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YOUR SIGNATURE WEDDING PACKAGE AT THE NITTANY LION INN

There is nothing more memorable than a Nittany Lion Inn wedding. The Nittany Lion Inn is considered a home away from home for many, and with good reason. For more than 80 years, its comfort and charm have made the Inn a special place that has served as the backdrop for countless memorable moments.

Your signature wedding package begins with one of our attentive and experienced event planners, who will work closely with our chefs and sommelier to help you design an experience that speaks about you and your taste. Your event will be presented in the elegance of our colonial-style private banquet room with impeccable service and seasonally inspired menus using the freshest sustainable foods available, accented by our Wine Spectator award-winning wine list.

Your signature wedding package experience will feature a one-hour cocktail reception that includes our full-service open bar, display of hors d’oeuvres, and your selection of passed hors d’oeuvres; champagne toast; four-course dinner from our seasonal menus, including Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream; and a bridal suite for one night along with many other upgrade options. If a served dinner is not your preference, we’ll be happy to customize a seasonal dinner buffet to your taste.

*Please add 6% sales tax and 18% service charge to all menus*

V Vegetarian GFGluten Free DFDairy Free NFNut Free

Cocktail Hour

Your wedding package includes a one-hour cocktail reception with an elegant display of aged cheeses from around the world, crackers and mustard, a fresh seasonal fruit display with yogurt dip, and an antipasto display with grilled vegetables and olive bar.

And your choice of three butlered hors d’oeuvres:

Pennsylvania Dutch and Continental American

Smoked Trout on Toast PointsNF
Roasted Baby Beets with Fresh Goat Cheese V GF NF
Goat Cheese Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes V  GF NF

Mediterranean

Chicken and Artichoke Confit in Tomato Boats  GF DF NF
Date, Bacon, and Toasted Almond Salad: Served in carved cucumber cups  GF DF
Naan  Flat  Bread  with  Crumbled  Feta,  Oregano,  Lemon,  and  Grilled Zucchini V NF
Coppa Secca  Cured  Berkshire Pork: Thin-shaved  on  a  slice of  fresh mozzarella with a tomato chutney and fresh basil  GF NF

South American

Fajita Rollups: Cumin, garlic, and citrus-marinated beef, rolled in a flour tortilla with a chili cream cheese, roasted onions, and peppersNF
Peri-Peri Skewered Beef Kabobs: Rubbed with chili, garlic, lemon, and parsley GF DF NF

Classic French

Smoked Duck with White Bean Salad GF DF NF
Salami with Whole Grain Mustard and Cornichon Salad  GF DF NF
Mushroom Caps Stuffed with Braised Short Ribs and Tabasco Shallots  GF NF

Pacific Rim

Coconut Chicken: Sweet and savory, served with an orange horseradish marmalade NF
Portabella Poke Poke: A Hawaiian spice rub makes this one of our most popular vegetarian options  V GF DF NF
Beef Sate Skewers: Grilled and served with a classic Thai sauce  GF DF

Upgrades

The following hors d’oeuvres are available as upgrades to your cocktail hour:

Display Options

Classic Shrimp Cocktail $12  GF DF NF
Coconut and Ginger Marinated Shrimp Cocktail $12  GF DF NF
Served with a mango citrus sauce
Dim Sum Pork $6
Served in bamboo streamers with a scallion and soy dipping sauce
Raw Bar $9  GF DF NF
Classic Beef Tartare, Oysters and Clams on the Half Shell, Oyster Shooters, Tuna Tartare, and Ceviche

Butlered Options

Foie Gras Mousse on Toasted Baguette $5 NF
Topped with a Strawberry Gelee
Rabbit Loin Roulade $5  GF DF NF
With Apricot Cilantro Chutney
Slow-Cooked Berkshire Pork Belly on Apples $4  GF DF NF
Tuna Tartare Served in Tasting Spoons $4  GF DF NF
Scallop Salad Dressed in Yuzu Served on a Tasting Spoon $8  GF DF NF
Kielbasa on Grilled Bread with Smoked Gouda and Pickled Mustard Seed $4 NF
Crab Salad in Tartlet Shells $4 NF
Kofta Lamb Kabob with Green Onion Yogurt $4 NF
Chorizo and Grits $7 NF
Topped with a Poached Quail Egg and Served in Shot Glasses
Miniature Crab Cakes $10NF
Served with Cajun Remoulade 

Bar Services

Our full-service open bar is included in your wedding package for your one-hour cocktail reception. You may enhance the experience with some of our available upgrades, as well as extend the bar services into the rest of the evening on a per drink consumption basis.

