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Belle Mer: A Longwood Venue
4.8 ★★★★★ 216 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Newport, Rhode Island
Upscale venue with sweeping bay views & farm-fresh catering, plus manicured lawns & rose gardens.
Plan your tour
- Website longwoodvenues.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“The view is incredible and the ballroom with its grand staircase is so elegant.”
Amenities couples mention
“We were here for the sunset and the windows and view to the west were absolutely beautiful.”
What couples say again and again
“For anyone seeking a venue with beautiful spaces, outstanding service, and a team that genuinely prioritizes making your wedding day flawless, Belle Mer – Island House is it!”
“Meghan & the entire team went above and beyond throughout the entire planning process and helped make the day run smooth and effortless.”
“During the whole planning process, my now husband and I felt so supported by Meghan and her team who made everything easy for us.”
“The day of our wedding a few mishaps happened with our florist and she right away took charge and helped facilitate things.”
“Not only is the view amazing, the food is incredible, the room is simply beautiful but the staff is the best!”
From the reviews
Belle Mer Island House was the perfect choice for our wedding this past August. Meghan & the entire team went above and beyond throughout the entire planning process and helped make the day run smooth and effortless. Every detail was accounted for.
Belle Mer is always gorgeous. I have had the honor of photographing numerous weddings at this immaculate seaside venue. The view is incredible and the ballroom with its grand staircase is so elegant. The whole place makes for a classy wedding vibe. I love working in Newport at Belle Mer.
I was here as a photographer for a Wedding. The venue was easy to find, I was worried about parking but had no issue. Lovely location great view of the bridge. Staff was pleasant and efficient indoor wedding took place in the reception area, then cocktail hour adjacent, while the area was reset to reception,…
I’ve worked with many venues over the years but Belle Mer just does it right! Not only is the view amazing, the food is incredible, the room is simply beautiful but the staff is the best!
Getting married at Belle Mer: A Longwood Venue
Belle Mer: A Longwood Venue comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Belle Mer: A Longwood Venue
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Belle Mer: A Longwood Venue — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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