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Belle Mer

Belle Mer

Price
Price on request
Capacity
500 guests
Season
Year-round
Four-season venue

Belle Mer occupies seven acres of manicured lawns on a Narragansett Bay waterfront just minutes from downtown Newport, delivering the spectacle of an island setting with the full-service logistics of a Longwood-managed venue. The Water Salon and its adjoining lawn accommodate up to 500 seated or 1,000 for an evening cocktail gathering on the bay.

The story

Seven acres of lawn on Narragansett Bay

Belle Mer is a glamorous, contemporary oceanside venue in Newport, Rhode Island. Seven acres of manicured lawns on the edge of Narragansett Bay allow 1,500+ guests to mingle. The Water Salon, dressed in soft whites and crystal, is described as the largest un-tented, four-season event space in Newport, with a wall of glass doors giving nearly unobstructed ocean views and an open transition onto the lawn.

The Water Salon and Lawn suit intimate wedding ceremonies and romantic garden receptions. The Island House sits a short walk down a shell path past illuminated fountains, a private space away from the main building with views of the Newport Bridge and the Vanderbilt Light. Its second-floor loft can serve as a VIP lounge, a bridal suite or a regatta observation room. The venue lists seated events with a programme and dinner with dancing across rooms of different sizes, from 500 guests at the largest down to 40 seated in the smallest.

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Pricing & packages

Price
Price on request

What's includedComplimentary onsite parking; illuminated fountains and shell pathways included in the venue setting

Capacity & stay

Capacity
Water Salon + Lawn: 500 seated / 1,000 cocktail; Water Salon alone: 280 seated / 950 cocktail; Island House + Lawn: 180 seated / 325 cocktail; Island House Loft: 30 seated / 40 cocktail

Location & experiences

Region
Newport, United States
Nearest airport
PVD · Providence
Best season
Year-round (four-season venue)
Experiences
  • Waterfront ceremonies on illuminated lawns
  • Bay-view receptions in the Water Salon
  • Shell-pathway garden walks
  • Sunset cocktails on Narragansett Bay

Planning & policies

Wet-weather plan
Four-season venue with indoor Water Salon available year-round
Address
3 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842
Largest space
Water Salon + Lawn: 500 seated / 1,000 cocktail
Parking
Complimentary onsite
Frequently asked

Good to know.

What are the different event spaces at Belle Mer and their capacities?

The Water Salon with its adjoining lawn seats 500 for dinner or hosts 1,000 for cocktails. The Water Salon alone seats 280 or hosts 950. The Island House with its lawn seats 180 or hosts 325. The Island House Loft seats 30 or hosts 40.

Is Belle Mer available year-round?

Yes — Belle Mer is a four-season venue with the Water Salon available indoors throughout the year regardless of weather.

Is parking available at Belle Mer?

Yes — complimentary onsite parking is included with the venue.

Where exactly is Belle Mer located?

Belle Mer is at 3 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842, on the Narragansett Bay waterfront just minutes from downtown Newport.

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