FULL SERVICE BAR

LIQUORS (Gold Level) $8

WHISKEY/BOURBON: Crown Royal, Makers Mark
TEQUILA: Jose Cuervo Traditional
SCOTCH: Johnnie Walker Red Label
GIN: Tanqueray
VODKA: Stolichnaya
RUM: Bacardi Silver, Myers Dark
VERMOUTH: Martini & Rossi Sweet, Martini & Rossi Dry
LIQUEURS: DeKuyper Peach, Amaretto Disaronno, Triple Sec

LIQUORS (Silver Level) $6

WHISKEY/BOURBON: Jack Daniels, Jim Beam
TEQUILA: Jose Cuervo Gold
SCOTCH: Dewars White Label
GIN: Wellsprings by Big Springs Spirits
VODKA: Wellsprings by Big Spring Spirits
RUM: Captain Morgan, Wellsprings by Big Spring Spirits
VERMOUTH: Martini & Rossi Sweet, Martini & Rossi Dry
LIQUEURS: DeKuyper Peach, Amaretto RegencyD’Amore, Triple Sec

MARTINIS Gold Level $10 Silver Level $8

WINES $7.00

Featuring House Selected Varietals: White Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

BEERS

Please select four of the following to be available on your full bar:

Classics $4
Yuengling Lager, Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite, Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light

Specialty $5
Sam Adams Boston Lager, Amstel Light, Corona, Heineken, Franziskaner, Guinness, Blue Moon

Craft $6
Victory Hop Devil, Dogfish Head 90 Minute, Bell’s Two Hearte Ale, and Otto’s: Apricot Wheat, Mt. Nittany Pale Ale, and Red Mo

Non Alcoholic $2
Beck’s N/A Lager 

Non-Alcoholic Beverages $2

Served Dinner

Your formal, served dinner will feature a champagne toast, four-course dinner from our global menus including Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream, and a bridal suite for one night along with many other upgrade options. Feel free to mix and match between global cuisines to customize your perfect wedding menu.

Pennsylvania Dutch and Continental American

Appetizers - your choice of one

Classic Shrimp Cocktail Served with Cocktail Sauce and Grilled Lemons  GF DF NF
Benefield Fried Oysters on Braised Cabbage and Served with Cajun Remoulade NF
Smoked Trout atop Poached Leeks  GF NF

Salads - your choice of one

House Salad with Cucumbers, Shaved Carrots, Grape Tomatoes, and Mushrooms: Served with Tait Farm raspberry shrub vinaigrette  GF DF NF
Waldorf Salad: Apples, grapes, celery, and toasted walnuts on a bed of seasonal greens with a creamy Dijon dressing  GF
Kennett Square Mushroom Salad: Served on baby spinach with shaved shallots, chopped bacon, and hardboiled egg with a hot bacon dressing NF

Entrees - your choice of two

Steaks: Finished with a veal demi glaze - your choice of one

  • Seared 6 oz. Filet $111  GF DF NF
  • Grilled 12 oz. Delmonico Steak $116  GF DF NF
  • Seared 12 oz. NY Strip Steak $116  GF DF NF
  • Braised Short Ribs with Veal Demi $92  GF DF NF

Buttermilk and Chive Whipped Potatoes  GF NF
Maple-Glazed Carrots  GF NF

Berkshire Short Ribs with Apples $92  GF DF NF
Salt Potatoes  GF DF NF
Braised Cabbage  GF DF NF

Chicken Madeira $92  GF DF NF
Flat Leaf Parsley Potatoes  GF NF
Sauteed Wild Mushrooms  GF NF

Nittany Lion Inn Crab Cakes $91 NF
Baked Fingerling Potatoes Garnished with Chives  GF DF NF
Creamed Spinach NF

Lemon Pepper-Seared Scallops with Lobster Veloute $103 NF
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes  GF DF NF
Ham Hock Braised Collard Greens  GF DF NF

Classic French

Appetizers - your choice of one

Smoked Duck Breast with Warm White Bean Cassoulet  GF NF
Miniature Quiche Loraine Served with a Kale Salad NF
Roasted Fennel and Wild Mushroom Duxelle in Petite Tart Shells with a Grilled Carrot and Scallion Garnish NF

Salads - your choice of one 

Wild Mushroom and Shaved Fennel Salad: Served on seasonal greens with champagne and tarragon vinaigrette  GF DF NF
Roasted Beets Salad with a Black Tea and Citrus Dressing: Served with seasonal greens  GF DF NF
Poached Fingerling Potato Salad and Green Beans: Served with a charred lemon, herb vinaigrette, and toasted walnuts  GF DF

Entrees - your choice of two

Mustard Tarragon Glazed Short Ribs $92  GF DF NF
Rosemary and Thyme Roasted Fingerling Potatoes  GF DF NF
Oven Roasted Root Vegetables  GF DF NF

