Parkway Banquets

Romantic Lakeside Sunsets and Lush Scenery

Ingleside, IL

Northwest Chicago Suburbs

Service area

Holds ceremonies and receptions

4.9

Praised by couples for:

Amenities

Quality catering

Guests comfort

Jerry and his team were fantastic with everything. The food was amazing, the decorations were spot on, and all of the other vendors did an amazing job coordinating and making the day go amazingly! 10/10

Lindsey R.

5.0

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! They were absolutely great when it came to service and atmosphere. Jerry was on top of everything and coordinated with everyone! As a pregnant bride I appreciated everything being handled. Our package included basically everything and was definitely worth the price. Our wedding was absolutely beautiful! Vision come true!

Joselyn U.

5.0

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Jerry Ming

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AWARD WINNER (9X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Parkway Banquets is one truly extraordinary venue! Nestled on the shores of Long Lake with the Lake County Forest Preserve right next door, we offer one of most beautiful settings for a wedding you will ever find. The lakefront serves as the gorgeous backdrop for our reception area. Sunsets on the lake provide a beautiful stage for spectacular wedding photos. Our charming, romantic, canopied ceremony area has crystal chandeliers, and is surrounded by nature. We can host your ceremony rain or shine! HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER WEDDING VENUES? 1)We are transparent in our pricing so you know EXACTLY what you will spend right up front. 2)We ease the planning process for all concerned, so your stress level goes way down. 3)We offer wedding packages that SAVE YOU MONEY! 4)Here's our MOST POPULAR WEDDING PACKAGE: ULTIMATE COUPLES FANTASY WEDDING PACKAGE @ $139.99 per guest includes the following: * NO FACILITY RENTAL FEE!!! * On-site ceremony * 6-hour venue rental (Yes, you can get ready at our venue, as that's not part of your 6 hours ;) * COMPLETE DJ PACKAGE! (multiple DJs to choose from) * COMPLETE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER PACKAGE! (multiple photographers to choose from) * FREE IN-HOUSE PHOTO BOOTH! * 5-hour premium open bar with a champagne or wine toast for all! * Hot & cold hors d'oeuvres including fresh jumbo shrimp! * Award winning buffet or plated meal, all prepared in-house! * Sweet table including a chocolate fountain! * WEDDING CAKE OF YOUR CHOICE! (multiple bakeries to choose from) * LATE NIGHT SNACK! * CENTERPIECES! Choose from a wide selection of amazing centerpieces! * All linens, china, and flatware! * Complete set-up and tear-down services! * Ask about the minimum number of guests required for this very special wedding package! Want to know more? You'll find ALL of our incredible wedding packages, pricing, and our menu selections right on our website at www.parkwaybanquetsil.com Our lakefront venue can accommodate weddings for up to 170 guests. Our second location, Parkway Banquets Salon, is only 2.8 miles away, and can host up to 400 guests! What's the most common comment our wedding guests make? "THIS IS THE BEST WEDDING I'VE EVER BEEN TO!" Find out why Parkway Banquets is one of Lake County's BEST KEPT SECRETS! We can't wait to hear from you!

33+ years in business

Speaks English, Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Backyard

Ballroom

Beach

Waterfront

Garden

Park

Religious Setting

Restaurant

Tented

Trees

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Cakes & Desserts

Other Desserts

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Destination Wedding Planning

Food & Catering

Planning

Destination Wedding Planning

Se Habla Español

Wedding Design

Rentals & Equipment

Tents

Service Staff

Transportation

Shuttle Service

Awards and Affiliations

9-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2024.2023.2022.+6 more.

Hall of Fame

Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.

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Meet the team

Jerry Ming

Owner

I was raised in a small town in Wisconsin. At a very young age, I learned it's super important to treat others the way you want to be treated. If you do your very best to be honest, treat guests with courtesy & respect, and LISTEN to what they want, you will be successful. I've owned Parkway for almost 30 years. I consider it an honor to host each & every wedding we have. More about me? I'm a high school & college level basketball & volleyball referee, and I raise Leader Dogs for the Blind through a wonderful program. Feel free to call or text me directly at 847-373-1237.

4.9

out of 5.0

149 reviews

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Parkway Banquets is praised for excellent staff and seamless coordination, making events run smoothly. Guests loved the food, decorations, lakeside setting for photos, and thoughtful handling of details. Couples appreciated the all-inclusive packages, flexibility with budgets, and would return for future celebrations.

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Emily Paige T

Highlighted review.

Jerry and his crew made our wedding day incredible! They helped run the whole day, they got the guests seated, kept everything on schedule, and ensured that my husband and I didn't...

have to worry about anything. When our flowergirl got stage-fright right before walking down the aisle, Jerry swooped in to save the day and helped her find her mom. We initially didn't plan to do a grand entrance into the reception, but Jerry and the DJ (Megan from Music that Moves) made one happen last-minute so our flower girl could have a second shot at throwing her petals. You're not just getting a venue at Parkway, you're getting a whole team who will make your event run smoothly. If we ever do a vow renewal or anniversary party, we will be back!

