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Spring Wedding at Rosecliff Mansion

James + Christina

Newport, RHODE ISLAND

James and Christina's wedding at Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, was a stunning celebration of timeless romance. The historic mansion's grand architecture and beautiful gardens provided a perfect backdrop for their special day. The ceremony took place on the mansion's sprawling lawn with the Atlantic Ocean as a breathtaking backdrop.

Before the ceremony, James and Christina shared their first look at The Elms, a charming location that added an extra layer of intimacy to their day. Their beloved dog played a special role throughout the event, bringing an extra touch of joy to the occasion. Under an elegant floral arch at Rosecliff, James and Christina exchanged heartfelt vows surrounded by family and friends.

Move Mountains Co. filmed and photographed every moment, capturing the elegance and beauty of the day. James and Christina’s May wedding at Rosecliff Mansion was a perfect blend of romance and charm, and we were honored to be part of their special day.

Photo Look: MMC 3
Package: Deluxe Too++

Vendors:

Venue: Rosecliff Mansion

First Look Location: The Elms

Planner: Casey and Co. Events

Caterer: Black Stone RI

Florist: Sayles Living Stone Design

Hair: Rhode Island Wedding Hair

Signage: Signs by Viv

Cake: Confectionery Designs

Content Creator: So Bridal Social

Music: Luke Sent

Invites: Creationari

2024's Best Wedding Venues in Rhode Island: Our Top 10 Picks

Planning your dream wedding in Rhode Island? Look no further! We've curated a list of Move Mountains Co.'s top 10 (in no particular order) wedding venue picks in RI for 2024, each offering a unique blend of elegance, charm, and unforgettable ambiance. Whether you're envisioning a grand celebration at Rose Cliff, a romantic beachside ceremony at Newport Beach House, or an intimate gathering at Shepherds Run, Rhode Island has the perfect venue to bring your wedding vision to life. Explore stunning locations like Ocean Cliff, Blithewold, and Aldrich Mansion, or consider the breathtaking views at Newport Harbor Island Resort and the historic charm of the Spring House Hotel on Block Island. Discover these and more as we highlight the best venues RI has to offer for your special day.

1. Belle Mer offers a breathtaking waterfront setting on Goat Island in Newport, combining modern elegance with stunning ocean views. Featuring expansive lawns, stylish interiors, and panoramic views of Narragansett Bay, Belle Mer provides a luxurious ambiance and exceptional service. Whether for a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, its sophisticated charm and scenic beauty ensure a memorable and romantic wedding day. Artem + Olivia’s wedding showcases Belle Mar beautifully:

3. Shepherds Run nestled in South Kingstown, this venue offers a charming and rustic setting for your wedding. This picturesque vineyard and estate combine pastoral beauty with elegant design, featuring rolling vineyards, a historic barn, and beautifully landscaped grounds. With versatile indoor and outdoor spaces, Shepherds Run creates a serene and romantic atmosphere for ceremonies and receptions of any size. Its blend of rustic charm and sophisticated elegance, along with exceptional service, ensures a memorable and enchanting wedding experience. Brian + Libby’s wedding captured this venue beautifully:

5. Newport Beach House, located in Newport, offers a stunning coastal venue blending seaside charm with elegant sophistication. Located on Narragansett Bay, it features panoramic ocean views and direct beach access. With modern design, light-filled interiors, and a spacious deck overlooking the water, it provides a versatile backdrop for ceremonies and receptions. Whether exchanging vows on the beach or celebrating under the stars, this venue promises a romantic and memorable experience with exceptional service for you and your guests. Josh + Michelle’s wedding showcases the Newport Beach House beautifully:

7. Spring House Hotel on Block Island offers a charming and historic wedding setting atop a bluff with stunning Atlantic Ocean views. This 19th-century Victorian-style hotel features manicured gardens, expansive lawns, and a classic veranda. With timeless architecture and intimate spaces, it provides a romantic backdrop for weddings of all sizes. Whether exchanging vows overlooking the sea or celebrating indoors, each moment is enriched with coastal beauty and old-world charm, making it the perfect venue for a memorable and elegant wedding day. Check out some highlights of Cullen + Emily’s wedding at Rose Cliff:

