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While we had our reception elsewhere, we chose Kay Chapel for our ceremony for its history and simple beauty. We worked with Marianne from the Hotel Viking, who was fantastic. She was very thoughtful in helping us plan the flow of the day, making suggestions on how to proceed with music and décor. During the rehearsal and day of, she kept everything running extremely smooth and effortless. Kay Chapel is such a special place for a ceremony and their team is wonderful.

We were married on July 22, 2012. The ceremony was held at the Kay Chapel and reception was at the Bellevue Ballroom. The chapel was renovated but kept the vintage (not "old") and classy feelings which were perfect for my wedding, or any wedding in Newport. The decor in the chapel is simple and elegant. I didn't have to add in too much additional touch and it was perfect. Similar to the chapel, the hotel also was renovated but kept the vintage and classy decors. It feels just right. The food was excellent. There were so many options that we could choose from. My father-in-law is a picky eater and he LOVED it! All my guests still rave about it today. The staffs were very nice and they did a great job! I have to give a special shout to our catering manager, Linda Ferguson. She is the best! I had visited a few venues in the Newport area before came to the Viking. None of the coordinators came even close to Linda. She is so attentive since day one. She really put her heart into the wedding. Throughout the entire process, Linda was also very responsive and accommodating. She paid attention to what we said and gave us many good ideas. Linda made sure every detail was just the way we wanted. On the wedding day, Linda constant checked in with us to ensure everything was going well.
Overall, our experience with the Hotel Viking was great and we were glad we chose this venue. I definitely will recommend to other brides.

The wedding was elegant and planned perfectly. The food was amazing. People are still talking about it. I had one guest tell me, " You expect to have a good time at a wedding but you never expect for the food to be this good!"
Linda Ferguson is very professional and is extremely organized.
She assures that everything runs smoothly -and it does.
The cake is from Konditor Meister located just outside of Boston. It was fabulous. Beautiful and delicious. I would HIGHLY recommend The Hotel Viking to anyone looking for a wonderful wedding venue in Newport RI.

I literally felt like a princess from the moment I pulled up on friday to the second I left on Sunday. It was the most amazing experience, I didn't want to leave. I worked with Linda Ferguson, the entire process, she was AMAZING!!! Such a sweet woman and would get back to me right away. Linda knew so much and her guidance and expertise helped us through the whole wedding process, not just the wedding day. She would help with anything from Linens to helping us with other vendors, she was fantastic. I also worked with Mariann a couple times and she was great!!!! The Bellman were fantastic! The staff at the Viking is the best The hotel is so beautiful and so clean. Spa Terre inside the Viking was AMAZING!!! I had a hot stone massage done by Catrina, that was fantastic and RELAXING!!!! I would recommend anyone to go there. The FOOD was amazing!!! When we went around to thank everyone, each guest raved about the food. I have people calling us asking what the marinade was in the salmon and how they make the brie passed hor dourves, everyone raved about everything. People keep emailing me and calling my parents about how great the Viking was. I'm so lucky to have gotten married there. I would not have changed a thing, it was the best experience and the best day of my life.

We chose the Hotel Viking because of the atmosphere, location and overall level of service from the staff. I had always envisioned an elegant and classic setting, and fell in-love with the 1920's, great-American allure of the Hotel Viking. The chapel is perfect in size and demeanor, and you can truly bring it to life with your own style and character. We planned our wedding from out-of-town and the level of attention from the staff was unprecedented. It was exactly what every bride wants and needs, especially from afar. The experienced staff were true professionals and flawlessly brought our vision to life, especially our dedicated coordinator, Linda Ferguson. She provided excellent recommendations for other services including rehearsal dinner, hair and makeup, and flowers. The food was phenomenal for both the cocktail our and reception - large portion-sizes from an award-winning chef. The servers and staff made us feel like our wedding was the only one in the world that mattered that day. Our guests stayed at the hotel, which made for an all-inclusive weekend. Located in the heart of Newport, it felt like a romantic voyage back in time. Our wedding day at the Hotel Viking was absolutely magical - every bride should be lucky enough to have the same experience.

Linda was absolutely amazing to work with, very helpful, responsive, and such a sweetheart. I cannot comment about this venue without saying this- The Hotel Viking has fantastic food!! Our guests are still raving about the incredible meals that that they enjoyed at our wedding. We have had several people tell us that they are willing to take the drive to Newport just to eat at the restaurant because they enjoyed the food so much. We spent the weekend at the hotel and loved the fact that everything was in the same spot and we had so much to do... the chapel is right there, the ballroom of course, our guests could stay right on location, even the spa and the pool was available for the bridal party to relax and enjoy. I highly recommend this venue to anyone who is considering it!

Everything was perfect!!! I would definitely recommend to a friend.

We got married at the Kay Chapel and had our reception at the Hotel Viking in December of 2011. The entire event was everything that I hoped it would be! The Hotel Viking is traditional, outstanding and eloquent. Linda Ferguson was our wedding coordinator and she did a fantastic job!! I was so nervous that our guests would not know where to go but Linda made everything so perfect. Everyone was informed and escorted to where they needed to be. From the Chapel to the cocktail party to the reception, the night was flawless.
Our reception was in the Bellevue Ballroom and everything was beautiful. The staff was exceptional! They were there for us throughout the evening and payed such close attention to all of the guests! The hotel service was also outstanding. I am delighted to give the Hotel Viking the highest of reviews.

