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July 15, 2022
Newport, Rhode Island
#huntsandpixiedust

Desireé & Stephen

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The Wedding Website of Desireé Williford and Stephen Hunt
Newport is part of Aquidneck Island, the island that Desireé calls home. It is also a special place for both of us, as we have made many wonderful memories here, some of which date back to high school. We can't wait to make additional memories with you all this July in this beautiful, coastal city. In addition to the listed hotels (and the host of others nearby), we encourage our guests to look into AirBNB and VRBO options on the island (Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth), as everything is relatively close. Please keep in mind that our wedding is during high season, so hotels will likely be a bit pricey. If you have any questions about travel or lodging, please feel free to reach out. We are very familiar with the area and happy to point you in the best direction depending on your needs. We also encourage you to turn the trip into a long weekend, if possible, as the summers in Newport are worth making time for!

Travel Note

Travel Information for the Newport Officer's Club

Please keep in mind that we are getting married on a naval base, so you will have to go through a military base entrance with guards (don't be alarmed). All attendees should be prepared to show a valid driver's license or other federally-recognized photo ID. They will have your name and will happily direct you to our venue after confirming your identity. Please also be aware that Orange Cab (+1 401-841-0030) is the only cab company allowed on the base, so please use them for your ride to the venue. Rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft cannot get on the base. So, if you wish to avoid the walk to the venue (about 5 minutes) or a brief wait for the shuttle we have arranged to transport you from the gate to the venue, please use Orange Cab.

Flight

T.F. Green Airport

T.F. Green Airport is the closest Airport from Newport and is a approximately 35 minute drive away. It is called "Providence" (PVD), but it is actually located in Warwick, RI. It is a relatively small airport with reasonable prices if you book in advance. Uber, Lyft, buses, and taxis are available to travel from the airport to Newport, as are rental cars.

Train

Amtrak

Amtrak's Northeast Regional stops in Providence or in Kingston. From either stop, Uber, Lyft, or a taxi could get you to Newport (30 minutes from Kingston, 40 minutes from Providence).

Hotel

Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina

1 Goat Island
Newport, RI 02840
 (401) 849-2600

Hotel

Newport Marriott

25 America's Cup Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
 (401) 849-1000

Hotel

The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina

49 America's Cup Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
 (401) 847-9000

Hotel

Hammetts Hotel

4 Commercial Wharf
Newport, RI 02840
 (401) 324-7500

Hotel

The Wayfinder Hotel

151 Admiral Kalbfus Road
Newport, RI 02840
 (401) 849-9880

Hotel

Hotel Viking

1 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
 (401) 847-3300

Hotel

Newport Beach Hotel & Suites

1 Wave Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
 (800) 655-1778

Hotel

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport

28 Aquidneck Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
 (401) 847-5330

Hotel

Wyndham Newport Hotel

240 Aquidneck Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
 (401) 236-2020

Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Newport/Middletown

317 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
 (401) 848-6555

Hotel

Residence Inn by Marriott Newport Middletown

325 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
 (401) 845-2005

Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Newport Middletown

9 Commerce Drive
Middletown, RI 02842
 (401) 849-8000
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