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Reception
$3,500 starting price
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These prices are available for the months of May through October. These prices are available for the months of November through March.

About

On WeddingWire since 2008

OceanCliff is a beautiful waterfront wedding venue located in Newport, Rhode Island. It occupies the site of the former Bronson Villa that was built in 1864 and has been converted to an oceanfront retreat that can hosts lavish parties and events. Located on ten acres of rolling lawns with spectacular views, this venue is perfect for a classic wedding.

Facilities and Capacity
OceanCliff has many event spaces that are the ideal backdrop for various wedding celebrations. The Grand Ballroom accommodates anywhere from 70-230 guests, while The Upper Deck seats up to 150 guests and has sweeping views of the Newport Bridge and Narragansett Bay. The Safari Room is a restaurant and bar that couples can use for a cocktail hour or rehearsal dinner, as it accommodates 70 guests outside and 50 guests inside.

Services Offered
OceanCliff has many upscale amenities that will make the couple's wedding day fun and stress-free. The venue offers the following services:

  • Distinctive selection of wedding menus
  • Suggested vendors
  • Newport attractions
  • Elite wedding coordinators
  • Romantic wedding packages
  • Stylish guest rooms

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel
Mansion
Resort
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December
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Reviews of OceanCliff

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4.7 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.7 out of 5 rating
173 Reviews
95% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.7/5 173 reviews
Google
4.5/5 635 reviews
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Liang D. Sent on 08/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding

We had the most amazing wedding at OceanCliff. From the second we walked onto the grounds at our first tour with Suzanne, we knew this was the place! We absolutely loved the ceremony spot that was surrounded by beautiful hydrangeas with a full oceanfront view and the elegant ballroom with gold chandeliers. Key details that really sold us on OceanCliff were the stunning view, the more affordable Thursday wedding option with a lower food and beverage minimum, and the single event per day policy.

Kasey was our contact person while planning the final details of our wedding. She answered all of our endless questions in the weeks leading up to the wedding and was able to make last minute changes up until the day before.

Logistics wise, we really appreciated that the venue stored our wedding decor in a locked closet after the rehearsal and on the day of, the venue offered a complimentary breakfast to those that stayed at the hotel. They also provided extra tables and chairs for the hair and makeup artists.

Our venue coordinator Rei was absolutely OUTSTANDING!! She was extremely organized and seamlessly adjusted to the problems that popped up throughout the day - the rain, late delivery of our signature drinks from an outside vendor, and last minute timeline changes. No one even knew that anything had gone wrong during our day. She went above and beyond and we can’t thank her enough! Our decor was set up by the banquet staff just how we had imagined. It had started drizzling right as we were lining up for the ceremony, but the staff knew how much we wanted to have our ceremony outside, so they continued on with the outdoor plan. The ceremony was so beautiful, no one cared about the rain.

My guests and I really enjoyed the extras that OceanCliff offered including the clam chowder bar, the Ben & Jerry’s Bar, the sweet treats (Cannolis, macaroons, cookies, etc), and the late night chicken tenders and fries. All of the food was delicious!

My florist is a family friend, so she did our flowers and attended the wedding. She said she had no idea that anything had gone wrong because the flow of the wedding was so smooth. From a vendor standpoint, she thoroughly enjoyed working with the OceanCliff staff as everyone was so kind and helpful.

We absolutely loved having our wedding here and recommend it to everyone!
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Sal R. Sent on 05/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Day 5/3/2024

My wife and I had our wedding reception there over the past weekend and it was absolutely incredible! We knew it was the venue for us as soon as we stepped inside. The views of the water and the sunset were breathtaking, and we decided to cancel all other venue tours. During the planning stage, everyone was super easy to work with and super responsive! The day itself ran smooth. Let me tell you- they are a well-run establishment. The food was great! The drinks were even better! I couldn’t have asked for a better day! My wife and I highly recommend you look at Ocean Cliff if you are hoping to get married in Rhode Island!
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Alyssa M. Sent on 04/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Venue!

I don't know if there will ever be enough words to express how truly amazing OceanCliff is!!! This was the first venue my husband and I toured, and we knew instantly this was where we wanted to get married. The second I walked in the doors, I got chills. OceanCliff is a true fairytale. Not only is it the MOST beautiful place, but the staff is absolutely amazing, truly the best! The second I reached out and spoke to Susanne, one of the sales manager's, I was taken away by how kind she was. I truly felt she cared and wanted to make sure we felt comfortable and had all of our questions answered. Susanne was extremely responsive and informative, and was always there to hop on a quick call anytime we had a question or I needed planning advise. She is the best! Once we booked OceanCliff and started the detailing/planning process, we were introduced to Alison, one of the catering manager's. Alison, is simply amazing! Her attention to detail, professionalism, and dedication to each of her couples is truly amazing, not to mention, inspiring! We are the luckiest to have been able to work with her. Brianna was our day-of wedding coordinator and she was absolutely wonderful! She listened and executed our ideas flawlessly and always checked in with us throughout the weekend to see if we needed anything. She made sure our day was nothing short of perfect. Stephen at the front desk is the sweetest! My parents stayed over the night of our wedding and he upgraded their room, it was so kind of him and we are so grateful we got to meet and work with Stephen! The outpour of kindness from each and every one of the team is truly something we will never forget and they all played such a vital role in all the months leading up to and on the best day of our lives. The attentiveness, professionalism, and kindness they have towards their couples is second to none. OceanCliff truly makes you feel like a part of their family. Also, the food and drinks were absolutely amazing!!! Top notch! And the wait staff were the sweetest. They truly took the time to make sure you were having the best day and were always there for you, your family, and your guests. Absolutely everything about our wedding was perfect and a true dream. We keep hearing from our guests that it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever been to and we have all of OceanCliff to thank for this! I feel like the luckiest bride to have been able to get married at the most beautiful place and also have met some of the kindest people!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. To all future engaged couples, look no further. OceanCliff is the most perfect place. I would recommend a million times over. You are truly in the best hands!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

22 Endorsements
Arielle Unger Photography Arielle Unger Photography Wedding Photographers

Beautiful venue with an amazing wedding coordinator and staff! Highly Recommend!

Gwendolyn Pellegrino Photography Gwendolyn Pellegrino Photography Wedding Photographers

A wedding celebration at OceanCliff means that not only will every detail be executed perfectly, but you and your guests will also be treated to spectacular ocean vistas and the Newport Bridge. I had the pleasure of photographing a wedding in this amazing mansion, capturing all of it's splendor. I couldn't speak more highly of it. Enjoy your wedding planning!

ArtImage by Sam Chinigo ArtImage by Sam Chinigo Wedding Photographers

Excellent venue & staff. Wonderful views of the bay and the bridge. As I always tell my couples...find a unique venue that will create an experience for your guests. If you're looking for a great location for a ceremony by the water...this is it.

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OceanCliff frequently asked questions

OceanCliff includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
OceanCliff includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at OceanCliff includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by OceanCliff for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Mansion
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
OceanCliff offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
OceanCliff offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
OceanCliff offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
OceanCliff offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
OceanCliff is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.

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