A winter wedding in Newport? Yes! Snowfall can make a beautiful backdrop – think winter wonderland. Newport and surrounding towns (Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Portsmouth and Tiverton) offer quaint New England seaside charm with elaborately decorated mansions. Imagine snuggling on a horse drawn sleigh, dancing near a glowing fireplace, kissing under mistletoe, sipping hot cocoa and hot apple cider toddies with guests. Feel the romance and warmth of the season. Your winter wedding can be filled with unique items from your dress and flowers to décor, food and beverages.
The benefits of having a winter wedding are availability and cost savings. Since most weddings take place in spring and fall, brides will have less competition and are more likely to book the venue and vendors they want for the day and time they want. Also, since winter is off-season for wedding vendors, brides are more likely to negotiate a good deal. Plus, there are fewer tourists in the off-season.
When planning a winter wedding, keep in mind that some facilities are catering holiday parties in December. Instead of competing with brides, you may be competing with corporate event planners. January is the least popular month for weddings. February, of course, offers the fun theme of Valentine’s Day.
Looking for a location to have your winter ceremony and reception? For the next blog, I plan to talk with some local venues to see if they offer any winter wedding packages or specials.
Have you planned or are you planning a winter wedding in Newport County? Please share.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Hi!
Yes, it’s been a while since Newport County Convention and Visitors Bureau has published a wedding blog.
Well, I’m the new blogger! My name is Kim Grant, and I’m an Eco-Wedding Consultant for AffordableGreenWeddings.com. After planning my own organic wedding, I started AffordableGreenWeddings.com to help brides-to-be plan eco-friendly weddings. I’m also a freelance writer. My articles have been published in a variety of publications, including Southern Weddings, Footprint Eco Magazine and Natural Awakenings.
I plan to post blogs weekly. The blogs will discuss national wedding trends and how they fit into the local Newport County wedding scene. In addition, I will be talking to area wedding experts, including vendors and venues, as well as brides who have planned or are planning to have a wedding in Newport County. Of course there will be some tips on how to plan a green wedding locally.
The intention of this blog is to be interactive and share information. Your comments and suggestions are encouraged. I look forward to hearing from you!
Yes, it’s been a while since Newport County Convention and Visitors Bureau has published a wedding blog.
Well, I’m the new blogger! My name is Kim Grant, and I’m an Eco-Wedding Consultant for AffordableGreenWeddings.com. After planning my own organic wedding, I started AffordableGreenWeddings.com to help brides-to-be plan eco-friendly weddings. I’m also a freelance writer. My articles have been published in a variety of publications, including Southern Weddings, Footprint Eco Magazine and Natural Awakenings.
I plan to post blogs weekly. The blogs will discuss national wedding trends and how they fit into the local Newport County wedding scene. In addition, I will be talking to area wedding experts, including vendors and venues, as well as brides who have planned or are planning to have a wedding in Newport County. Of course there will be some tips on how to plan a green wedding locally.
The intention of this blog is to be interactive and share information. Your comments and suggestions are encouraged. I look forward to hearing from you!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Every bride deserves a little pampering every now and then.
Wedding planning can get a little crazy. There are a number of great spas in Newport County that can help you relax even on your most stressful days. I took an afternoon and went to visit the wonderful Spa Terre at the Hotel Viking for some much needed pampering.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
Welcome!
Welcome!
For a few years now, our regular site has offered practical advice to couples getting hitched in Newport County. The purpose of the YourNewportWedding.com blog is to share ideas, advice, tips, thoughts and inspiration regarding wedding planning.
Here is a little bit about myself. My name is Annie. I live in Newport and currently work as the Senior Advertising and Marketing Coordinator for the Newport County Convention and Visitors Bureau. I recently got engaged right before Christmas and with six months until my wedding, I am starting this blog as a stress reliever AND a helpful tool for other brides to be out there who want the perfect wedding in Newport County. You can check out the video by Mike at Artistic Wedding Video (who is fantastic!) to get the scoop on how I met my wonderful fiancé.
I’ll be updating this blog every month and I’ll also be enlisting the help of some local experts along the planning process, so stay tuned for helpful tips and advice. Enjoy! and please e-mail me with any comments or suggestions.
:-)
Annie
Cloths provided by Brooks Brothers, make-up by Cosmetic Cosmos
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