Schooner Aurora

Welcome Sail

Regatta Place

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail hour

Reception

Marina Café & Pub

After Party

Our Wedding

We met by fate while Johnny lived in Colorado! Johnny was visiting for Thanksgiving and we just happened to be in the same place at the same time at Empire in Seaport. He texted later "I live in Colorado right now but would love to take you on a date before I go back." and the rest is history! Johnny proposed at the top of the Prudential with the most gorgeous sunset as our backdrop. After he proposed we walked around just soaking it in, went to dinner at Empire where we met and then went to Puttshack mini golf after! It was the most perfect and "us" night that could ever exist.

Our Story

Photos

Heather Mitchell

Michael Nimeskern

Lisa & George Pilato

Jessica & Paul Nimeskern

Rose Mae Coady

Wedding Party

Dress Code

Q + A

We are so grateful and appreciate you traveling for our wedding. Newport is a popular travel location and offers so many options. Here are just some of the possible options below.

For different price ranges I would also recommend looking north of Newport (Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Bristol) or west of Newport (Jamestown, Narragansett, Wickford) may be cheaper!

Hotels and Inns

This hotel is the same island as our venue.

Newport Harbor Island Resort

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

0.9 miles from Regatta Place

The Brenton Hotel

This hotel is located 1.3 mi from Regatta place.

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

1.4 miles from Regatta Place

Hotel Viking

Wellington Resort

Island House Newport

Serenity Inn is 1.5 mi from Regatta Place.

Serenity Inn Newport

Budget option just outside Newport, located 4 miles from venue.

Holiday Inn Express Newport North - Middletown, an IHG Hotel

Budget option just outside Newport.

Motel 6 Newport, RI

The Crow's Nest is located in downtown Newport, Rhode Island on America's Cup Avenue in the heart of the waterfront. Great budget friendly option!

Crow's Nest at Seamen's Church Institute

If choosing to stay at Hammets Hotel in your search keep in mind they are primary host for Newport Boat Show and have advised me:On-site parking will not be available.Normal water views will be obstructed by large vendor tents.There will be no on-site pick-up location for transportation.Consistent heavy vehicle and walking traffic

There are so many hotel options in this area! You can also utilize booking sites such as <a href="https://www.expedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Expedia</a>, <a href=" https://www.booking.com/index.html?label=affnetawin-index_pub-156708_site-_pname-Ebates+Performance+Marketing%2C+Inc.+dba+Rakuten+Rewards_plc-_ts-ebs6206803376sbe_clkid-6776_1767229835_15a1232262492de59e983b80b8af3c21&amp;sid=737677eb4fa813d0d5f9f8bdecc2dca7&amp;aid=898409" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Booking.com</a> and <a href="priceline.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Priceline</a>.

Vacation Rentals

If you are a larger group or looking for an alternative to a hotel, you can utilize Airbnb and VRBO.

Airbnb<a href="airbnb.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">airbnb.com</a> VRBO<a href="vrbo.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">vrbo.com</a>

Teresa LoCascio ~ 718-909-2425 ~ <a href="www.stayinnewport.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.stayinnewport.com</a>Hedge Gate <a href="https://www.hedgegateofnewport.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hedgegateofnewport.com/</a>Vacation Newport ~ <a href="www.vacationnewport.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.vacationnewport.com</a>East Island Reserve Hotel ~ Aggie Cole ~ 401-845-8300eastislandreserve@vacationnewport.com

Transportation

If you prefer not to drive to our wedding, many hotels in the area can assist with arranging transportation services. Additionally, Uber and Lyft are available in Newport, RI.

Travel

Thank you for traveling to celebrate our wedding, it means the world to us. We hope you can make the most of your weekend and enjoy everything Newport has to offer.

Use the discover Newport website for more inspiration for your visit!

Newport Website

Activites

Bowen's Wharf is the most lively and fun historic area to visit. There is great shopping, outdoor dining, live music and twinkling harbor lights.

Bowen's Wharf

Perotti Park:The Newport Harbor Shuttle is a fun way to get around Newport by water! Hop on and off the water taxi at 6 different stops for only $15 (and it stops on Goat Island, right across from Regatta Place)!

Newport Harbor Shuttle

Incredible scenic one hour harbor tour thats only $25! If its your first time in Newport take this tour to cruise around the water and learn more about the history of Newport.