Response from Parkway Banquets

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, Emily Paige! We appreciate you! It i...

s our hope that one day you will have an event to come back for! Here's to love and laughter that lasts a lifetime.

Lindsey R

Jerry and his team were fantastic with everything. The food was amazing, the decorations were spot on, and all of the other vendors did an amazing job coordinating and making the ...

day go amazingly! 10/10

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Joselyn U

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! They were absolutely great when it came to service and atmosphere. Jerry was on top of everything and coordinated with everyone! As a pregnant bride I ap...

preciated everything being handled. Our package included basically everything and was definitely worth the price. Our wedding was absolutely beautiful! Vision come true!

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Joselyn! Thank you for your kind words here! It was our pleasure to host your wedding...

! We wish you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and happy moments that last a lifetime!

Magan B

my husband and I got married on September 7th, 2024 here at Parkway Banquets, In ingleside. Let me just say it was beautiful there, with not only the lake next to it, which makes a...

great background for pictures and sunset pictures. the staff are amazing and I feel like they go above and beyond to make sure everyone gets the best experience ever. Jerry is the owner, and he is nothing but amazing! He works with you to put all your dreams and visions of a beautiful wedding together. He is also understanding and will work with you, because he knows how expensive a wedding can get, and he doesn't want you to stress about the little things. Food was amazing and the guests loved it. I highly recommend Parkway, I hope one day I can come back to celebrate something else with him and his staff.

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Magan! Thank you for your kind words here. We appreciate that you took the time to sh...

are your experience at Parkway Banquets. Our staff works so hard to make sure that every detail is perfect. And you are right - We understand how stressful planning a wedding is. It is our hope that we will see you both again soon for anther event! We wish you light & love that lasts a lifetime.

Ryan B

I got married here in 2007 and recently attended another wedding here and it was fabulous. Every time I walk into this magical space, it brings me back to my special day. And we co...

uldn't have chosen a better venue that helped us bring our dream to life.

Carissa B

I got married here in 2007 and recently attended another wedding here and it was fabulous. Every time I walk into this magical space, it brings me back to my special day. And we co...

uldn't have chosen a better venue that helped us bring our dream to life.

Criselle O

I'm so glad we found Parkway Banquets! We got so many compliments from guests on how beautiful the venue is. It was also affordable compared to so many venues we looked at. Additio...

nally, my husband and I do not live in Illinois, so having them do all the decor & food took a huge weight off our shoulders during wedding planning. We truly couldn't imagine having had our wedding anywhere else. Thank you to Jerry & his staff! A thing that could be improved is communication with the owner. It was hard to get a hold of him, and we often had to send multiple emails/texts to get a response. Cathy did a wonderful job responding quickly on their FB page, however. One other thing is that we weren't aware the staffing fee would be so high until we saw the final invoice. Overall, a great experience with Parkway Banquets, and I highly recommend it!

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Criselle, thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so happy we he...

lped take some weight off of your shoulders! We will share your review here with our entire staff. Best wishes for happily ever after!

Diana K

We hosted our wedding reception at Parkway Banquets by the lake in the middle of June, and we couldn't imagine the day going smoother! Jerry, Cathy, and the rest of the Parkway s...

taff put in tremendous effort to realize our vision and make it come through. We've heard nothing but positive comments from our family and friends who attended the party. Food was amazing, and had tons of options. We went with Parkway because we wanted a mix of Polish and Mexican cuisines, and the large selection that Parkway offers was something that we could not find anywhere else. On top of that, we did not hire a wedding planner, and on the day of we did not have to worry about anything, because Jerry really knew how to run the night. Overall they made wedding planning so much easier, they knew exactly what information and answers they needed from us, kept track of all our special requests, and combined all that into a beautiful and organized day.

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Diana, gosh, thank you for sharing your experience at Parkway Banquets with the rest of...

the world! It means a lot to us. It's important to is that we make your whole experience as stress-free as we can. It's our hope that we will get to see you both at another event in the future! Thank you again!

Suzanne D

Don't walk, RUN to Parkway!! Jerry and his team made our wedding more magical than I could have even imagined possible. I could cry just thinking about it. I was completely neuroti...

c and NERVOUS AF going into our big day. Jerry, Cathy, and their team made SURE everything was effortless (on our end) and flawless! Cathy was like a second mom to me- calming, supportive, loving, and caring the entire time leading up to the wedding and especially on the day of. I truly couldn't say enough good things about these people and the whole staff and venue! I am floored. Our wedding was last weekend, but I will cherish Parkway for these memories for the rest of my life. THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH for giving us our dream wedding!!! Love y'all always! 🖤✨👰🏻‍♀️🤵🏼‍♂️💍

Response from Parkway Banquets

Oh my goodness, Suzanne! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for all the nice things you've sai...

d here! We had a GREAT TIME with both of you and all of your guests! Our entire staff wishes you love & laughter that lasts a lifetime.

