Baywood Weddings

whelming landscape, painted with beautiful rows, and clusters of radiant floral arrangements that lined the entrances and surrounded the plush fringe and putting greens nearby. The entire property is meticulously kept. A vibrant scene for the most beautiful golf course in Delaware could only be matched with a most vibrant collection of talented women who represented Baywood and our wedding day to the fullest! Rachael, Stephanie K, Stephanie N, and Shelby, covered every detail of our expectations with resolute communication and action. Each are highly organized and thorough, but just as important, genuinely kind, and mindful of what was meaningful to us. We relied on their experience to guide us through the planning process, which was more like a casual conversation among friends and we appreciate that. Our Baywood team was everywhere we needed them, and when we needed them. Between prompt email responses, to pinning boutonnieres on tuxedos, they did it all with professionalism and care. Simply said, our ceremony and reception was perfect, and all the food was outstanding! Thank you, and your entire staff so much for taking great care of my new wife and me! Gratefully, Eddie & Angi 9/20/2019

as constantly impressed. They made our wedding dreams come true. The things that sold us on Baywood most was first the landscaping, then the kind service, then the in-house packages that were so reasonably priced and tailored to what we wanted, then the amazing communication throughout the whole process. I will forever be grateful we found Baywood!

music!), food (including cake!), beverages, florals, linen, serve ware and furniture rentals, staff, and coordinating with all your other vendors. From our initial tour, to every part of the planning process, and payments the staff was helpful, understanding, and flexible. Huge shout out to Sara and Lauren for making our wedding so seamless. The ceremony space is lovely and customizable. We rented the veranda for cocktail hour, and a little more privacy during the ceremony, and it was a fantastic decision. There was much more seating available for our older and pregnant guests, and there was great airflow in August. The ballroom was just as lovely. While we purchased plenty of florals for our reception, the room is pretty enough that you can get away with some strategic linens, uplighting and candles. The golf course provided so many great locations for beautiful photos. You will not regret hosting your wedding here.

l questions we have. However, the wedding day is what was really so impressive about this team. They handled absolutely EVERYTHING from start to finish. They gave our bridal party a contact to reach out to with questions/concerns so that my husband and I didn’t have to worry about a thing. They will be to your room within minutes if you need anything. They truly make the entire day an absolute BREEZE so that you can enjoy every single moment. I’ve never been so pleased with services! Couldn’t possibly recommend this gorgeous venue or incredible team enough.

icious and the landscaping and wedding suites are stunning. Baywood also does a wonderful job working with outside vendors being brought in for wedding day. The planning and floral teams truly helped make my vision come to life.

ations with Ali, I felt confident that Baywood would be the right venue to bring my vision to life and they did not disappoint. We worked with Lauren throughout the planning process, alongside Laura from the floral team, the chefs, and pastry team. They have an organized, straightforward process to get each couple from planning to execution, starting about nine months or so before the event (though you should book your date as soon as possible!). You will have to use their floral, catering and catering rentals but have your choice of other vendors, though they do provide recommendations. I came to the team with my vision from Pinterest/Instagram and they really made it happen! The team are all very knowledgeable and can offer guidance when stuck. Lauren was on vacation the week leading up to our wedding and was still checking in – while we don’t condone that 😉, it made us feel so cared for! For the actual wedding day, they have a handful of the team on hand to greet your other vendors and make sure the day runs smoothly. You get a bridal/groom suite attendant to check in on you in addition to the event team. Then, the catering staff was so nice & made the reception portion run smoothly. The food, cake and desserts were all done by Baywood and tasted delicious! My family & friends could not stop talking about the hospitality the whole evening & the days following! I honestly could not recommend Baywood enough!!! If you are looking to get married in Southern Delaware, this is the place to do it. Thank you Baywood team for bringing our vision to life and making our way day as special as we could have ever wanted!

ting came true on our wedding weekend, due to the dedication and professionalism of the Baywood Staff. Throughout the entire planning process, they were there to lend their guidance and support. COVID has been tough on all of us but I had zero stress when planning this wedding and I can thank them for that. The wedding day…PERFECT! I did not get a chance to see the room yet and the staff grabbed me from cocktail hour to see it for the first time by myself. I was in tears the moment I stepped in that door. Lights were dimmed, candles lit, pink and white flowers surrounding the room with gold accents. I felt like a queen walking into her palace. Jess CRUSHED IT with the flowers and the rest of the staff did an amazing job arranging all of my decor. From the arrival for our first look, to the exchange of wedding vows in the ceremony garden, to the amazing hors d’oeuvres and dinner buffet at the reception -- every detail came together for a dream-come-true wedding. Thanks again to everyone at Baywood Greens for giving us these wonderful memories. Every bride deserves a dream wedding and Baywood is the perfect place to make that happen.

