Exquisite and Extravagant Events
300+ guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
AWARD WINNER (11X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Grand Marquis is a wedding venue located in Old Bridge, NJ. Purpose-built for celebrations of all kinds and scales, its extensive facilities offer everything you need for your big day. The property’s helpful staff is on-hand to support you throughout your planning experience and on the day of the event itself. Conveniently situated within the Tri-State Area, the venue benefits from proximity to several major hubs including New York City.
Celebrating your wedding day at The Grand Marquis is to be spoilt for choice with two opulent ballroom settings available. The Dome is a grand and spectacular stage on which to host your ceremony or reception. Its sturdy columns support an expansive rotunda which opens the room up, creating a sense of limitless space and unbridled extravagance. At its peak hangs a lavish chandelier that casts light down upon a marble dance floor. Here you guests can dance the night away, taking breaks to chat and grab a drink at the ballroom bar. The Marquis Ballroom is a more subtle yet equally glamorous room in which to gather your friends and family. Featuring an oval dance floor, its marble columns and multiple chandeliers are sure to impress your guests. You can choose to organize an outdoor ceremony on the grounds of the venue, its landscaped gardens. With a backdrop of Greco-style columns and an eye-catching fountain, it is ideal for taking stunning wedding photographs.
The Grand Marquis welcomes events of over 300 guests, ensuring no one need miss out on your occasion. Furniture including tables and chairs is included with the rental of the premises. Catering can be provided by the in-house kitchen team, with classic dishes and top-shelf libations on offer. The management can also provide access to a list of the area’s best wedding professionals for you to choose from.
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Indoor Event Space
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Reviews
4.8
out of 5.0171 reviews
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The Grand Marquis receives glowing reviews for its flawless service, stunning venue, and delicious food, making it a highly recommended choice for weddings and events. Reviewers praise the helpful staff, including Sydney, Elvis, and others, who went above and beyond to make the day unforgettable. Guests appreciate the seamless coordination, excellent communication, and professionalism exhibited by the entire team, ensuring a stress-free and magical experience. Special mention is given to individuals like Val and Rick, exceptional bartenders who provided top-notch service, further enhancing the overall positive impression of this venue.Review photos
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Amanda D
5.0
3/07/2025
We want to extend our deepest thanks to The Grand Marquis for making our wedding day absolutely unforgettable! From start to finish , everything was flawless.Sydney, Elvis and Jen in addition to the entire staff and team went above and beyond to ensure that our day was perfect in every way possible.
The attention to detail, clear communication and seamless coordination with our vendors made the entire process so easy and stress-free. We were truly amazed by how well they understood our vision and worked tirelessly to bring it to life.
The staff was warm, professional, and incredibly accommodating, making sure everything ran smoothly and our guests had a fantastic experience. We could not have asked for a better team to help create such a magical day, and we are forever grateful to them for making our wedding everything we dreamed of and more.
Briana L
5.0
2/24/2025
Grand Marquis & was absolutely beautiful for our wedding day !!!! wouldn’t have wanted any other venue, with the greatest staff for our day to be perfect ! Sydney was amazing & made the planning process super smooth 🫶🏻
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Danny G
5.0
12/08/2024
We had our annual PBA Christmas party at the Grand Marquis. Once again they were the best host. The food was great, the service was excellent. The bartender Val was faniminal. Her drinks were definitely on point and her customer service was excellent. Thank you so much for all you guys do. See you next year!
Katherine L
5.0
10/20/2024
I had my wedding here this past August 2024 and they made my dream come true. First, the lobby and reception space is beautiful and I immediately fell in love with the Dome Room when I first visited. Second, the price per plate was very fair for a Friday night in August. You get sooooo much food included for the basic package. I can’t tell you how many guests came up to us and raved about the limitless cocktail hour spread which included at least 7 hot stations and butler-passed hors d'oeuvres. I did pay extra for the dessert extravaganza which ended up being my favorite part. It made me very happy to hear that guests thought the food was amazing and were blown away. I toured over 5 different venues in central Jersey and the Grand Marquis ended up being the best bang for our buck.
As for communication, I have no complaints about my event specialist Samantha. She answered all questions in a timely manner and was very helpful during our final walkthrough meeting. What I didn’t realize is that I would only see her once on the day of the wedding. On the day of the event, I only really communicated and spent time with the maître d (Elvis) and my bridal attendant (Gianna). They were absolute rockstars and ran the whole show, helping to keep everyone on schedule and assisting my family to pack away the decor at the end of the night.