Tiffany B

It’s a great place to have an event and depending on the package it includes on a lot of things. We only had two issues… 1st was the fact we weren’t told up front about the $2200 ...

staff fee. We found out when we went to pay the rest of the amount due. 2nd was we did a buffet dinner and the staff was taking our guests plates while they were still eating, even when the staff was told someone just got up to get a drink they’re still eating and even me as the bride went to the bathroom came back and my plate was gone.

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Tiffany, thank you for the 4-star review! We're glad we made you happy. We've shared ...

your comments with our entire staff. We wish you lots & lots of happily ever afters!

Angie L

It was a dream wedding!! Jerry took care of everything, and the staff were very accommodating and understanding!! Cant believe it was over just like that!! But it will be somethin...

g we will always remember!! Angie and danny konieczny

Response from Parkway Banquets

Angie & Danny THANK YOU for taking the time to write a review for Parkway Banquets. You c...

an't imagine how much reviews mean to our entire staff. They work so hard to get every detail right. We'll share yours with them. We hope you'll be back for another event in the future!

Jamie K

This venue is absolutely beautiful. Food was delicious. Staff was amazing!!! Super attentive to every detail. Jerry was beyond great!!! Super easy to work with, made sure every bi...

g was perfect and that everyone was having a great time. Bartender was super fast and friendly.

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Jamie! THANK YOU for all of your kind words here! We appreciate you!

Keyla D

They listened to what we wanted and gave their opinion on what would work best.

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Keyla! Thank you for taking the time to review us! We appreciate you!

Michelle H

Our wedding was absolutely wonderful and super low maintenance! Jerry and his team were able to make a perfect celebration for us, without us doing a ton of work (for a wedding). T...

he price was by far the best around too! We did a Friday ceremony with the Ultimate Couples Fantasy Wedding Package. We chose Tammy and Dan as Jerry's for our Photographer and DJ, and would highly recommend both (both were part of Jerry's recommended vendors through the our package)! Parkway by the Lake was also fantastic about our group's food allergies, and any other accommodations that were needed. If you're looking to have a beautiful wedding by the lake this is definitely a place you need to check out!

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Michelle! Oh my gosh, WOW! THANKS SO MUCH for this amazing 5-star review! We are SO ...

APPRECIATIVE! Thanks for mentioning our hard working vendors, too. Best wishes for love that lasts a lifetime.

Venessa H

Working with Jerry at Parkway Banquets was the best decision we made on planning for our wedding. No hidden fees, no surprises. Jerry and Kathy were AMAZING to work with. They trul...

y care about you and want you to have the most amazing wedding at a cost that meets your specific needs/budget. The food was delicious, our guests raved about it! The photo both is also a must, it was so fun and we got an album with all the photos from the night! I also had my bridal shower her which was also absolutely perfect. If you want a place that will literally help you through everything, this is it. It’s a one stop shop for everything!

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Venessa, THANK YOU! This review means so much to us. We will share your words here wi...

th our staff. We hope you'll be back for an event in the future! Thank you again.

Tiffany E

Parkway Banquets in Ingleside IL was absolutely amazing! They took care of the food and the decorations and even most of the timing when it came to the big moments! The decorations...

were absolutely beautiful and the photo ops are amazing dont even get me started! They were perfect with handling our vision for the wedding and they literally brought everything to life. Jerry was wonderful and upfront with all of the charges and was a joy to talk to whenever we met up. But let me tell you about their secret (not so secret) weapon named Cathy. She was amazing and helped me plan my vision and was very attentive! She handled basically everything that was ever needed with decorations and she was so so so sweet! I love her truely shes the best! I highly recommend having a wedding here if your visions include a lake cause the sunset was literally like a chef kiss. We had about 50 people show up they accommodated for 66 and there was PLENTY of space for larger gatherings. I serious think ima plan for a babyshower here! I seriously could not have done anything without them! Also Olivia your decorating skills are amazing and everything was so so beautiful! Extremely affordable as well! I recommend this venue so so hard and all my family had an amazing time and said it was the most beautiful wedding they have every been to!

Response from Parkway Banquets

Oh Tiffany, thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words here. It was such a plea...

sure to host your wedding! We can't wait to share this amazing review with our staff. They work so hard to get everything just right. It would be amazing to have you back for another event! We'd love that! In the meantime, we wish you both love and laughter that lasts a lifetime!!!

Sarah K

BOOK YOUR WEDDING HERE!!! Parkway went ABOVE AND BEYOND for us. We had a “The Office” TV show themed wedding and they did NOT disappoint with making everything look exactly how w...

e wanted. Jerry is so knowledgeable and made sure everything was perfect. His advice from start to finish helped us have the most amazing day of our lives. Cathy was perfection. She got back to me in an instant with any questions I had and even ideas to make our wedding that much more beautiful. Sean—our bartender was more than just that. He carried our plates for us to our table, helped serve food, and asked if we needed anything. So attentive. The staff who did the floral arrangements and table arrangements did everything we asked for and more. They take SO many things off your hands during the planning so you can enjoy your special day. I can’t say it enough—THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING PARKWAY!!! -Sarah Kelly

Response from Parkway Banquets

Sarah! WOW!!! Gosh, thank you so much for taking the time to share your wedding experien...

ce at Parkway with the rest of the world. It means so much to us! When you book with Parkway, we really do think of you as extended family. We're so glad you could feel that. And for the reader, they really DID have 'The Office' TV show as their theme, right down to a life-sized cut-out of (TV character) "Dwight", which we had a blast moving around the venue all night long. Well done, you two. One of our favorite weddings of all time. Thank you again for your words here. We are so appreciative. Come back for another event soon!

