Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Please make your reservation by August 28, 2026, to secure the room at our contracted rate. You can use the link included below to book your room online, or by calling the front desk directly at (401) 849-9880 and referencing the Zielinski/Kapstein Wedding Room Block. We will be hosting our wedding after party at the Wayfinder Hotel Bar!

Wayfinder Newport

Please make your reservations by September 8, 2026, to secure a room at our contracted rate. You can use the link included below to book your room online, or by calling Marriott Reservations at (888) 236-2427 and referencing the Zielinski/Kapstein Wedding Room Block.

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

Accommodations

Visit the Newport Mansions - Rosecliff Mansion, The Elms, or The Breakers. Or take a walk on the Cliff Walk and see all the mansions while walking along the water!

Newport Mansions & Cliff Walk

If you're looking to check out some Rhode Island beaches, we recommend checking out First or Second beach!

First and Second Beach

We have spent so much time walking the streets of downtown Newport and recommend walking through the lively waterfront areas of Bowen's Wharf and Bannister’s Wharf or Thames Street. Downtown Newport is home to local shops, beautiful galleries, and alfresco dining spots overlooking boats &amp; the Newport Bridge.

Downtown Newport

An icon staple in Newport! The Hall of Fame and Museum are located at the historic Newport Casino, designed in the 1880s. The Casino’s 13 grass courts are the world’s oldest continuously-used competition grass courts and the only ones open to the public for play. The space also features La Forge - a great lunch &amp; dinner spot!

International Tennis Hall of Fame

From Oct. 9 - 11th, check out Rhode Island's best comedians throughout unique Newport venues!

The Rogue Island Comedy Festival 

Visit the oldest restaurant in the country, and 10th oldest in the world! The White Horse Tavern offers locally sourced food from New England partners.

White Horse Tavern

Looking for classic comfort food? Check out the Brick Alley Pub while you're out in Downtown Newport, fit with wild decor and a self-serve salad bar!

Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant

You'll have to try the viral cinnamon buns served fresh every morning at Co-Dough!

Co-Dough (inside Market on Broadway)

Looking for casual fare? Check out Wally's Wieners for upscale hot dogs with a variety of toppings, plus burgers, sandwiches &amp; cocktails.

Wally's Wieners

Clarke Cooke House - An authentic Newport experience and wide ranging menu. Reservations are highly recommended and the dress code is slightly more upscale (no jeans)! BAR 'Cino - One of our favorite espresso martini's in town! Midtown Oyster Bar - great raw bar, located right on Thames! The Mooring - amazing seafood &amp; another Newport staple Newport Lobster Shack - Casual affair (window service) - amazing lobster roll Perro Salado - Gourmet Mexican and margs! Mori Sushi - best sushi Cardella's Italian Resturant - Our favorite Italian food in Newport

Additional Recommendations in Newport 

If you're around Bristol!

If you are staying around Bristol, take a look at our recommendations!

Check out this mile long observation trail leading through beautiful gardens and down to the water!

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium

The Beehive Cafe - Popular for their Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, this cozy all-day breakfast spot is a great choice for fresh pastries and coffee. Basil and Bunny - A fully plant-based cafe serving burgers, sandwiches, sweets, and snacks!

Cori + Jacob

Cori + Jacob

Accommodations

Wayfinder Newport

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa