Reviews for The Lakeview by Carmen's Group
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Brooke Sent on 26/06/2025Lakeview Wedding
From the moment we first stepped into The Lakeview by Carmen's, we knew we had found the perfect venue for our wedding. The elegance, the spaciousness, and the stunning views immediately captivated us. The staff were incredibly welcoming and professional, making the entire planning process a breeze.
The Lakeview offers a variety of services, and the ambiance is enchanting, making it a foolproof solution to all your wedding woes. The customization options were amazing (DJ, M/C), and the staff was accommodating to all our ideas and suggestions, ensuring that every detail was executed perfectly. The venue's ability to accommodate a group of 80+ without feeling overcrowded was a major selling point for us.
The team at The Lakeview went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable. They were responsive to all our requests and ensured that our wedding was one-of-a-kind. The food was absolutely delicious, and our guests raved about the exquisite flavours and impeccable bar service. The venue provided a spacious reception hall and a natural outdoor area, offering comfort in venue selection and capacity.
We cannot recommend The Lakeview enough! It's definitely worth the investment for a beautiful, love-filled day. The Lakeview exceeded our expectations and made our dreams a reality!The Lakeview by Carmen's Group's reply:
Hi Brooke,
Thank you so much for your incredible review! From the very first moment you stepped into The Lakeview, we felt honoured to be part of your journey. It means the world to us that our elegant space, stunning views, and attentive team helped make planning your wedding so smooth and special.
We’re thrilled the customization options and spacious venue allowed you to create the perfect celebration with your 80+ guests — without feeling crowded. Your kind words about the food, bar service, and overall experience truly warm our hearts.
Making your wedding day one-of-a-kind was our privilege, and we’re so grateful you trusted us to bring your dreams to life. Thank you for recommending The Lakeview so wholeheartedly. We wish you both a lifetime filled with love and happiness!
— The Lakeview Team -
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Kailey Sent on 22/06/2024
January 2024 Wedding
We had an amazing wedding in January 2024 at the Lakeview. The service, food, views and value are unbeaten! We used a lot of the decor the Lakeview has available which made the process a lot easier. The in house DJ was great; he took all our requests and kept the party going. There is a lot of free overnight parking. They let us use the lighthouse to take some photos. The staff were very professional and helped us navigate the few challenges we had. We originally thought we could have espresso martini’s, but later learned they don’t serve martini’s (only do mixed shots). They did make an espresso mix to have instead. The cocktail space was a little tight (we had 120 guests). We also paid to upgrade our wine but they only served it during dinner (served the regular wine during cocktail hour). Ultimately, we had the best day and the pros of choosing this venue far outweigh the cons!The Lakeview by Carmen's Group's reply:
Hi Kailey,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing Lakeview for your January wedding. We’re delighted to hear that the service, food, views, and décor helped make your day amazing. It’s great to know the in-house DJ kept the party lively and that you enjoyed the special moments by the lighthouse.
We appreciate your honest feedback about the cocktail options and wine service. Your comments help us improve, and we’ll take them into careful consideration moving forward.
Above all, we’re so glad your day was everything you hoped for and that the positives far outweighed the challenges. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and love!
— The Lakeview Team -
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Madeline Sent on 29/05/2024A Wonderful Venue
Our wedding was amazing. Everything ran so smoothly and our maitre'd really worked hard to ensure things happened on time. She made sure everything was just right, and we appreciate all of the hard work. From booking to planning a wedding in 4 months, Carmen's really took care of a lot for us. The food was absolutely delicious and I am so happy with the selections we made during the tasting. The wedding cake was also delicious. Overall, our wedding day went perfectly and a huge part of this is thanks to this wonderful venue! Special shout out to Jenna for answering all of my questions leading up to the big day.The Lakeview by Carmen's Group's reply:
Hi Madeline,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear your wedding day went perfectly and that Jenna, our Sales & Event Coordinator, along with the entire team, made the planning and celebration so smooth — especially with a quick timeline like yours.
We’re so glad you and your guests enjoyed the food and cake selections. It was truly our pleasure to be part of such a special day, and we wish you a lifetime of happiness together!
— The Lakeview Team -
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Stephanie Sent on 02/11/2023The best day ever!
We had our wedding at The Lakeview on October 27th, we had an amazing day! Everything ran so smooth, our Maitre' D was wonderful, she was there to ensure everything ran as it should, everything was on time, she was fabulous, I don't know what we would have done without her. Along the planning process, we had our Coordinator who was there every step of the way for us to ask questions, run ideas past, we dealt with Alessia & then Jenna, they were both great! I would not have changed anything, everything fell into place so nicely, we had a fantastic day & night, definitely a day we will not forget. The only complaint that we do have, as well as many of our guests was the older gentlemen bartender was not friendly, he didn't smile, barely said 2 words to anyone, didn't look you in the eyes, don't get me wrong the drinks were flowing, but friendly service would have been nice. Even as the Bride going up to the bar, he didn't smile, didn't say thank you, didn't even look at me, didn't say your welcome. They would have gotten many more tips from guests if he was more friendly. We had multiple guests say they didn't end up tipping because he was rude, which is very unfortunate. That is not something we want our guests to remember. Other then that, everything else was fantastic! -
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Katie Sent on 29/10/2023
The perfect day
We could not have been happier with The Lakeview. Everything was absolutely perfect. The staff were friendly and attentive and helped to make our dream day perfect. Would highly recommend! -
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Julia Sent on 13/10/2023
Wedding Venue
Had our wedding at The Lakeview this past weekend. Everything could not have been more perfect. We worked with Alessia for the majority of our planning process. Unfortunately, she did end up leaving shortly before our wedding. Jenna took over and was a pleasure to work with. Charlie was wonderful help throughout the whole process and Gonia was the most perfect Maitre' D. The whole event could not have gone more seamless, and we got so many compliments about the venue, staff and organization of the event.
Could not recommend The Lakeview enough! -
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