Four venues that exist nowhere else: a fort guarding the harbor entrance, the 1880 Newport Casino, America's oldest lending library, and a gallery of collector cars. Each costs a fraction of a mansion Saturday.
These are institutions first, so read the rules closely. Fort Adams sites start near $5,000 through its Trust and most outdoor spots need tents; the Tennis Hall of Fame rents by the 4 hour block and allows BYO alcohol with a licensed server; the Redwood folds a prior day rehearsal into every package. On catering, read each one: Fort Adams and the Audrain take any outside caterer, the Tennis Hall works from an approved list, and the Redwood quotes on inquiry.
4 venues listed
The fortress at the harbor mouth hosts 20 to 600 plus on its North Lawn over the bay; site fees start near $5,000, and Dylan went electric here in 1965.
McKim, Mead and White's 1880 Newport Casino puts receptions on the Horseshoe Piazza beside the historic grass courts; four hour rentals run $2,200 to $6,200.
America's oldest lending library, in its original 1750 Peter Harrison building, seats dinners for 125 among the stacks and tents garden receptions to 350, rehearsal included the day before.
Up to 15 collector cars stay on the floor during your reception at this Bellevue Avenue gallery; 100 guests maximum, outside catering allowed.
If you operate a wedding venue in Newport County or the towns around it, send your numbers and the listing is yours, free.
List your venue