A Destination Wedding can be super intimidating to plan. From finding the venue to accommodations for your guests, most people tend to stray away from a Destination Wedding for that reason.
As someone from New England, let me help you! I’ve put together a list of things to do, venues, and so much more in each of these places!
Rhode Island
Going to college in Rhode Island has helped me learn the inner workings of this state to perfection. If you’re considering Rhode Island for your destination wedding, many people will push you towards Newport. However, there are many hidden gems in Rhode Island that are just as beautiful and much less expensive!
Charlestown, RI and the surrounding areas are the perfect coastal destination for anyone considering a beach wedding! Below are my personal recommendations for the area!
Venues:
- Galilee Beach Club in Narragansett, RI
- Dunes Club in Narragansett, RI
- Lavender Waves Farm in Wakefield, RI
Hotels & Guest Accommodations:
- Hathaways Guest Cottages in Charlestown, RI
- The Break Hotel in Narragansett, RI
- The Ocean House in Westerly, RI
Coffee & Breakfast:
- Dave’s Coffee in Charlestown, RI
- Cool Beans Cafe in Narragansett, RI
- Audrey’s Coffee House & Lounge in South Kingstown, RI
Lunch & Dinner:
- George’s of Galilee in Narragansett, RI
- The Cooked Goose in Westerly, RI
- The Coast Guard House in Narragansett, RI
- Celeste in Narragansett, RI
Cape Cod
Cape Cod is a classic New England staple for a Destination Wedding. Many people travel from all over the inner New England areas to have a coastal wedding. Chatham, Provincetown, Hyannis, Nauset, and many other towns on the Cape are perfect Destination Wedding places!
Having spent much time on the Cape, here are my recommendations for the area!
Venues:
- Chatham Bars Inn
- Pelham House Resort
- Wychmere Beach Club
- Truro Vineyards
Hotels & Guest Accommodations:
- Inn on the Square
- Sea Crest Beach Resort
- Hyannis Harbor Hotel
- Ocean Mist Beach Hotel
Coffee & Breakfast:
- Nirvana Coffee Co.
- Great Awakening Coffee House
- Kohi Coffee Company
- Maison Villate
Lunch & Dinner:
- Anejo
- Fisherman’s View
- Pain D’Avignon
- Blackfish Bistro
Nantucket
From going viral on TikTok to being a place where people spend their summers, Nantucket is a classic New England Staple when thinking of coastal towns. An absolutely beautiful place, Nantucket is definitely one of the most expensive coastal places to have a Destination Wedding.
With that being said, Nantucket will give you a picturesque, coastal destination wedding.
Venues:
- Nantucket Yacht Club
- The Nantucket Hotel
- White Elephant Hotel
- Galley Beach
Hotels & Guest Accommodations:
- The Wauwinet
- Greydon House
- Nantucket Resort Collection
Coffee & Breakfast:
- The Corner Table
- Provisions
- Lemon Press
Lunch & Dinner:
- Galley Beach
- Handlebar Cafe
- Cru
Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor is one of the most picturesque places in all of Maine for a Destination Wedding. Having been there many times, I feel that I know most of the best places to eat and stay there.
However, if you’re paying for guest or bridal party accommodations, it may be a better bang for your buck to get an AirBnb or VRBO.
Venue:
- Terramor Outdoor Resort
- Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Resort
- Harborside Hotel & Marina
Hotel & Guest Accommodations:
- Saltair Inn
- Blue Hill Inn
- Harborside Hotel & Marina
Coffee & Breakfast:
- Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen
- Choco-Latte
- Acadia Perk
Lunch & Dinner:
- Havana
- Blaze
- Project Social
I’m always open to hearing other people’s opinions of the places I review. If you have any feedback or other recommendations, I would LOVE to hear them! Use my “Contact Page” to give me your feedback & I’ll reach back out as soon as I can!