Celebrating a milestone with your family and friends is a moment you want to feel special from the start, and at the Grand Marquis, we welcome you into a place designed for events like this. Every anniversary, birthday, christening, or family gathering carries its own meaning. Our team understands how important these moments are, and we work with you to shape an event that feels warm, effortless, and memorable for every guest who walks through our doors in Old Bridge.
Why The Grand Marquis Works So Well for Milestone Celebrations
You want a celebration that feels unique. We give you the rooms, service, and support to make that possible.
Elegant Rooms That Fit the Size of Your Celebration
Every milestone looks a little different, and our ballrooms give you options that feel thoughtful from the first step inside. The Dome Ballroom is a favorite for families who want a setting with character. Its dome ceiling casts a gentle glow over the circular dance floor, and the floor to ceiling windows behind your backdrop brighten the room. Guests often drift to the adjoining private patio for a quick breath of fresh air. The marble columns and crystal chandeliers add a sense of occasion without overpowering the warmth of the event.
For larger gatherings, the Marquis Ballroom creates room for connection. The space accommodates up to 800 guests and gives you plentiful seating during cocktail hour. The spacious marble dance floor encourages movement and celebration. Its European style, with Roman Corinthian columns and color changing chandeliers, offers an elevated backdrop for milestone moments.
Service That Helps You to Enjoy
Milestone events feel smooth when someone else is watching the details. Our experienced planners guide you through the timeline, and our staff provides attentive service throughout your event. Your guests feel cared for from the minute they arrive, and you get to spend time celebrating instead of managing logistics. The decorative marble flooring and glass atrium set an inviting tone before anyone even enters the ballroom.
Food That Guests Talk About Long After the Event
Our award winning chefs and pastry chefs bring a high level of care to every menu. Whether you picture an extravagant cocktail party or a multi course dinner, our culinary team delivers gourmet custom catering. The goal is simple. You want food that feels worthy of the moment, and we want your guests to leave talking about what they enjoyed.
What Comes With Your Booking
Every celebration begins with the essentials, and we make them simple. Your event includes professional staff, event coordination, and the experience of a venue known for meticulous attention to detail. While amenities like stemware, silverware, linens, tables, and chairs appear in our cultural guide, milestone events share the same foundation of care and service shaped by decades of experience across New York and New Jersey.
How Guests Move Through the Grand Marquis Experience
From the marble flooring in the lobby to the glow of our magnificent light fixtures, the space guides guests into celebration mode without effort. Families often greet loved ones during a relaxed cocktail period before inviting them into the ballroom for the main event. The marble dance floors in both rooms create a natural gathering point once the music starts. Guests enjoy the freedom to move, talk, dine, and celebrate without feeling rushed.
A Personal Invitation
We would love to show you how your milestone event can take shape in our ballrooms. Walk the space with us, stand under the chandeliers, and picture your guests celebrating together.
Contact us or book a tour when you are ready to start planning.
FAQs
Which ballroom works best for a large milestone celebration?
The Marquis Ballroom accommodates up to 800 guests and offers plentiful seating during cocktail hour, which works well for large family gatherings.
Can smaller milestone events feel intimate at the Grand Marquis?
Yes. The Dome Ballroom, with its dome ceiling, circular dance floor, and private patio, creates an intimate setting for mid sized celebrations.
Do you offer gourmet catering for milestone events?
Yes. Our award winning chefs offer gourmet custom catering with unlimited culinary capabilities.
Is planning support included?
Yes. Our experienced planners and professional staff guide your timeline and assist throughout the event.