Regatta Place
Guest capacity
Up to 180 seated guests
About this venue
Experience the height of coastal luxury at Regatta Place, a premier waterfront destination situated on Newport’s historic Goat Island. Steeped in Rhode Island’s rich sailing tradition, this exclusive venue offers browsing couples an unparalleled nautical backdrop for their wedding celebrations. Surrounded by classic luxury yachts and the sparkling Atlantic, the property provides a sophisticated atmosphere where sea breezes and harbor views take center stage. Whether you are hosting an elegant reception or a seaside ceremony, Regatta Place combines historic maritime charm with modern elegance for an unforgettable Newport wedding experience.
Our event spaces
Reception Tent
Unsurpassed harbor views and chic nautical charm.
Regatta Place offers a seamless blend of indoor-outdoor elegance, centered around an exquisite cream-and-white striped garden tent. This permanent structure is a masterclass in coastal chic, featuring billowed ceiling draperies and striking chandeliers that create an instant air of romance. The experience extends to a private dockside patio, where guests can enjoy sophisticated cocktails and hors d'oeuvres just steps from the water. Framed by a marina of world-class yachts and panoramic views of Newport Harbor, the space transforms naturally from a sun-drenched day to a starlit evening.
Guest capacity
25-180 Seated
25-200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual”
Reception Tent
Unsurpassed harbor views and chic nautical charm.
Regatta Place offers a seamless blend of indoor-outdoor elegance, centered around an exquisite cream-and-white striped garden tent. This permanent structure is a masterclass in coastal chic, featuring billowed ceiling draperies and striking chandeliers that create an instant air of romance. The experience extends to a private dockside patio, where guests can enjoy sophisticated cocktails and hors d'oeuvres just steps from the water. Framed by a marina of world-class yachts and panoramic views of Newport Harbor, the space transforms naturally from a sun-drenched day to a starlit evening.
Guest capacity
25-180 Seated
25-200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual”
Available services that can be provided by Regatta Place
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event staff
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
6 reviews
- A
Alison
Above and Beyond!
From our first conversation with Regatta Place, we knew we had found our venue. The team communicated with us every step of the way, answering questions quickly and covering all the details we needed to think through. It rained the entire day before our wedding, so we were grateful they had a solid backup plan in place. But when the sun came out on our big day, they switched everything back to our original outdoor setup without missing a beat—we got the amazing view and outdoor cocktail hour we'd dreamed of. The amenities at Regatta Place are top-notch, and their flexibility made all the difference in making our day feel effortless. We can't thank them enough for going above and beyond to make our wedding perfect.
- CT
Chloe T.
Regatta Place made our day perfect!!!
Please just book Regatta Place for your Newport wedding!! We got married here in August, and it was truly the best day we could have imagined. All of our guests raved about how unique and gorgeous the venue was, but that's not even the main reason to book them. The team is OUTSTANDING and their professionalism and attention to detail made our day run so smoothly. We didn't have a planner, and honestly with the team at Regatta Place, we didn't need one. They answered every question, helped us coordinate everything from menu selection to day-of timeline and details, and on the day of the wedding, Emily and Maggie took care of everything seamlessly. The food is also incredible. We don't typically notice or care all that much about food at weddings, but Regatta Place blew us away. All of our guests kept commenting on how good the food was (even our hard-to-please foodie guests). The team was also incredible about accommodating allergies and dietary restrictions, with some of our gluten/dairy-free guests commenting on how they felt so much more well-taken care of than at other weddings where it feels like more of an afterthought. Finally, our favorite part of the night was the party! A band on the Regatta Place dance floor is so much more fun than a generic ballroom, and the patio at night, with the string lights and the couches overlooking the water, is just magical. Our dance floor was an absolute blast, and a huge part of that was the vibe of the venue. I will also say, with rain in the forecast up until the day of the wedding, I was nervous. But the team had such a good plan in place in case of rain, and in my opinion, Regatta Place has the best rain plan in Newport; instead of moving your ceremony indoors to a plain ballroom, they just close the sides of the tents, and you still get the on-the-water Newport experience. Do NOT let the possibility of rain stop you from booking this place! A couple of our guests put it best -- a wedding at Regatta Place feels fun and loose, yet organized and thoughtfully curated. It's the perfect way to showcase the beauty of Newport, while giving your guests a top-tier experience. We seriously can't recommend it enough!!
- EG
Emily G.
BOOK YOUR WEDDING HERE NOW
I cannot say enough incredible things about Regatta Place. My (now) husband and I booked the venue without seeing it in person, as we live out of town. They worked around our schedules when visiting, and were extremely communicative throughout the process with us! It poured the entire weekend of our wedding, including the wedding day and they still made the place absolutely stunning. 2 weeks post wedding & Our guests even haven’t stopped telling us how amazing the staff and venue were! They made sure my husband and I were 100% taken care of 100% of the time throughout the night. They kept our food covered until we were ready to eat as it’s easy getting stopped by people greeting you. They made sure we had drinks as we needed them. We had our own space/bathroom to get away to when we needed a breather minute. The entire staff was friendly and again just I don’t know how to put into words how happy I am, and I’m especially grateful for Maggie!! Maggie coordinated EVERYTHING wedding related and even answered all the repetitive questions from family the day before. If I were able to go back knowing the outcome I would book regatta place a million times over again
- DB
Danielle B.
Wedding
The absolute best experience! The place is absolutely stunning, the wedding coordinators, staff, absolutely everyone was so so nice so smart and knew exactly what they were doing!! Food out of this world too! Couldn’t ask for anything more!!
- KB
Kendall B.
The best venue for a Newport wedding!
Regatta Place checked ALL of our boxes for a wedding venue: Perfect location, quality customer service, 10/10 events team, amazing food and drinks, ceremony on site, on-site bridal suite and fantastic guest experience. From booking our date through Galen as we navigated the uncertainty of the pandemic, to working with Maggie, Kay and Jenny leading up to the big day and on the day-of, our experience with the Regatta team was fantastic. We loved our food and beverage tasting leading up to the wedding and the flexibility to adjust the menu to fit our group's needs. Detail meetings ensured everyone was on the same page and no questions were left unanswered. They run a tight ship and ensured our timeline was followed to a tee, not even rain could stop us! We can't thank Regatta Place enough for making our wedding day so special!!
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