when I stepped back and realized that I had no idea what would work best (even though maybe in my mind I thought it would be terrific) and he had seen several hundred weddings in that location over the last 10 years, I thought - hey - let's listen to the man! Our wedding came off without a hitch. Even though I planned an outdoor wedding for the last weekend in April expecting sunshine and moderate temps and what I got was a high of 46 and cold rain. That's all thanks to Dave's preparations.

Just recently stayed for 4 nights and would definitely go back. The rooms were beautiful, as was the rest of the house and the courtyard. Breakfast was always great, especially the waffles. When I told them I was on my honeymoon they even gave us a complimentary bottle of wine. I had no problems with the service or the owner as some people on here have. Just don't get freaked out by his bear-dog that he has, she's really friendly. She came up behind my wife out of nowhere and almost gave her a heart attack. Definitely recommend, and will be staying again next time we go back to Pittsburgh to visit family. Much nicer than sleeping a couch.