Turn your wedding vision into a reality at The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center. With a combination of contemporary style and a natural setting, our wedding venue in State College, PA is the ideal place to celebrate with family and friends, we can accommodate your wedding party with our 300 guest rooms and great group rates.
Choose from a variety of comfortable and elegant settings that will provide the perfect backdrop for your big day. The Penn Stater boasts the best wedding venues in PA. Our spacious event rooms provide the perfect canvas for creative decor. Or you might choose to hold your ceremony and cocktail reception on the outdoor terrace overlooking the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania.
The experienced wedding planners at our State College wedding venues will help you with every step of the wedding planning process, from choosing the best setting for your rehearsal dinner, wedding, reception, and post-wedding brunch to creating a menu that will delight you and your guests. Choose our convenient wedding package—which includes a one-hour cocktail reception, champagne toast, three-course dinner, and bridal suite for one night, for a completely stress-free experience.
Bridal Suite Night of Event
Discounted Overnight Lodging Accommodations Blocks, Based on Availability
Ample Guest Parking
Service & Assistance Provided by your Assigned Event Planner
Customized Floor Plans to include Guest & Specialty Tables Location
Staff to Set Up and Tear Down Event Space
Round Banquet Tables to seat up to 10 Guests
Chair Seating with Cushioned Seat and Back
Tulle & Lighting in Dinner Room
Wooden Parquet Dance Floor
Votive Candles to Accent your Centerpieces
Floor Length Skirting for Buffet and Specialty Tables
White or Navy-Blue Linen and Napkins for Cocktail Hour & Dinner Tables
Table Numbers & Stanchions
Champagne Toast for all Guests 21 years of age & Over
Professional – Experienced Banquet Staff
Cutting, Plating & Service of your Wedding Cake by Selected Vendor Accompanied by Penn State Creamery Ice Cream
Custom Menus Available Upon Request
Children’s Menu Available for Children 10 years of age & Under
Rehearsal Space Evening Before the Event
Chair Seating with Cushioned Seat & Back
Wooden Arbor
Indoor or Outdoor Ceremony Options
Alternate Space for Outdoor Ceremonies
Fresh Fruit
Vegetable Crudités
Local and International Cheese Display with Assorted Breads and Crackers
Coconut Chicken with Orange Horseradish Dipping Sauce (DF)
Beef Tenderloin, Cherry Chutney, Goat Cheese Spread Croustade
Whipped Feta, Roasted Tomato Phyllo Cup (V)
Grilled Italian Chicken & Tortellini Skewer
Cucumber and Smoked Salmon Canape (GF)
Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta (V)
Wasabi Shrimp Wonton Crisp (DF)
Chorizo Stuffed Smoked Mushroom (GF)
Ahi Tuna Tartare (DF, GF)
Chimichurri Beef Satay (DF, GF)
Korean Barbecue Chicken (DF, GF)
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Skewer (DF, GF)
Spring Roll (M)
Domestic, Imported & Craft Beers
White Zinfandel
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon
Whiskey
Bourbon
Scotch
Gin
Vodka
Rum
Tequila
Liqueurs
All Plated Dinner menus include water, coffee, and hot tea service
Open bar included for up to 3 hours of service with dinner
Bar will close after cocktail reception & reopen for dinner service
Bar will close 15 minutes prior to event conclusion
Alternate Space for Outdoor Ceremonies
Select One
Mixed Greens, Ripe Tomato, and Garden Vegetables served with Assorted Dressings (DF, GF, M)
Cherry Tomato, Bell Pepper, Red Onion, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Golden Raisin Vinaigrette (GF, V)
Radicchio, Red Onion, Sunflower Seed, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF, V)
May select up to two entrées and one vegetarian entrée
With Creamy Grits and Madeira Sauce (GF)
Stuffed with Smoked Gouda, Mozzarella and Asiago Cheese, Marsala and Mushroom Velouté
Mushroom Bread Pudding, Natural Sauce
Whipped Potato (GF)
Caponata and Israeli-Style Couscous (DF)
Tomato and Dill Beurre Blanc, Quinoa and Wild Rice Pilaf
Red Curry over Basmati Rice (DF, GF) – or – Scampi over Jasmine Rice (GF)
Creamy Polenta, Natural Sauce
Sherried Mushrooms, Sauce Bordelaise and Au Gratin Potato (GF)
Roasted Shallots in a Au Jus, Boursin, Your Choice Whipped Potato – or – Baked Potato (GF)
Basil Pasta Grilled Vegetables with a Blend of Cheeses
Basmati Rice (GF, M)
Sun Dried Tomato and Fresh Basil
Champagne Sauce (GF)
Demi & Lemon Butter Sauce (GF)
Scoop of Penn State Creamery Ice Cream to accompany your wedding cake
Select one
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Or Flavor Du Jour
Select one
Chive Oil and Balsamic Reduction (V)
Crispy Polenta Cake (GF, V)
Chicken Bolognese with Pancetta
Seasonal Vegetables and Olive Oil (GF, V)
Fresh Fruit, Berries and Grand Marnier
Minimum of 40 guests
Open bar included for up to 3 hours of service with dinner
Bar will close after cocktail reception & reopen for dinner service
Bar will close 15 minutes prior to event conclusion
Alternate Space for Outdoor Ceremonies
First Course
Chicken and Corn Chowder
Salad Bar with Assorted Toppings and Dressings Including Fresh Greens and Seasonal Tomatoes, Black Olives, PA Marinated Mushrooms
Buttermilk Biscuits, Corn Bread, and Parker House Rolls with Sweet and Honey Butters
Goot Essa Farms Cheese Board and Local Cured Meats Charcuterie
Amish Cucumber and Tomato Salad (DF, GF, M ,V)
Creamy Cole Slaw (DF, GF, M ,V)
Second Course
Braised Round of Beef with Potato Pancakes (DF, GF)
Pretzel Crusted Breast of Chicken with Honey Dijon Sauce
Maple Glazed Loin of Pork with an Apple Gastric and Corn Pudding (GF)
Cheddar Cheese Mashed Potatoes (GF)
Seasonal Vegetables (DF, GF, M ,V)
Third Course
Scoop of Penn State Creamery Ice Cream to accompany your wedding cake.