wedding planning process. They are responsive to emails and requests and do everything in their power to make your wedding day exactly how you want it. They took all of my inspiration pictures and turned them into reality. Their florist Jess creates breathtaking table arrangements and bouquets. I was in love with mine! Having an in-house florist makes the entire planning process smoother as she is a part of the planning meetings and incorporates the whole look (palettes, linens, tablescapes) into your floral vision. The menu options are both diverse and delicious. The team even nailed my signature drink which they originally didn’t think was possible. In addition to helping you create your vision, they contact your vendors, and run your entire wedding day start to finish. I didn’t have to worry about a thing and was able to just be present and enjoy myself. The grounds are gorgeous and create the perfect backdrop for pictures. I had so many compliments about the entire day!

lp map out our unknown future for our celebration. We ended up pushing back our wedding to June 2021 and downsized to just 40 people and Rachael & the team were so incredibly supportive and helped us every step of the way. As a couple who lives out of state planning a DE wedding, it was so wonderful to find a place that did everything in house, from the food to florals to linen rentals. Rachael made sure to maximize our time together since she knew we had a long trip for each planning session. The entire team is so knowledgeable and professional, they really think of every detail and leave no stone unturned! Overall, our big day was beautiful and perfect, and most importantly completely stress free thanks to all of the hard work the staff at Baywood provides. We are so happy we chose Baywood and would do it a thousand times over if given another chance!

t she does. She’s extremely positive and knowledgeable in making suggestions and guiding you through the entire process. Half way through planning there was a new florist, Jess, that took over at Baywood and stepped in. After speaking with Jess virtually for an hour, I was instantly relieved and excited and she absolutely nailed it. I can’t say enough great things about how beautiful our florals were. Baywood itself is absolutely gorgeous on its own. The team was there to support us and orchestrate the day of every step of the way.

l the planning and decision making go so smooth and took a lot off our plate. We couldn’t have been happier and highly recommend this venue!

services we wanted. The grounds of the venue are gorgeous so there isn't any extra flair needed for the wedding or pictures. The flowers are required through their venue and Shelby is very creative & helps bring your vision to life. The ceremony music was easy to coordinate and work with for our unique requests. The staff was very friendly and quickly answered any questions throughout the process, helping to iron out any details along the way. We rented houses through the property which we loved for our parties and family members, it really brought everyone together and was super fun (although they are near residents so keep that in mind). We had our rehearsal dinner on the patio at the Clubhouse and the food, drinks, and dinner service was great; the rehearsal was well organized by the coordinators which made the ceremony that much better. There were only a few small things that could've been better but overall it was still a great experience. There were golfers on the course during our ceremony which had to be cropped out of pictures (we were promised their wouldn't be). We weren't told that the special flowers we requested for the grooms & fathers tuxes wouldn't be used until we saw them day of (not a huge deal but we were unsure if we paid for that or not bc the flowers invoice wasn't super specific & money was due before the wedding) and our specialized koozies (our favors) were only put out once (at the beginning of cocktail hour, not throughout the night as requested) so we were left with most of them to take home & hand out ourselves. Those few details aside, we had an the best day and Baywood did a great job of helping us make our day amazing. I am so happy we got married here and I am thankful for all of their hard work!

e we were by ourselves in this process. I have heard nightmares from friends getting married about not being able to cancel with a refund, being forced to delay their wedding until 2021 because they were not comfortable getting married during COVID, couldn't have the wedding they wanted and were not being offered even a partial refund. We had to scale back our ceremony and ditch our reception but we both had exactly what we wanted. Our day and entire experience was beautiful and we are so very grateful. Thank you Baywood!

including knowing what I liked and sharing Pinterest photos). The food is outstanding, the flowers and grounds are gorgeous (and made for a perfect first look backdrop). We also rented homes on property for the families and the bridal party, so it truly felt like a weekend, resort experience. Trust me, this is the place you want to get married!!

verything was just perfect. The wedding team is the best! They responded to all our questions, emails, and made all of the little details my daughter wanted come to life. The grounds are beautiful and the food was just delicious. All of the guests were so impressed with the service, food and how nice the staff was. Look no further for the best wedding venue.

on, always keeping an open mind and providing suggestions on how to turn your dreams into a reality. They are SO sweet, easy to work with, and made the entire day run so seamlessly. Food was amazing, day was gorgeous, and the staff made our wedding a fairytale.

ng golf course provided an incredible backdrop for such an important occasion. But it was the attention we received from our wedding coordinator Rachael B. and her colleagues Stephanie K., Stephanie N., and Shelby P., Baywood`s florist that made our wedding special. We knew that there would be challenges as none of us lived in Delaware. Rachael and her team were wonderful to work with, setting up planning appointments which accommodated our travel from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia. They were responsive to every email and phone call. We rented a Baywood townhouse so my bridesmaids and I could get ready together. It was one of the smartest decisions we made! My hair and makeup artists came right to the house. Baywood took me to meet my fiancé for our first reveal via a golf cart, and then took the bridesmaids (and parents) to a beautiful site perfect for wedding party photos. The ceremony area was picturesque with flowers and breezy fabric draped over the wedding arbor. The ballroom was beautifully set with fabulous centerpieces adorning the tables - and some suspended from the ceiling! The service and food were wonderful and the music fun. All of the Baywood staff who worked on our reception made sure that everything went smoothly making our day fun and easy to enjoy! We are so grateful for everyone who made our day perfect and gave us wonderful memories to look back on!

