Lakeview Pavilion

Lakeview Pavilion is absolutely amazing and STUNNING! My husband and I got married there last month and cannot say enough great things about this place! What a beautiful wedding reception they gave us! The venue looked absolutely gorgeous and the attention to detail was flawless! Beautiful hanging chandeliers, crystals, and uplighting. Everything is brand new and the style is elegant and simply breathtaking.
The food was phenomenal! All of our guests are still commenting on how delicious the food was! They loved the Mediterranean platter during cocktail hour, and for 200 people that attended our wedding, not one item of the platter ran out as they made sure to keep everything fresh and full. The entire staff at Lakeview Pavilion was absolutely amazing! Their service was top notch, professional, and classy — what a great team they have!
We knew at our first meeting with Lakeview Pavilion that these were the women we wanted to work with! Anastasia & Natalia, the owners of the venue, were so welcoming, personable, and truly passionate of what they do. It did not feel like a business with them! You can see how genuinely happy they are for you and want to make sure everything is perfect for your wedding day.
Patty and Terry were the same way. From the moment we started planning our wedding, Patty & Terry were always quick to respond to emails, provide any feedback, and really just help us with anything we needed! As a bride I felt like I was asking many questions and being annoying but they never once made me feel like that. They seemed happy and excited to help! Again, I cannot say enough nice things about this venue. From the owners, the staff, the food, and the beautiful look of the venue, this place is truly has it all and is like no other! Absolute perfection!

Beautiful wedding venue!!!
I attended a wedding here this past Saturday and the place is absolutely stunning.
Recently rebuilt, the design and craftsmanship are top notch.
The service was fantastic, everyone was very polite and attentive.
The food was delicious as well, definitely a great place to have a wedding or formal party!

There are better alternatives. For example, anyone else.
Scamview Pavilion. Stay away. Me and my fiancée took a gamble on putting a deposit down last February (2015) on a wedding location that did not exist. This location has burned down last year and it was supposed to be rebuilt this year. As soon as we met with the planners Natalia and Anastasia, we were presented with contracts, which required that any deposit would be forfeited if we cancel the wedding. We wanted to go through with it, since the price was appealing and we were lured in to it by some amazing pictures and plans for our wedding. As soon as we sent second deposit down, we were told about additional expenses, from uplighting ($ 1,000) to charger plate and chairs, which all boosted the total price of the wedding significantly. This coincided with a life event that made us cancel/​postpone the wedding until next year, so we decided to contact Natalia and Anastasia about it. My fiancée called Natalia and over the phone we were told that due to the contract we signed our names under, we would have to sacrifice 30% administrative fee off $ 7,000 deposit we have already sent. However several days later we received a check with a note that their administrative fee would actually be 30% off $ 12,000 and therefore they would only give back small portion off our deposit. From that point Natalia and Anastasia did not respond to any of our emails and Kimberly, who was someone we had never even heard of before was the person who proceeded to answer our e-​mails. At no other point did we hear from Anastasia or Natalia who were the people we had originally spoken with.
Kimberly disregarded our phone agreement with Natalia on the lower administrative fee and reminded us numerous times that due to the contract, they were allowed to keep entire deposit with them and they are not going to negotiate it what they sent us. It is disappointing, because until the moment our phone call with a decision to the cancel the wedding, Natalia was the nicest, most sincere person we dealt with, but then she handed it all to Kim, who we did not know existed.
Overall, we feel that they could not be trusted. We take peoples word very seriously but they do not seem to have the same values.
Lakeview Pavilion spoiled the wedding for us. We paid $ 3,600 for about two hours total spent at the School Street office, two K-​Cup coffees and 2 Dunkin Donuts munchkins that we were offered at their temporary office. No additional work was performed for us (such as food tasting or cake tasting, etc). It was a very expensive lesson for us, so I wanted to warn others that Lakeview will not negotiate with you and they do not hold up to their verbal agreements.
Try anyone, but them. Extremely disappointing experience.

This review is based on being a guest at a wedding hosted at Lake View Pavilion. I have not otherwise worked with the staff for an event.
The wedding was in early December and the facility was fully decorated for the holidays. It was beautiful.
There were passed appetizers, which were all delicious. Dinner was a plated bone-​in chicken dish — we all know that it is so common to have dry and tasteless chicken at a wedding or event. To the credit of the kitchen, the chicken was flavorful and moist. My BFs friends even commented on it last week when we were talking about the wedding. That’s saying something…
The waitstaff and bartenders were friendly and offered spot-​on service.
Overall a wonderful place to be a wedding guest.

We had an amazing wedding day! It was obvious they have been doing this for a long time. Everyone keeps talking about how good the food was and how much fun they had! I would recomend them to anyone!

Went to a wedding here last night and WOW. This place is beautiful. Great location, great décor, wonderful lighting and attentive staff.
There were clear christmas lights lining sheer curtains draping the ceiling… that was an amazing touch of elegance.
The hors d’oeuvres were so good. They had a tri-​colored tortellini in a creamy sauce.; so good… had me shoving my face while in my bridesmaids dress taking photos. The plated 3 course dinner was phenomenal.
I would highly recommend this venue, and according to the bride they were very helpful in the planning stages. I would love to see it in the springtime.

