Graduation Parties in Magnolia Ballroom at Kersey House, Charleston
Graduation is a milestone worth celebrating with family and friends. At Kersey House, we make it simple to honor the graduate with polished service, a thoughtful meal, and a space that feels both elegant and comfortable. The Magnolia Ballroom is at the heart of these gatherings, offering a setting that adapts to the way you want to celebrate.
Graduation parties at Kersey House’s Magnolia Ballroom offer families an elegant 1,200-square-foot space with hardwood floors, a built-in bar, and veranda access. The venue accommodates up to 80 guests indoors or 250 with the courtyard, featuring chef-led catering, included amenities, and flexible setups for dinners, receptions, or dessert gatherings.
Where the Program Takes Center Stage
The Magnolia Ballroom is 1,200 square feet with hardwood floors, a cathedral ceiling, a built in bar, and access to the veranda. It seats up to 80 guests for a dinner or short program. Families often begin with a welcome inside, pause on the veranda for conversation, then return for dessert and speeches. If you expect a larger group, the 3,000 square foot courtyard seats up to 250 among blooming azaleas and hydrangeas.
Ideas for Your Graduation Celebration
There are many ways to shape a graduation party in the Magnolia Ballroom, and each option gives you a different rhythm for honoring the graduate.
Dinner with Toasts
Set the ballroom for a seated dinner for up to 80 guests. The built in bar keeps service easy, and the cathedral ceiling gives the evening formality. Toasts and short speeches fit naturally between courses while our staff pace the meal so the focus stays on the graduate.
Reception with Veranda Breaks
Host a station-style or plated meal inside the ballroom, then open the wrap around veranda. Stepping outside offers fresh air, natural pauses for photos, and a change of pace without leaving the flow of the party.
Courtyard Extension
When the guest list grows, add the 3,000 square foot courtyard. Surrounded by azaleas and hydrangeas, it seats up to 250 and gives your party a relaxed garden feel. Many families start indoors with a welcome, then open the courtyard for dinner and dancing.
Dessert and Coffee Hour
Another option is to host a plated dinner in the ballroom, then move dessert and coffee to the veranda or courtyard. It creates a timeline that feels natural and gives guests more than one setting to enjoy.
Chef-Led Meal as the Feature
Menus are led exclusively by the Nico Romo Hospitality Group, with Chef Nico Romo and Executive Chef Remi Lorgoulloux guiding the culinary direction. A three course plated meal gives families a celebratory centerpiece, with French tradition and Southern hospitality woven throughout.
Included Essentials and Simple Guidelines
Your booking includes tables, 200 x back style chairs, white china, hammered silver flatware, and standard glassware, along with professional service staff. You may bring flowers, candles, or lighting to personalize the room. Wall attachments are not permitted, and candles must be in containers. All food and alcohol are provided exclusively by Kersey House under our South Carolina license.
How the Day Flows Smoothly
Our team of event managers, captains, bartenders, and waitstaff keep the evening on pace, so toasts and courses never compete. Setup begins one hour prior to the event, with music welcome in every space. Guests have easy parking options with nearby streets, the Summerville Garage, and the Bank of South Carolina lot after 5 p.m. Between moments, families often step onto the verandas or into Azalea Park for portraits before returning to dessert.
Celebrate Your Graduate in the Magnolia Ballroom
Whether you choose a seated dinner with toasts, a reception that moves onto the veranda, or a larger gathering that extends into the courtyard, the Magnolia Ballroom gives you a flexible setting and dining led by credentialed chefs. Our service team keeps the rhythm smooth so the spotlight stays on the graduate.
Call 843-983-1813 or email info@nicoromohg.com for pricing.
FAQs
How many guests can the Magnolia Ballroom accommodate for a seated dinner?
The Magnolia Ballroom comfortably seats up to 80 guests for a dinner service.
Can we add outdoor time to the timeline?
Yes. The courtyard seats up to 250 and the verandas provide space to step out between courses.
What decorations are allowed?
Flowers, candles, and lighting are welcome. Wall attachments are not permitted and candles must be in containers.
When can we begin setup?
Standard set up begins one hour prior to the event start time. Early access can be arranged with additional staffing.
Who provides food and alcohol?
All catering and alcohol are provided exclusively by the Nico Romo Hospitality Group and Kersey House under our South Carolina license.
Where do guests park?
Free street parking, the Summerville Parking Garage two blocks away, and the Bank of South Carolina lot after 5 p.m.