Water, Coffee, and Hot Tea Service
First Course
Caesar Salad
Garlic Bread and Focaccia
Antipasto Display with Italian Cheeses, Grilled Vegetables and Meats (GF)
Tuscan Bread Salad
Penne and Seafood Salad
Marinated Vegetable Salad (DF, GF, M)
Second Course
Breast of Chicken Roasted with Pesto, Jus Lie (GF)
Braised Short Ribs and Potato Gnocchi
Shrimp Scampi sautéed in Garlic Butter served over Rice Pilaf (GF)
Penne Alfredo Accompanied with Grilled Vegetables
Seasonal Vegetables (DF, GF, M, V)
Third Course
Scoop of Penn State Creamery Ice Cream to accompany your wedding cake.
Water, Coffee, and Hot Tea Service
First Course
French Onion Soup with Roquefort Croutons
Penn State Bakery Artisan Breads and Dinner Rolls
Brie with Spiced Walnuts and Grapes (GF)
Tossed Mesclun Greens with Plum Tomatoes and Herb Vinaigrette
Niçoise Salad with Grilled Tuna, Tomatoes and Haricot Vert
Couscous and Smoked Chicken Salad
Marinated Vegetable Salad (DF, GF, M, V)
Second Course
Coq Au Van Chicken Breast (DF, GF)
Sliced Sirloin Au Poivre (DF, GF)
Shrimp and Scallops St. Jacques
Pomme Dauphinoise (GF)
Seasonal Vegetables (DF, GF, M, V)
Third Course
Scoop of Penn State Creamery Ice Cream to accompany your wedding cake.
Water, Coffee, and Hot Tea Service
Minimum of 40 guests
Bordelaise (DF, GF) & Horseradish Cream (GF)
Au Jus (DF, GF) & Horseradish Cream (GF)
Beurre Blanc & Lemon Caper Aioli
Minimum of 40 guests
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Flavor Du Jour
Chocolate & Caramel Syrup, Whipped Cream, Crushed Oreos, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, M&Ms, Sprinkles, Cherries
Minimum of 30 guests
Chef’s Selection of Fresh Fruit
Assorted Pastries and Muffins
Fresh Bagels with Whipped Cream Cheese, Butter, and Fruit Preserves Selection of Cold Cereals with Milk
Scrambled Eggs with University Cheddar Cheese (GF, V)
Bacon and Dutch Style Sausage (DF, GF)
Home Fried Potatoes (DF, GF)
Hot Oatmeal with Brown Sugar and Raisins (DF)
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Coffee and Hot Tea Service
Omelets prepared to order with Ham, Red and Green Peppers, Green Onions, Mushrooms and Cheddar Cheese
Non-refundable and non-transferable deposits are required to guarantee your event and will be collected in advance.
Initial Deposit | $1,000 due with a signed contract
50% Payment | 30 days prior based on estimated revenue
100% Final Payment & Guest Count | 5 business days prior to event
The final guaranteed number is due five (5) business days prior to the scheduled event.
Your final guaranteed number is not subject to reduction.
If no guaranteed number of guests is received, The Penn Stater will
consider the contracted number to be the correct guaranteed number of guests.
All charges will be based on the guaranteed number or upon the actual number of people served, whichever is greater.
Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) are the documents from which all our departments work to successfully execute your function.
Upon signature and approval of the Banquet Event orders, the contracted party agree that these details are to be treated as final and agree to pay the charges accordingly. The contracted party also understands that the Banquet Event Orders legally constitute a contract and thus create joint liability as a contracted partner of the hotel executing and hosting the event at the hotel.
The Penn Stater requests an on-site contact person to be designated for every event. This person should be authorized to act, in all instances, on behalf of the entire group holding the event.
Alcoholic beverage service may not be provided for more than 5 hours throughout the course of an event.
Penn Stater alcohol service staff apply all PA Ramp training and service guidelines and uphold all applicable state laws. Bar staff reserve the right to ask for identification from anyone that appears to be 35 or younger. Staff will not serve alcohol to minors under any circumstances. Staff will also refuse service if they have evidence of adults providing alcoholic drinks to minors in attendance and reserve the right to stop beverage service entirely should this be taking place. Staff will not serve any guests who appear to be intoxicated and reserve the right to stop alcohol service to any guest whom they deem as unsafe.
Alcoholic drinks must be consumed in the venue in which they are ordered. Alcoholic beverages served in Legend’s pub cannot be brought into private events and conversely, alcoholic beverages served in private events may not be taken outside of the event spaces.
Alcohol purchased from a vendor other than Penn Stater Hotel staff may not be brought into the restaurants or event areas. Any guests who attempt to do so will be asked to leave the restaurant/event area and will not be permitted to return until they have disposed of the outside alcoholic beverage.
Request more information about a beautiful wedding at The Penn Stater or call 814-863-5084.
Booking the best wedding venues in PA also means getting the best accommodations for your guests. During their stay at The Penn Stater, your wedding guests will enjoy excellent accommodations, delicious on-site dining, and a convenient location near many local attractions and activities. Rooms include a mini-refrigerator, wet bar, flat-screen cable TV, and coffee maker while the hotel offers a gift shop and an on-site fitness center.
