Accomodations + Travel
Travel Note
A Note from the Bride and Groom!
Welcome to New England where everything is a ~30 minute car ride! Please make sure you are planning accordingly and take into account seasonal and holiday weekend traffic for the area as you are planning all your travel arrangements. We strongly encourage our out of town guests to book their accommodations as soon as possible. We can't wait to celebrate with you all and are so thankful for our dear friends and family who plan on traveling near and far...let's get this party started!
Hotel
The Brenton Hotel
BOOK BY MARCH 23, 2025 FOR THE BLOCKED ROOM RATE We have a limited amount of rooms blocked off at The Brenton Hotel. To guarantee our blocked room rate please book by March 23, 2025 by calling the Reservations Department at 401-849-3100 and referencing the 'Kidd Wedding Room Block' or using the promo code GRPKIDD. The Brenton is a short walk to the bus pickup.
Discount Code - GRPKIDD
Hotel
The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina
BOOK BY 5PM MARCH 26, 2025 FOR THE BLOCKED ROOM RATE We have a limited amount of rooms blocked off at The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina. You can book with the link below or call and reference either the 'Kidd Araujo Wedding Room Block' or code KAWRB954. All bookings must be made by 5pm on March 26, 2025 to guarantee a room with our wedding block rate. The hotel is a short walk to the bus pickup.
Hotel
Alternate Hotel Accommodations
There are tons of Hotel and Airbnb options in the Newport area: Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa // another great option and located right next to The Brenton Gardiner House // stay here for the vibes Hammetts Hotel // in the heart of downtown Newport The Vanderbilt // an Auberge Resorts Collection Hotel Viking // visit the on site Spa Fjor If you'd like to stay in Bristol, RI where the wedding is taking place there are limited hotel options. Bristol Harbor Inn William's Grant Inn B&B
Travel Note
Transportation
NEWPORT, RI > BRISTOL, RI Buses will pick up guests at 3:30pm sharp on Saturday May 24, 2025 at Perrotti Park (located in between The Brenton Hotel and The Newport Harbor Hotel). Our recommended neighboring hotels are all in a short walking distance to the pickup location. Uber and other car services are also readily available but we encourage you to plan ahead for holiday weekend traffic. BRISTOL, RI > NEWPORT, RI Bus transportation will be provided from Blithewold Mansion back to Newport and will drop our guests off at Perrotti Park. Uber and other car services are alternative options available. If you'd like to keep the party going and join us at our favorite bar, it will be a short walking distance from the bus drop off location. _______________ If you choose to stay in a local airbnb or hotel in a neighboring town you are responsible to either find transportation to the bus pick up and drop off point (Perrotti Park) or to the wedding venue (Blithewold Mansion). If you are choosing to drive yourself, there will be parking on site at Blithewold Mansion. Please be responsible and remember to not drink and drive!
Flight
T.F. Green International Airport
T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) is a 40 minute drive into Newport, RI where we have listed the majority of our accommodations. It's the most convenient airport to fly in and out of in the area.
Flight
Boston Logan International Airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is about a 2 hour drive to Newport, RI where we have listed the majority of our accommodations. It offers the most direct flight options but requires additional travel time once you land. There are Amtrak train options into Providence, RI where you can then use a car service to get to your final destination.
Train
Amtrak
Amtrak is a great option if you are traveling to our wedding from the Metropolitan area and don't require a car. You can take the train to either the Kingston, RI or the Providence, RI stops. From there, there are shuttle bus and car services available into Newport.