Parkway Banquets

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.

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.

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!

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.

ey 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!

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

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!

ng 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.

essful,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

ot 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!

imple 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!

uches 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 ❤️❤️

re soo grateful.

ade it a stress free day for me, which is unheard of for a bride! I recommend this venue to anyone who is getting married.

he 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.

ything. He connected us with the best DJ, cake maker, and photographer. I (mom) worried more than bride (laid back) & he assured everything would be perfect and it was. Didn’t have to make table or venue decor-just had to pick out from their numerous ideas; they have stock rooms of supplies. Saved $. We selected buffet. Everyone commented on how delicious the food was, the meats were amazing! All were shocked at variety, # of choices, dessert table, appetizers, omg so much food! I couldn’t believe they wrapped up leftovers and sent them home. We fed so many guests in our home the days following wedding! Accommodated last minute crisis’s, headcount changes, etc. the parkway salon is gorgeous. Had ceremony and reception both held there. It was so beautiful. Dance floor huge. Plenty of room. Bridal ready room perfecto! All of the staff catered to our guests. Everyone gave positive feedback as they hugged me before leaving. My oldest daughters wedding reception was elsewhere in crystal lake. They were 5 stars. Parkway is 10 stars. They went above and beyond for every thing.

Florida would be able to see us get married. There was no comparison between the events! Jerry @ Parkway and his staff went WAY ABOVE and beyond to make my event amazing! My mother told them about everything that went wrong in Florida and Jerry told her “you don’t have to worry, I’ll take care of everything”. He is not a liar! The food was great, the decor was beautiful but I cannot say enough about the staff. They were amazing! So helpful and attentive!!! The bartender (I think her name was Michelle) made sure my husband and I were taken care of to the fullest. She came to our table and checked on us several times throughout the night. She kept all of the guests extremely happy (and glasses full!) and she had such a wonderful demeanor. My parents had their 25th anniversary party there a few years ago and I remember the event being just as wonderful. Jerry and his staff know how to put on an event and they made us feel so incredibly special and important. Thanks Jerry!!

t have to stress because they ran everything smoothly and with ease. The food was wonderful and plentiful. They truly made every aspect of the day relaxing and worry-free from the ceremony to the sweets table! The venue was beautifully setup and looks out on a serene lake. Thank you, Jerry, for caring enough to assemble the best staff you can have. This was a perfect day!

e food was excellent, the facility itself was very accommodating! Over the months that we got to know him, Jerry became like a part of the family. And with the personal care that we received, we felt part of the Parkway family too. :)

this beautiful venue. Parkway staff made every effort to make sure all our needs were met and we were satisfied. The whole event went off with out a single hitch. Kuddos to the whole staff. I would recommend Parkway for any event and not hesitate to return when given the chance.

ur way from helping our officiant find his place, to making sure everyone knew their place at the rehearsal and ceremony. We're SO glad we chose Parkway. This was my perfect wedding, with such a beautiful venue on the lake. Plus, it wasn't stupid expensive. There's a package for every budget and we found out that worked with ours, with no hidden fees or surprises. We are recommending this venue to all our newly engaged friends. Love this place, you cannot go wrong with Parkway.

makes the time to speak with you, get things done, and questions answered. Cathy and the bartender (Michelle I think is her name, and also way more than just a bartender) were amazing to work with! They all help put your nerves/thoughts/concerns at ease. Overall a HUGE thumbs up and my husband and I highly recommend Parkway!

o much for you. The wedding cake, the table decorations, even the chair covers are included. If they don't have what you want, they'll get it. They really go above and beyond to make sure you're happy. I highly recommend checking this place out.

who work with them the night went flawlessly. They truly all know how to work as a team. We have gotten so many compliments on the whole wedding, from the setting and decor to the food and drinks. It was all thanks to Jerry and his wonderful team. I highly reccomend Parkway to everyone who asks!!

a fun celebration! My husband and I were married there on April 14th and we have already received several text msgs, calls, etc from our guests saying how impressed they were with the Parkway family. We would HIGHLY recommend Parkway!

questions and letting me vent when I needed to!!!! The food was amazing, and the venue was set up perfect. Everything that my husband and I wanted was done. We literally just had to show up and Jerry and his team handled the rest. Michelle was amazing that day. She was my angel on earth helping me not pass out from nerves. I would give 10 stars if I could. God willing we can have our baby shower there in the near future!!!

