FAQs

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Dress Code

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The attire for both the ceremony and reception is semi-formal. Men: Suit and tie or blazer with dress pants. Women: Dresses ranging from knee-length to floor-length. Military personnel not in the wedding party are welcome to wear Service Dress Blue “Bravos” with combination cover, or the appropriate service equivalent.

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Ceremony Parking

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A small parking lot at St. John’s will be reserved for the priest, organist, altar servers, wedding party, and immediate family. Guests may find on-street parking nearby on Poplar Street, Washington Street, and Willow Street. Additionally, garage parking is available just a short walk away at: 1 W Marlborough St, Newport, RI 02840

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Naval Base Rules

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The wedding reception will take place on an active military base. Due to recent global events, Naval Station Newport now requires each guest to present a valid Passport, REAL ID–compliant Driver’s License, or Military ID when checking in with Security at Gate 1. Entry to the base will not be permitted unless every adult in your vehicle presents one of these forms of identification. For everyone’s safety and in accordance with base regulations, the following items are strictly prohibited: firearms, weapons, illegal drugs, and alcohol. Attempting to bring any of these items onto the base will result in denial of entry and possible removal by military police. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Naval Base Parking

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Parking for the wedding reception is available at: 95 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841 Guests may use either of the two parking lots adjacent to the Officer’s Club. Please note that overnight parking is not permitted at Naval Station Newport. If you are unable to drive yourself back to your hotel at the conclusion of the reception, we kindly ask that you plan ahead by either carpooling to and from the Officer's Club with a group that has a designated driver, or scheduling an Uber or Lyft. There are numerous Uber and Lyft drivers in the Newport area who have been vetted by Naval Station Newport Security and are authorized to access the base; these vetted drivers may drop off and pick up directly in front of the Officer’s Club. If you are unable to reserve a vetted driver, all other Uber or Lyft drivers will be required to drop off and pick up passengers outside the Security Checkpoint at Gate 1 on Training Station Road, which is about a 5-minute walk from the Officer's Club.

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Dining Entrée Stations

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New England Clam Chowder & Cream of Broccoli with Monterey Jack Cheese Farfalle Pasta with Pink Vodka Sauce, Pennette Rigate in Marinara Sauce & Cavatappi with Creamy Pesto Alfredo Pan Fried Chicken Parmesan, Eggplant Parmesan & Florentine Stuffed Shells with a Pink Vodka Sauce