9. Glen Manor House in Portsmouth, offers a picturesque and historic wedding setting on a beautiful estate overlooking the Sakonnet River. This Georgian-style mansion features classic architecture, manicured gardens, elegant ballrooms, expansive lawns, and a waterfront terrace. With timeless charm and a serene ambiance, it provides a romantic setting for weddings of all sizes. Whether exchanging vows indoors or enjoying cocktails on the terrace with river views, every moment is infused with beauty and tranquility. Glen Manor House ensures a memorable wedding day filled with elegance, natural splendor, and cherished memories. Tom + Samantha’s wedding highlighted the beauty of this venue perfectly:

2. OceanCliff Hotel offers a majestic setting on the shores of Narragansett Bay, perfect for a romantic and unforgettable wedding. Located in Newport, this historic mansion features stunning ocean views, grand architecture, and lush gardens. With elegant ballrooms, expansive lawns, and breathtaking vistas, OceanCliff provides versatile indoor and outdoor spaces. Whether for a lavish event or intimate gathering, its timeless beauty and exceptional service ensure a truly special wedding day. Take a look at some highlights from Mike + Diana’s wedding:

4. Rose Cliff Mansion in Newport epitomizes timeless elegance and grandeur, making it a premier wedding venue. This historic Gilded Age mansion boasts stunning architecture, opulent ballrooms, exquisite gardens, and intricate marble floors, all overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Whether for a lavish affair or an intimate gathering, Rose Cliff's blend of historic charm and scenic beauty ensures a majestic and memorable wedding day. Check out some highlights of Chris + Amanda’s wedding at Rose Cliff:

6. Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, offers a historic and enchanting wedding setting. Nestled on 33 acres overlooking Narragansett Bay, this Gilded Age mansion features manicured gardens, a lush arboretum, and stunning waterfront vistas. With grand architecture, sweeping lawns, and intimate indoor spaces, it accommodates weddings of all sizes. Whether exchanging vows in the gardens or celebrating in the mansion's elegant interiors, each moment is infused with timeless beauty and tranquility. Blithewold Mansion combines historic splendor with natural beauty, ensuring a romantic and memorable wedding day. Brendan + Julia’s wedding beautifully showcased the charm of this venue:

8. Aldrich Mansion in Warwick, offers a majestic and historic wedding setting on a sprawling estate overlooking Narragansett Bay. This grand mansion features elegant architecture, ornate ballrooms, marble floors, and lush gardens. With its timeless beauty and sophisticated ambiance, it provides a luxurious backdrop for ceremonies and receptions of all sizes. Whether exchanging vows indoors or in the gardens overlooking the bay, each moment is imbued with grandeur and romance. Aldrich Mansion ensures a memorable wedding day filled with charm, elegance, and breathtaking vistas. Brian + Bernadette’s wedding truly exemplified the venue’s stunning beauty:

10. Newport Harbor Island Resort offers a picturesque waterfront venue in downtown Newport, RI. With stunning views of Newport Harbor, the resort features modern ballrooms, outdoor terraces, and a marina-side lawn for ceremonies and receptions. This luxurious venue combines scenic beauty with sophisticated spaces, ensuring a memorable wedding day. Whether exchanging vows with harbor views or celebrating in elegant ballrooms, Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina Resort provides an elegant setting for your special day. Johnathan + Brianna’s wedding was a splendid reflection of the venue:

Rhode Island truly offers an array of remarkable wedding venues, each with its own charm and allure. Whether you prefer the grandeur of a historic mansion, the romance of a beachside ceremony, or the rustic elegance of a vineyard setting, Rhode Island has the perfect venue to bring your wedding vision to life. Choose one of these exquisite locations, all favorites of Move Mountains Co., and let Rhode Island set the stage for a day filled with love, joy, and cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Happy planning!