! I am talking about the things that you wouldn't negotiate in a contract or think to ask about....that is the stuff that he makes sure is right for you and your special day. It's the feeling that you matter and that he just wants you to be happy...Stand up classy guy!

decorations were beautiful! Jerry and Kathy were BEYOND helpful and I knew I could count on them! They also have a list of preferred vendors...and that is the way to go! We had a day that we will always remember! I highly recommend Parkway by the Lake Banquet Hall!

ommodating. Everything was perfect! A very wonderful and memorable event!

in Jerry and his team were there to help in set up and washed our dishes! They are amazing and I will have every event there from now on! Absolutely went above and beyond, even making my son with special needs feel comfortable while we were arranging the details! Thank you so much Jerry!

Thank you all again for your wonderful service.

lly awesome and he will provide you with everything you need!! Centerpieces materials, Premium liquor, seated or buffet style at the same cost ect. ! ( at no extra cost) he is reasonable and answers all your questions in no time. I came inside this place and I felt the same way I felt when I found my dress. This is the place I will marry my Fiancé my best friend. Thank you Jerry for making dreams come true without breaking the budget.

right in and repeatedly told us " Don't worry about anything, all that matters is you have the wedding of your dreams" and that's exactly what you provided. We are so happy we met you and will always count you as one of our lifetime friends from that day on. You are one of the most genuine and caring people in the world. A God given gift you truly have been blessed with and you use it to brighten the lives of everyone you come in contact with. Our menu "Amazing" your staff was on top of everything all night. We will recommend Parkway Banquets to everyone we know. We will never forget your service and how much it meant to our perfect day. Many Blessings,

wedding of our dreams. It's been three months since our big day and loved ones are still raving about how perfect the staff made sure our big day was.

wn decorations. Him and his staff were gracious enough to set it up exactly as we requested (at no extra cost!). The hall was beautiful (recently remodeled) and the food was delicious. Overall, everything went smoothly and the groom and I were able to enjoy our reception while trusting Jerry with running the show. Also, this was the most affordable banquet hall by far in the area.

amazing! I have attended quite a few weddings this last year and this one tops the cake. (pun intended). The food was by far the best wedding food I have ever had. I am a Chef so that is saying something. I could go on and on but I highly recommend this location!

modating in so many ways. We had many compliments from our guest; everyone enjoyed themselves very much. They said the view from the windows was breathtaking, and the food was delicious. We recommend Parkway to anyone who is planning an event.

hoose the venue. Parkway has always had everything in perfect order, great service and fantastic food. Staff and management are always very easy to deal with, attentive and special arrangements have never been a problem. Highly recommended.

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ys there to answer my questions. The food was AMAZING!!! That is all I am hearing about from my guest!! They loved how it wasn't plan ole wedding food, it was good food that they actually finished their plates! My sister got married at this location 7 years ago and the experience we had then is what made us go back!

er thanks to Jerry and his staff. Our guest raved about the food as well! And all at a very fair price! 😄

Sweets for cake trust me!), the decor, food, location...everything is just AMAZING. Jerry makes sure you are stress free & have the best day of your life. I absolutely love everything about Parkway!!!! My guests had a blast & my family now wants to use Parkway for all future weddings. The lake is the perfect setting for gorgeous sunset photos too. I could go on & on!!! HUGE thank you to Jerry & everyone who made our day perfect!!!

I definitely encourage every bride to give him a call!

a everything and more. If there was a 10 star rating Parkway would get an 11. Thanks so much for everything you do Jerry

essly. From the first time meeting Jerry and taking a tour of Parkway, we were in love. We loved the view of the lake, the outdoor option, and that the venue literally includes EVERYTHING you need. It was by far the most reasonably priced venue for our budget. When we chose to sign a contract with Jerry, he was surprisingly open to negotiating terms, and getting us the best bang for our buck, and all the amenities that we needed. He is thorough, detail oriented, and focused on helping couples get what they want. he was complimentary and nice the whole process. Even when we came up for his bridal show (obviously he was VERY busy) he took the time out to talk to my now husband and I and our parents about the big day! You cannot get better customer service than that. I communicated with Jerry about the final details of the week before the wedding. It was in his hands, and I fully trusted him and his staff to create my dream venue. When I walked into the venue the day before the wedding for the rehearsal, I cried (I am teary eyed thinking of it!). His staff did an amazing job setting the tables, making the arch for our ceremony, the centerpieces and chair set up was perfect. The day of could not have gone better. Jerry was an amazing coordinator throughout the entire day. He was making sure we stayed on schedule, that his staff was prepared for any/all mishaps, and he spoke some of the kindest words to our guests. Despite a mishap with our DJ (which was completely our DJ's fault), Jerry and his staff made our day truly special. We hadn't even seen the surrounding area with foliage until the day of the wedding, and it was beautiful! I cannot say it enough, this place was organized, wonderful, efficient, communicative, detail oriented, and special. Thank you so much, Jerry and staff, we will for sure be using your space again! So much love from the Roches!

