Meg & Billy's Nittany Lion Inn Wedding in State College, PA

Alex Nepa

A Penn State love story come full circle: a ceremony at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, photos at the Nittany Lion Shrine, a surprise visit from the Lion himself and a packed reception at The Nittany Lion Inn with DJ Alex Nepa.

Meg and Billy with their wedding party and the Nittany Lion outside The Nittany Lion Inn in State College, PA

Meg and Billy met through mutual friends at Billy's apartment during their junior year at Penn State. A year later, Billy moved in right across the hall, and the rest is history. So when it came time to plan their wedding, there was only one place that made sense: Happy Valley.

On August 8, 2026, they said "I do" at Penn State's Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, took their portraits around the University Park campus, and celebrated with 210 to 240 of their favorite people at The Nittany Lion Inn. Alex Nepa, founder of Mint DJ & Event Group, was behind the booth, and Bob Lambert Photography captured every moment.

Meg & Billy's wedding at a glance

Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Ceremony: Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, Penn State University Park
Reception: The Nittany Lion Inn, State College, PA
Guests: 210 to 240
DJ and lighting: Alex Nepa, Mint DJ & Event Group
Photography: Bob Lambert Photography
Colors: white, light blue and navy
First dance: "Lover" by Taylor Swift
The vibe: "Lots of dancing and drinking, upbeat music, and party vibes," in Meg's words

Meg and Billy walk back up the aisle at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on Penn State's campus — Just married at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center.

A ceremony and portraits on Penn State's campus

The day started on campus. After the ceremony at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, the wedding party made the rounds for photos, including a stop at the Nittany Lion Shrine, one of the most photographed spots on campus. Light blue bridesmaid dresses and navy suits looked right at home in Penn State colors.

Bride and groom at the Nittany Lion Shrine on Penn State's University Park campus — No Penn State wedding album is complete without the Nittany Lion Shrine.

Meg and Billy laughing together during campus portraits in State College

The Nittany Lion himself crashed the party

Back at The Nittany Lion Inn, the guest list had one very special addition: the Nittany Lion. He posed with the wedding party outside the Inn and joined the celebration inside, which is about as Penn State as a wedding gets.

The Nittany Lion mascot celebrating with wedding guests at The Nittany Lion Inn — A Nittany Lion Inn wedding with an actual Nittany Lion.

Reception at The Nittany Lion Inn

Cocktail hour opened at 5:00 with the classic rock Meg and Billy asked for: the Eagles, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Steve Miller Band. Then the ballroom came alive for the big moments, all back to back so the night could flow straight into dinner:

Grand entrance (6:15): both sets of parents, then the wedding party in pairs, then the first introduction of Mr. and Mrs. Lindoerfer.
First dance: "Lover" by Taylor Swift.
Mother and son dance: Billy and his mom to "Thought You Should Know" by Morgan Wallen.
Father and daughter dance: Meg and her dad danced to a custom mashup the Mint team built just for them. (Looking for ideas? Start with our father-daughter dance songs.)
Blessing and a served dinner (6:30) from the Nittany Lion Inn kitchen.
Toasts (7:30) from the maid of honor and the best man.
Cake cutting to "Sugar, Sugar" by The Archies.

Meg and Billy's first dance to Lover by Taylor Swift in The Nittany Lion Inn ballroom — The first dance, to "Lover" by Taylor Swift.

Custom Meg and Billy monogram projected on the wall above the wedding cake with uplighting at The Nittany Lion Inn — Full room uplighting and a custom monogram turned the ballroom into their own.

Lighting that made the ballroom theirs

Meg and Billy added full room uplighting and a custom monogram. The uplighting washed the ballroom walls in color that matched their palette, and the "Meg & Billy" monogram glowed above the cake table all night. It is one of the simplest ways to make a big hotel ballroom feel personal, and it photographs beautifully.

The dance floor: throwbacks, country and zero line dances

At 8:00 the dance floor opened, and it stayed full until the 10:00 send-off. Their music planner told us exactly what this crowd wanted: 2000s and 2010s throwbacks, party hip-hop, current pop, country and some 80s rock. Their must-play list read like a Penn State house party playlist:

"Yeah!" by Usher
"Get Low" by Ying Yang Twins
"Give Me Everything" and "International Love" by Pitbull
"Love On Top" by Beyoncé
"Slow Jamz" by Kanye West
"Friday I'm in Love" by The Cure
"Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac
"Me On Whiskey" and "Broadway Girls" by Morgan Wallen

Just as important was what they did not want: no Cha Cha Slide, no Electric Slide, no line dances at all, and a short list of overplayed songs they were tired of hearing at weddings. A clear do-not-play list is one of the best things you can give your DJ. It lets us build a night that sounds like you instead of every other wedding.

DJ Alex Nepa mixing at the DJ booth during Meg and Billy's Nittany Lion Inn reception — Alex at the booth.

A packed dance floor at Meg and Billy's Nittany Lion Inn wedding reception

Bridesmaids in light blue singing along on the dance floor at The Nittany Lion Inn

Groomsmen lifting the groom on the dance floor at a State College wedding

Planning a Nittany Lion Inn wedding? Tips from our DJs

We play The Nittany Lion Inn often, and Meg and Billy's day is a great model for anyone getting married there. Here is what we'd tell you:

Pair it with an on-campus ceremony. Pasquerilla Spiritual Center is right on campus, so you can go from "I do" to photos to cocktail hour without a long drive.
Plan your campus photo stops. The Nittany Lion Shrine draws a crowd on football weekends, so leave extra time or go early.
Stack the formalities. Doing the entrance, first dance and parent dances back to back before dinner, like Meg and Billy did, keeps the energy up and gives you a long, uninterrupted dance set after dinner.
Make a parent dance one of a kind. Can't pick one song? Your DJ can blend two or three into a custom mashup, like the one we made for Meg and her dad.
Add uplighting. The ballroom is a blank canvas. Uplighting in your colors and a custom monogram make it feel like your room, not a hotel ballroom.
Give your DJ a must-play and do-not-play list. The more specific you are, the more the night will feel like you.
Ask about the Nittany Lion. Penn State takes requests for mascot appearances. If you want the Lion at your wedding, ask early.

Wedding party in light blue and navy with the Nittany Lion outside The Nittany Lion Inn

Nittany Lion Inn wedding FAQ

Can you have a DJ at a Nittany Lion Inn wedding?

Yes. Mint DJ & Event Group plays weddings at The Nittany Lion Inn regularly, including Meg and Billy's and Will and Karly's. We bring our own sound, lighting and wireless mics, and we coordinate the timeline with the Inn's events team.

How many guests can a Nittany Lion Inn wedding have?

Meg and Billy celebrated with 210 to 240 guests in the ballroom with a served dinner and a full dance floor. The Inn's events team can tell you which room fits your exact guest count and setup.

How much does a wedding DJ cost for a Nittany Lion Inn wedding?

Mint wedding packages start at $2,295, and most couples spend around $2,595. Add-ons like full room uplighting and a custom monogram are priced separately. See our wedding pricing for details.

Can the Nittany Lion come to my wedding?

Yes, the Nittany Lion made an appearance at Meg and Billy's wedding. Penn State handles mascot requests, so reach out well before your date.

Where can you take wedding photos near The Nittany Lion Inn?

The Inn sits on the edge of Penn State's University Park campus. Meg and Billy took photos at the Nittany Lion Shrine and around campus before heading back to the Inn for cocktail hour.