I don't know of anyone in our town that has had a grad. party besides at their own home, can we be different

Question

Would we be laughed at to have it at a restaurant? What do you think?

Answer 1

Do whatever you like that will be fun, affordable, and safe. In my city, the senior classes sponsor a dinner/party cruise on the river. Nobody ever makes fun of them for that.

Answer 2

At home you can have friends come & go without worrying how much money youre going to be spending on food for people not staying to eat it.  I'd leave the restaurant for family celebration.