Andrew + Jennifer

Mount Hope Farm Wedding

Bristol, RI

Andrew and Jennifer are the kind of couple that you shoot with and the time just flies! Next thing you know they’re posing in front of the night sky with fireworks as their backdrop. Getting the opportunity to capture this wedding was an absolute blast, it was just bursting with laughter and love. If the wedding starts with a hilarious first look fake out and ends in a firework celebration then you can bet everything in between was just as wonderful!

Photo Look: MMC4
Package: I Do Too + Photo

Vendors:
Caterer: Russell Morin Catering & Events
Venue: Cove Cabin at Mt Hope Farm
Florist: Robin Hollow Farm
Hair: Make Me Up RI

Makeup: Make Me Up RI
Band: Beantown Band
Invites: Kpco Design Studio

Nickolas + Hannah

Beavertail State Park engagement

Jamestown, Ri

We’ve always loved Beavertail State Park as an engagement session location because of its simple yet versatile oceanside scenery. Nickolas and Hannah fit beautifully in each scene they were put in. They came bearing fashion and stunning looks. That being said we can only take so much credit for how amazing this gallery turned out to be.

Mike + Becky

Castle Hill Inn

Newport, RI

Mike and Becky’s sunny, bright, romantic mansion wedding at Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island was filled with so many sweet candid moments that our wedding photography and wedding videography team had so much fun getting to capture. Our wedding photographer and wedding videographer’s photojournalistic approach to the wedding day allowed the wedding team to stick to the background and let the bride and groom really enjoy their day while still capturing all of the heartfelt, beautiful moments in photos and in video. If this laid back photography style fits what you’d like for your wedding photos and wedding film, reach out to us today before our season books up!


So excited about our wedding photos! We are beyond happy with them.
— Becky

Vinay + Aditi

Bel Mer
Newport, RI

Wow! What can I say about Vinay and Aditi, their love and friendship for each other was unmatched and their 3 day Indian wedding was next level! Love you, guys!

 

 

Venue 2 Gurney's
Venue Belle Mer
Wedding Planner BluePrint Occasions
Decor Love Decor
DJ Silk Events
Caterer Rasoi
Henna Henna Cafe
Makeup Shades By Sahar
Horse New Deal Carriage

Heath + Andreea

Newport Beach House

Newport, RI

We had an awesome time capturing Heath & Andreea's special day at the Newport Beach House. This beach venue perfectly complimented our couple's free-spirited joy and their boho look. Take a look at some of our favorite shots! 

Hair + Makeup by Jennie Kay Beauty

Music by Murray Hill + Tom Pendergast

Invitations by Minted

 

Evan + Daniela

Belle Mer

Newport, RI

Over looking the Newport bridge, Belle Mer a Longwoods Venue, is one of our favorite places to shoot. Perfect for brides looking for simplicity and elegance in their space.

Evan + Daniela have known each other for 17 years, growing up together. They are some of the kindest people we have ever met! It was such a joyous day and we are so happy to have been able to share it with them and capture it.

What Kind of Photographer Should You Hire For Your Wedding?

Getting married is the biggest and most important day of people’s lives. They want it to be perfect, they want it to be remembered, and they want it to be captured. Capturing a couple’s big day is your photographer/videographer’s job, no pressure, right? This can be both a very exciting time and a very stressful time for people and your job as a photographer is not just to take photos it should be much more.

 

There are good photographers and then there are great photographers, but what makes them different from each other? There are many good photographers out there that take amazing photos and are very good at what they do, but how are they with interacting with their clients and ensuring that they are having the best time ever? I once heard someone say that when you are looking to hire any vendor for your wedding day you need to make sure you hire someone who will be a stress reliever not a stress inducer. There will be enough chaos and things going on during that day, but if your photographer has learned how to work with their clients and go above and beyond to help make them feel comfortable and stress free then they are a great photographer.

 

That is one very important thing that separates Move Mountains Co. from other wedding and event photography companies. We strive to make your special day as memorable as possible and as stress-free as possible. The day is all about you and what you want, it’s that simple. We are here to capture those once in a lifetime moments so they can be remembered forever. We strive for excellence in our work and absolutely love what we do. If you or someone you know is in the process of planning a wedding then Contact Us, we would love to help make your day one that you will never forget.