Lastly, I was concerned about the fact that 2 weddings would be occurring at the same time. I worried that guests would get lost or there would be chaos in the lobby. Thankfully this was not the case - the venue staff worked together like a well oiled machine, I saw them communicating frequently through their earpieces and making sure that the 2 events stayed separate. I didn’t even notice the other wedding that was going on, and they had lobby attendants to help direct guests.
Jean carlos B
5.0
10/08/2024
Val and rick were amazing they were so attentive and kept all the energy on 💯 will definitely book here again just for them.
Bartender to bartender they were awesome
jhairo C
5.0
10/08/2024
Val and Rick are simply outstanding bartenders! They have an incredible ability to make every guest feel welcome and at home, while keeping the drinks flowing with precision and speed. Their knowledge of cocktails is top-notch, and they never hesitate to suggest the perfect drink for your mood or taste. Whether it’s a classic cocktail or something more creative, you can trust them to mix it just right. Beyond their skills, they both have amazing personalities that make the experience even better. Friendly, professional, and always on point – Val and Rick truly elevate the bar experience!
Richard J
5.0
10/08/2024
They were super attentive and receptive to the things I asked for. Fantastic service and I’d love for people like them to bartend for me whenever
Naiomy S
5.0
10/05/2024
The best venue ever !!! The staff is so professional and made us feel like a king and queen ! Sydney was so professional the entire planning process and helped ease my nerves with every visit and email. Gia my bridal attendant was a gift from god. She tended to my every need on my wedding day, from calming my nerves, to putting my tiara on, to even sewing in the straps on my dress !!! She was spectacular! Elvis was a true professional and made our event go so smooth ! I am so thankful I chose this beautiful venue. People could not stop talking about the beauty and the amount of food we had ! It was unbelievable! I will never forget how perfect my wedding day went and how beautiful it was thanks to this venue and the amazing staff at the grand marquis ❤️
Mig H
5.0
10/05/2024
The venue was amazing but I wanted to give special kudos to Val, one the bartenders. She was just so lovely and kind and attentive to all of us guests at the reception. She makes an awesome custom beverage too, using her years of experience to put together a cocktail the like of which you haven't tasted before.
Aaron P
5.0
10/02/2024
The Grand Marquis is an amazing and beautiful venue! The ceremony, reception, and cocktail room in the Dome room was stunning! Our guests were raving about the beauty of the venue and the amazing food and drinks. We had a wonderful time celebrating this chapter in our lives with the wonderful help of Sara, Elvis, and Jessica! Thank you all for such and incredible and amazing wedding!!!
Aaron Q
5.0
9/30/2024
The venue was beautiful, so clean and elegant. The bartender Val was amazing!! All her drinks were perfect and she served us during cocktail hour and during the reception. Overall amazing experience!
Mei-li V
5.0
9/30/2024
Went to a wedding and had one of the nicest and most funniest bartender. I’m pretty sure her name was Val. I definitely loved her service and her drinks were the best part. I would love to come back to this venue. So elegant and beautiful!!
Jessica P
5.0
9/24/2024
The Grand Marquis was an amazing venue! We worked directly with Sam and she made everything so smooth for us. We couldn’t have been happier with the staff and the venue. They truly cater to the Bride and Groom and customized things to make the experience feel more personalized. The food was absolutely amazing, and both ballrooms are exquisite. We decided to move forward with the Grand Marquis ballroom and do not regret our decision. Overall experience was great! Thanks Sam & team for making our special day so memorable!
Nicole L
5.0
9/04/2024
Samantha was great! She was good about communication throughout the entire planning process. She organized a tasting for us and she even fixed my bustle the night of the wedding! She really made me experience so memorable and happy!
Corrine B
5.0
8/21/2024
I recently got married at the Grand Marquis. Let me start by saying they are absolutely wonderful and spectacular at what they do. Elvis and Jennifer were absolutely wonderful at assisting us for the night. Sara is the best event planner as well. They helped me with everything that I needed from bustling my dress to making sure that I never had an empty drink in my hand through the entire night. I couldn’t have asked for a better venue or a better staff. Thank you so much for my wonderful day!!!!!!
Asim C
4.0
7/29/2024
Grand Marquis is a great venue to host a nice elegant wedding.
