Wedding Photographers & Videographers at Blair County Convention Center, Altoona

A wedding at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona can bring a very large guest list under one roof. The ballroom has 15,000 square feet of flexible space for up to 1,000 guests, and it can be divided into smaller rooms for a more intimate party. That open floor gives your photographer and videographer room to move during the wedding ceremony, the toasts and the dancing.

You can hold the whole weekend here: the wedding ceremony (for an added fee for labor and setup), the reception, a rehearsal dinner and a send-off brunch. Getting ready is easy too. A private room near the ballroom comes with furniture, a mirror and a dedicated server, plus a champagne toast for the bridal party, so your getting-ready photos and the walk to the aisle stay close together. The Courtyard Marriott is attached by an indoor walkway, with a Holiday Inn next door.

Your wedding reception is catered by the center's executive chef, with all-inclusive signature packages for weddings of any size. Outside caterers and outside alcohol aren't allowed, though outside cakes, cookies and candy are welcome. Packages include wedding photos and a slideshow on the center's in-house televisions, which pairs well with a short highlight film from your videographer. You can usually set up the day before your wedding day, and nothing may hang from the ceiling.

• Contact the sales office to check dates and ask for the wedding menu.
• Plan the ceremony layout and setup time with your coordinator.
• Ask about photo and video guidelines and parking.

A little about Blair County Convention Center

The center calls itself one of the few spaces in Blair County that can comfortably host up to 1,000 guests. Its ballroom also hosts conventions and large community events.