Our formal and elegant Ballroom is a glittering, spacious hall and one of Newport's loveliest wedding locations. For afternoon events, the french doors overlooking the gardens and ocean create a sparkling effect on the mirrored walls and gilded ornaments. In the evening the ballroom glows, as you dance the night away beneath the shimmering crystal chandeliers.

For very small, intimate parties (e.g., 50 or fewer guests), we may arrange some Victorian rugs and furniture near the fireplace to create a more comfortable environment. Your band, which has access to our piano, will set up in the arched alcove area. The dance floor will most likely be arranged in the center of the room with tables on both sides. The doors at the rear of the room open directly onto the Verandah, on which a bar may be set for an outdoor cocktail hour.

The working fireplace may be used during winter events, and your wedding cake can be placed on the marble table. All chandeliers and sconces are on dimmer switches.

The Ballroom may also be used for an indoor ceremony of 170 guests or less. In this event, an aisle will run down the center of the room with rows of chairs on both sides, and you will exchange your vows in the alcove area. Immediately following the ceremony, your guests will move into the front portion of the mansion while the Ballroom is closed off and re-set for your reception.

*When we are decorated for Christmas the maximum is 160 guests due to the space required for the Christmas tree.

For more information on weddings at Astors' Beechwood, please call us today at 401-846-3772 or click here to request further information.