I got married here and I loved it! They were so great!
The whole place is beautiful. It truly was a fairly tale wedding.
I was amazed with the chocolate fondue station. Cocktail hour had plenty of appetizers for everyone.
I loved the lights hanging draping over the dance floor and the chair covers. It made all the red roses and rose petals on the tables really pop out.
I got married in the beginning of November which was a beautiful time of year. I know shortly after I got married they decorate for the Christmas season and it’s supposed to be gorgeous.
The food was good, the price was reasonable, and I was extremely happy with my whole wedding. What more could a bride ask for. :)

We just attended a wedding here and I was impressed by how pretty this venue was. I’m picky about weddings and places to have them. I’m bored at this point with the typical banquet hall with a cookie-​cutter feel.
Lake View Pavilion is in a lovely spot by, you guessed it, a lake and a pretty one at that surrounded by woods.
There are beautiful outdoor options for the ceremony including an area with a nice gazebo. From most vantage points, you’re in view of the surrounding woods and lake.
The building itself has a lovely veranda surrounding it, so if the weather cooperates it’s a great place to have cocktails outdoors. There is also an indoor cocktail reception area with great big expanses of windows also with lovely views.
The main ballroom wasn’t particularly to my taste but then again I’m not a traditional ballroom type gal.
This one had overwrought chandeliers and weird draping over the rafters which would have looked much prettier and more natural if left unadorened.
What helped things though was that this was a daytime wedding and the wall of sliding glass doors gave the room a bit of an indoor/​outdoor feel which made a big difference. We didn’t feel closed in.
I happen to be a fan of the daytime wedding and I don’t think people consider them enough.
I like being in beautiful natural surroundings and having the option of being able to be outside or at least to see outside.
This was a noon wedding on a picture perfect day. The wooded surroundings really made all the difference for me.
The service was excellent. Things flowed seamlessly and the staff was where you needed them when you needed them without being intrusive.
The food was okay. Others liked it more than I did but since I don’t eat much of the type of food that was served, I can’t be a fair judge.
While I prefer more untraditional venues for weddings and parties in general, I would recommend Lake View as a place to consider primarily because of the wooded surroundings and the pretty lake.
The views will be a moot point if you’re planning an evening wedding, in which case, I’d probably look elsewhere.

What a great surprise! We attended a wedding there last weekend and thought the facilities were wonderful, ground well tended and manicured, the staff was right on target — extremely attentive and professional and as a result, the wedding was one of the best ones we have attended in recent memory! The ceremony was outside and it was beautiful. It was a little odd that the positioning of the aisle allowed for 4 chairs on the right side and 6 or so on the other, but otherwise, you couldn’t ask for a nicer outdoor ceremony location. Sun beaming though the trees, not too buggy, ground and grass firm so we didn’t feel as though we were sinking. The cocktail hour was a bit cramped, but the food was great (scallops wrapped in bacon, chicken spring rolls, shrimp cocktail in shot glasses), spinach triangles — all very good. They also had a made to order pasts station. When it was time, we entered the ballroom and it was spacious and beautifully adorned. I liked the full length bar, spacious dance floor and the acoustics worked well. A+ experience!

My son and new daughter-​in-​law had an evening wedding here on April 1, 2011. The venue was fantastic and I can’t say enough about how wonderful everyone there was. From the help offered so Zachary and Amy while planning their wedding to the execution of the final thing, it was spectacular! The food was delicious and served beautifully. The «dessert extraviganza» was to die for! Compliments were flying around the room throughout the evening about what a wonderful event it was! If you’re looking for an fabulous, beautiful, and efficient place for your wedding, go to Lake View Pavillion.

April 1, 2011 and it is no Joke. My daughter and new son got married at the Lake View Pavilion and I cannot express the magnificence. This place should have it’s own television program. David Tutera listen up– these people got it going on.
From the moment Amy and Zach started planning, this venue offered it all. The Florist– Nolan’s out did themselves bringing Amy’s vision to life. Montillios cake — no «cake boss» could compare. The cars from Joy Limo service– white glove all the way.
And I can’t even talk about the food. No «wedding rubber chicken» here.
Well done– highly recommended and stress free. Never a thought of Bridezilla moments when you sign with Lake View.
Adding a shout out to The Bridal Secret in Quincy, for the best wedding dress experience there is. MOBs MOGs and Brides– listen up– you want it perfect, at budget and elegant? Take my advise and contact these people.

