The Chanler Newport, RI, is tucked away against the backdrop of the famed Cliff Walk. The 3.5-mile stretch of Cliff Walk provides views of the roaring Atlantic Ocean and some of the most famous Gilded Age Mansions in Newport. All in all, this wedding venue offers a unique perspective of Newport that combines the rocky shoreline with Newport’s abundant, deep history as the summer getaway for the socially elite during the turn of the century.

Today, the Chanler in Newport, RI, is an exclusive-use wedding venue that offers a glimpse into the grandeur and opulence of the past. Through the information below, you’ll find the details needed to help you plan a Chanler Newport wedding.

Wedding Ceremonies at The Chanler Newport RI

There are two distinct spaces at The Chanler to host your wedding ceremony. The first is their whimsical Meadow Lawn. This sprawling expanse of rolling greenery comes with oceanic views. Making it an ideal location for a wedding ceremony filled with your creative vision.

The second space at The Chanler for a wedding ceremony is the Cliff Lawn. This space directly overlooks Cliff Walk. Thus, providing a piece of the past for your modern-day wedding vows. 

Hosting a Reception at The Chanler

The Cliff Lawn is a versatile space at The Chanler. In addition to hosting wedding ceremonies, you may decide instead to use this space to accommodate a cocktail hour or reception for you and your guests on the night of your wedding.

Additionally, Meadow Lawn is also an adaptable space. In addition to ceremonies, it can also host a reception. Allowing you to decide how to best design the available spaces at The Chanler Newport for your wedding day. Along with idyllic views, the Meadow Lawn provides the option of tenting, in order to host a wedding reception that is well protected from the elements.

Finally, the last space available for hosting a noteworthy wedding reception at The Chanler Newport, RI, is the outdoor covered terrace. This space is set against the backdrop of Easton Bay. All in all, creating an environment filled with the soft ocean breeze, but still completely protected from the elements. The outdoor covered terrace is best suited for a formal dining experience.

The Chanler Newport Wedding Capacity

Each of the spaces detailed above has its own range of seating accommodations.

The Outdoor Covered Terrace has the ability to host up to 145 guests for your ceremony. Or, 100 seated guests for your reception. 

The Meadow Lawn can accommodate up to 200 guests for your wedding ceremony. Or, up to 140 guests for a seated dinner reception. 

Lastly, the Cliff Lawn can accommodate up to 200 guests for your wedding ceremony. Or, up to 200 seated guests for your wedding reception.

The Chanler Newport Wedding Cost

Your Chanler Newport wedding cost will vary depending on the month you choose to host your wedding.

For example, if you plan on hosting a wedding in June, there will be two distinct sets of costs. Your site rental fee of $40,000, and a food and beverage minimum $55,000. This would put the starting cost of your wedding at $95,000. Keep in mind that the total would be your expected cost at The Chanler before the inclusion of any menu enhancements, wedding photography, florals, or rentals.

This starting cost is slightly less than a wedding taking place in the months of July and August, which carry different event minimums. For a more detailed overview of cost as it relates to your preferred wedding date, reach out to The Chanler Newport through this link.

Newport Wedding Photographer

Are you searching for a Newport wedding photographer to capture every storytelling moment of your wedding at the Chanler Newport? The Chanler is an exquisite wedding venue evoking Newport’s rich past, paired with the idyllic sights and sounds of the Atlantic Ocean and a modern-day wedding experience.

Enjoy the knowledge & expertise of a team of Newport wedding photographers who have captured countless weddings at The Chanler over the years. We offer several experiences that photograph every storied moment and unparalleled detail of your Newport wedding at The Chanler. You can find more details on our wedding photography packages in Rhode Island and beyond when you follow this link.

Or, find more resources on The Chanler, through the links below.

• A chat with Caite Kenyon of The Chanler at Cliff Walk on our Podcast Wedding Secrets Unveiled
• Anelise & Zain’s summer wedding at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
• Julie & Mark’s intimate The Chanler Newport, RI wedding
• Nora & Robert’s post-pandemic vow renewal at The Chanler
• Mackenzie & Ryan’s tented wedding celebration at The Chanler Newport