Rosemarie T
5.0
7/28/2024
Dear Sydney, I just wanted to write you a heartfelt thank you for all that you have done to make Sophia’s Sweet 16 a perfect memory to last a lifetime. Since day one you were so courteous and informative. All of the information you gave was on point and helpful to me since I had no clue as to what I was doing. I had a vision and you helped me complete it by giving me the yay or nay with other choices. I appreciated your kindness and consideration when I wasn’t sure of things. I am thankful for your patience and suggestions when I couldn’t make up my mind. All of your tips and advice were presented so graciously and made a difference in how it all turned out. My family and I have not one complaint and Sophia loved every single minute of her party. My family and friends raved about this beautiful venue and had a blast! All my vendors worked with your staff with such ease and the whole party went so smooth because of that. Alice was phenomenal working with them…. She was a complete pleasure… kind and professional as well!!! Everything went off without a hitch! I was so impressed and pleased of how it all worked out just as you said it would!!! The food was delicious and the way it was set up and presented was amazing! Every single guest was completely satisfied! I am forever grateful to the Grande Marquis, Alice, staff and especially you Sydney for giving us a life time memory to treasure forever!!! We will cherish this entire experience because of your compassion paired with your professionalism!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I could never thank you enough!!! With Love, The Torre Family
P.S. I am sharing this testimonial so everyone can see the hard work that you do along with the entire Grand Marquis staff!!! You deserve credit because you are the best Sydney! I will always recommend you with a genuine 5 star review!!!
Love S
5.0
7/15/2024
10 out of 10 would recommend! Great service, professional, easy to work with and affordable for our budget. We are so thankful to the staff at Grand Marquis.
Nikki A
5.0
7/14/2024
Great venue with amazing staff. The food was delicious and our guest enjoyed it!
Shaan J
5.0
7/11/2024
Grand marquis and team were fantastic, staff helped us so much on our speical day and Sydney was fantastic! highly recommend them
Chirag R
1.0
3/24/2024
Our recent event at The Grand Marquis was overtaken by an unfortunate theft incident, leading to an abrupt end to our celebration. Beyond the incident itself, the owner's response was disappointingly lacking in accountability, empathy, and professionalism.
Adding insult to injury, the compensation offered was both meager and inadequate, failing to acknowledge the significant disruption to our event. It was evident that the owner's approach lacked a genuine understanding of the impact the incident had on our experience and the overall ambiance.
It's essential to note that amidst the chaos, the valet company attempted to assist guests with some compensation around stolen vehicles and keys, demonstrating commendable effort and concern. However, the owner's response left much to be desired, as they offered minimal assistance to the us as the host and neglected post-event mitigation efforts.
Though it's never easy to share negative feedback, it's imperative to warn others considering The Grand Marquis for their events. The lack of professionalism and empathy displayed during our ordeal overshadowed what should have been a joyful celebration, leaving us with a regrettable and unforgettable experience.
Harjinder S
1.0
3/22/2024
As a guest and friend of the event host at The Grand Marquis Catering Hall, I feel compelled to share my recent experience, which was nothing short of disheartening. A few months ago, our celebration turned into a nightmare due to multiple cars theft incident at the venue, highlighting the venue's shocking lack of accountability and care for its guests.
The host, who got bedraggled by The Grand Marquis, was left in a difficult situation as the owner refused to provide any decent form of compensation or credit for the time lost due to the theft. It was clear that profit took precedence over customer satisfaction, leaving us all feeling betrayed.
During the chaos of the theft incident, while the valet team tried to assist, the owner was conspicuously absent. Furthermore, the maitre'd or event manager, who should have been our pillar of support, abandoned us shortly after the incident, leaving us to fend for ourselves as we tried to find transportation home.
The lack of empathy and support from The Grand Marquis throughout the ordeal, coupled with their refusal to take responsibility, was deeply disappointing. The premature end to the event shattered what should have been a joyous occasion for the host and all attendees.
I urge anyone considering booking The Grand Marquis Catering Hall for their special event to think twice. Their disregard for customer satisfaction and inability to handle crisis reflect poorly on their professionalism and integrity. Spare yourself the disappointment and seek out a venue that values its guests and strives to provide a positive, memorable experience.
Bre T
5.0
10/25/2023
Excellent. Samantha was FANTASTIC in answering all of my questions via email and phone. She made me feel heard, valued, and like it was truly OUR day. The day off, they made sure we ate, everything went just how we wanted, and that we were genuinely happy. It’s an awesome venue. Also— the food is delicious. Couldn’t recommend more.
Rachael L
5.0
10/18/2023
They catered to every one of our requests to make our special day perfect! They made us feel like royalty and everyone raved about our wedding. I would recommend the Grand Marquis as the best place to get married in NJ to anyone that asks! Thank you Grand Marquis!
Yvonne L
5.0
7/03/2023
If you are looking at this page, you can scroll no more just choose them! Everything at Grand Marquis turned out perfectly. They went above and beyond just to make things right for you! I had to say, I was an extremely nervous bride. Through out the wedding planning process, many things I was worried, but Sydney (our event specialist) she just know how to handle everything and bride like me lol. She answered all my questions, and whatever I requested, her answer was always "Yes/ of course/ Easy!/That shouldn't be a problem/ yeah!". Haha she is an angel. The venue is elegant , the Dome Room is just stunning! the staff is friendly and super helpful , the manager is very professional, even the food is amazing! My guests just can't stop complimenting about the meals! The pricing they offer is very very reasonable.
