Wedding Talk: A Baughman Center Wedding

Thursday, March 21, 2019

A Baughman Center Wedding - Christina & Felipe

Being a part of Christina & Felipe's day back in December was a total joy for us! As one of our out-of-town couples, most of our communication leading up to their big day was over emails & phone calls. It was so much fun getting to know them in person during their wedding weekend. We laughed all through rehearsal and their special day! Their love for each other and their families radiated out of both them. We feel honored we got to be a part of it.

Their wedding day gives us the perfect opportunity also to gush a bit about one of our all-time favorite ceremony venues here in Gainesville, Florida. The Baughman Center, located on the western edge of the University of Florida campus, is one of the best kept Gator secrets, at least as far as the student population is concerned. Where Gainesville brides and grooms are concerned, however, the spot is immensely popular for simple, beautiful wedding ceremonies. Tucked away in the trees, the private contemplation space features floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over the serene Lake Alice.

A quick tip to couples planning their special day at The Baughman Center - you'll want two people on standby to open the doors for the wedding party, and again for the bride's entrance. If the couple hasn't done a first look, we like to have the bride wait down the hill with her escort, and we walk her up to closed doors so we can reopen them for her big reveal. Knowing how tricky Florida weather is, best to have some umbrellas on standby as well, in case the bride needs cover as she walks up the path!

The inside of the venue features rows of seats that can accommodate about 100 guests comfortably, and a raised stage for the ceremony to take place. Everything is bathed in natural light with a scenic backdrop, and extra decorations are unnecessary in this picturesque setting.