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for Artsy
If creativity is the third member in your relationship,
let it serve as the backdrop for your big day.
D
for Deluxe
It really doesn’t get more elegant than a giant, stately
mansion, folks.
Formerly known as the Biltmore, the Providence Graduate has not
only shed its old name but also its old look. In addition to a number of
art-deco-inspired ballrooms, walls covered in eye-catching decor and
lobbies lined with funky furnishings, you can expect custom catering
options, cozy lodgings and all the perks that come with a downtown
address. Providence, RI, graduatehotels.com/providence. Many couples are first charmed by Aldrich Mansion’s architecture,
decor and views, but it’s the exceptional service that stays with them long
after the rings have been exchanged. The venue’s chef dazzles all with
his delectable cuisine and the staff ’s high-quality service is reminiscent
of a time when butlers ruled the great houses of the Gilded Age.
Warwick, RI, aldrichmansion.com.
Candita Clayton Gallery: Pawtucket, RI, canditaclaytongallery.com.
Grand Gallery at RISD’s Museum of Art: Providence, RI,
risdmuseum.org.
Machines with Magnets’ Art Gallery: Pawtucket, RI,
machineswithmagnets.com.
Newport Art Museum: Newport, RI, newportartmuseum.org.
Pawtucket Armory Arts Center: Pawtucket, RI,
pawtucketarmoryartscenter.com.
Peabody Essex Museum: Salem, MA, pem.org. Residing in the “quiet corner” of northeastern Connecticut, the
historic Mansion at Bald Hill has taken on new life as a premier
restaurant slash bed and breakfast slash sought-after wedding
destination. And with a motto like, “Your comfort is our mission, your
pleasure is our goal, and your happiness is our reward,” it isn’t too
hard to guess just why that is. Woodstock, CT, mansionatbaldhill.com.
B
for Ballroom Scene
If you’ve found your prince or princess, this is your chance
to be [insert favorite Disney character here] for a day.
Omni Providence Hotel: Providence, RI, omnihotels.com/hotels/
providence.
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet: Cranston, RI, rhodesonthepawtuxet.com.
Roger Williams Park Casino: Providence, RI,
rogerwilliamsparkevents.com/the-casino.
Wannamoisett Country Club: East Providence, RI, wannamoisett.com.
C
for Country Club
Good news: You don’t have to be a member to get
married at any of these locales. Better news: Each will
make you feel like an elite member throughout the planning process
and on your big day. Best news: They’re all gorgeous.
Rooted in family and tradition, Alpine Country Club has provided
a serene, flawless setting for Rhode Island weddings since 1960.
Their all-inclusive wedding packages offer everything from a personal
consultant and exquisite linens to access to their beautiful grounds
and their private wedding salon. They also are more than happy
to customize their menu packages to your individual tastes and
requirements. Cranston, RI, alpinecc.com.
Brookmeadow Country Club: Canton, MA, brookmeadowgolf.com.
Brookside Club: Bourne, MA, thebrooksideclub.com.
The Cape Club of Sharon: Sharon, MA, thecapeclubofsharon.com.
Chequessett Country Club: Wellfleet, MA, chequessettclub.com.
The Club at New Seabury: Mashpee, MA, newseabury.com.
Pawtucket Country Club: Pawtucket, RI, pawtucketcountryclub.com.
Valley Country Club: Warwick, RI, valleycountryclub.net.
Warwick Country Club: Warwick, RI, warwickcc.com.
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The Bradley Estate: Canton, MA, bradleyestateevents.com.
Glen Manor House: Portsmouth, RI, glenmanorhouse.com.
Linden Place: Bristol, RI, lindenplace.org.
Rosecliff: Newport, RI, newportmansions.org/weddings.
E
for Elopement Locale
Don’t need or want anything big and flashy for your
wedding day? Then elope your hearts out.
For a local officiant/photographer duo that specializes in Rhode Island
elopements, check out weddingswithaheart.com.
Blueberry Cove Inn: Narragansett, RI, blueberrycoveinn.com.
Bristol House Bed and Breakfast: Bristol, RI, bristolhousebnb.com.
The Captain Farris House Bed and Breakfast: South
Yarmouth, MA, captainfarris.com.
The Captain’s Manor Inn: Falmouth, MA, captainsmanorinn.com.
Francis Malbone House: Newport, RI, malbone.com.
F
for Farmhouse Aesthetic
Farm to (wedding) table is all the rage nowadays, after all.
Here's where you can get in on the trend.
Bourne Farm: North Falmouth, MA, saltpondsanctuaries.org/wedding.
Chamberlain Farm and Pavilion: Berkley, MA, chamberlainfarm.com.
Francis Farm: Rehoboth, MA, francisfarm.net.
Sweet Berry Farm: Middletown, RI, sweetberryfarmri.com.
Terrydiddle Farm: Rehoboth, MA, terrydiddlefarm.com.
Wright Mills Farm: Canterbury, CT, wrightsmillfarm.com.
G
for Garden Party
Trust us: If a flower crown is a “must” for your big
day, then so is one of the following venues.
With a twenty-acre estate blanketed by colorful, sprawling gardens,
Independence Harbor sets a magical scene for outdoor ceremonies