Valerie N

PERFECT. Jerry and Kathy and staff put everything into my daughter's wedding as if she were one of their own. Fabulous location, food, and attention to detail.

Response from Parkway Banquets

To our sweet mom of the bride we say THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! We're so glad we made you so ha...

ppy! It was SUCH a great night - a big wedding, complete with ceremony & reception, and some of the most fun guests EVER! Thank you again, Valerie, for taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to us.

Angelique F

Jerry is fantastic to work with. The place is absolutely gorgeous and the view is spectacular! We loved everything about it. We couldn't have picked a better place for our recep...

tion.

Response from Parkway Banquets

Awww, Angelique!!! Wow, THANK YOU SO MUCH! It was truly our pleasure to host your weddin...

g. It was SUCH a fun day. We wish you BOTH love, light, and laughter that lasts a lifetime.

Katie W

From the very beginning of planning our wedding, we knew Parkway Banquets was the place for us. Such an amazing, attentive, wonderful staff that is with you the whole way through. ...

Jerry, the owner, acts as a day of coordinator that, honestly, made me feel more sane than anyone else could! We had a beautiful and perfect wedding day. Jerry and his crew will do anything to make your special day perfect!

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Awww, Katie!!! Thank you SO MUCH! It was truly our pleasure to host your wedding. It's ...

been so much fun for us helping you plan every detail. Or entire staff wishes you both love & laughter that lasts all the days of your lives. Thank you again!

Colleen and Dave S

Colleen and Dave S. Jerry and his staff couldn't have been more professional and wonderful to all of our needs. We were celebrating a 40th anniversary party and they catered to us...

like we were kings and queens. We will go to him for any major events we have in the future

Response from Parkway Banquets

Awww, Colleen & Dave, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! It was SUCH a fun day! It as truly our pleasu...

re to host your very special day. We wish you continued love, laughter, & happiness that lasts all the days of your lives :)

Kirsten A

First words are WOW THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! My husband and I got married in October 2021 at Parkway Salon (sister venue) and we had such an amazing experience! Not only did we get a...

complimentary room rental for our wedding shower for booking our wedding with them, the centerpieces for the wedding were included, was not charged for up lighting, and cake was included! Our wedding day was absolutely perfect, everything went smoothly. We couldn’t have dreamed of anything better. All food came out in a timely manner. Vendors recommended were great! The staff was beyond excellent, friendly, responsive and wanted to make sure everything was perfect for us. Jerry, Cathy and Olivia are amazing! I had so many questions and each one was answered. The room was absolutely beautiful. The food was the best wedding food I’ve ever had and loved the buffet. We had numerous guests tell us the same. I could go on and on, but if you want a beautiful venue with amazing staff and reasonably priced packages, you cannot beat this. We couldn’t recommend this place enough!!! Thank you to all the staff, you guys are the best!!😊

Response from Parkway Banquets

Oh my goodness, Kirsten! THANK YOU SO MUCH for your kind words here!!! They mean so much...

to or entire staff. We're hoping you'll have another special occasion to come back and celebrate again! Best wishes to you both, and thank you again for choosing Parkway Banquets!

Ashlee L

My husband and I had our wedding reception here at Parkway and it was by far the best decision we made! Jerry and his team worked so hard to give us the exact vison we wanted on ou...

r special day! The place came together perfectly with extra decorations and seat covers for no extra cost! He really worked hard to give us exactly what we wanted on our day! We would highly recommend having your wedding reception here! We are very grateful for such an amazing day!

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Hi Ashlee! Gosh! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! We're so happy to know we made your day so specia...

l. Our entire staff wishes you all the best in the future. Share some photos via Facebook messaging when you can!

Nicole K

I was so happy to have had our ceremony and reception at parkway. Jerry and his team were amazing to work with! I had numerous questions, and they answered all of them very quickly...

and even added suggestions. We even had some last minute seating changes, and those got done with no issue. You can’t beat the value and location of this venue. Also, the professionalism, friendliness, and experience of all staff. The food was delicious, and their list of recommended vendors could not have been better. All of our vendors were recommended by Jerry, and we were so happy! My parents renewed their vows at this very location 20 years ago, and I was so happy to have had such an amazing experience at my very own wedding. I cannot recommend this location or this team enough!

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Nicole! Gosh, we can't thank you enough for your kind words here. They matter so much...

to us. Yours was truly an amazing day! Our entire staff wishes you love and laughter all the days of your life.

