Creative food stations for your reception

August 15, 2015August 10, 2015Leave a comment

Everyone loves the open bar at a wedding, how about a biscuit bar or a pie bar? Even better! It’s interactive, it’s different, and most importantly, it’s delicious! You can turn any food unto a bar with a cute sign and some creative staging.

Biscuit Bar

2. Popcorn Bar

3. Hot Coco Bar

4. Sushi Bar

5. Mashed Potato Bar

6. S’mores Bar

7. Sangria Bar

8. Taco Bar

9. Cheese Bar

10. Waffle Bar

11. Pie Bar

12. Trail Mix Bar

13. Baked Potato Bar

14. Oyster Bar

15. Bread and Butter Bar

For more food station options, visit our Pinterest board Stations.

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Pineapple Perfect

August 13, 2015August 9, 2015Leave a comment

Once a upon a time in an age of sailors and ships, homecoming sailors would place a pineapple in front of their house as a symbol of their travels and that they had returned safely. Over time this came to be associated with hospitality. Being a sea side town, Newport took for it’s own the rich symbolism of the pineapple; the hospitality, the adventure on the grand sea, the safe haven for travelers. Whether you love Newport, the tasty fruit, or the bright color, pineapples can be a fun decor piece for your wedding. Never thought of adding fruit to your decorations? See if these pics spark some ideas.

For more pineapple perfect wedding inspiration, check out our Pinterest account @TheNewportBride

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15 Ways to Make Table Numbers Fun

August 10, 2015August 9, 2015Leave a comment

We’ve all seen the sad looking table numbers that wedding venue’s often provide. Their free and do the job, but sometimes couples want a bit more. Whether you’re into wine books or crystal. there’s a way to make centerpieces perfectly you. Almost anything can be turned into a centerpiece if you just add a number. These 20 creative concepts have got us thinking, you?

For more table number ideas, try our Reception Details board on Pinterest.

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The Newport Art Museum – Venue for the Art Lover

July 28, 2015August 22, 2015Leave a comment

If you’re an art lover and Newport, we have the perfect venue for you. The Newport Art Museum is located on Bellevue Avenue in the heart of downtown Newport. The beautiful grounds are perfect for pictures, cocktail hour, or just a romantic stroll. Inside you’ll find beautiful artifacts, paintings, and sculptures that make for beautiful wedding decor.

The beautiful grounds can hold a sizable tent. Inside as many as 250 guests can come for a standing reception when multiple rooms are used, and up to 185 for a ceremony. Where ever your guests wander they will be blown away by the beauty of the architecture and art. The Newport Art Museum is a beautiful slightly non-traditional venue for an exciting art-loving couple. Next time you’re wandering down Bellevue, stop by and take a look for yourself. We promise you don’t be disappointed.

(Images taken from NewportArtMuseum.org)

How to Make Your Outdoor Weddings Rock

July 23, 2015July 18, 2015Leave a comment

The blue sky overhead and breeze in your hair, who doesn’t love a beautiful day in the sun. Outdoor weddings are the epitome of the perfect cookout. Good food, family and friends, maybe even some lawn games. Sounds like a delightful way to spend the best day of your life. Here’s a few tips to make your day in the sun (pun intended) even more spectacular!

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Ocean House: A Venue Dream Come True

July 21, 2015July 21, 20152 Comments

Ocean House is one of the most beautifully situated resorts in Rhode Island. Like something out of a movie (oh wait, it already stared in American Aristocracy) from the first moment guests walk across the property they are met cool breezes, warm smiles, and an overwhelming sense of calm. With five-star and five-diamond ratings, this beautiful estate is sure to please. Ocean House first opened its doors in 1868. This symbol of Victorian luxury continues to thrill guests with graceful elegance and sweeping ocean views.

Couples have their choices of using the luxurious Seaside Ballroom (180 pp), Private Beach, East Lawn, or South Lawn, or the intimate Drawing Room (60 pp). The Watch Hill Chapel is available for ceremony use, and the croquet lawn, beach front fire pit, and putting green are available for guest fun. The Bridal party and guests can relax before the big day at the 5-start Oh! spa or enjoy a meal at the 5-star Seasons restaurant.

Ocean House is like a dream; a dream come true for couples looking for a luxurious happily every after by the sea.