friends can’t stop talking about it. We felt like family at Baywood and it did not seam like they were doing a job at all. They genuinely cared to make sure our wedding day was the best. Our wedding day was seamless and everyone was very professional. The food was AMAZING and we didn’t have one mix up as far as plates go. My wife and I were prepared for minor hiccups but to say we can’t recall one, how could we say it was anything less than perfect. We are so happy we went with Baywood and would do it all over again! It was just beautiful. Thank you for everything.

nd the food was great. We experienced one of the best days of our lives. Everything was perfect. We highly recommend it!

the Garden, followed by a cocktail hour on the Veranda. Dinner was served in the Ballroom. We finished the weekend with a brunch on the Veranda Sunday morning. The staff at Baywood were phenomenal. Raechel B., Stephanie K. and Stephanie N. attended to every detail both prior to the event and during the event. Thanks to Shelby P., the florist at Baywood, the flowers looked amazing at the rehearsal, ceremony, reception, and brunch! Chef Ryan served a perfect filet and the crab cakes were superb. Debbie W. was so helpful getting everyone checked into the townhouses and the bartenders kept the cocktails and Shirley Temples flowing. Blue Label Band kept the dance floor packed until it all ended with a Sparkler Send-off. Thank you to everyone who made it so memorable!

ywood looks a bit expensive, but when you take into account that the venue comes with a built-in planner and not one but FOUR coordinators on site the day of the wedding, it is a great value. I made a few last minute changes to my floral requests, and Shelby pulled everything together without a hitch. The flowers were so beautiful, especially my bouquet! In the days leading up to the big day, the coordinators called all my vendors to verify details, taking that task off of my plate. Day of, the coordinators delivered the bouquets to my rental house, then drove me, the groom, and the wedding party to the photo location(s) in the golf cart. It was so much fun! The food, drinks, and decorations were all perfect. I really can't say enough good things about Baywood. Wouldn't change a thing!

etting was beautiful. Food was superb. Our guests continue to talk about this amazing venue!

rything. The florist does an absolutely beautiful job and was there bright and early with us getting ready and offering to get us anything we needed. The coordinators not only help the bridal parties, but also all the vendors you select. They took us all around on golf carts for pictures and showed the photographer and videographer the best locations. The venue and staff at Baywoods far exceeded my expectation and I would highly recommend them to anyone getting married!

wedding. We had a live band, Gatsby-themed decor and photo booth, and local wine on the bar. With this being said, there are a few things we’d like other couples to know before picking Baywood: There will be empty promises. They have a very small staff that works every single event, which means people get burned out quickly and they can’t remember what they’ve told which bride and couple. We were told the ceremony music would be live piano, it was not and they played music from an iPod. We were told the floral arrangement from the arbor would be brought in for the reception and it was not. They offered to replace the ceiling tiles the day before the wedding which were very stained from leaks and they were not replaced. We confirmed that the beer on the bar would include Dogfish 60 minute and when guests requested it, they claimed it was only for the groom. Most importantly, they did not serve our cupcakes after the cake cutting. They took all of the forks off off the tables and told us, “We figured it was a misprint that you wanted to cupcakes served.” During the reception I had to find the kitchen staff and ask them to serve the cupcakes to our guests who were all seated and patiently waiting. The communication is not great throughout the planning, and on the day-of. For organized brides or wedding planners, you are going to need to double check and follow-up on every detail to ensure things are what you want. I had to follow up with them when we had payments due, when our tastings were booked for, etc. Had I not asked about the payments I’m positive we would have been penalized for tardiness. The night of our wedding the coordinators were nowhere to be found, which was challenging to solve any issues that came up, such as the cupcakes not being served. It is likely that your wedding coordinator at Baywood will change. We went through 2 wedding coordinators before our big day, and we booked 18 months in advance. When there was a change in staff, no one notified us so there were unanswered emails and phone calls, and some of our requests did not carry over from one coordinator to the next. This was really frustrating. All in all, the day was beautiful and everything came together. However, if you do plan on choosing Baywood just be aware that there is a lot of work on your part to make sure you have the wedding you envisioned. P.S. Additionally, we do not recommend renting properties from them. We stayed in a few of their vacation rental homes for the wedding and it is clear they have management issues. The communication from the vacation rental office was non-existent, and there were empty beer bottles in the house we rented when we first arrived. The towels and linens are shrink wrapped and you are responsible for making and stripping the beds. We loved being so close to the venue for getting ready and first look, but the process of getting the house was a mess.

is perfect for you and work with you every step of the way. They definitely go above and beyond in every aspect throughout the entire wedding process, as does the florist. The food is amazing and the space is perfect for a wedding of any size. Thank you, Baywood, for my perfect wedding!