Many important decisions we made throughout the wedding process, Grand Marquis was my best decision!
Danielle D
5.0
5/08/2023
I recently held my reception at the Grand Marquis on May 5, 2023. The night was flawless from start to finish. Sydney, our event specialist, was absolutely AMAZING in helping us plan an incredible day! We can’t thank her enough for all that she did for us and are so happy to call her a friend. Dyl, our Maitre D was beyond attentive and responsive throughout our entire reception. Jose made sure we had the BEST bartenders that kept our guests on the dance floor partying all night. Overall, the entire staff was wonderful and we couldn’t recommend them more! Our guests had a fantastic time 😊
Melissa T
5.0
3/28/2023
Where do we start! We got married on 3.26.23 and knew from the second we walked into the Grand Marquis that this was our place - we truly don’t have enough words to explain how incredible they all were during our whole wedding process. We were blessed enough to work with Sydney and on wedding day worked with Dyl and Nayia - and what an experience!! Sydney is a gem and we knew we would be in great hands the second we met her radiant soul. Dyl and Nayia day off - we can’t say enough about them either! Between the class, elegance, incredible service, and overall experience we would recommend the Grand Marquis to anybody looking for a venue. It was truly our vision coming true and we can’t thank them enough !
Katrina C
5.0
3/01/2023
Everything was absolutely phenomenal for our wedding this past weekend. We can't thank the Grand Marquis team enough, from the bottom of our hearts. It still feels like a dream having gotten married at this gorgeous venue.
I'm so thankful for Carolyn, Jessica, Jen, and the rest of their team. They were well organized and a well run wedding machine. Super accommodating and outstanding professionals. The highlight of my night was everyone helping to bustle my dress while Carolyn and Jessica helped me get to eat the cocktail hour food! Carolyn is especially the GOAT - she was great to work with, managed my large family well, and I was able to communicate any last minute onsite changes with her.
Our guests were raving about how beautiful the venue is. But especially, they were raving about the food and the "grand imperial cocktail hour spread".
Lastly, I am so very thankful for Jess our event specialist. We could not have had the best day of our lives without her help organizing this. Thank you again for everything. We are undeniably proud to be a Grand Marquis couple.
Edlis Z
5.0
1/15/2023
Mostly dealt with Sydney and Dyl. Those two were amazing throughout the process and extremely helpful. Both were always professional, knowledgeable, and wonderful to deal with. 100% great experience dealing with them.
Ibrahim H
5.0
1/04/2023
As a photographer, I was truly impressed with The Grand Marquise as a wedding venue. The ballrooms were absolutely stunning and provided a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony and reception. The hallway was also a great location for taking photos! But beyond the physical beauty of the venue, the staff, led by manager Dyl, were incredibly attentive and made sure everything was perfect for the wedding. They were a pleasure to work with and truly went above and beyond to make the day special for the couple. I would highly recommend The Grand Marquise to any couple looking for a luxurious and memorable wedding venue.
Lamissa P
5.0
12/26/2022
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Kim H
5.0
11/26/2022
The Grand Marquis was the perfect venue for our day. Elizabeth listened to every detail of an traditional Hindu wedding and worked with us to make sure our guests and our families enjoy the day. Caroline was the day of coordinator and leaped into action without missing a beat.
Kaitlyn D
5.0
11/14/2022
Over all the venue was great. My only issue is the person in charge of my wedding from booking to the day before the wedding my event specialist changed 4 different times and they never told me. I had To figure it out on my own. Other than that, the venue was beautiful, food was great! Our guests are still talking about it.
Cara D
5.0
11/09/2022
Wow! Grand Marquis was amazing to us from the moment we stepped inside to take a tour all the way through the very end of our wedding night. We were initially blown away during our tour when every person we had been in contact with was so accommodating and friendly. They provided champagne and snacks while discussing dates and truly catered to us from the very beginning. They were super easy to work with while planning. The day of we had Carolyn as our maitre’d and Naya for our bridal attendant. Naya was so helpful and bustled my dress and was always there to help. Carolyn was PHENOMENAL! She truly helped bring our vision to life and was by our sides the entire day/night making sure everything was perfect. It all turned out even more beautiful than I could have imagined. Our guests absolutely raved about all of the food. There were so many options and the desserts were just out of this world. I wish we could relive this night over and over!