Amazing Grace Harbor Tours

Tour the Newport Mansions.The Breakers was built in 1895 and is the grandest of Newport's summer "cottages" and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family's social and financial pre-eminence in the Gilded Age. The Elms was modeled after an 18th-century French chateau but featured the latest technology of the Gilded Age. It houses an outstanding collection of paintings, statuary and tapestries, and its landscape features formal gardens, terraces, pavilions and fountains. The Elms has been featured on HBO The Gilded Age,

Newport Mansions Preservation Society

If you are looking to venture away from downtown or stop along the way the Green Animals is home to more than 80 topiary animals and other figures as well as colorful flowers that overlooks Narragansett Bay.

Green Animals Topiary Garden

The private collection of 100+ automobiles at the Newport Car Museum focuses on eight decades of modern industrial automotive design and celebrates cars as works of art.

Newport Car Museum

Newport's enchanting 3.5-mile Cliff Walk is the perfect place for your moment of peace.&nbsp;Panoramic ocean views, crashing waves and the perfect amount of sea breeze on one side and stunning, century-old, Gilded Age mansions on the other; heaven is a place on earth.

Cliff Walk

Take a drive down Ocean Ave, stop and check out Brenton Point State park, maybe even fly a kite and explore the beautiful seacoast of Newport. While on the drive enjoy the views of the ocean and the views of the mansions.

Ocean Drive

Newport Is home to some beautiful beaches! Grab a Lobster roll or some pizza and head on over to Easton's Beach, Just a 7 minute drive from Thames Street! Don't Forget to pack your bathing suits!

Beautiful Newport Beaches

The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame

Experience world-class tennis, walk the historic grounds, explore the award-winning museum, and attend iconic events—all in the heart of Newport, RI. Whether you're a tennis fan, a player, or a history lover, the International Tennis Hall of Fame offers unforgettable experiences for every visitor.&nbsp;

International Tennis Hall of Fame

Restaurants

Scratch-made Mexican fusion — from creative taco and burrito options with house tortillas and salsas — alongside signature margaritas and a full craft-cocktail bar. Enjoy harbor views with a laid-back, punk-rock vibe, plus brunch every day.

Diego's

They have a large eclectic American cuisine menu that is infused with a Caribbean flare.&nbsp;Enjoy steak, seafood, burgers, pizzas, salads, and much more.

The Red Parrot Restaurant

The Cookie Jar…more than just cookies. Serving fresh, warm, cinnamon buns, muffins, croissants and breakfast sandwiches on the patio. Offering freshly baked cookies made from scratch daily using the finest ingredients.&nbsp;&nbsp;More than a dozen varieties to choose from including Gluten Free Macaroons.

The Cookie Jar

This restaurant has a fun and unique atmosphere. Enjoy the salad bar,

Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant

Coffee, matcha, pastries and more!

The Nitro Bar

Co-Dough is an artisanal sourdough bakery dedicated to crafting fresh, high-quality bread and baked goods—all made with a signature sourdough starter.&nbsp;

Co-Dough

Sourdough pizza that you can order by the slice in-between shopping.

Mother Pizzeria

Known for their creative menu with everything from gourmet wieners to hand crafted cocktails and espresso martini's.

Wally's Wieners

A fresh seafood and raw bar that you can go to for casual snacks and cocktails or a formal dining experience, Midtown Oyster Bar has everything you could look for.

Midtown Oyster Bar

Located right next to the Wave the Coffee Grinder offers excellent drinks, pastries and cheerful service. Try the blue raspberry lemonade or the snicker bar latte!

Coffee Grinder

Try the Milky Way or Tiramisu nitro coffee!

Kaffeology

Fun outdoor patio on Thames Street.

O'Brien's Pub

The Landing Restaurant is located dockside at the end of Newport‘s historic Bowen‘s Wharf. With cool ocean breezes and a commanding view of Newport Harbor, The Landing offers some of the best views anywhere in Newport.

The Landing Restaurant

Take a stop while shopping at their walk-up-window on Bowen's Wharf. They&nbsp;serve their famous Maine-style lobster, crab, and shrimp rolls&nbsp;alongside our award-winning New England clam chowder.﻿

Luke's Lobster Newport

The Black Pearl, located in the heart of the city's bustling waterfront on Bannister's Wharf, is one of Newport's best-known and best-loved restaurants.&nbsp;

The Black Pearl

Shopping

This flagship store always has the best displays no matter the season.

Kiel James Patrick Flagship Store

Cute little shop at the end of the dock that offers handmade and designed seashell flowers that are all natural, sustainably sourced seashells from around the world.

Toni & John

Toni & John

T&J

Wedding Day

4:30 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Cocktail hour

6:00 PM–10:00 PM

Reception

After Party