Wedding Venues in Newport

Offering architectural beauty and serene oceanfront views, The Chanler at Cliff Walk in Newport is a Forbes Four Star hotel that’s perfect for couples wanting a sophisticated waterfront or vintage wedding. The Chanler at Cliff Walk, a Gilded Age mansion of Newport fame, offers elegant rooms that are expertly decorated and provide event spaces for any type of ceremony both indoors and outdoors. The Terrace, a spacious and covered event space accommodates 120 guests, features classic columns, glittering chandeliers, and ocean views. The Cliff Lawn is a popular choice using the mansion as a backdrop on a well-manicured lawn. It also offers views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Cliff Walk. It accommodates up to 200 guests. Cliff Lawn and The Terrace can be combined for more space.

117 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI, Phone: 401-847-1300, Map

Located in Narragansett, Aqua Blue Hotel is an oceanfront hotel with breathtaking views. It provides radiant event space for weddings, and is an ideal choice for couples hosting an elegant wedding. Couples wanting an outdoor wedding will appreciate The Ocean View Terrace overlooking Narragansett Beach, and the sparkling blue Atlantic Ocean. It accommodates up to 120 guests – perfect for ceremonies and cocktail receptions. The Grand Ocean Ballroom can accommodate up to 200 dinner reception guests. Couples will find a navy/taupe/white color palette in the newly renovated space, uniquely designed contemporary crystal chandeliers, a wood parquet dance floor, and floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean views.

Aqua Blue Hotel, 1 Beach Street, Narragansett, RI, Phone: 401-783-6767

Offering unique and special event rooms, Belle Mer: A Longwood Venue in Newport, is a four-time WeddingWire Couples’ Choice award-winner. It offers exquisite bay and oceanfront event space, making this venue ideal for couples wanting a nautical or beach themed wedding. For a wedding in the garden, The Ocean Lawn provides magnificent bay views and colorful gardens; it accommodates 300 guests for a waterfront ceremony. The elegant Water Salon personifies glamour and sophistication featuring retractable glass walls that allow ocean views, two fireplaces, color changing uplights, and crystal chandeliers. The Island House has an ambience of relaxed luxury featuring two-water fountains, fire pit, and a colorful rose garden.

A Longwood Venue, 2 Goat Island, Newport, RI, Phone: 617-854-5000

Castle Hill Inn in Newport, a two-time recipient of The Knot Best of Weddings awards, provides brides and grooms 40 acres of natural beauty to host the romantic wedding of their dreams. This historic estate provides unmatched space with a taste of charm and elegance in indoor and outdoor space. The Chalet Terrace pays homage to New England’s sailing tradition with Narragansett Bay and Atlantic Ocean views from its wood deck. The Lawn is an oceanfront space on manicured grass which is ideal for garden-style ceremonies and receptions. The expansive Lawn has the capacity to accommodate up to 250 guests.

Castle Hill Inn, 590 Ocean Drive, Newport, RI, Phone: 401-849-3800

Once the Summer White House of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Eisenhower House in Newport is an ideal venue for couples preferring classic or traditional weddings in a historic locale. This regal venue is able to host up to 1,000 guests on its expansive property. Sitting atop a hilltop and featuring views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay, the venue is two stories. It also features large windows, hardwood floors, and several working, romantic fireplaces. Ceremonies held on the Lawn feature long wood tables, manicured shrubbery and grass, a tent with a dance floor, and a large tree shading the wedding space.

Eisenhower House, 1 Lincoln Drive, Newport, RI, Phone: 401-847-6740

Newport is the home of Fort Adams Trust , a wedding venue offering unrivaled historic charm that makes this location ideal for couples wanting a traditional, military, or nautical wedding.

The North Lawn can accommodate 600 guests in its tented facility and features panoramic water views and a lighted North Wall. The North Casemates an indoor space inside the Fortress accommodates 200 guests and features windows that were once gun ports, three vaulted arched chambers, and views of the parade field. The Barracks Dining Room is a quaint space featuring polished hardwood floors, banquet-style bench and tables, and accommodating up to 40 guests.

Fort Adams Trust, 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI, Phone: 401-841-0707

Bringing modern elegance to Newport’s historic past, Forty 1 North provides casual and cool luxury on the waterfront making this an ideal location for a romantic, classic, or nautical wedding. The Leeward Room has over 1,600 square feet, accommodates 70 guests, and features slatted pine floors, pristine white walls, and large windows offering water views. The Windward Room features wood beamed ceilings, large French doors, wood floors, and can accommodate 50 guests in over 1,300 square feet. The Courtyard has room for 120 guests with over 2,000 square feet and features a manicured garden.

Forty 1 North, 351 Thames Street, Newport, RI, Phone: 401-846-8018

Glen Manor House in Portsmouth, a six-time WeddingWire Couples’ Choice award-winner is dedicated to making dreams into reality, making this venue ideal for couples wanting a fairytale wedding. This regal Manor boasts grounds that are unrivaled featuring manicured lawns, colorful floral garden, classical hanging lights, ivy covered walls, and stone steps throughout the grounds. The outdoors and indoor space can accommodate 200 guests comfortably. The indoor space features several working fireplaces, arched entryways, and French doors. The elegant interior also features chandeliers, marble floors in the foyer, and a sweeping staircase.

Glen Manor House, 3 Frank Coelho Drive, Portsmouth, RI, Phone: 401-683-4177

Abutting the Sakonnet River in Portsmouth, Greenvale Vineyards with breathtaking views on land belonging to the same family for over 100 years is an ideal venue for couples wanting a rustic or vintage wedding. The barn on Greenvale Vineyards is a rustic building featuring wood walls, polished wood tables, and large windows. The waterfront space features views of the river, luscious green lawns, and is able to accommodate 200 guests. Ceremonies in the vineyard are breathtaking surrounded by beautiful grapevines and large trees. The vented tent has a wood dance floor. Greenvale Vineyards offers an event planner as well as set up and clean up.

Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth, RI, Phone: 401-847-3777