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Ceremony
$950 starting price
Ceremony
$750 starting price
These prices are available for the months of April through October. These prices are available for the months of November through March.

About

Celebrate Love in style at a modern wedding venue in State College Home of Penn State. Our $74.95 wedding packages are five hours for your perfect celebration.

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Packages include:

  • Bridal suite
  • Event Rooms
  • Hotel Event Planner
  • Meeting Room for wedding party prior to dinner
  • Storage room 3 days
  • Hospitality Lounge for the weekend
  • Complimentary Parking
  • China house white
  • Glassware/Stemware
  • (Use of) Champagne Glasses
  • White or Blue Linens (other colors available for rental)
  • Cutlery
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Votive Candles
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Cake Cutting fee
  • Staff/Bartender
  • Shuttle to Airport
  • Customizable menus
  • (Use of) Cake Cutter & Cake Knife
  • Tasting of the served dinner menu
  • Free WI-FI for all guests

A modern hotel providing beautifully landscaped grounds. Whatever your style...The Penn Stater staff offers a kind, intuitive service that reflects thoughtful attention and creates a deep sense of calm in our wedding couples. Outside space, see the Courtyard, Terrace and Patio photographs.

Presidents Hall (full 4 sections) has room for over 300 wedding guests in a banquet-style event.

Deans Hall is just right for a wedding with 100 to 200 guests.

Soft lighting and quiet carpets create a sense of intimacy for most affairs. The hotel staff will set up tulle and lighting from the ceiling for a subtle, romantic touch. Couples with specific visions in mind are more than welcome to add personalized details.

Gatherings of 50 guests can be accommodated in smaller function spaces. A lovely Terrace and Courtyard are ideal for an outdoor cocktail hour. The newlyweds and their guests can enjoy the tranquil grounds and gardens and socialize. This modern Pennsylvania hotel has 300 guest rooms for a convenient overnight stay. Guestrooms features include sleek bedding, up-to-date amenities, and attractive decor for a comfortable experience. A honeymoon suite is included in the package for the newlyweds so their wedding night can be as magical as their day. Also included is a storage room for 3 days and a hospitality lounge for the weekend.

Our hotel Events Team will have everything under control for your milestone celebration. Our wedding packages start at $74.95 per person and include a hosted cocktail hour, sensational four-course meal, and tulle & light decor.

A Champagne toast will start your dinner celebration. Our Chefs can provide a buffet, stationed, or plated wedding dinner, along with hors d'oeuvres for a cocktail reception. A 50 person wedding at $74.95 plus 6% tax and 18% service is only $4,600.

To top it all off, you will be accommodated in the romantic honeymoon suite for two nights. Every detail of your planning and wedding day will be provided exquisite service. Our team can organize your rehearsal dinner and day-after brunch so you have even more time with your nearest and dearest. Your Event Planner will help you choose the floor plan, schedule your tasting, finalize your menu, and work with your vendors. Our team’s goal is to create an enjoyable experience for you from the beginning.

Intimate Wedding Package. Weddings for 10 to 50 guests. https://thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu/micro-weddings

Or watch our small wedding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3FuV3JxjuM

Have 10% of the guest list, and keep the whole celebration. Make it an intimate wedding… with your family and friends, your dearest.

Your Ceremony may be held in outdoor spaces or indoor space in case of inclement weather:

Garden Patio and Courtyard

Surrounded by lush landscaping, on an outdoor stone patio, a beautiful natural space. A serene and secluded setting for your vows with a lovely garden view.

Garden Lawn

Featuring pristine landscaped gardens, babbling fountain, and situated under a mature canopy of trees to provide cool shade. The Garden Lawn effortlessly sets the backdrop to design your wedding ceremony that will bring your vision to life.

Indoor Dinner options

Senate Room

An indoor room overlooking a view of woodlands and terrace. The Senate Room comfortably seats your intimate wedding guest list of 30 friends and family. The Penn Stater’s natural architecture is matched by the tranquil landscaped grounds, these are just a few of the elements harmonized to create a romantic setting for your wedding day.

Courtyard Lounge

This space offers vast windows overlooking the charming outdoor Courtyard, perfect for a small wedding with up to 18 guests. To start the next chapter of your intimate love story, the Courtyard Lounge features eight windows for natural lighting and a view of the garden and fountain. Your guests will be immersed in the romantic spirit of your wedding celebration.

Intimate Wedding Packages

Starting with a wedding party of 10 guests for a total of $2,500 (includes all fees, tax, and tips)

Garden Ceremony (or indoors if needed) 30 minutes

Three-Hour Dinner

  • Starting with a Champagne toast
  • Four-Course, Surf & Turf Served Dinner
  • With Penn State Creamery Ice Cream
  • Premium Open Bar
  • Hand Calligraphy Place-card for each guest
  • Personal Printed Menu for each guest
  • Votive candles adding to the dramatic and elegance of your celebration
  • King Suite for the wedding couple
  • Four standard guestrooms (two guests per room, a total of 8 people)

*Add-on guests $250 per person

Example, a total price of:

  • A party of Ten guests $2,500
  • A party of Twenty guests $5,000

The Penn Stater Chefs specialize in Gluten-Free, Vegan, and Vegetarian selections also.

(Not included: Marriage license, Officiant, cake, flowers, live music, or stress)

We believe your wedding details are important and it is our job to take special care of your intimate wedding. Our professional hotel event planners will help you plan your day to reflect your style and minimize your stress. Every detail of your Penn State experience will be delivered with exquisite care.

COVID safe wedding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8pwMZ-EDHI

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$950

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$750

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

Describe your venue:

Ballroom

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December
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Reviews of The Penn Stater Hotel

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Google
4.5/5 1583 reviews
Mike
Mike D. Sent on 11/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

World-class wedding experience at the Penn Stater

As Penn State graduates we couldn’t have been more pleased to be able to have the opportunity to get married in State College and we were truly blown away by the level of service, professionalism, and thoughtful care shown by the entire Penn Stater staff in helping make our intimate wedding dream a reality. Dawn was an absolute delight to work with throughout the entire process and was able to find elements and solutions to make our day special from the decorations down to Penn State elements to make us feel right at home. Not only was Dawn fantastic, but he accompanying staff was tremendous as well — catering to our every want, need, and desire while doing so courteously while observing pandemic protocols. The entire process was made super easy by Dawn and her team and we really couldn’t have asked for anything better given the circumstances. If the world continues as it stands, you can’t go wrong with having your intimate wedding at the Penn Stater — WE ARE overjoyed that we did!
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Nathan S. Sent on 10/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Day

The Penn Stater went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day was perfect. COVID restrictions made things difficult, worked with us to shift everything outdoors (ceremony and reception) in the courtyard area. The setup was beautiful and the staff was extremely professional and accommodating. We would recommend this venue for any couple.
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The Penn Stater Hotel frequently asked questions

The Penn Stater Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Penn Stater Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Penn Stater Hotel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by The Penn Stater Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
The Penn Stater Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Penn Stater Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Penn Stater Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Penn Stater Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Tables
The Penn Stater Hotel is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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