If you’re searching for exceptional wedding venues in Newport, RI, with seaside views, an OceanCliff Hotel wedding is one that evokes the magnificence of the sprawling Narragansett Bay. This gorgeous wedding venue is an exclusive, all-in-one wedding day experience. Including optional overnight accommodations for you and your guests.

In addition to its seafaring charm, OceanCliff Newport allows couples to plan classic New England weddings with staple menu offerings like seafood boils and oceanfront cookouts. The venue also offers couples and their guests the ability to sail aboard their signature ship, the Schooner Aurora.

Through the details below, you’ll find all the information needed to plan an OceanCliff Hotel wedding, filled with enchantment, classic elegance, and a dash of sea breeze. Keep reading for information on spaces, capacity, prices, and packages.

OceanCliff Hotel Newport Weddings – Ceremonies & Receptions

Undoubtedly known for its historic Grand Ballroom, OceanCliff Newport also offers outdoor spaces to host your wedding on their grounds. Below, we’ve detailed the total capacity of the venue, along with the available spaces for hosting each of your wedding day events.

OceanCliff Newport Total Capacity

Weddings at OceanCliff Newport can accommodate anywhere from 50-200 guests.

Your Wedding Ceremony at OceanCliff Newport

Wedding ceremonies at OceanCliff Newport take place on their lawn. This idyllic outdoor space is nestled over the quiet waters of Narragansett Bay, providing views of the tranquil waters as you tie the knot. Additionally, this space is a wonderful location on the grounds for capturing wedding portraits with your wedding party. Or for newlywed photos of just the two of you that are filled with the unforgettable memories you made on the day of your wedding.

Cocktail Hour

Once your wedding ceremony is through, your cocktail hour may be held on the venue’s outdoor patio. This location also gives you and your guests stunning views of the ocean. All while they sip on handcrafted cocktails and enjoy signature hors d’oeuvres.

The Upper Deck

Outdoor wedding receptions at OceanCliff Hotel Newport take place on their upper deck. This particular space offers panoramic views of the Newport Bridge and Narragansett Bay. Typically, the deck is protected from the elements with the use of a 40’ x 60’ Sperry Tent. If you wish to host a New England-style clambake or cookout for dinner, this space is filled with all the ambiance needed for a laid-back, celebratory wedding dinner experience. Conversely, this space may also be used to host pre-wedding day events such as a welcome party or rehearsal dinner.

Ballroom

Lastly, OceanCliff Hotel wedding receptions may be hosted indoors at the ballroom. This historic space has entertained guests and members of the aristocracy since 1896. The ballroom at OceanCliff has panoramic windows that directly overlook the Atlantic with mesmerizing views of Newport, as far as the eye can see. This space will allow you to host a winter wedding or a wedding during the summer that is completely protected from the elements.

OceanCliff Hotel Wedding Cost

There are a few different elements that will drive the total cost of a wedding at OceanCliff Hotel. Moreover, the total cost of your wedding at OceanCliff will be inclusive of your food and beverage experience, your final guest count, and the event minimums based on the month and day of your wedding. It’s also important to point out that the venue works with a wide range of budgets, ranging anywhere from $15,000 to $100,000.

Below are the listed averages for the total cost of a wedding at OceanCliff. These totals are based on weddings held on a weekday vs the weekend:

Inclusions & amenities

In addition to exclusive use of the venue and the selected menu for your food & beverage service, the total cost of your wedding at OceanCliff includes the following: tables, chairs, linens, napkins, dinnerware, glassware, and votive candles. 

Lastly, a dedicated staff member at OceanCliff will be assigned as your day-of coordinator. They will directly oversee communications with your wedding vendors while ensuring your venue contract is adhered to.

Wedding Photographer Newport RI

Are you searching for an experienced wedding photographer in Newport, RI? We have captured some of the most amazing love stories ever told, at OceanCliff Newport and at other locations throughout Newport. 

We offer several packages to capture the beautiful emotion behind every story-filled moment of your wedding at OceanCliff Newport. You can find more details on the wedding photography packages we offer in Newport and beyond by following this link.

Navigate the links below to step inside some of the OceanCliff Hotel weddings we’ve captured.