Rack of Lamb Crusted with Herbs and Mushroom Duxelle $91  GF NF
Seasonal Vegetable Rice Pilaf and a Red Wine Lamb Jus  GF DF NF
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Bacon  GF DF NF

Garlic and Rosemary Roasted European Style Breast of Chicken $85  GF DF NF
Whipped Potatoes with Fine Herbs  GF NF
Green Beans with Charred Lemon Dressing  GF DF NF

Duck Confit Tender Duck Leg $89  GF DF NF
Seasonal Vegetable Rice Pilaf and an Apple Wine Poultry Demi  GF NF
Sauteed Apples and Fennel Finished with Tarragon  GF NF

Roasted Cod with a Tomato Confit Sauce $100  GF DF NF
Rosemary and Thyme Roasted Fingerling Potatoes  GF DF NF
Poached Leeks and Vidalia Onion Finished with Olive Oil and Scallions  GF NF

Mediterranean

Appetizers - your choice of one

Eggplant and Tomato Napoleon Poached in Olive Oil: Served with diced lemon and marinated anchovy salad  GF DF NF
Berkshire Coppa Secca: Thinly shaved atop fresh mozzarella rounds dressed with extra virgin olive oil, a tomato chutney, and fresh basil  GF NF

Salads - your choice of one

Classic Chop Salad with Almonds and Olives: Topped with fried eggplant “croutons” and served with pomegranate and date vinaigrette DF
Tomato Confit and Fresh Mozzarella Salad: Served on arugula and baby spinach with a basil and balsamic dressing  GF NF
Mixed Greens, Greek Olives, and Crumbled Feta Salad: Served with a lemon and mint vinaigrette 
Cucumber Salad: Served with tomato, spearmint, flat leaf parsley, and mild green chilies dressed with olive oil, lemon, and scallions and presented in a radicchio cup  GF NF

Entrees - your choice of two 

Berkshire Pork Tomato Ragout $87 NF
Hearty Stew: Served over penne and garnished with a dollop of whipped ricotta

Chicken and Wild Mushroom Fricassee $85  GF NF
Bacon, Potato, and Pecorino Romano Gratin  GF NF
Marinated Artichokes and Tomato Confit Salad  GF DF NF

Scallop, Mussel, Squid, and Shrimp Bouillabaisse $103  GF NF
Classically thickened with bread and served with creamy red pepper rouille and grilled focaccia

South American

Appetizers - your choice of one

Peri-Peri Skewers of Beef on a Bed of Quinoa and Grilled Chili Salad  GF DF NF
Fresh Chorizo and Grits Topped with a Poached Quail Egg NF

Salads - your choice of one 

Shredded Cabbage Salad with Tomatoes, Cilantro, Scallions, and Sliced Poblano Peppers: Served with avocado, lemon, and olive oil dressing  GF DF NF
Crunchy Jicama Salad: Served on seasonal greens and tossed with an ancho chile vinaigrette  GF DF NF

Entrees - your choice of two

Mojo-Rubbed Berkshire Pork Chops $88  GF DF NF
Quinoa Pilaf  GF DF NF
Grilled Poblanos and Apples  GF DF NF

Grilled Salmon with Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce $89  GF DF NF
Lentils with Scallions, Cilantro, Tomatoes, and Diced Potatoes  GF DF NF
Calabacitas: Classic Blend of Sauteed Corn, Zucchini, and Onion  GF DF NF

Sofrito Shrimp $89  GF DF NF
Jumbo Shrimp Sauteed in a Puree of Tomatoes, Peppers, Cilantro, Onions, and Garlic, Served with Spanish Rice Tossed with Grilled Scallions, Red Onions, Fresh-Chopped Tomato, Cilantro and Lime Juice, and Roasted Corn Salad

Pacific Rim

Appetizers - your choice of one 

Tuna Tartare: Served with a daikon and carrot salad seasoned with wasabi and soy sauce DF NF
Soy Sauce Rubbed and Green Tea Smoked Duck with Soba Noodle Salad: Tossed with ponzu scallions and toasted sesame seeds
Coconut and Ginger Marinated Shrimp Cocktail: Served with a mango citrus sauce on a bed of shredded Napa cabbage slaw DF NF

Salads - your choice of one

Cellophane Noodle Salad: Shaved carrots, zucchini, cucumber, cilantro, pickled ginger, and toasted sesame seeds with a green tea peanut dressing DF
Sliced Tropical Fruit Salad with Creamy Coconut Dressing Topped with Toasted Coconut  GF DF NF
Curried-Roasted Cauliflower Salad: Served over shaved Napa cabbage, topped with roasted cashews and red Fresno chilies and garnished with lemon, cilantro, and yogurt sauce  GF

