Soba Restaurant

Located in Shadyside, Soba offers a reception setting that feels intimate, modern, and intentionally curated. Known for its contemporary design and warm interior tones, the space lends itself well to smaller, guest-focused celebrations where atmosphere matters as much as scale.
The layout naturally encourages conversation and connection. With defined dining areas and a central space that can transition into dancing, the room keeps guests engaged without feeling crowded. Architectural details and layered lighting give the restaurant character before any additional décor is added.
Because of the close-knit footprint, thoughtful sound placement ensures music and spoken moments feel balanced while still preserving the dining experience. When coordinated well, the evening flows seamlessly from cocktails and dinner into a lively celebration.
Below is a look at how a wedding at Soba Restaurant comes together once guests gather and the celebration begins.

Dilnoza and Adam (Soba Restaurant Wedding)

I tell everyone that getting to go DJ at weddings is what I ‘get to do’. There’s a lot of work in being a DJ… meetings, paperwork, contracts, blog posts, etc etc… but actually getting to go and be part of someone’s biggest and best day is absolutely the most fun and rewarding experience. Originally I wasn’t supposed to be part of Dilnoza and Adam’s special day, but I’m so glad I was given the chance to be there and enjoy their beautiful and unique celebration.

Their ceremony and reception were held at Soba Restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA. The multiple rooms and levels of the restaurant were the perfect location for their guests to enjoy the ceremony, dinner stations and a fantastic dance party. Their ceremony even concluded with friends of the couple doing a live performance, which helped set the tone of fun and love that lasted throughout the night.

 

I feel so fortunate to have gotten the chance to know the newlyweds (just a little) before their wonderful wedding day. They created terrific once-in-a-lifetime moments for their friends and family to enjoy and I can’t imagine a more perfect way for them to celebrate their love. The newlyweds now get to enjoy a wonderful honeymoon in Italy before they begin the next chapter of their lives together.

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