Our wedding was at the Kay Chapel and our reception was at the Hotel Viking. It was so well done and the staff at the Viking was outstanding. Everyone I talked to said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. I can't thank the staff at the Hotel Viking enough!

We got married at the Hotel Viking on November 12, 2011, and couldn't have more positive things to say about the whole experience, from start to finish. The most impressive asset of the venue is Linda Ferguson, who was straightforward and honest with us from the very beginning. Linda worked hard to make sure anything and everything we asked for could be done, and she was responsive, professional, and personable. Considering I was planning the wedding from the DC area, having Linda as my contact up there put me at ease about everything. We had cocktails in the Colonnade Room which was airy and delightful, and the reception was in the Bellevue Ballroom which was the perfect size for about 120 people. In short, at the Hotel Viking I didn't have to worry about a thing and everything went off without a hitch. I couldn't recommend the venue with any higher marks!

We got married at the Hotel Viking in May 2011 and could not be happier with our choice of venue. Linda Fergueson, our wedding coordinator, was absolutely AMAZING!!! She responded to every e-mail so quickly and did everything to make us feel comfortable and to accomodate us. Our reception was in the Bellevue Ballroom downstairs, everything was beautiful and the staff did an excellent job! They were there for us throughout the evening, asking if we needed anything or if they could do anything for us. The hotel service was also outstanding, they were so readily available. I could not say enough good things about the Hotel Viking and Linda!

I can't say enough good things about our experience with the Hotel Viking! From our initial site visit through the day after the wedding and from Linda Ferguson (the Viking's FABULOUS wedding coordinator!) to the hotel staff- I couldn't have been more impressed with the level of service, responsiveness, and attention to detail. We used Kay Chapel for the ceremony, the Colonnade Room for the cocktail hour, and the Bellevue Ballroom for the reception. The flow of the day was great- I loved that my guests didn't need to leave the property for any portion of the day. The chapel and hotel showcase Newport's history perfectly and there are dozens of gorgeous photo opportunities right within walking distance. The food and service during the cocktail hour and reception were amazing as well - I can't tell you how many compliments I received! I'd recommend the Viking without hesitation - we can't wait to return for our one-year anniversary!

My husband and I decided on hosting our wedding at the Hotel Viking after we had looked into many different locations in RI, Newport particularly. We decided on the Hotel Viking for the central location, amenities at our disposal as well as that of our guests as well as the flexibility and professionalism of the staff. Looking back at our wedding day almost one year later, we would not have had our wedding any where else. Linda Ferguson, the wedding coordinator, was more than accessible via email, telephone as well as in person. She was outstanding! The week before the wedding, I was a bit stressed and had to call on Linda to check on things and I never once had to double check on something. Once I asked her something, it was done and I never had to worry or think about it again! She was considerate and hospitable at our tasting as my mother and father had joined us. She showed us the chapel again, walked us through the rehearsal as well as the day of events.
The rehearsal day/evening was a bit overwhelming trying to appease 30 people (children included) she gathered each one, maintained control and was calm and collected throughout the rehearsal. Let's face it girls, our critical mind is not working well the day before the wedding!
The morning of, my "bridal first aid kit" was on the trolley, the vendors were sent to my room as well as that of my husband's, my dress was always fluffed, and guests had no question where to park, directions to chapel, and the events to follow.
While the wedding party was at the photo shoot, I was up in the air about where we would host the cocktail hour. I truly wanted to have it outside, but Linda knew that it would be a little too cool outside and immediately set everything up inside in the Colonnade room. I have to say it was PERFECT!
During the reception, I was approached only twice to see how things were going. I had mentioned that I would like the band to play more instead of the DJ, BAM! It was like I rubbed a geenie bottle! She made it happen. My vendors were all very pleased at how things were run as far as their breaks etc so that truly the entire wedding was seamless.
I love watching the unedited video as I can truly see how much work went into our wedding behind the scenes even beyond what we had planned. Linda, Barbara and staff you are all wonderful!!!!

I am writing as a mother of the bride who handled most of the wedding planning due to the bride's career demands. Working with Linda Ferguson was a delight! She treated my daughter and her wedding like she was the only bride getting married there! My daughter fell in love with The Hotel Viking on our first visit, but it was working with Linda that sealed the deal for us. We knew immediately that she would work to give my daughter the wedding of her dreams, and she didn't let us down. On wedding day, the entire staff at the hotel couldn't have been more accommodating. They were kind and attended to even the smallest details. The food was amazing and it truly was a good value for what you received. If I could give more than 5 stars to Linda and The Hotel Viking, I would. Guest are still talking about what a wonderful wedding it was!

We had our wedding reception at the Hotel Viking. The ballroom is gorgeous! The cocktail reception was at the outdoor courtyard which they recently remodeled. Linda Ferguson, Catering Sales Manager, worked with me from beginning to end to make sure our wedding day was beautiful! Everything came together and we had an amazing time. The Hotel Viking is a historic elegant hotel in Newport, RI. I recommend this venue!!!!!