N L
4.0
10/13/2022
Even though our wedding was far from perfect. What’s meant to be, will be. The venue is beautiful and the cocktail hour was Phenomenal.
Vendors were only aloud 1.5 hours to set up because venue had an event prior. Guests from prior event still had access to bridal suites even thought their event was over. It was very awkward having strangers open doors when we were getting dressed looking for their belongings that had already been moved. DJ had technical difficulties and ceremony started 30min late. We didn’t get nearly as many photos as we wanted because parents were supposed to meet in bridal suite after ceremony but some how made it to cocktail hour. Scotch was to not be served to my father but a female bartender broke under pressure and served him 3 drinks even though a male bartender was denying guest any dark liquor (Miscommunication). My father got very drunk and almost did not make it to the father daughter dance.
We didn’t use some of the decorations that were purchased outside out of florist because florist and venue were not responsible (Hire a decorator or wedding planner). We heard from guest that the dinner was great but the steak was not a favorite. I also lost detachable sleeves to my wedding dress (make sure your organized and have people in place to grab your belongings after the event).
We rented a super car for our getaway vehicle. When my fiancé arrived at the venue the guys at the valet parking told him it was $20 for VIP parking to keep the car in the front. Not thinking anything of it, he paid. Later when a manger heard of this, he explained this was not true and returned the money to him. The venue needs better communication. One person says one thing, and the next, something different. It was disorganized and chaotic but we are told this is the norm.
We booked two years ago and had three different event coordinators over that time. Things got confusing and lost between the transitions but it was overall a great wedding and beside those little hick-ups that do not matter at the end of the day, we loved everything. Thank you to Sydney who made all of our requests happen with the short time she had helping us plan our special day!
Nicole T
5.0
8/25/2022
Thank you for allowing our day to be as special as we saw it being and as amazing and spectacular as it was. My all female crew of Jessica, Chantel, and Elaine was always on point and gave me the ease of enjoying every moment.
The food was AMAZING and we still get compliments on it to this day. Thank you all again.
Unique S
5.0
7/17/2022
Having our my wedding at the Grand Marquis was the best decision I could have made! Not only is the venue gorgeous but the staff is so amazing and kind! I worked with Elizabeth for a all my planning needs and she was so organized, accommodating and full of great suggestions throughout the process. I had a complete meltdown 30 seconds before I was supposed to walk down the aisle and she was there to calm down and dab my tears(without messing up my makeup night I add lol) I can’t thank her enough for everything! I can go on about her and the rest of the staff for days, but let’s get into the food!! I had a rather large bridal party and the bridal attendant was nice enough ti bring food down to the suite for us to eat before the ceremony which was amazing! I myself barely ate at cocktail hour lol but what I did have was bomb! I’m Caribbean’s and I really wanted food from my culture to be served and they freaking nailed it! From jerk and curry chicken to large oxtails everyone was in heaven!! And don’t get me started and the braised short rib, I wana come back just to order that to go for dinner lol. My wedding was a month ago and ppl are still raving about the food and dessert extravaganza. The only thing I really wish would have been different was that I could keep the bar in the cocktail hour room open during the reception because my family likes to drink and only having the one bar open made the line long so the dance floor would feel empty at times while everyone was in line. Other than that I can’t complain I literally had a ball and would love to relive it every day. Would 100% recommend this venue to anyone of my family, friends, or clients!
Cassandra V
5.0
6/27/2022
Hello, the staff were amazing ! They served my wedding with great service I would definitely recommend this place to others for wedding or any type of event they hold.
Jeanette S
5.0
6/19/2022
I don’t even know where to begin. We knew we loved this venue from the first tour. Our wedding was my actual fairytale I dreamed of my entire life. Michelle Mullen was the MOST exceptional wedding coordinator. Anything we wanted and needed was done and then some. She made everything was set up how we requested and it all ran smooth and had such great contact with her. Joe the maitre d was absolutely phenomenal he made sure everyone was well taken care of all night and Kiara my bridal attendant was amazing as well. The entire grand marquis staff was unreal. Everyone that attended cannot stop raving about the food especially cocktail hour and dessert. I forever will be eternally grateful for this staff and I will NEVER forget it. I really hope to work with them for more events in the future. Look NO FURTHER than having your events here you’ll be blown away and not one disappointment. 100000/10
Susan M
5.0
6/14/2022
I had the wedding of my dreams at Grand Marquis. The staff was attentive and on top of their game. The event specialist, Jessica, was the best! She made me feel at ease even when I felt annoying with all my changes.