Gerry S

Parkway Banquets did an excellent job in hosting our wedding at the Ingleside location on July 17, 2021. We were a postponed wedding due to COVID, and Parkway handled that postpon...

ement with ease and with grace. Jerry, Kathy and the entire staff did an incredible job with helping us plan what WE wanted and were flexible with our questions and specific requests. They set up a beautiful ceremony space and reception area. The food was delicious, something that was shared with us by a number of our guests. We didn’t have to worry about all the details because Parkway took care of so many things for us. We especially appreciated Jerry’s sense of humor and ability to go with the flow with our planning. If you are looking for a venue that can accommodate all of your requests with a competitive price, please consider Parkway. It was an incredible day to remember, thanks to Parkway!

Response from Parkway Banquets

Thank you SO MUCH, Gerry!!! It was such a great day! We're so appreciative of the nice t...

hings you've said here. Words matter, and yours here mean so much to our entire staff. We wish you both happiness, love, and laughter that lasts all the days of your lives.

Kristin J

Absolutely the best place for your wedding. They were all great!! The hall was beautiful! All so helpful. The vendors they have are all awesome! Jerry and Cathy are super awesome ...

making sure your day goes right!!

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Kristin, we had SO MUCH FUN with you two! It was our pleasure to host your wedding. ...

It makes us so glad to know we exceeded your expectations! Our hope is that you will have an occasion to come back and celebrate with us again.

Linda J

I can't say enough about how amazing this venue is. The view over the lake is wonderful, the staff is amazing and everything that you get for the price is by far the best deal aro...

und. All of our guest loved the food (so much food), venue and staff. We had the most amazing wedding reception. Jerry and staff made sure everything was taken care of and we just had to sit back and enjoy it.

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Linda! Wow, thanks so much! We are so humbled by your kind words here. It means so m...

uch to us to know we made you happy - truly! Our staff works very hard to get every detail right. We can't wait to share your words here with them. Come back again soon!

Melissa G

We are so happy with every detail of our wedding at Parkway Banquets. Jerry and the rest of the team are wonderful and they do a fantastic job with everything!! We are so glad we h...

ad our wedding at Parkway Banquets!

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Melissa! What an amazing wedding yours was! It was our pleasure to serve as your host...

. THANK YOU for taking the time to share your experience here on The Knot!!! We are so glad to know we made you so happy. Thank you again!

Shy-Ann S

I can not get over how grateful I am for choosing Parkway as our wedding venue. Cathy & Jerry have been nothing but absolutely amazing through all of this. The past 7 months with t...

he virus going on no one really knew what was going to happen. Jerry, Cathy and the parkway staff made sure our wedding was absolutely beautiful and made sure our family and friends were safe through the ceremony and reception. Cathy helped us pick out menu options, color schemes and just everything. She helped with ideas and ways to make things better. The wedding looked beyond beautiful. I can not thank you guys enough for being so helpful through all of this. We truly appreciate everything you guys have done for us. Making this the wedding we will never forget. Thank you! The food was amazing too!

Response from Parkway Banquets

Awww, Shy-Ann, thank you so very much for your kind words here. It was truly our pleasur...

e to host your wedding. We wish you both a lifetime of happily ever afters!!!

Carrie D

Jerry, Michelle, Cathy and all the staff at Parkway were just fabulous to work with! Everyone was so responsive throughout the process especially with all the changes that needed t...

o happen. The hall was beautifully decorated and the food was AMAZING! Michelle was great on the day of the reception ensuring everyone had a safe and fabulous time! Thank you so much for being part of our special day!!

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Carrie! Gosh! THANK YO SO MUCH!!! What a fun wedding it was! We loved working with ...

you both, and are kinda sad it's over! Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos with us. Our entire staff wishes you both a lifetime of happiness.

Stephanie A

Had our wedding here and had the best time! Even though with the pandemic going on the venue made us feel very safe and took many steps to ensure not only the venues safety but all...

my guests safety as well. We had so many compliments on the food and how good it was. Even better any leftovers we got to take home which was very nice. Every one of my guests had a great time. Our photographer and videographer were recommended by the venue and we were extremely happy to have her and her husband take the photos and video of our wedding day! The price for the venue was reasonable and included a lot for the price which really made our decision very easy to chose them. Working with the staff and owner was great and they all listened to what my husband and I wanted and went above and beyond to make the venue beautiful. We had our own decorations but seen the set up the night before and the decorations they used exceeded my expectations. We still added our own touches and the venue was extremely helpful to include what we wanted to add. My husband and I had an amazing wedding and are very happy how it turned out.

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Stephanie! We are so humbled by all of the nice things you've said here. It was trul...

y our pleasure to host you wedding. We're so happy we made you so happy! Our entire Parkway Banquets staff wishes you both a lifetime of happily ever afters!

marcy K

This was the perfect place for our wedding. We would not have changed one thing. Jerry was professional, accommodating and provided an absolutely beautiful wedding and reception. ...

