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artsy
If creativity is the third member in your relationship,
let it take center stage on your wedding day.
The Newport Art Museum's extensive collection
naturally reflects Rhode Island’s lively contempo-
rary art scene, so naturally its event spaces — from
the Griswold House to the courtyard to the Ilgenfritz
Gallery — are no different. 76 Bellevue Ave., Newport,
401-848-8200, newportartmuseum.org.
With midnight blue walls covered in seventeenth
and eighteenth century European works, the Grand
Gallery at RISD’s Museum of Art perfects every art
lover’s dream ceremony backdrop. 20 North Main
St., Providence, 401-454-6505, risdmuseum.org.
ALSO CHECK OUT : Warwick Center for the Arts
There's plenty of space to get jiggy with it
at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet.
Housed in a castle-like structure, the Pawtucket
Armory Arts Center’s 11,000 square foot drill hall
caters to all stretches of the imagination and is
well-versed in the ways of weddings. 172 Exchange
St., Pawtucket, 401-338-5646, pawtucketarmory
artscenter.com.
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ballroom scene
A.k.a. the classic reception site. If you’ve found your
prince or princess, this is your chance to be [insert
favorite Disney character here] for a day.
The Providence Biltmore’s legendary ballroom
sits on the historic hotel’s top floor, offering sweep-
ing, uninterrupted views of the cityscape all night
long. 11 Dorrance St., Providence, 401-455-3021,
providencebiltmore.com.
The illustrious grand ballroom of Rhodes on the
Pawtuxet fame can accommodate up to 600 guests
(with room to dance!). The building itself, which was
revitalized in 1915 after a tragic fire, still showcases
many of its original features, including 100-year-
old hardwood floors, wraparound balconies and a
stunning courtyard sculpture of the Greek Muse of
Dance, Terpsichore. 60 Rhodes Pl., Cranston, 401-
785-4333, rhodesonthepawtuxet.com.
While the word “casino” might not exactly scream
“fairytale setting,” Roger Williams Park Casino’s birch
floored, rosy toned ballroom may just be enough to
change your mind. 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence,
401-785-9450, ext. 7240, rogerwilliamsparkevents.com.
ALSO CHECK OUT : Omni Providence Hotel;
Aqua Blue; the Rotunda Ballroom
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