Lydia W
5.0
5/31/2022
The Grand Marquis is an amazing wedding venue. Elizabeth was my wedding coordinator. She was absolutely amazing. She caterers to all needs and was very detailed. She made us feel special and planned everything according to what we wanted. Thanasis our matrd , was Amazing. The best. Can’t rave enough about him. From start to finish he kept things going. Perfectly. He was attentive, patient and made our day run awesome The food was Amazing! The service was Incredible! The staff were on point at all times! If you ever need to get married or have any special event, please pick the Grand Marquis. I am telling you, they will not disappoint you! Thank you Grand Marquis for making my wedding day special and one I will never forget. Everyone was absolutely AMAZING and Understanding. Words cannot express how happy I was on one of the most important days of my life. Love you all and hope the best for this venue in years to come
Tatiana T
5.0
5/24/2022
Absolutely phenomenal hands down!!! The service was top tier And Amazing!!! I would definitely have An event here Again. You cannot go wrong with the Grand Marquis❤️🤗😁
Heidi S
5.0
4/26/2022
I cannot say enough amazing things about my wedding experience at the Grand Marquis. I got married on 4/22/22 and had the best day. Our entire processes from booking to planning and everything in between was so organized and easy. Whenever we needed to communicate with the venue or had any questions they were answered promptly. The staff is so accommodating and friendly. They literally waited on me and my husband and our families hand and foot- we wanted for nothing the entire day. They anticipated our needs and took care of them before we even had to ask. We had a lot of special and complicated requests and the staff accommodated us without question or protest- they seemed genuinely happy to help in any way they could. The venue is beautiful, and the food was incredible, but it was truly the staff that made our day so stress free and special. Weddings can be stressful- there are so many pieces that need to be taken care of the make sure the day goes as planned- the staff at the grand marquis completely eliminated that stress. My husband and I enjoyed every second of our day because they took care of everything. We are still getting calls from guests telling us it was the best wedding they have ever been to. They are also the most reasonably priced venue in the area and offered SO much food and dessert ! You definitely get a lot for your money. I hope to be a guest at a wedding there in the future because I just want to relive the day and experience the food all over again! I give the venue a 10/10 review- i have not one single complaint !
Kristen H
5.0
4/24/2022
There aren’t enough words to describe how incredible the Grand Marquis experience was. From the food, drinks, service, environment and especially the staff, our special day was out of a dream! Our event coordinator, Liz, made sure all our requests were met, listened to us, and was always available when we had questions prior to the big day. The day of, our matre de, bridal attendant and captain were INCREDIBLE! They made sure everything went smooth so we didn’t have anything to worry about. The food was SPECTACULAR! From cocktail hour, to dinner, to dessert, we never stopped getting compliments from our guests about how amazing it was. I wish we could relive it all again. Thank you to everyone at the Grand Marquis for making our special day one we will never forget!
Anon A
5.0
4/05/2022
I am thrilled to leave this venue a review because because they were absolutely incredible to work with. They run like a well-oiled machine and it shows. We trusted them entirely and they made our night run flawlessly.
A bridesmaid had made the recommendation and upon visitation, we absolutely knew this was our venue, and not only because of how beautiful it was. We had seen a handful of options prior, but our first interaction with Michelle and the owners blew us away. They’re a family owned and run venue and their hospitality was second to none. We were looking to have a smaller wedding (100-125) and they worked with us on our minimum guest count for the Dome Ballroom which is typically 150 for a Saturday night. We signed the paperwork the next day!
I’ll preface with the fact that I’m a pretty detail-oriented person and enjoy planning in general BUT I do not think you need to hire a wedding coordinator if you’re not. Michelle was our assigned point person and she was so sweet, communicative, patient, informative and understanding from start to finish – I could go on and on. She answered our every question and provided suggestions along the way for details we were unsure of. We are SO lucky to have had her by our side. There’s an indoor and outdoor ceremony space, and we were SET on having it outside since the year prior it was so warm that weekend (wishful thinking, we know). Typically, they ask to make a final decision about where the ceremony will take place 48 hours prior to the wedding, but they knew how much we wanted to have it outside, and they actually let us decide at 4pm that day (ceremony was at 6 and they set up both spaces for us!). We were able to use the bridal suite starting at 9AM (for a fee) to get ready and Megan was our amazing bridal attendant - she was SO on top of it! The grounds are gorgeous and there’s so many spots to take photos indoors and out. Thanasis was our Maitre D’ and he ran the show that day. He did anything he could to make sure our experience was a positive one and we’re entirely grateful to him and the staff for their impressive communication and execution.
The amount of food and variety was actually absurd – we received SO many compliments on our cocktail hour, reception dinner and desert, which was basically another cocktail hour of sweets! Mind you, we didn’t add ANYTHING to the menu besides a to-go package.
