Christmas Wedding in Newport, RI
I’ve been working as a professional wedding photographer for 5 years now, and this was my first wedding at OceanCliff! I was not disappointed having heard so many great things about this Newport mansion wedding venue.
Bride Getting Ready
Cathy and Dan’s Christmas wedding took place on a sunny but brisk day in mid-December. Their wedding venue was all dressed up for the holidays. The bride got ready for the occasion in a suite inside the mansion. She was all smiles as she got ready to see her groom.
Groom Getting Ready
Since the mansion grounds are so expansive, the bride and groom can get ready in separate locations on the same property. The groom took advantage of this by getting ready in the nearby gatehouse. It made logistics easier, as we didn’t have to leave the property and battle downtown Newport.
First Look
The couple chose to do a first look before the ceremony since the sun sets so early in December. They met under the arched portico outside the mansion. Their adorable ring bearer watched from a window. The mansion’s architecture and evergreen landscape provided a nice outdoor background even in winter.
Christmas Wedding Photos in Newport, RI
After the first look, we took formal photos under the portico arch and out back on the lawn with the Newport Bridge off in the distance. The sun was setting by then, and it was getting colder, so the couple opted to spend some time warming up inside.
Wedding Ceremony
Next, the nighttime wedding ceremony took place in the grand ballroom with a backdrop of twinkling holiday decorations.
Wedding Reception
Afterward, the couple shared a first dance, speeches, and dinner in the ballroom that had been converted into the reception space. After dinner guests (and even Grandma!) got down on the dance floor late into the evening. It was a beautiful and fun Christmas wedding!
Want to learn more about this wedding venue? Check out my OceanCliff Weddings Guide or view more photos from a Winter Wedding.
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