We have received so many compliments on the reception, food and decorations. They had all the decorations, we did not need to buy one thing. The cost was well below what we expected andnwe were so happy.

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Marcy! Gosh, THANK YOU!!! These reviews mean so much to our staff. They work so hard...

to get every detail right. It means a lot to us that you took the time to share your experience at Parkway Banquets here on The Knot. We hope you will have another special occasion to come back and see us! Thank you again!

Joan A

We were married January 18. Jerry and his staff were wonderful. The reception hall was beautifully decorated. The food was excellent. Several of our guests told us how much the...

y'd enjoyed themselves.

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Joan, THANK YOU SO MUCH for your kind words here! We love winter weddings, and yours w...

as so beautiful! Our entire Parkway Banquets staff wishes you love and laughter that lasts a lifetime. Thank you again!

Rob S

Can not rave enough about Parkway Banquets !! My daughter was married there on December 27th and everything was beyond perfect. Jerry and his staff are amazing and treat you like t...

heir own family. As I was officiating at the ceremony I was able to concentrate on that with Jerry and his staff allowing us to enjoy the day as much as we did. So, from both the lovely brides Mom and Dad a big THANK YOU for the wonderful service, outstanding food, and general excellence provided by all the wonderful folks at Parkway. Jerry even helped with suggestions on filing the Marriage License promptly.

Response from Parkway Banquets

Aww, Rob, THANK YOU!!! When a parent takes the time to come to The Knot to write a review...

for us, we are so grateful! It was our pleasure to host your daughter's wedding. We are so glad we made you all so very happy. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience - from the entire staff at Parkway Banquets :)

Jennifer W

We had a very pleasant experience with Parkway Banquets. We booked the venue from its owner Jerry 2 months prior to our wedding. He’s accommodating and has a strong work ethic. The...

venue is very beautiful; facing Long Lake and next to a forest preserve. Parkway Banquets handles everything: good food, open bar, beautiful decor. Pricing is affordable with no hidden costs. The staff working there were responsive, warm and made us feel special and welcomed and worked their magic to put together our special day. Special thanks to Jerry, Cathy, Michelle, Olivia and the other staff for their efforts to make our wedding everything we wanted!

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Jennifer! Wow - thank you!!! It means a lot to us that you took the time to review is...

hereon The Knot. Nothing makes us happier than hen we make YOU happy. We're so glad we did that. We wish you both love and laughter that lasts forever more.

Susan W

We had out Oct 2019 reception at Parkway Salon in Round Lake and even our guests keep saying "Wow!" The hall was large and comfortable with backlighting that set the mood. The f...

ood was fabulous and the sweets table was a huge hit! Jerry is the hall manager and is a personable, knowledgeable man who has been in the wedding industry for a long time. If you need other vendors, he's got connections to the best of the best. Jerry went above and beyond for us and we are so grateful we chose Parkway Salon.

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Susan! WOW!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Your words here mean so much to us! Our staff wo...

rks so hard to get everything just perfect. We couldn't be happier that we made you so happy!!! We wish you all the best for an amazing life together, and we hope you'll have a reason to come back for another special event!

Scott A

WOW. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Start to finish with nothing to worry about. Jerry, Michelle and the entire team was INCREDIBLE!

Response from Parkway Banquets

Awww, Scott, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!! Your love story touched our entire staff so much. ...

We are so happy we got to be a teeny part of it! It was truly our pleasure to host your wedding. We wish you all the happily ever afters the world has to offer. THANK YOU AGAIN!!!

Olivia K

Jerry from Parkway knows his stuff and every recommendation from him was 5 stars! The place is gorgeous with loads of room. They are wedding experts and you will be able to breathe...

easy the day of because they truly know what they are doing! They helped set up and gave us plenty of time to do so. They helped us through the day-of timeline and it went just as they said. We were married there a year ago and people will still not stop talking about how fantastic the food was. Pricing was VERY fair and we will recommend them to everyone we know with weddings to come! Thank you Parkway Salon for making our day so special!

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Olivia! Gosh, wow, THANK YOU!!! We love what we do, and we're so glad you could tell....

It was truly our pleasure to make your day so special. It is our hope that you'll have another occasion to come back and party with us again! THANK YOU AGAIN from the entire Parkway staff.

Nichole P

I can't rave about Parkway Banquets enough!!! My now husband and I just got married there on October 4th and everything was beyond perfect. Jerry and his staff are amazing and trea...

t you like their own family. When they say that your special day is very important to them, they mean it. Without Jerry and his staff at Parkway our day wouldn't have gone as smoothly or we wouldn't have been able to enjoy the day as much as we did. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much to Jerry, Kathy and Michelle and all of his phenomenal staff you are amazing and thank you for giving us such a beautiful wedding ❤️💕 sincerely, Nichole and Kyle

Response from Parkway Banquets

To our beautiful bride, Nichole, we say THANK YOU SO MUCH from the bottom of our hearts!!!...