Bartenders: they understood the assignment
All in all, I would one thousand recommend working with The Grand Marquis. We owe them the biggest thank you for making our day so incredibly special and entirely memorable.
Laura R
5.0
3/03/2022
My husband and I got married at the Grand Marquis on 2/18/22. We had Jessica as our go-to person and she was extremely helpful and accomodating. The venue itself is just stunning. And the food was amazing. My father-in-law said that the Chateaubriand was the best he's ever had. My Uncle who has been to many weddings in the last few years told my parents that this is the best wedding he has been to. All of our guests were calling us after the wedding raving about the Grand Marquis. Some of them are going to tell their family members who are getting married about this place as well. My husband and I couldn't be happier with how everything went. It really was the wedding of our dreams.
Alina J
5.0
1/17/2022
We had our wedding reception at Grand Marquis on January 6th 2022. We are so so glad that we went with them. The venue is beautiful and food and services were excellent!!!! All our guests are still raving about the food!!!
With the covid cases rising, they were so accommodating and made things so much easier for us. They worked with us every step of the way to plan our special day and made it so memorable and enjoyable!!!
All the staff was so helpful and cooperative especially Jessica, Courtney and Shawn with whom we worked. They helped us with decorating the hall the day before and with cleaning up after the reception. They went out of their way to make things easier for us!!
We recommend them to everyone looking for a venue..you will not regret it!!!!
Sofia V
5.0
1/13/2022
This venue made it so much easier on the wedding planning as they included cake, uplighting, valet parking, linens, and other things I looked over or had not even thought about. The Dome ballroom was absolutely gorgeous so we were able to save on decorations. My husband is a chef by trade and though the food as absolutely fantastic. All of the staff on our wedding day were great about keeping us on schedule but also making sure we had everything we needed. Michelle, our event specialist, was truly a godsend. I couldn't ask for someone better to work with us throughout this entire process. Would highly recommend the Grand Marquis to anyone and everyone currently in the wedding planning phase.
Nicole N
5.0
1/11/2022
From start to finish, the staff were outstanding at The Grand Marquis. Booking a wedding during the pandemic presented it's own set of problems, however, the staff were meticulous in seeing our event through to the end. Michelle and our maître d were a joy to work with, as we're all of our assigned staff on our big day. Couldn't imagine working with anyone else. Our guests raved about the food, atmosphere, and overall experience; a testament to the great group at The Grand Marquis!
Lauren B
5.0
1/11/2022
Choosing the Grand Marquis as our wedding venue was by far the best decision we made! From the moment we walked in, the entire staff made my husband and I feel like we were the most important people there. Working with Michelle made the entire planning process so much easier – she was extremely knowledgeable and was there every step of the way, making sure our special day was perfect! The food was over the top and beyond delicious from cocktail hour, to dinner, to the dessert extravaganza. Our guests raved about the delicious options for days to come! The staff went above and beyond the day of our wedding, making sure we had everything we needed, catering to our guests, and even surprising my new husband and I with sparklers as we welcomed everyone into the dessert hour. The venue itself is beautiful for pictures, but it’s the family-like atmosphere that made us feel at home. Everything about the Grand Marquis exceeded our expectations – the ambiance, the food, and most importantly, the amazing staff! Thank you so much for making our special day perfect!
Melissa M
5.0
12/21/2021
I want to just give a shout out to the event specialist Elizabeth. From the first day we met to even after the wedding was over, she was there every step of the way. She made us comfortable, was through and really helped us in a time of need. We had to plan this wedding within a few weeks because my father in laws condition had gotten worse. Superb professionalism and just all around an easy and great experience. The wedding was amazing. Food, service with a shout out to our maitre d’ Shawn and our bride runner Jessica. They were just there for us and really took care of us and what we needed and I cannot thank them enough for making the day less stressful for us. Again the food was immaculate. Service, out of this world. Genuine correspondence and comfort with event planning, just the best. Thank you grand marquis and staff for really make our day special!
Dena O
5.0
12/20/2021
This venue is incredible. Demetri and Thanasi went out of his way to make our wedding so special. The food was outrageous! The staff was friendly. Everything was perfect. Highly recommend for any event!
Laura C
5.0
11/11/2021
We are the happiest bride and groom with very happy guests who attended our wedding. We had outstanding service, the food was delicious and the venue is absolutely beautiful. GM helped make our wedding a dream come true.
