Your graduate deserves a celebration that matches their achievement. We’ve been hosting graduation parties at the Grand Marquis for families across South Old Bridge, and we understand what makes these milestones special. From intimate gatherings to large celebrations combining multiple graduates, we have the space and experience to honor your student’s accomplishment.
The Grand Marquis is ideal for graduation parties because it offers flexible spaces for gatherings of any size, customizable menus, and professional event coordination. Guests can enjoy comfortable seating, dedicated dance areas, and a smooth flow from dining to celebration, making it an easy and enjoyable setting for honoring graduates with family and friends.
Making Graduation Celebrations Memorable
Whether your student is graduating from middle school, high school, or college, this moment marks years of hard work and dedication. At the Grand Marquis, we create the setting where proud families gather to toast achievements and graduates celebrate with the friends who shared their journey. Our experienced team knows how to balance the formal recognition parents want with the fun atmosphere graduates and their friends expect.
Flexible Spaces for Any Size Celebration
The Dome Room works beautifully for graduation parties up to 250 guests. The circular dance floor under our dome ceiling creates a natural gathering spot for photos, while the adjoining outdoor private patio gives guests a place to mingle between congratulations. The floor-to-ceiling windows bring in natural light for afternoon celebrations.
When you’re combining graduations or hosting extended family, the Marquis Ballroom accommodates up to 800 guests. The spacious marble dance floor and plentiful seating during cocktail hour mean everyone has room to celebrate comfortably, whether they’re college friends, high school classmates, or proud grandparents.
Complete Party Package for Graduates
We handle all the details of your celebration with our comprehensive party experience. Your graduation party includes a full cocktail hour with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, cold and hot food stations, and a premium open bar for adult guests throughout the event. For dinner, we serve a first course and offer four entrée choices tableside, followed by multiple dessert options and a custom cake featuring your graduate’s school colors or achievement theme.
Our award-winning chefs customize every menu to match your preferences. Whether you crave comfort foods that remind you of home or sophisticated options for a college graduation, we craft the dining experience you envision.
Service That Lets You Focus on Your Graduate
Our experienced event staff ensures your celebration flows smoothly from arrival through the final toast. We coordinate with your photographer for group shots, manage the station lines to ensure everyone eats while the food is fresh, and keep the celebration moving at a comfortable pace.
The marble dance floors in both ballrooms transform with our LED lighting system, shifting from bright for photos to party lighting when younger guests want to celebrate. We work with your DJ or playlist to create the right atmosphere for each part of your event.
Conclusion: Planning Your Graduation Celebration
Most graduation parties at the Grand Marquis run as afternoon or evening celebrations. Saturday evenings require a minimum of 150 guests, while Friday and Sunday evenings require 100 guests. Afternoon celebrations and weekday events typically have lower minimums, which works well for the flexibility of graduation season.
We’re centrally located at 1550 Route 9 South, convenient for guests coming from Northern NJ, Central NJ, and Staten Island. Your graduates’ friends from different schools can easily gather here to celebrate together. Contact us at 732.679.5700 to check the availability of dates for your graduation party.
FAQs
Q: Can we host a combined graduation party for multiple graduates?
A: Yes, our ballrooms accommodate large celebrations. The Marquis Ballroom accommodates up to 800 guests, making it ideal for combining graduations or hosting extended family and friend groups.
Q: What’s the minimum guest count for a Sunday afternoon graduation party?
A: Afternoon celebrations typically have lower minimums than our evening requirements. Contact us at 732.679.5700 to discuss your specific date and guest count.
Q: Do you provide decorating, or can we bring graduation decorations?
A: While specific decoration policies should be discussed when booking, we work with you to create the celebration atmosphere you want for your graduate.