Getting Married at the Crescent Beach Club?
Bride and groom enjoying a Crescent Beach Club sunset on Long Island. © Dan Wagner 2023
Engaged couples planning a wedding should put the Crescent Beach Club on their top ten list of best places to get married on Long Island. Located in Bayville, NY, the Crescent Beach Club features a beautiful sandy beach that’s perfect for wedding ceremonies, and an ideal spot for guests to smoke cigars and enjoy the night air. As a photographer, the Crescent Beach Club is on my own top ten list of best places for Long Island wedding photography.
Video with aerial footage of the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville, Long Island, NY
The seaside-facing side of the Crescent Beach Club offers spectacular views of the Long Island Sound. There are three levels—the top two have balconies for wedding guests to mingle and take photos, and the bottom level opens onto a well-groomed beach. During the wedding season, the club decorates the beach area with garden furniture and plantings—even palm trees!
On the western side of the Crescent Beach Club are beautiful garden areas for photography that lead from the beach to the land-facing side of club. These areas are a perfect spot for taking a break from the summer sun, and offer added variety for creating wedding photos. So no matter what time of day, you always have great spots to relax and take photos.
Flower girl at the Crescent Beach Club in Long Island, NY. © Dan Wagner 2023
Top Ten List for Getting Married at the Crescent Beach Club
Beautiful wide beach with sunset views of the Long Island Sound
One wedding at a time means the staff’s full attention is on you
The Grand Ballroom can accommodate large weddings
Covered circular driveway for easy arrival and making a grand entrance
Wide groomed beachfront with garden furniture for guests to mingle and relax
Well-appointed bridal suite for getting ready before your ceremony
Huge selection of cocktail hour foods and amenities
Fine menus designed just for you
Attentive and accommodating staff
Great attention to detail and unmatched venue cleanliness
Bride and groom enjoying a sunset kiss at the Crescent Beach Club. © Dan Wagner 2023
Wedding Disaster at the Crescent Beach Club Averted!
I apologize for the clickbait headline, but it has a very happy ending. Years ago while photographing a wedding at the Crescent Beach Club, a huge storm rolled through the Long Island Sound, knocking out the electric power on the way. From the safety of the darkened Grand Ballroom, wedding guests enjoyed the spectacular lightning strikes over the water. Fortunately, the storm lasted less than half an hour. Even better, the Crescent Beach Club’s generators quickly restored power. The takeaway for anyone planning a Long Island wedding is that you can depend on the Crescent Beach Club’s staff to always have your back. Kudos to them!
333 Bayville Avenue, Bayville, NY 11709
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—Christine and William
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