Step inside Megan and Elliot’s romantic Rosecliff Mansion wedding in Newport, RI. From a heartfelt ceremony at Kay Chapel to golden hour portraits on the Rosecliff lawn, this editorial-style celebration was full of timeless beauty. If you’re dreaming of a Rosecliff Mansion wedding that blends timeless elegance with editorial, film-inspired photography, Megan and Elliot’s summer celebration in Newport, Rhode Island will take your breath away.

About the Couple

These two first met for cocktails at Lolita in Boston’s Seaport in August of 2022. A quick drink turned into hours of laughter and easy conversation, and by their second date, a 12-hour day of golf swings at Granite Links and dinner in the city, they knew something special had begun.

Two years later, a rescue pup named Ella, and many trips across Europe later (including Greece, London, and Germany), Elliot proposed in Florence, Italy.

Getting Ready at Hotel Viking

Their wedding day began at Hotel Viking, where Megan got ready surrounded by her bridesmaids in a room filled with light and white hydrangeas. She slipped into her gown while Elliot suited up just a few doors away.

Editorial-style bridal prep photo at Viking Hotel with natural window light

Bride smiling while getting zipped into gown in Newport bridal suite

Bride reveals dress to bridesmaids at Viking Hotel in Newport RI

Final getting ready moments before Newport wedding ceremony

Groom smiling in front of floral hedge at Viking Hotel Newport RI

A Ceremony at Kay Chapel, Newport RI

Set in the heart of Newport, Kay Chapel provided the perfect ceremony setting. With its warm wood interior, candlelit glow, and timeless architecture, it added an intimate atmosphere to the start of their marriage. Megan and Elliot opted not to do a first look, which made their ceremony entrance even more emotional. The moment Megan walked down the aisle, surrounded by the quiet hush of loved ones, was one of the most powerful moments of the day. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room.

Bride walks down the aisle at Kay Chapel in Newport, RI

Editorial-style photo of couple exchanging vows at Kay Chapel

First kiss as husband and wife at Kay Chapel in Newport

Just married moment as couple exits Kay Chapel hand in hand

A Rosecliff Mansion Wedding Reception

Following their ceremony, the newlyweds headed to one of Newport’s most iconic Gilded Age mansions, Rosecliff. With its sweeping marble staircase, oceanfront lawn, and ornate ballroom, Rosecliff offered a grand and romantic backdrop. As a Newport wedding photographer, this venue is a dream to photograph. The architectural details, sculpted gardens, and waterfront views create an atmosphere that feels like something out of a European fairytale.

Before cocktail hour, Megan and Elliot explored the mansion and gardens for portraits, walking hand in hand down the staircase, stealing quiet moments on the terrace, and embracing in front of the estate’s manicured hedges. Their chemistry and joy made every moment glow with emotion.

Aerial view of Rosecliff Mansion wedding venue in Newport RI

Bride and groom kissing in front of Rosecliff Mansion’s grand facade

Editorial-style couple portraits at Rosecliff Mansion in Newport

Black and white candid moment between bride and groom at Rosecliff

Timeless portrait of the bride with veil flowing in front of Rosecliff

Bride and groom exchange a gentle glance, backlit by the soft coastal light of Newport

A cinematic portrait of the newlyweds silhouetted in Rosecliff’s grand archway

Bridesmaids and groomsmen share a joyful moment in the lush gardens of Rosecliff

Classic editorial-style portrait of the bridal party framed by Rosecliff’s arched windows

Bride and groom elegantly posed on the grand marble staircase of Rosecliff Mansion

Thoughtful Details and Elegant Touches

Every element of the day reflected Megan and Elliot’s refined taste and personal style, from the classic hydrangeas that echoed the coastal setting, to their beautifully set reception tables and elegant cake cutting moment.

Inside the ballroom, guests toasted the couple during heartfelt speeches, cheered for their energetic grand entrance, and swayed during the couple’s emotional first dance. Parent dances followed, moments full of warmth, laughter, and love. Megan and Elliot shared a champagne toast as husband and wife before dancing the night away surrounded by their favorite people.

Reception table setup inside Rosecliff Mansion ballroom

Bride and groom make a grand entrance into the Rosecliff Mansion reception ballroom

Timeless film-style image of newlyweds dancing during their reception

Intimate moment of bride and groom twirling in elegant embrace on dance floor

Bride and groom clink glasses in a joyful toast at Rosecliff Mansion reception

Cinematic wide aerial of Newport mansion wedding venue

Rosecliff Mansion from above with Atlantic Ocean in background

Golden hour wedding portrait with ocean view in Newport RI

Film-style romantic couple photo during sunset at Rosecliff

Bride and groom embracing at sunset at Rosecliff Mansion

Guests dancing under chandeliers at Newport wedding

Rosecliff reception dance floor glowing with warm lighting

Newport RI Wedding Photography with a Film-Inspired Eye

Since we specialize in editorial, film-style wedding photography, Rosecliff Mansion is one of our favorite Newport venues to photograph. It’s a place where timeless beauty meets emotional storytelling, where every corridor and ocean breeze adds to the love story unfolding in front of the lens.

Megan and Elliot’s day was filled with stunning backdrops, but more importantly, it was filled with joy, connection, and heart.

CREDITS

Planning: Em Devaud Events

Photographer: Soleil Levant Weddings

Content Creator: The Social Frm

Film Lab: Photovision

Florist: Sayles Livingstone Design

Hair and Makeup Artist: Allison Barbera Beauty

Host Hotel: Hotel Viking

Ceremony: Kay Chapel of Hotel Viking

Venue: Rosecliff Mansion

Get Away Car: Elizabeth in Newport