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Up to 175 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
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Recommended by 81% of couples

About this venue

In Ann Arbor, Michigan, you'll find Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor, a stunning hotel wedding venue that sets the scene perfectly for such a special day. Whether you're planning a rehearsal dinner, wedding shower, or reception, this elegant venue has the ideal event space for you. It features several luxury ballrooms perfect for all celebrations, from intimate soirees to large-scale gatherings.

Facilities and Capacity

At Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor, you'll get to witness long-awaited dreams come true. As guests walk through the door, they'll be amazed by the hand-painted mosaic patterns, wide-planked wood floors, Persian rugs, and a grand staircase in the lobby. When it comes to your wedding reception, you have various options to choose from. Each ballroom can be rented partially for intimate receptions or in full for grander affairs. On top of that, the venue features a private third-floor terrace, perfect for cocktail hours and mingling in the fresh air.

Services Offered

The venue employs a team of hardworking professionals who go above and beyond to ensure each wedding event is as memorable as the last. With an award-winning catering team by your side, you'll get to craft a custom dinner menu that perfectly matches your style, vision, and budget. After the celebrations have ended, you can head over to Poindexter Coffee, a wonderful cafe for breakfast, lunch, and that caffeine boost everyone will need!

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Features

Large team (21+ members)

Experience

  • 10 years in business

  • We speak English

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$750

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$750

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Rentals

What catering services do you offer?

Plated
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Valet

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

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Reviews of Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor

Weddingwire
4.0/5 5 reviews
Google
4.3/5 1366 reviews
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Melissa Sent on 11/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

August Wedding and Reception

I cant say enough how amazing The Graduate Ann Arbor. How wedding went perfectly. Everyone still talks how beautiful the venue was and how delicious the food was. They went above as a wedding venue. And the hotel! It was amazing to go up the elevator to our room to rest after a emotional day. If you're looking for a venue with outdoor ceremony, indoor reception, and hotel for out of town guests, I highly recommend the Graduate.
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Rebecca Sent on 11/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Patti is the best asset to any bride. She was so kind and understanding and really on top of her stuff. The graduate was beautiful, and even though it rained and I didn't get many outside pictures. I got so many beautiful pictures INSIDE the hotel. Beautiful venue, good food, amazing coordinator.
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Hannah Sent on 07/10/2017
4.9 out of 5 rating
The Graduate was a perfect location for our hotel block. Our guests had a great stay and they were very easy to work with when coordinating welcome bag drop offs (forewarning there is a $5 fee per bag) and when serving as a charter bus pick-up location.
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Courtney Sent on 09/16/2017
4.8 out of 5 rating
We had a great experience with our wedding reception at the Graduate. Patti was great to work with and really went above and beyond to make our wedding day special! We loved the Terrace ballroom and our guests commented on how great the space was! We did an outdoor cocktail hour which was really beautiful with the sunset and terrace greenery. Our food was delicious and the chef made multiple meals with special dietary accommodations. We loved the unique vibe of the hotel and our guests enjoyed staying at the same location as our reception. The location of the hotel is right downtown Ann Arbor, which is perfect for wedding festivities and convenience for guests. We felt like the quality of the service staff, linens, cocktail tables, etc was great and especially recommend Patti for planning your event! We loved having our wedding reception at a memorable venue and would highly recommend it to others!
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Carrie Sent on 02/12/2018
0.5 out of 5 rating
I will preface by saying that I didn't have my wedding at The Graduate, but had a block of hotel rooms and was planning on having all our wedding weekend festivities (rehearsal, getting ready, Sunday Brunch) hosted at the hotel.
Unfortunately, working with the Graduate Hotel has been a disappointing experience. I've had a block of hotel rooms for my wedding this summer booked since September; but over the past three months I have made multiple attempts to contact the group sales coordinator to book the Presidential Suite and set up a post-wedding brunch with no success. First, I called their group sales coordinator and asked if she could please send me the invoice for booking their suite for the weekend. After waiting two weeks, I emailed her a request to book the room, so we could pay the deposit. After an additional two weeks, I called to follow up on the email, at which time I was told, "You're on my list," and that I would be sent whatever was needed to secure the room. I waited another week before calling their general manager (who I have not heard back from in the past two weeks); during which time I realized that they clearly did not need my business and the idea that I was chasing them around when I was trying to book the most expensive room in their hotel and spend more money on a brunch, seemed silly. The whole experience has been so bizarre and their horrible customer service has been eye opening.

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Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor frequently asked questions

Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Rentals
Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor is recommended by 81% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.1 in average response time, 4.1 in flexibility, 4.1 in professionalism, 4 in quality of service and 3.9 in value.
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