Nested along the very heart of Goat Island Marina, you’ll find Regatta Place. A Newport wedding venue surrounded by the bay with breathtaking views of the waterfront. The proximity of the venue brings into view towering masts of classic sailboats and luxurious yachts gliding across the water.

Through the details below, you’ll find a complete wedding venue planning guide to assist you with every aspect of hosting a Regatta Place wedding. We’ve included information on available spaces, dining options, and the total expected cost of your wedding. Keep reading for more details.

Say I do With Views of the Bay

Stretched along the harbor side dock, Regatta Place offers wedding ceremonies facing the sea. Ceremonies are top-tented, with the option for the addition of tented sides in the event of inclement weather. The venue also permits non-amplified music during wedding ceremonies, such as a string quartet, harpist, flutist, or acoustic guitar.

Celebrate the Evening Under the Stars

A waterfront dining experience will take place on the night of your wedding under their dockside patio. This open-air space is also protected from the elements by a striped tent that can either be closed on all sides or open to allow the fresh sea breeze to roll in. The adjacent patio features rows of cafe lighting for a celebration under the stars, filled with the soft lull of the nearby harbor as your friends and family clink glasses by your side.

Total Capacity

A Newport wedding at Regatta Place has the ability to accommodate up to 180 seated guests. Or, for a flowing cocktail reception, the venue can host up to 200 guests.

Selecting Wedding Professionals for Your Newport Wedding

Regatta Place allows couples the flexibility to source and hire the wedding professionals of their choosing. The venue offers a list of recommended musicians to hire for the music at your ceremony. Though you may opt to select from their provided list or find a musician on your own who best suits your taste.

Additionally, Regatta Place does not require the use of a wedding planner. However, as seasoned Newport wedding photographers, we highly recommend working with a planner. One who can assist with the many intricacies involved with planning a wedding. There are many facets to a wedding at Reggatta Place (such as setup, breakdown, seating, etc) that would greatly benefit from a the knowledge of a skilled wedding planner. 

Regatta Place Newport Wedding Cost

In total, a weekday wedding at Regatta Place during the height of the season (May through October) will cost $25,000 to $55,000. You can expect a midweek wedding at Regatta Place during the same time frame to begin with a starting cost of $15,000 to $20,000.

Amenities of a Newport Wedding at Regatta Place

Included with your venue rental fee are the following amenities:

The Catering Experience for your Regatta Place Newport Wedding

Regatta Place offers in-house catering through tiered packages priced per guest. Here is a more detailed breakdown. Their silver package is priced at $140 per guest. The gold catering package is priced at $175 per guest. Lastly, the platinum package totals $200 per guest. Each of these options includes your cocktail hour, reception toast, and a plated dinner.

In addition to your plated dinner, the venue also offers additional enhancements to elevate the food and beverage experience at your wedding. Stationary displays, such as a raw bar, a Tuscan table, a carving station, or a pasta bar, can be added to your reception. This gives guests the ability to design their own plate. All while enjoying delectable accompaniments to the menu you’ve selected.

To finish the evening, after a night of celebration, you’ll have the option of treating your guests to late-night bites. Garlic knots, sliders, pizza, and more can be served to your guests when they’re ready to take a quick break from the dance floor.

Finally, the venue allows couples to hire the baker of their choosing for their wedding cake, with the option of adding dessert accompaniments.

Rhode Island Wedding Photographers

Regatta Place is a nautical wedding venue with expansive views of the pier featuring sailboats, yachts, and the distant horizon. It’s a beautiful setting at the heart of Goat Island Marina that honors Newport’s rich sailing traditions. 

As Rhode Island wedding photographers, we offer a variety of packages to capture every emotion-filled moment of your Regatta Place Newport wedding. You can find more details on working with us when you follow this link.

Or, navigate the links below to step inside some of the Regatta Place weddings we’ve captured over the years.