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Newport RI WeddingCelebrate your special day in the "City by the Sea"
Wedding Services Newport Bridal Show Map of Venues In addition to the many great venues for your ceremony and reception, this historic city will offer you and your party an unforgettable experience. Also known as "The Sailing Capital of the World" and "America's 1st Resort", Newport abounds with activities and attractions for your family and friends to enjoy during their stay.
Wedding VenuesMansionsOcean views On the beach Historic sites There are so many amazing wedding venues to choose from for your Newport RI wedding. But which one is right for you? MansionsIf you like the idea of having a grand reception in the ballroom of one of the Newport mansions, then you might want to consider Rosecliff or Beechwood.Rosecliff may look familiar to you if you've seen The Great Gatsby or True Lies. Portions of those movies were filmed here, and it was in Rosecliff's 40x80 foot ballroom where Arnold Schwarzenegger did the tango with Tia Carrere in True Lies.
You may have heard of the former owner of Beechwood, Mrs. Caroline Astor. Mrs. Astor, known as the "Queen of American Society" during the Gilded Age, hosted lavish parties here each summer for America's elite. She was also the mother of John Jacob Astor IV, who perished on the Titanic. How cool would it be to have your Newport RI wedding in the summer home of the "Queen of American Society"! On your special day, you deserve to be treated like a guest of Mrs. Astor.
You can have your ceremony on the lawn overlooking the ocean, and then just walk a few steps up to the house for your reception.
For more information on Beechwood, call 401-846-3772. Ocean ViewsIf you want to have ocean views for your Newport RI wedding, then locations such as Castle Hill Inn & Resort, OceanCliff, The Chanler or Belle Mer may be more suitable.
The fourth, Belle Mer, is situated on Goat Island in Narragansett Bay. It is surrounded by water, with great views of the bay and Newport Harbor. The Chanler is conveniently located just blocks from downtown Newport. It is right at the beginning of the Cliff Walk on Memorial Boulevard, overlooking 1st Beach.
For more information, call: Castle Hill Inn & Resort - 849-3800 OceanCliff - 401-841-8868 The Chanler - 401-847-1300 Belle Mer - 401-841-0330 On the BeachIf you like the idea of having your Newport RI wedding right on the beach, you can do that here as well.
They're far enough apart though, that even if events were going on simultaneously at both, you wouldn't be disturbed by each other.
Both of these locations are ideal because you can have your ceremony and photos taken right on the beach if you like, and then the reception can be held inside the facility. For more information, call: Easton's Beach Rotunda - 401-845-5810 Atlantic Beach Club - 401-847-2750 Historic SitesWhy not have your Newport RI wedding in one of our city's historic sites?There are a number of beautiful old churches here, including St. Mary's, where President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Lee Bouvier were married in 1953.
For more information, call 401-847-0475. Another great historic location to have your Newport RI wedding is the Eisenhower House. This was the summer home of our 34th President, Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Although the house itself only seats 50 for a sit-down dinner (85 for cocktails), you can have 500+ guests outside under a tent. To inquire about holding your event here, call 401-847-6740. Wedding ServicesChurchesCaterers Florists/Decor Photo & Video Music/Entertainment Transportation Child Care Accommodations At some point, we'll do an entire page and directory devoted to the many different service providers you'll need for your Newport RI wedding. For now, we'll highlight some of the best for you. ChurchesNewport is home to many historic churches, including St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, where President John F. Kennedy was married to Jacqueline Lee Bouvier in 1953.
