2021 Best of Newport Wedding Award Winners

We’re proud to bring you the results of our annual Best of Newport Wedding Awards, featuring winners in 31 categories, as chosen by the readers of Newport Wedding magazine and attendees at the Newport Wedding Show.

Recognizing how compact the Ocean State is, we eliminated distinctions between Newport County and statewide winners this year, crowning just one victor in each category (except in the case of a tie). But we acknowledged the runner-up, so you’d have more options to choose from.

Only Rhode Island–based businesses are eligible for this award, so we had to exclude some popular choices. Nevertheless, we hope the results prove helpful as you’re planning your Big Day.

Congratulations to all!

(These winners were announced in the 2021 edition of Newport Wedding magazine)

Courtesy of Vacation Newport

Accommodations

Vacation Newport

vacationnewport.com

Runner-up: Gurney’s Newport

Band (tie)

Take It To The Bridge

takeittothebridgeband.com

Those Guys

thoseguysnpt.com

No runner-up

Bridal Finery. Ludwig Photography

Bridal Accessories

Bridal Finery

bridalfinery.com

Runner-up: Perception Jewelry

Bridal Shop

Spark Bridal Outlet

sparkbridal.com

Runner-up: Couture Bridal Co.

Bridesmaid Dresses

Couture Bridal Co.

couture-bridal.com

Runner-up: David’s Bridal

Cakes

Mad Hatter Bakery

madhatterbakery.com

Runner-up: Sin

Caterer

Blackstone Caterers

blackstonecaterers.com

Runner-up: Emery’s Catering

Ceremony Music

La Bella Musica

facebook.com/labellamusicari

Runners-up (tie):  Michael DiMucci, Stella Tunes

OceanCliff. Kim Lyn Photography

Ceremony Venue

OceanCliff

newportexperience.com/oceancliff

Runner-up: Kay Chapel at the Hotel Viking

Sin, Providence. JWessel Photography

Desserts

Sin

eatwicked.com

Runner-up: The Newport Sweet Shoppe

DJ (tie)

Luke Renchan Entertainment

lukesent.com

Music Machine Entertainment

musicmachineridj.com

Runner-up: DJ Valentina

Cherrryhill Flowers. Chris & Amanda Photography

Florist

Cherryhill Flowers

cherryhillflower.com

Runners-up (tie): Michelle Jeanne Floral Design, Sayles Livingston Design

Newport Chowder Company’s seasoning pack makes a great wedding favor.

Gifts & Favors

Newport Chowder Company

newportchowdercompany.com

Runner-up: A Girl in Pearls

Hair

Ali Lomazzo Beauty

alilomazzobeauty.com

Runner-up: Bella Rose Beauty

Champagne & Ink, Molly Lo Photography

Invitations

Champagne and Ink

champagneandink.com

Runner-up: Little Birdie Papercraft

Jeweler

Baxter’s Fine Jewelry

baxtersjewelry.com

Runner-up: Jason & Co.

Bella Rose Beauty. Anthony Niccoli Photography

Makeup

Bella Rose Beauty

bellarosebeautyri.com

Runner-up: MakeMeUp by Christina Kaian

Consider blues other than navy for your wedding day attire. Laura Ink Photography. Suit by Aldo’s House of Formals

Men’s Formalwear

Aldo’s House of Formals

aldoshouseofformals.com

Runners-up (tie): Carl Anthony Tuxedo, Men’s Wearhouse

Rob Michael Salon Spa. Kourtney Kaiser Photography

Nails

Rob Michael Salon Spa

robmichaelsalonspa.com

Runner-up: Star Nails & Spa

Heavenly Weddings. Elise Meader Photography

Officiant

Heavenly Weddings

heavenlyweddingsinri.com

Runner-up: Allison Schumann

PEAK Event Services. Jen & Katie Photography

Party Rental

PEAK Event Services

peakeventservices.com

Runner-up: Uniquely Chic Vintage Rentals

Photo Booth

Smashing Photo Booth

smashingbooth.com

Runner-up: Luke Renchan Entertainment

Penny Souza Photography

Photographer

Penny Souza Photography

pennysouzaphotography.com

Runner-up: BMedeiros Photography

Reception Venue

Crystal Lake Golf Club

crystallakegolfclub.com

Runner-up: OceanCliff

Rehearsal Dinner Venue

Queen Anne’s Loft

queenannesloft.com

Runner-up: OceanCliff

Bodhi Spa. Maaike Bernstrom Photography

Spa

The Bodhi Spa

thebodhispa.com

Runner-up: Spa Fjör at the Hotel Viking

Tent Rental

Newport Tent Company

newporttent.com

Runners-up (tie): Jumparoo Rentals RI, Pranzi Tents & Events

Transportation

Rockstar Limo

rockstarlimo.net

Runner-up: Viking Tours of Newport/Newport Wedding Trolley

Videographer (tie)

Artistic Wedding Films

artisticweddingfilms.com

Mike Picard Motion Pictures

mikepicard.com

Runner-up: Annear Wedding Films

Leila Ryan Events. Sarah Pudlo Photography

Wedding Planner

Leila Ryan Events

leilaryanevents.com

Runner-up: AMC Weddings

Wedding Weekend Activity

Schooner Aurora

newportexperience.com/schooner-aurora

Runner-up: Antique Yacht Collection