I got married at Lake View on August 6^th 2010. I can not say enough about them. They have weddings down to a science! They were so accommodating and easy to work with — nothing got looked over. The grounds are beautiful as is the foyer, cocktail room and ball room and they all make for beautiful pictures.
I have heard people complain about two things: 1) feeling like they were «nickel and dimed» and 2) that it is a wedding factory.
I do not feel like I was nickle and dimed at all. Their estimate came in right around other places I looked at (Indian Pond (Kingston), White Cliffs (Plymouth). I had a really nice 200 person wedding for about 23K.
They are a wedding factory and that is a good thing!!! Unless you have a habit of getting married, you need a place like this. They tell you exactly what you should be doing and when you should be doing it and even helped me with the invitation wording even though someone else was doing them. They take pride in what they do and really will do anything to make you happy.
A guest at my wedding had her reception at Lake View 2 years prior and the event planners made a point to seek her out and made sure her and her husband had free drinks all night. I thought that was such a nice touch. It really shows how dedicated they are to what they do and making sure you are happy.
They really went above and beyond — worth every penny.

Good Place– Both of these other reviewers have it pretty nailed. Its a very well-​oiled machine-​clean, great staff people. Bathrooms are very nice. Nice outdoor space but I’ve only been there in bad weather. The space where you’d get hitched inside if it rains I thought was ugly. I think there’s some kind of mirrored trellisly-​kind of thing people stand in front of. Bottom line, if you are planning on being married inside the space, I’d try to dress it up. Nice location, good parking.

The ballroom is beautiful, the grounds are ok, mostly a big parking lot. But the staff is simply «turn ‘em & burn ‘em!» They take on way too weddings, more then they can handle & they are all burnt out! It’s impossible to get anyone to call you back or email you back & the wedding planners there aren’t all to up to date with what’s «hip» in weddings! I had my wedding booked there & ended up canceling & losing thousands to go elsewhere, there was too much stress involved with that place!

I just might get married to have the CHOCOLATE FOUNTAINS at Lake View. Best wedding I’ve been to in awhile.
As maid of honor in a wedding this past weekend, I had my hand in a few different aspects, both behind the scenes and enjoying the wedding. It all started with the tasting my friends had over a year ago. Holy cow. I think it was about $ 40 per person, but I probably ate triple that in food. They had a cocktail hour with pretty much every appetizer they have, from fish to meat to sushi and free cocktails! The tasting was buffet style and they had several florists, cake makers, and DJ selections in attendance. VERY well put together.
This place is beautiful in my opinion. Lovely little lights everywhere and very spacious. They even rigged a light snowfall thingy for the couple when they did their first dance. It was really adorable and I didn’t throw up in my mouth at all.
I had some dealings with Patty, the general manager and John (I’m assuming one of the head wedding people). Patty was pretty much the general. I got the feeling she’s done a million weddings and seen a million different scenarios go down, so she has that confidence about her. I will admit, some people said she rubbed them the wrong way, but our group was made up of a bunch of jokers and laid back people. If she didn’t scoot us along during the rehearsal and the day of, it all would have taken much longer, so I really appreciated her presence. John was really awesome. Super nice, he also seemed very experienced and he actually saved my arse. I had no idea I was giving my toast so early on in the evening and had left it in a bag the back room. I wouldn’t be able to get into the back room until 10 – 20 minutes after I had already given my toast due to the other goings on at the reception. Awesome. I told John and after the bridal party was introduced, one of the waitresses slickly handed me my speech very CIA/​superstar-​like. And when I got the wrong dish (asked for vegetarian and got chicken because I wasn’t at my seat at the time), John hand delivered it (clearly not in his job description).
The food was impeccable. They even set out a spread of appetizers in the back room for the bridal party while we took pictures. Have I mentioned how much I love these people? From the chowder to the bread to my vegetarian dish to the CHOCOLATE FOUNTAINS! Blueberries, melon, rice krispie treats, pretzels, cookies, anything you could possibly want to dip in chocolate. OH MAN… still salivating.
One of the most organized wedding venue/​reception places I’ve ever encountered. And I’ve been in more weddings than. well let’s just say I’m on my way to 27 Dresses status.
PS — I took off my shoes ASAP to dance and afterwards they weren’t even that dirty! They’ve got some really clean floors! ;)
PPS — I forgot to mention the bathrooms! Not only are they incredibly clean, they have toiletry baskets with EVERYTHING. female products, stockings, toothpaste, mouthwash, hand santizer, lotion, etc etc!

Locally owned and operated, this two room event facility is adorned with care albeit a bit gaudy, catered more to an older generation. However the spacious, elegant dining hall complete with a pulpit for performances or to elevate the tables of important parties accommodates amply, suitable for weddings, bar/​bat mitzvahs or other large functions.
One of my buddies from college lost his seeding freedom here, and I must say, I think it was the right decision all around. His wife is sweeter than stevia and the Lake View grounds are gorgeous. A wide patio wraps around the rear side of the building, flanked by a lily pad covered pond. You can even get hitched outside on the veranda! I’m personally a feet in the sand type of gal myself though. (Ahem, boyfriend!)
From the guests’ perspective, this place makes for a good dining experience. Solid food and generous servers. Four helpings of crab stuffed mushrooms, please? Thank ya much. Plus they do package deals so there’s minimal headache. Even their floral arrangements are simple but gorgeous.