Newport Congregational Church - 401-849-2238 Emmanuel Church - Episcopal - 401-847-0675 St. Peter's Lutheran Church - 401-846-9567 St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church - 401-846-0555 First Presbyterian Church - 401-847-1749 Community Baptist Church - 401-847-1707 St. John's Church - Anglo-Catholic - 401-848-2561 St Mary's Church - Roman Catholic - 401-847-0475 United Baptist Church - 401-847-3210 Trinity Church - Episcopal - 401-846-0660 St. Paul's United Methodist - 401-846-0966 Touro Synagogue-Congregation Jeshuat Israel - 401-847-4794 First Church of Christ Science - 401-847-6141
CaterersHaving a good caterer is crucial to the success of your special day. You need more than just mouth-watering food. You need proper planning and outstanding service as well.Having worked for Blackstone Caterers for many years, I can tell you that they are the best (obviously my biased opinion-but ask around), and you'll be in great hands if you choose them. They can handle any event, from a 1000 guest corporate function at one of the Newport mansions, to a 50 guest wedding reception at a private home. Blackstone is one of the preferred caterers for the many weddings and corporate events held at the Newport mansions, and just about every other venue they work.
Plantation was voted 2007 Caterer of the Year by the Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism Association. The company is now managed by a woman I worked with at Blackstone, who is an outstanding event planner. I would highly recommend either of these two companies to ensure that your Newport Rhode Island wedding goes off without a hitch. Florists/DecorIn addition to having a great venue and caterer, the look and feel of your Newport RI wedding must be up to par as well. You'll need the right floral arrangements and decor to pull this off.Here's some of the Newport's best: Bellevue Florist - 401-847-0145 Broadway Design of Newport - 401-849-4000 Events by Design - 401-207-6064 Photo & VideoOne of the reasons for having a Newport RI wedding is the fantastic photos and videos you'll be able to shoot here!You shouldn't have any trouble finding a scenic backdrop for your shoot. Whether you're at one of the opulent Newport mansions, out around the Ocean Drive or right on the beach, the scenery is there. Now you just have to find the right person to take them for you.
Margolis Photography Studio - 401-848-0027 Armor & Martel Photography - 401-683-3754 Corbett Photography - 401-846-4861 Faith Dugan Photography - 401-847-2130 Artistic Wedding Video Group - 401-369-8438 Video & Vision Wedding Videography - 401-849-1116 Music/EntertainmentThe music and entertainment at your Newport RI wedding is something else that you want to get right. Here's an assortment of styles that you might be interested in:Matrix Production Associates - 401-846-8597 Lois Vaughan Jazz & Classical - 401-849-3470 Nancy Paolino & the Black Tie Band - 401-847-2628 The Mac Chrupcala Orchestra - 401-849-1290
TransportationYou'll most likely need transportation for your Newport RI wedding:Newport Wedding Trolley - 401-847-6921 Newport Limousine, LLC - 800-365-6713 Rockstar Limo - 401-619-3000 First Class Limousine of RI - 888-522-8816 Child CareIf anyone in your party has children who won't be attending the event, check out these two local child care services:Newport Babysitting Services, Inc. 401-862-3922 Newport Nannies, LLC. 401-270-7247 AccommodationsOne of the many things Newport Rhode Island is known for is its first-rate accommodations.You'll have a great variety of accommodations to choose from, depending on what suits your party's needs.
Just be sure to make your reservations early! The spring, summer and early fall seasons are the busiest here. View our accommodations page for more information. Newport Bridal ShowGet some great ideas for your Newport RI wedding at The Newport Bridal Show, the biggest bridal event in the state, is a great event that is held yearly here. 2010's show will be held on February 20th, at both Rosecliff and OceanCliff mansions.This event will be your perfect opportunity to shop, plan and view the work of the area's best bridal professionals. There will be fashion shows featuring gowns, headpieces, flower girl dresses and much more. Show Hours: 11:30am - 4:30pm Registration Begins: 11am Fashion Shows: 12:30 at Rosecliff (548 Bellevue Avenue) & 2:30pm at OceanCliff (65 Ridge Road) Admission Price: $12 Map of VenuesHere's a map showing the best Newport RI wedding venues.Zoom in on each placemark to get a better idea of the location of each spot. View Newport Wedding Venues in a larger map Your Newport RI wedding is sure to be a lovely, memorable occasion. In addition to celebrating your special day, your family and friends will surely enjoy Newport's beauty and charm. You couldn't have picked a better place! Return from Newport RI Wedding to Newport Discovery Guide home page
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