Newport Vineyards

of course - had our hearts set on having it on the water. Well once we saw the pricing, the food options, the backup plans for rain - we were bummed. We randomly decided to go to NV for a wine tasting and I am beyond thankful we did. I saw the team politely escort the day crowd out to shut it down for a wedding. As we sat in Brix I witnessed the bride come out and walk through the tap room to meet her groom outside in the vineyard. I was SOLD. I was especially sold when I contacted the team the next day to ask for more information. The team was super responsive and was so helpful throughout the entire process. I do a lot of event planning for work so I seeing how well organized and outgoing they were meant so much to me. Jenna made sure I was never freaking out, she carefully reviewed each and ever thing I needed to be aware of. As a bride, for most it's the first and hopefully only time you plan a wedding; there were so many things I didn't think of but Jenna had my back with great recommendations and infromation - I not once ever felt nervous, upset or anxious. Just want to also make a point, our food tasting blew us out of the water. We are big foodies and so are our friends and family. Chef Andy is a ROCKSTAR. His food is unbelievable - and obviously, the wine is also ridiculously good. Okay so you have an awesome venue, an awesome coordinator and a rockstar chef. How can it be topped? Bring on the exquisite staff. Brenna and Lacey were on their A game and I can tell it wasn't just for that evening - these folks are pros, made sure each and every guest was having a great time- food in belly and drink in hand. When your guests are ranting and raving about this wedding weeks later, that's how you know it was a success. Let me just reiterate, the team handles everything - even working with vendors so you don't have to. They make sure the wedding is exactly as you envision it. They make sure that this day is really one you will never forget. We had not ONE hiccup, I was waiting for something to go wrong because that's typical right? Not at Newport Vineyards. I would get married here 100 times more if I could. If you want the wedding of your dreams, look no further. Thank you NV for every single thing, you guys are the best!!!

ere good, they make it themselves! However, I was most impressed with Maris' professionalism and enthusiasm throughout the whole process. Planning a wedding can be daunting, but Maris was encouraging throughout the whole process. There were a lot of details we realized we forgot about, but Maris was prepared for each one and gave us options to choose from, while also giving us plenty of flexibility to make sure the event would be perfect for us. She was very organized and coordinated with all of our vendors to ensure that nothing would go wrong. She was always excited when we met her during our planning meetings, and she was very responsive through email, even for the smallest questions! Finally, it meant a lot that she was present on the day and the amount of care she put in to make sure that my husband and I were doing alright was just too kind. I thought I would be constantly worrying through the reception but I didn’t at all. I actually could enjoy my night with my loved ones!! All the staff at Newport Vineyards were enthusiastic and mindful of our guests’ needs throughout the night. A special shoutout goes to Darcey who was there the whole night, making sure we were all having a great time. At one point, she not only brought me wine but brought me water as well, which I so desperately needed. Thank you! We did not get to do our ceremony on site, but I know with the amount of detail and attention Newport Vineyards put into our reception that the ceremony would have been absolutely wonderful too. Seriously, this place is worth traveling for. We had guests all the way from Japan to Italy and every single one of them had a fantastic time. I assure that your wedding will be perfect as it was for us!

d thoroughness made each step along the way smooth and painless. On our wedding day, with the intent of having an outdoor ceremony in the beautiful vineyard setting, the weather decided to not cooperate the hour before our planned start time. Words cannot explain the 'all hands on deck' effort the entire staff put forth to move the ceremony into the Barrel Room - golf carts were zooming from the field to the building to retrieve our arbor, floral arrangements and other decor. The inside ceremony option was one of the many reasons why we chose this venue and we couldn't have been happier. As the skies cleared, we all enjoyed an outdoor cocktail hour complete with fire pits and lawn games. The night continued seamlessly and all on scheduled with Jenna at the helm. The guests raved about Chef Andy and his teams meals. They were as delicious as our wine pairing tasting 6 months before. Lastly, choosing to have brunch with our guests the following morning could not have worked out better. Again, the food was delicious and gave us the chance to say goodbye to any family and friends we missed while on the dance floor the night before. The culmination of the perfect weekend was having the ability for our guests and us to stay next door at East Island Reserve. The two properties are perfect together. We highly recommend booking your wedding with Jenna and the Newport Vineyard team!