Entrees - your choice of two

Lemongrass and Coconut-Braised Chicken Thigh $85  GF DF NF
Cilantro and Pickled Ginger Rice  GF DF NF
Stir-Fry of Green Beans and Celery Topped with Fresno Chilies  GF DF NF

Vegan and Vegetarian Options, $84.50 each  V

Seasonal Risotto  GF DF NF
Vegan Risotto Paired with Vegetables, Spices, and Herbs

Orange “Chicken” DF NF
Crispy Fried Seitan Served with Sweet and Spicy Orange Glaze
Stir-Fried Vegetables and Scallion Rice

Chickpea and Kale Stew  GF DF
Hearty Dish Thickened with Cashews, and Filled with Fresh Vegetables and Chickpeas

Lentils and Seitan DF NF
Lightly-Curried Lentils with Vegan Seitan and Sauteed Kale

Chickpea “Falafel” NF
Crispy Chickpea, Poblano, and Sweet Onion Fritter
Paired with Green Onion

Huli Huli Tofu  GF DF NF
Hawaiian BBQ Tofu
Served with Pineapple, Cilantro, Rice, and Wilted Greens

Malai Kofta  GF DF NF
Vegie-Balls Served in a Thick Sauce

Palak Paneer  GF NF
Mild-Flavored with Spinach and Paneer (Cottage Cheese) or Tofu
A Dish from Northern India

Bhindi Ki Sabzi  GF DF NF
Stir-Fry of Okra and Rajma (Red Kidney Bean Curry)

Changes

Menus subject to change

Buffet Dinner

Your wedding reception will feature a champagne toast and a formal dinner buffet from our global menus, followed by served Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream. A chef-manned carving station can be added to enhance your dinner buffet experience.

Carving Station Upgrades  GF DF NF

Smoked Brisket: $7
Berkshire Ham: $7
Roasted Halibut: $11
Prime Rib: $9
Beef Roulade: $8
Berkshire Pork: $7
Roasted Turkey: $7
Grilled Sirloin: $7
Roasted Salmon: $7

 

Soup Upgrades

Soup du Jour: $1.50
Nittany Lion Inn Signature Lobster Bisque: $3.50 NF

 

Pennsylvania Dutch and Continental American $80

Kennett Square Mushroom Salad Served on Baby Spinach with Shaved Shallots, Chopped Bacon, Hardboiled Egg, and a Hot Bacon Dressing NF
Seasonal du Jour Salad
Magee Pot Roast  GF DF NF
Smoked and Baked Salmon; Rubbed with Lemon Juice, Brown Sugar, and Black Pepper  GF DF NF
Maple-Glazed Carrots  GF NF
Salt Potatoes  GF NF

Classis French $99

Poached Fingerling Potato Salad and Green Beans Served with a Charred Lemon and Herb Vinaigrette and Toasted Walnuts  GF NF
Seasonal du Jour Salad 
Roast Tenderloin Coated in Mustard and Black Pepper  GF DF NF
Roasted Cod with Brown Butter and Caper Sauce  GF NF
French Green Lentils  GF DF NF
Ratatouille  GF DF NF

Mediterranean $80

Cucumber Salad with Tomato, Spearmint, Flat Leaf Parsley, and Mild Green Chili Dressed with Olive Oil, Lemon, and Scallions  GF DF NF
Seasonal du Jour Salad
Berkshire Short Ribs with Apples  GF DF NF
Chicken Cacciatore  GF DF NF
Creamy Polenta  GF NF
Roasted Fennel and Baby Crimini Mushrooms  GF DF NF

South American $80

Shredded Cabbage Salad with Tomatoes, Cilantro, Scallions, and Sliced Poblano Peppers and Served with an Avocado, Lemon, and Olive Oil Dressing  GF DF NF
Seasonal du Jour Salad
Peri-Peri-Rubbed Grilled Sirloin  GF DF NF
Grilled Chicken with Chili, Citrus, and Green Onion Marinade  GF DF NF
Colombian-Style Potato and Rice  GF NF
Calabacitas: Classic Blend of Sauteed Corn, Zucchini, and Onion  GF NF

Pacific Rim $82

Curried-Roasted Cauliflower Served Over Shaved Napa Cabbage Topped with Roasted Cashews, Red Fresno Chilies and Garnished with a Lemon, Cilantro, and Yogurt Sauce  GF
Rice Noodle Salad with Wasabi Dressing  GF NF
Ginger-Soy Rubbed Berkshire Pork Loin Roast DF NF
Poached Sole with Ginger Lemongrass Fume  GF DF NF
Sesame Oil-Roasted Cabbage  GF DF NF
Wasabi Whipped Potatoes NF

Ice Creams

Berkey Creamery Ice Cream

Flavors

Select One (1):
Chocolate
Vanilla
Strawberry
Bittersweet Mint
Peachy Paterno
Alumni Swirl

 

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