Parque was the only location both me and my husband could agree on! As soon as we arrived, we just knew it was THE spot to host our October wedding. The scenery is breathtaking, a...nd the mansion gives that perfect mix of elegance & sophistication, yet still rustic and laidback. Because of the gardens and the architecture of the building, you really don't need much in terms of decor. Just some simple accents to help enhance the natural beauty of the space!
In terms of Venue staff, we cannot say enough good things! Grace Mycek was our coordinator and assigned to us only 2 months before our wedding, as our original coordinator left for another company. I was initially a bit hesitant of receiving a new contact so close to our day, but Grace really stepped up to the plate and eased away any worries! I honestly ended up liking her more than our original coordinator (who was also great). She was super responsive, really on top of stuff, and super personable. She has years of experience in the industry- so you're in great hands!
The food- DELISH! We received so many compliments on how everything tasted. Portions are also a good size-not too much and not too little, and eveything is super flavorful. We loved how cocktail hour and desserts were butlered, but dinner was sit-down. It really allowed everyone to mingle, but avoided any crazy lines.
The menu was completely customizable. Grace and our prior coordinator really worked with us with any questions we had, and was able to help price out alternative options/special requests. We were able to do butlered oysters on the half shell (not a standard offering) in lieu of a raw bar, add additional garnishing and toppings to the meals as requested, and worked with the bar staff to do 2 signature cocktails with offerings already in our bar package instead of adding on a premium.
What we loved the most though was the Peachtree Planner. You get this ~6 months out from your date which really helps to keep things organized throughout the process. This is especially helpful the closer and closer you get to your wedding day. It allowed us quick answers on any questions, and acted as a central point of reference for all things wedding related. It really eliminated the need to hire a wedding or day of coordinator in my opinion.
Overall, I would 100% book at Parque and with Peachtree all over again if I could. Yes the venue costs are pricey, but honestly money well spent and so worth it in my opinion. The food, staff, and venue were way better than I could ever imagine! Because of Grace and the Peachtree Planner, I really feel we were able to walk away from this experience stress free and wishing we could do it again 100x over!