Wedding FAQs

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Is your wedding over a holiday weekend?

Answer

Yes. Monday, October 11 in many parts of the US remains Indigenous Peoples (formerly Columbus) Day. Please plan your travel accordingly as it will be a busy holiday weekend in New England.

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Are children invited?

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Although we love your little ones, this is an adults-only affair.

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How early can we arrive at the wedding venue?

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Rosecliff is a fully operating museum during the day and you will not be permitted to enter the Mansion or ceremony area until 5:30pm, when seating for the ceremony will begin. The ceremony will commence promptly at 6pm, as we will be racing the October sunset! Please try to time your arrival by 5:30pm. Please note that any guests arriving on or after 6 will be unable to join the ceremony area.

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Will there be parking available at the venue?

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Yes. You will enter the property from the main entrance on Bellevue Avenue and be directed toward the lot to the left-hand side of Rosecliff Mansion.

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Will there be transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

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Yes, please check out our 'Travel & Accommodations' page for all the information you will need.

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What is the dress code?

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Semi-Formal: Cocktail dresses, LBDs, suit jackets with dress pants and tie are welcome.

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Can I bring a date?

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If your invitation indicates “and guest,” then yes, if not, we would ask it was just you.

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Any recommended hotels if we book outside your block?

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Yes, there are numerous hotels, inns, b&b's, and airbnbs centrally located in Newport. There are also a number of excellent accommodation options in nearby Middletown. We recommend starting your search here: https://www.discovernewport.org/places-to-stay/