We are so very appreciative that you took the time to share your experience at Parkway with the rest of The Knot readers! What we do is never about us - it's truly about understanding your vision for the best day ever, and then, carrying that vision out to perfection. We are SO GLAD we were able to do that for you both! Our entire Parkway Banquets staff wishes you BOTH laughter and love that lasts a lifetime!!! Thank you again!

Nick S

What an amazing venue and an amazing staff! We had our wedding at parkway by the lake last Saturday and everything was perfect. Jerry and his staff are so professional and extremel...

y helpful. They set everything up for the wedding including all your additional decorations. They make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible. Even when I had a few minor hiccups, Cathy made sure that they were resolved quickly and without me or my wife having to worry about them. The food was equally as amazing. I’ve never heard so many compliments on a wedding venues food. My guests couldn’t stop commenting on it. After the wedding they made sure that all the left over food was packaged up and sent home with us! We had an amazing wedding and I would recommend Parkway Banquets to anyone looking for a venue for their wedding!

Response from Parkway Banquets

To our groom, Nick, we say THANK YOU SO MUCH! And what a fun wedding it was!!! We LOVED ...

working with you both this past year as we planned together. It makes us so happy to know that we brought your vision for the day to perfection! Our entire Parkway staff wishes you both love, laughter, and happiness that lasts a lifetime. We hope you'll have another special occasion to come back and party with us again!

Natalie M

Our wedding day was everything we could have asked for and more! Jerry and his staff went above and beyond to ensure that everything was perfect. We highly recommend Parkway to any...

one looking for a beautiful location with stress-free planning!

Response from Parkway Banquets

To our bride, Natalie, we say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! You cannot imagine how muc...

h it means to our entire staff when we've made you both so happy. It is our wish that you have love & laughter that lasts a lifetime! Thank you again!

Courtney O

Parkway Banquets in Ingleside was absolutely amazing! Jerry and his staff were phenomenal and helped with the planning along the way. The food was amazing and they had items like c...

enter pieces and all the table and chair stuff along with lighting on sight so that was a lot less that we had to have done ourselves. Jerry was very helpful and lead my husband and I in the right direction for the remainder of the items we needed such as DJ, photographer and florist and he has all of his preferred vendors on his website easy to find.

Response from Parkway Banquets

Awww, Courtney, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR KIND WORDS HERE!!! It means so much to our en...

tire staff when you take the time to write a review for us. Your wedding was SO MUCH FUN!!! It was a great day, wasn't it? We are so glad we made you both so happy. Our wish for you BOTH is for a lifetime of love & laughter. Thank you again!!!

John G

My bride and I went to a few places then went to a bridal shower at Parkway. Right from the start ,asking ? of the staff, talking to Jerry,the owner, or the veiw of the lake. We we...

re sold and booked with Parkway. Weddings were suppose to be stressful,but Jerry and his staff kept in touch and sent us reminders every step of the way. Seemed like all we had to do was ask and Parkway made it happen. Even the day of the wedding. We were well rehearsed everything went so smooth. All I can say is All I had to worry about was enjoying family and friends and especially my bride. Oh and all the guests couldnt help but say how great the food was and how they enjoyed the whole evening. Thanks Jerry and staff of the Parkway for our special day

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi John!!! Gosh, THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the nice things you've shared here! Your wedd...

ing was SO MUCH FUN!!! We are so happy that we made you both so happy. We truly love what we do, and we're so glad it shows. Our entire Parkway Banquets staff wishes you love & laughter that lasts a lifetime! Send us some photos when you get them back!

Krista H

Our wedding was Friday September 6th 2019. Jerry, Cathy, Michelle and the crew were wonderful to work with. Everything looked beautiful. We didn’t have to worry about decor, they h...

ave a storage closet full of centerpieces. So much food and we got to take the leftovers home. Thankyou for helping us host our friends and family. I doubt you can find another venue that provides everything for a great price and treats you like family!

Response from Parkway Banquets

Gosh, Krista, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! We are so glad that we made you both so happy! Our fa...

vorite part of what we do is getting to know the couple, understanding their vision for their wedding, and sharing their dream for the best day EVER. It was SUCH a great day, wasn't it? From the entire staff of Parkway Banquets - we wish you a lifetime of love, joy, and laughter. We can't wait to have you back again one day for another event!

