Baywood Greens Clubhouse Wedding

This Baywood Greens Clubhouse wedding was so much fun to photograph. Surrounded by the beauty of the Baywood Greens Golf course and enchanted gardens, the Baywood Greens wedding venue is in my opinion, one of the most beautiful Delaware venues for any wedding affair.  

And a big shout-out to the staff at Baywood "You guys are truly fantastic to work with!" 

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Baywood Greens Clubhouse Wedding, Kirsten and Will's Celebration

Kirsten and Will had planned their wedding at Baywood Greens wedding for over a year. The plan was for a big wedding with lots of friends and family to celebrate their matrimony and love. However, Covid-19 threw, like for so many other couples, a wrench into the planning and execution. 

When Kirsten and I talked about changing the dates, we were still hopeful to be able to reschedule the wedding for late spring, early summer. 

Coordination is Everything

Kirsten and I talked several times while she was trying to figure out what to do since everything seemed so much up in the air.  "I want to have my wedding at Baywood Greens; I have been in love with that venue since I saw it a few years ago. I just don't know how I can keep all my vendors, and coordinate guests, and keep myself sane. I need to make a decision soon, but I feel so stuck, I don't know what to do." 

I told her to let me know as soon as she knew of the date since my calendar for the summer seemed to be ever-changing. 

Decision Time

"I think I got it!" Kirsten sounded excited, for the first time in a long time. 

" We have booked a date, but the wedding will not proceed as scheduled. We will have to make some adjustments. I hope you still have that day available!" 

 I was so happy to tell Kirsten that "Yes" I would be able to photograph her Baywood Greens Clubhouse Wedding. Indeed, I couldn't wait to be part of her day!

Special Arrangements for Difficult Times

The initial wedding day plans called for an outdoor ceremony, with cocktail hour after and ballroom reception. However, since the State of Delaware still has very strict rules in effect, having many guests lingering together seemed prohibitive. 

" So, here is the plan: we will only have our closest family at the wedding. Probably not more than 20. Also, we are canceling the reception, since we can't have all our guests in the same enclosed space. Instead, we will have the outdoor ceremony as planned. After the ceremony, will we have our first dance on the patio and then cut the cake right away." 

I could hear Kirsten's voice was really sad and she was not happy about the changes that they had to make. But sometimes, difficult decisions have to be made in difficult times. 

"The guest will leave after that and we can take pictures on the grounds. At least we won't have to rush and hurry back to a reception." her sad voice told me.

I told her that I understood how sad she was but that she made the right decision. Having everything in limbo for a long time is not good for anyone's psyche. 

Eastern Shore Weather is Always Unpredictable

Nothing like a Delaware spring day, the morning can be fresh and clear but by the afternoon the sun is hazy, and the air feels like you are in the jungle. Anyone, who has lived on the Eastern Shore for a few years knows about humidity. That just how it is. Sometimes we get lucky, and a breeze of the ocean will make it a little better. This wedding day was not any different. 

Finally, the Moment has Come

When the time finally arrived for Kirsten to walk down the aisle towards Will, she looked amazing. So did her wonderful fiance and their beautiful twin daughters. I am still not sure how she managed to plan a wedding while going to work full time and raising two toddlers. Isn't there a saying about if you want to get something done, give the job to a busy person?

Pictures, Pictures, Pictures

Just like we planned it, Kirsten and Will danced the first dance right after the ceremony and then went on to cut the cake. We then enjoyed a toast to the bride and groom and some delicious cupcakes. 

I made sure that Kirsten and Will took a few minutes to themselves before we started taking pictures. I really wanted her to enjoy her wedding day even though it was not a traditional wedding. 

We then went around the golf course, to take photos. A huge thank you for the amazing staff a Baywood. You guys are terrific and made this wedding a huge success. 

Thank you, Kirsten and Will for choosing me to document your wedding. It took us a while, but we finally got there!

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