The Perfect Bathroom Basket

July 18, 2015July 18, 2015Leave a comment

Like Mary Poppin’s bag, the perfect bathroom basket list handy, helpful, subtle, and all inclusive. With just a bit of everything a guest could need, this basket is a guests saving grace. When a bustle breaks, when the wine spills, when the mini cheese burger o’dourves catch up with you, the bathroom basket is there to save the day. Here are a few of our favorite things.

Ladies Room

Tampons
Pantyliners/Pads
First Aid Kit
Brush/Comb
Nail Clippers
Hair Elastics
Bobby Pins
Sewing Kit
Safety Pins in assorted sizes
Deodorant Spray
Shoe polish
Hair spray
Body Spray
Wipes
Q-tips
Advil
Tylenol
Mints
Gum
Dental Floss
Alka Seltzer
Antacids
Contact Solution
Blotting Sheets
Clear Nail Polish
Lint Roller
Static Guard
Individual Tissue Packs
Cough Drops
Sore Throat Spray
Day-Quil
Band Aids

Gentlemen’s Room

Mints
Aspirin
Floss picks
Spray-on deodorant
Antacids
Gum
Antibacterial gel
Individual Tissue Packets
Band aids
Bug spray (for outdoor weddings)
Cough drops
Sore Throat Spray
Day-Quil
Lint roller
Stain-removal stick
Eye drops/contact solution
Q-Tips
Safety Pins
Double Sided Tape
Static Guard
Hand Lotion

It’s The Little Things

July 17, 2015July 12, 2015Leave a comment

Couples can spend years planning the best day of their life. They focus on every detail down to the smallest things. These are our 10 favorite little things couples have done to make a guests experience enjoyable.

Weddings can be long, and hot, and tiring, Help guests cool off with custom labeled water bottles. If you include a coozie, guests can take home another reminder of the big day!

Have a painter on site at your ceremony to capture the events on canvas. Not only will guest love to look at the piece during the reception, but you have a one-of-a-kind art piece for your home!

Create a “Wall of Fame” celebrating your two families. Guests will love to see you both as children and your journey to each other.

Help guests feel comfortable by making a “His” and Hers” basket in the bathrooms with just a bit of everything.

If each table has a champaign or wine bottle, why not make the ice cubes something to marvel at with frozen flowers?

Small children can get bored at a wedding. With a coloring book (bride and groom pictures of course) and crayons, they are sure to be quiet and content!

Custom gold foil printed napkins make cocktail hour a glamourous affair.

Encourage guests to tag their wedding pics with your custom hashtag. (Many wedding websites have features where you can automatically bring in any picture from Instagram that has a specific hashtag.)

Dancing can really wear you out! These cute (and easy to make) paper fans will bring guest some relief when their breaking it down on the dance floor.

Speaking of dancing, guests will love these flip flops for their tired feet. Easy to buy cheep in bulk, it can be a fun favor, or just an extra!

Castle Hill – Epitome of a Newport Sea Side Venue

July 14, 2015August 22, 2015Leave a comment

Castle Hill is the venue on the hill for the city by the sea. With historic old-world charm and all the grace of an upscale Newport venue. Surrounded by ocean views and sweet breezes, Castle Hill perfectly combines the effortless charm of a backyard party with the elegance and formality of a 5 star hotel. It’s the best of both worlds. Surrounded by hydrangeas and perfectly weathered shingles Castle Hill is the epitome of New England perfection.

Ever dream of siting by the sea with your new spouse? Castle Hill has the perfect spot. A large lawn with adirondack chairs galore, bridal party and guests can relax with a drink and some ocean views. If you’re dreaming on an intimate 50 person party or a high-society 300 person gala, Castle Hill is your venue. Ceremonies can be held inside or outside. Their custom sail-cloth tent makes the outdoors feel as luxurious as indoors.

The fun doesn’t end with the reception, guests can reserve rooms or whole beach houses. Just a few feet from the sand, you and your guests can wake up, roll out for morning coffee by the sea, and get ready for the festivities. Sounds like perfection.

*Photos from the Castle Hill website

Red White and Blue Wedding

July 4, 2015Leave a comment

Is there anything better than the perfect 4th of July party? There’s great food, bright colors, sparkly decorations, and fireworks! Sounds like it would make a great wedding…

Why not have a 4th of July wedding! Friends and family often already have a 3 day weekend, everything is already decorated, there’s fireworks… if you love red white and blue, this is the weekend for you!