s the owner of the establishment. Right off the bat, he made us feel welcome and special. He worked with us and made sure we were 100% happy and comfortable with each decision we had to make. From the first few minutes of being there, it was clear that this WAS the place my Wife and I wanted our reception at. Our choice was a no-brainer, really. Jerry and his staff put in 110% effort on our wedding/reception night this past August, and helped make our special day that much more fun and memorable. If anyone reading this is ever thinking about using "Parkway by the Lake" for anything, especially a wedding reception, I say STOP thinking and go with this fine place. You won't regret it. Jerry and his staff are top notch, professional, fun, and nice people. I'll forever be thankful to "Parkway" and to Jerry for all he did for my Wife and I. It was truly the "Party by the Lake." - Mr. and Mrs. Keena

eyond delicious! I could never thank Jerry and his staff enough for how well we were treated on our special day. My only SMALL complaint would be that he can be hard to get a hold of at times but he makes up for that with his exceptional service and hospitality! If we could, we would do it all over again and not change a think!

we were seeking-a one-stop location for the ceremony and reception, catering and decorations included, plus some scenic places for photos. After meeting with Jerry, we had no doubt this was the place! He gave us many options for the room set up, menus, decorations, etc. He was straightforward without being pushy, made suggestions without detracting us from our vision of our wedding day. The organization and support of Jerry, Michelle, Cathy and the staff were invaluable to us. They were supportive, encouraging, helpful and overall wonderful. I would absolutely go to Parkway first for an important event. Many thanks to the staff for everything!!

nd his staff. Jerry is with you every step of the way to make sure your day is absolutely perfect. I really enjoyed getting ready at the venue in the bridal party dressing room. The reception was wonderful as well. The food was so delicious and we received so many compliments from our guests about how it was the best wedding they had been to in a long time. Jerry and his staff are amazing and we are truly grateful for a day we will never forget.

one and when. I learned very quickly that it is so much easier to put things into his hands and trust him with it and it WILL be amazing. I truthfully believe that if I had my wedding anywhere else, it just would not have gone as smoothly as Jerry made it go. I don't think I could ever really thank him enough.

- the chairs, napkins & table décor was beautiful with the matching light accents and the beautiful local made for unbelievably gorgeous photos!! All the attention to detail made for such a special day!! The food was delicious!! The photo booth was great fun!! And the bartender knew I was the mother of the groom and always fast with a drink and a smile!! Jerry and staff attended to every minute detail and all we had to do was enjoy ourselves! It is a beautiful venue, on a lovely lake, with every imaginable amenity!! Of course, Erica was a mist beautiful bride; and the allure of Parkside allowed her to glow on our best day ever!!!

y provided excellent Bridal shows with all aspects of the wedding needs at our disposal to review and decide upon. The packages that he provided were cost effective and full of options and choices. He was ALWAYS available to answer our questions and provide any kind of insight we needed to make our decision making smooth and right and well, perfect! Simply one of the BEST days of our lives and so pleased that we got to spend it with Jerry and his crew! If we had to do it again we would definitely use Parkway! Sincerely, Mark and Christy Dodge Married 7/17/15

s staff could not have been kinder or more helpful.

from the venue, but Jerry always made communication open and simple. I still can not believe all the amazing things we had/did at our wedding for such a great cost! I now recommend Parkway to all of my friends who are recently engaged.

with floating candles), the food was delicious, the dessert table was beautiful. The service was outstanding and any questions that came up, they handled immediately. We stayed until the last moment. I would recommend Jerry and his staff to anyone wanting excellence.

s from our guests. The whole was a huge success.