Godson O
3.0
11/02/2021
The venue had very good food, was a beautiful place, and was mostly accommodating. The day of the wedding though, there were different things that we requested ahead of time and were not fulfilled the day of. They also kept switching the person who was working directly with us at least three times. The day of security was horrible and terribly understaffed so things did not really go as expected in terms of security. If they had enough staffing and actually fulfilled some of our requests Then it would have been a perfect day. But I can still say it was a pretty good day.
Melanie H
5.0
10/29/2021
The Grand Marquis exceeded my expectations! The venue is gorgeous and the staff is great to work with. My Event Specialist started with Meghan and then later needed to change to Elizabeth and while the change made me worry at first, Elizabeth did not skip a beat! She assured me everything would go as planned, she was patient and very nice with me. I had 1,000 questions and she answered them all with no problem. She was always super responsive. I never felt neglected.. The Grand Marquis staff helped to put the decor I had out on the day of the wedding and they did a great job! They even packed my things at the end of the night which was a huge help. Tee was my maitre d and Megan was one of the main staff members who helped with my bridal party in the suite. They were both an absolute pleasure. Super kind and patient people because it's hard to rally up a group of people when everyone is doing their own thing. Tee treated me and my husband like VIP and ensured that we had everything we needed and that everything was going as planned and if anything had to change he ran it by me first. These are the things that I will always remember because the Grand Marquis helped to make my day memorable! From the gorgeous venue to the absolute delicious spread of food and very accommodating and kind staff the Grand Marquis was worth every penny and my husband and I do not regret having our wedding here. All of our guest enjoyed themselves and so did we!!! 😊😊😊
Mycline E
5.0
10/26/2021
Best venue ever. The staffs are amazing. Jessica was the one helping us out and we couldn't be more grateful. You can trust them 100% to do the work.
Amanda K
1.0
10/15/2021
We had the absolute worst experience with the grand marquis. Thankfully our guests didn’t notice that the venue didn’t accommodate half of the things discussed including the time line. Let alone not seeing our mAitre d all night until we finally said something. We ended up giving the tip to a server that was with us most of the evening. They opened up the ballroom to our guests before letting us take photos in the room alone. Photos we’ll never get back again and memories we were robbed of. we reviewed everything with them the day before in the meeting and they still missed so much. we agreed the outdoor section wouldn’t be opened until the Viennese hour was so that guests would remain in the main ballroom. But upon arriving the outdoor bar was open during the reception which often led the ballroom empty even though we had spent a ton of money on both a band and dj for entertainment. They sent my wedding party down the aisle in the wrong order, even though I had given them a typed out list of pairs and the specific order. They sat my immediate family on the wrong side, and my immediate family, mother father brothers and grandmother could not see me during the ceremony (again, even though it was discussed) a close friend of ours gave us special martini glasses for the wedding night to which they never returned but gave us an empty box instead. It was an overall awful experience to work with them. There’s so much more to mention but not enough time. Every other vendor really nailed our vision and what we were looking for. They helped us feel safe and well taken care of especially for the money we were paying. Our other vendors were wonderful to work with, but grand marquis fell short. Well below the expectation of mediocre. The venue itself is well taken care of and has great areas to grab pictures, but it wasn’t worth the headache and at the end of it all, we really regretted booking with them. Please be careful booking. If they seem disorganized or confused it’s because they are. Trust your instinct and make a decision you’ll feel better about.
LaTisha B
5.0
9/15/2021
From the moment I began speaking to Meghan and she sent me the information about this venue, I knew I was in love. She explained everything to my husband and I and every time I had a question, she got right back to me with an answer. The Grand Marquis is absolutely amazing and the Dome ballroom was everything I pictured it to be. Everyone that I invited has nothing but great things to say about the venue. Everyone enjoyed the food. It was well worth every single penny I spent. Would recommend this venue to everyone!
Ashley H
5.0
9/14/2021
We had our wedding on 9/3/21 at the Grand Marquis - which was originally scheduled for 3/6/21 but due to covid needed to be postponed. Meghan was who we worked with since July of 2020 and she was PHENOMENAL! I could never express how helpful she was, and how much she eased my stress and calmed my nerves simply by actually caring about the client! This venue was amazing to work with, they were caring and flexible and truly put the client first! Not to mention the actual day of was amazing! The staff were awesome and helpful. They really attended to our needs and made sure the bridal party was well taken care of. Our guests are still raving about the food too !
Nicole A
5.0
8/25/2021
We had our wedding at the Grand Marquis a little over a week ago and it was truly amazing! Not only did they accommodate us postponing our wedding due to COVID, but they also went above and beyond to make our day special and run smoothly. Meghan, our event planner, was available to answer our questions and lend a helping hand at any time - she was great. Our guests also raved about cocktail hour and the variety/quality of the food provided.
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