Classic New England architecture and seaside whimsy come together at The Bohlin Newport. This dockside wedding venue offers sparkling views of the water and unforgettable wedding celebrations. In the venue guide below, you’ll find all the details needed to plan your wedding at The Bohlin Newport, RI. We’ve included information on amenities, catering, capacity, and packages. Keep reading for more details.

The Bohlin Weddings & Events – A Full-Service Experience

Weddings and events at The Bohlin offer full-service experiences in Newport, RI. Their packages are inclusive of your food and beverage service with exquisite catering and handcrafted cocktails created on-site. The executive chef, along with their staff, sources fresh, local ingredients for each offering on their menu. All in all creating dishes that evoke the unmistakable charm of weddings held in New England. 

Their menu includes selections to create vibrant cocktail hour stations paired with bites to keep your guests satiated until your dinner service. For dinner, you can choose from a plated service or food stations. Dining selections such as filet mignon, pan-seared salmon, NY strip steak, and surf and turf are available if you wish your guests to enjoy dinner from the comfort of their seats.

For a fun, interactive dining experience that gets your guests up and out of their chairs, mixing and mingling, The Bohlin Newport RI provides the option of food stations. Food station selections are just as delectable as a plated dinner service. You can select a wedding day menu that includes a carving station, a selection of shellfish, prime rib, and Statler chicken.

As part of your wedding day package at The Bohlin, you will also be provided with tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, flatware, and your dancefloor. Lastly, once your wedding day is booked at The Bohlin Newport, RI, you will be paired with one of their event managers. This ensures a member of their staff is dedicated to your wedding. Allowing them to work closely alongside each of your vendors, ensuring your wedding day vision is brought to life.

Wedding Ceremonies at The Bohlin Newport

Time and time again, couples choose to host a wedding at The Bohlin due to its idyllic setting. Wedding vows are recited on their teak deck, directly overlooking the waters of Newport. Sailboats bob close by as you recite your vows with your friends and family closely gathered to witness the occasion. Seating is arranged facing the water, with vessels and yachts docked off to the side.

Wedding Receptions at The Bohlin

When it comes to wedding day celebrations, receptions at The Bohlin are also held dockside. Their signature Sperry tent is fully equipped (including electricity & heating) to set the scene for an amazing night celebrating your love story. This reception space is private and tucked away, providing waterfront views for your guests to enjoy as they dine and dance throughout the evening.

Total Capacity

The Bohlin Newport RI has the ability to accommodate weddings with anywhere from 200 to 400 guests in attendance. Accommodations will be configured by your total guest count and preferred seating arrangements.

The Bohlin Newport Wedding Cost

The total cost of your wedding at The Bohlin in Newport will vary based on a number of factors, such as your wedding date, total guest count, menu selections, and selected enhancements. You can find further details on the venues’ required minimums listed out by month and day through the details below.

July through early October

Friday weddings held during the months of July through October carry an event minimum of $46,000 – $56,000.

Saturday weddings during the months of July through October carry an event minimum of $56,000 – $62,000.

Sunday weddings during the months of July through October carry an event minimum of $32,000 – $45,000.

May, June, and late October

Friday weddings during the months of May, June, and late October carry an event minimum of $34,000 – $46,000.

Saturday weddings during the months of May, June, and late October carry an event minimum of $40,000 – $52,000.

Sunday weddings during the months of May, June, and late October carry an event minimum of $32,000 – $38,000.

Castle Hill Inn & The Bohlin

Castle Hill Inn, also located in Newport, along with The Bohlin, are owned and operated by the same incredible event team. You can take a look at what Castle Hill has to offer through our venue guide at this link. If you’re still exploring additional wedding venues, we’ve also put together the ultimate guide to wedding venues in Newport RI, here. You’ll find information such as inclusions, amenities, capacity, packages, and more.

Rhode Island Wedding Photographers

The Bohlin Newport RI evokes the easy-going coastal charm of New England weddings. Along with the timeless beauty of a classic wedding day by the sea in Newport. From their signature Sperry tent that mimics the beauty of sailcloth, to the wharfside ceremony space, and the glittering seaside views that stretch on for miles, wedding photos at The Bohlin Newport RI are filled with elegant charm and a dash of oceanic whimsy.

As Rhode Island wedding photographers, we offer several packages to capture every moment of your wedding at The Bohlin. You can find more details on the wedding photography packages we offer in Newport and beyond by following this link.