Heather B

My husband and I got married on July 27th at Parkway by the Lake. From beginning to end, Jerry and the staff at Parkway were absolutely amazing! The packages they offer fit well wi...

thin our budget and made the whole wedding planning process so simple and stress free for us. Everything is taken care of - from the photographer, DJ and bakery of our choice, to the centerpieces and linens - we could've just gotten dressed and shown up! That is what this experience was like. Cathy and Jerry were always available to assist us. Michelle was amazing on our wedding day. She calmed me (the bride) down, helped me relax, never left us with an empty glass, but most importantly - her positive attitude and character was so comforting. Everyone who talked with her loved her! The food is amazing!!! We did the buffet and got to take our leftovers home! I cannot say enough great things about how phenomenal everything was. When we went for our rehearsal, we noticed the tablecloths were the wrong color and the tables were numbered incorrectly. (we didn't do a simple 1-8 pattern). We addressed this with Jerry and the whole room was changed and correct in an hour! We couldn't believe how on top of things Jerry was. The preferred vendors that we chose from Jerry's package were outstanding! The photographer was kind, considerate and truly cared about being there for us. We asked a lot of her and she delivered every time! The DJ was fantastic!! The dance floor was never empty (except when we needed to get a drink!). We had two special things we wanted to do - one surprise speech for the Groom from my son and a video we made of loved ones who passed- and our DJ worked them both into our reception. We never felt like were inconveniencing anyone and everyone took our vision of our wedding to heart. I have told everyone that I know how amazing Parkway is. My husband and I both work full time, have 3 kids and we only have one day off together a week. So once we found Parkway, we were extremely excited and amazed at how stress free our wedding planning was going to be. They did not disappoint! I have not one negative thing to say about the introduction, the process, the planning or the final result. If I could hire Jerry and his staff to plan and coordinate all of my events, I absolutely would!

Response from Parkway Banquets

Awww, to our bride, Heather, we say "You're makin' us cry here, lol"!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH...

!!! What we do is never about us - it is about understanding what your dream is, and carrying that out to the best of our ability. We are so glad that we made you both so happy!!! Our entire Parkway Banquets staff wishes you both all the happiness life has to offer!!!

Samantha W

My husband and I got married at Parkway banquets on July 5, 2019. We had a National Park themed wedding using the ultimate fantasy packaged offered. The package included everything...

for our wedding (aside of our attire and any little personal touches you may want). Even though the DJ, cake, and photographer were included we still got to choose between a decent selection of each, and more importantly we still got to taste all of the vendor’s delicious wedding cakes! Jerry and Cathy were ALWAYS there when I need reassurance on an idea or help with something in general. Cathy was the absolute biggest help (besides my mom and sister!) during the whole year long planning process. She ensured that everything I had envisioned was done and done better at than I could have dreamed. The ceremony space was beautiful and the guidance offered by Jerry to our first time officiant was very helpful. Michelle (the bar tender) always made sure that Chris and I’s glasses were full and treated us like royalty the entire evening. The food, down to the garlic bread, was all fantastic and we were very grateful for leftovers we were sent home with! All in all I don’t think we could have found a more perfect place for our wedding, and I seriously don’t think a better job could have been done anywhere else. Thank you everyone (especially Cathy!) for making our wedding dream come true ❤️❤️

Response from Parkway Banquets

Awww, Samantha, hosting your wedding was so much fun for our entire staff. We TRULY love ...

what we do, and when we can make you both this happy, it just is the BEST for us. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness. Come back again soon for another event!

Scott G

We couldn't have asked for a better venue and owner like Jerry. He surpassed all of our expectations, gave great service/food, helped us find a great photographer, and assisted wi...

th anything we needed, He made our special day perfect and we are soo grateful.

Response from Parkway Banquets

Awww, THANK YOU SCOTT!!! We are glad we made you both so happy! Our entire Parkway Banqu...

ets staff wishes you both a lifetime of happily ever afters. WE APPRECIATE YOU!

Kandace O

Beautiful venue and very helpful staff!

Response from Parkway Banquets

To our beautiful, amazing bride, Kandace, we say THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Miranda M

I had my wedding here June 2nd and everything was perfect. Jerry and his team were so flexible to our needs and they did an amazing job making sure we had everything we needed. The...

decorations we're beautiful, the food was delicious, and they made it a stress free day for me, which is unheard of for a bride! I recommend this venue to anyone who is getting married.

Response from Parkway Banquets

Thank you for the kind words! It is so wonderful on our end to hear from you and know th...

at we did all we could to make your day perfect and that it is appreciated on your end. The weather was perfect, the color combination you choose was stunning, you and your entire bridal party looked AWESOME....EVERYTHING was perfect! You prob don't know this but the white haired gentleman from Florida who officiates weddings for his church told us this was by far the most wonderful wedding event he had ever attended, and then to top THAT great grandma comes to me and tells me that "in all her years she had never been to such a wonderful wedding" and THAT'S what makes all of our hard work even more special! Thanks for choosing us to help you celebrate your special day!

Ashley S

I had my wedding at Parkway last week. Everything was INCREDIBLE! We had a Beauty and the Beast themed wedding. The whole room looked so elegant and amazing. The food was fantastic...

, and there was more than enough for everyone to have seconds. The music was great and the venue simply looked amazing. Jerry, Cathy, and Michelle made sure everything looking awesome and make the night go 100% smooth. I would recommend this location for any bride.

Response from Parkway Banquets

Hi Ashley! WOW! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! It was our pleasure to host your wedding. We had ...

SO MUCH FUN WITH YOU AND YOUR GUESTS! Most of all, we are so glad to know we made you both so happy. We hope you'll have an occasion to come back again for another event! Thank you again :)

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