Rehearsal Dinners at the Newport Experience

Posted on February 3, 2016

Rehearsal Dinners at the Newport Experience


Planning a Newport wedding and looking for a unique Rehearsal Dinner location?

Let us host your Rehearsal Dinner at one of our fabulous venues! Whether you are looking to host an extravagant affair or an intimate gathering, we can accommodate parties of any size.

OceanCliff Upper Deck

If a themed dinner is what you are planning, the Upper Deck at OceanCliff is the perfect location. The deck is covered with a 40×60 tent and is a popular spot for casual lobster boils and oceanfront cookouts. The OceanCliff Upper Deck seats up to 150 guests and offers sweeping views of Narragansett Bay and the Newport Bridge.

Safari Room Restaurant

Upscale and exclusive, the Safari Room is our signature restaurant at the OceanCliff Hotel. Specializing in world-class cuisine and exceptional service, a rehearsal dinner in the Safari Room is the perfect complement to your Newport wedding. The Safari Room comfortably seats up to 50 guests.

Regatta Place

Remotely located on beautiful Goat Island, a short distance from the Newport Hyatt, the Regatta Place offers relaxed, waterfront dining in the heart of Newport Harbor and a variety of options for your rehearsal dinner. Our dockside covered patio seats up to 180 people or can accommodate up to 250 for cocktails. Include a sunset sail for the perfect start to your wedding weekend.

Schooner Aurora

Coupled with a lobster boil at the Regatta Place, a rehearsal dinner aboard the Schooner Aurora is the perfect way to get your out of town guests on the water! Aboard our tall ship, your Newport wedding will be truly unforgettable! The Aurora accommodates up to 68 of your family and friends and food and beverage can be served on board.

Ask us about our rehearsal dinner and wedding sail packages! Also, check out these helpful tips we love on planning a Rehearsal Dinner.

Contact one of our Wedding Specialists at 401.619.7924 or click here to start planning your dream Rehearsal Dinner!


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