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Katrina & Paul | OceanCliff Hotel Wedding | Newport, RI

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Congratulations, Katrina and Paul! Our first wedding of 2023 took place at the always gorgeous OceanCliff Hotel in Newport, RI. Their wedding day featured an incredible waterfront wedding ceremony and reception in the ballroom of the hotel. Everything for the wedding was in one place. That made the day easy for the newlyweds, their guests, and wedding vendors too. We love an easy – and beautiful- wedding day. Katrina and Paul chose a springtime color palette with green, blue, and ivory. It looked incredible around the hotel’s gray exterior and elegant ballroom. 

Honestly, one of our favorite parts of the entire day was Katrina’s bouquet. Her bouquet was filled with greenery, baby’s breath, and succulents. Absolutely gorgeous and a great choice for a spring wedding. Katrina and Paul spent the day surrounded by their loved ones in one of the most beautiful spots in Rhode Island. Seriously, it was the best way to kick off our 2023 wedding season and we’re so happy for Katrina and Paul! 

OceanCliff Hotel Weddings

If you’re looking for a classic and elegant waterfront venue with a historic vibe, OceanCliff Hotel is the spot for your Rhode Island wedding! The atmosphere is incredibly romantic and perfect year-round. The views at OceanCliff are absolutely gorgeous and the ballroom gives you a beautiful view of the ocean in Newport, RI. A unique venue with waterfront views… Nothing says Newport RI wedding better than OceanCliff Resort! 

A Tip for Our Couples…

If overflowing florals aren’t the look you want for your wedding, don’t worry! There are so many other incredible options your florist can work with to create the wedding flowers you’re dreaming about. Katrina and Paul told their florist, Plant Girl Shop, that they didn’t want a ton of big flowers. Instead, they designed some absolutely stunning bouquets filled with succulents and greenery. It was a unique and beautiful look for their wedding day. So perfect for them!

custom wedding invitation with blue sailboat on top
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Vendors

Venue & Caterer: OceanCliff Hotel
Entertainment: Luke Renchan
Videographer: Artistic Wedding Films
Florist: Plant Girl Shop
Bakery: Wingate’s Cakes
Beauty: Allison Barbera 

See inside their Storybook Album here!

summer OceanCliff Hotel wedding storybook album designed by RI wedding photographer Sara Zarrella Photography
summer OceanCliff Hotel wedding storybook album designed by RI wedding photographer Sara Zarrella Photography
summer OceanCliff Hotel wedding storybook album designed by RI wedding photographer Sara Zarrella Photography
summer OceanCliff Hotel wedding storybook album designed by RI wedding photographer Sara Zarrella Photography
summer OceanCliff Hotel wedding storybook album designed by RI wedding photographer Sara Zarrella Photography
summer OceanCliff Hotel wedding storybook album designed by RI wedding photographer Sara Zarrella Photography
summer OceanCliff Hotel wedding storybook album designed by RI wedding photographer Sara Zarrella Photography
summer OceanCliff Hotel wedding storybook album designed by RI wedding photographer Sara Zarrella Photography
summer OceanCliff Hotel wedding storybook album designed by RI wedding photographer Sara Zarrella Photography
summer OceanCliff Hotel wedding storybook album designed by RI wedding photographer Sara Zarrella Photography
summer OceanCliff Hotel wedding storybook album designed by RI wedding photographer Sara Zarrella Photography
summer OceanCliff Hotel wedding storybook album designed by RI wedding photographer Sara Zarrella Photography
summer OceanCliff Hotel wedding storybook album designed by RI wedding photographer Sara Zarrella Photography
summer OceanCliff Hotel wedding storybook album designed by RI wedding photographer Sara Zarrella Photography
summer OceanCliff Hotel wedding storybook album designed by RI wedding photographer Sara Zarrella Photography
summer OceanCliff Hotel wedding storybook album designed by RI wedding photographer Sara Zarrella Photography
summer OceanCliff Hotel wedding storybook album designed by RI wedding photographer Sara Zarrella Photography
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