r team were amazing. She was always available, prompt, and happy to answer questions. She was understanding of our needs and our day turned out more perfect than we could have imagined. While we were the first lesbian wedding at Newport Vineyards, never once were we made to feel different or that our day wouldn’t be perfect. Everyone talks about how planning a wedding is hard, stressful, and challenging – planning a wedding knowing that Jenna and her team were by our side was downright fun. Our tasting meeting was one of the best meals we have ever had. We ate incredible food made by Chef Andy and tasted wine for hours while finalizing our menu. When we wanted to do things a little differently, we were met with, “Of course, we can make that happen!” Planning a wedding with an outdoor ceremony space can be stressful, but knowing that there was a gorgeous indoor space if the weather didn’t cooperate allowed us to not stress the week leading up to the wedding. We knew that the team would make either site perfect. They coordinated everything with our vendors, so there was very little we needed to do once vendors were selected. We were able to enjoy the day getting ready, not wondering if the cake or flowers showed up on time. The staff made our night down right magical. Everything we hoped for went off without a hitch (or if there was a hitch, we didn’t know about it)! We had such an incredible evening surrounded by family and friends, enjoying incredible food, wines, craft beer, and signature cocktails crafted by Brenna. The event staff were wonderful, attentive and ensured that every guest was taken care of. Darcy was our right-hand woman at the wedding and made sure we ate, drank, and felt special the whole night. It was perfection. We would 100% recommend Newport Vineyards! Our only regret is that we can’t get married every weekend.

have a beautiful and rustic feel, and food was to die for! Chef Andy is incredibly talented and everyone raved about our food. If you have the opportunity to have your wedding here it will be the best decision you make!!

ly executed. The grounds are breath taking, and even the back up ceremony space (the barrel/tank room) was out of this world. The food is all farm to table and absolutely delicious. The chef is happy to accommodate for any dietary restrictions. I highly recommend Newport Vineyards for any event.

id not want a typical function hall and immediately knew that Newport Vineyards was the perfect place for us! Maris met with us numerous times throughout the planning process and always was responsive to any questions / requests we had (also they always have wine while you are there planning!). I will say that our favorite portion of the planning was definitely the food tasting – Chef Andy’s passion for his cooking is evident in everything he makes – he was also very accommodating to make some tweaks to the menu to fit our needs! On our wedding night, the venue looked absolutely perfect. I think it’s fair to say that we were blown away – it was honestly better than we could have ever imagined! (they also are great for rehearsal dinners – we had ours there and the porch is great for a smaller, more intimate dinner!) We also wanted to mention the food because we can’t say enough positive things about Chef Andy! This was not wedding food, it was great restaurant quality food! Since our wedding, we’ve had a number of our friends / family come up to tell us how great all the food was that night! All the appetizers, and the entrees (steak and chicken) were cooked to perfection and served hot to everyone! When we were talking to our guests, I didn’t see a plate with any food left on it! Even our other vendors said it was the best meal they’ve ever had at a wedding! We also had a late night station that was a huge hit for our guests. We are so thankful to the Newport Vineyards team for making our wedding night the best night of our lives!

without a hitch all thanks to Maris and her team! Our guests can't stop telling us how beautiful the venue was and how helpful and polite all the workers were! If you are looking to have a vineyard wedding, Newport Vineyards is the place to choose! Thank you so much Maris and team!

inning to end; so I give high marks on the staff's responsiveness, professionalism and flexibility. My criticism would be that the value and cost of service does not meet my expectation. We had a small wedding party (14 people). Given our size, I expected that it would not take long to serve each of our three courses; this did not happen. It took a while for us to get each of the courses. In our final contract, it was indicated that we would have a burlap table runner on the rehearsal dinner table; this was not provided. When it came to the welcome reception, my criticism is that the venue did not provide enough chairs (and should consider investing in high chairs for the hightop tables they had) for our guests. There were only about 6-8 low chairs set-up outside near the fire pit (none inside); and we had about 25+ guests at the welcome reception.

venue scene. I was a bit nervous due to planning from a distance but our coordinator Jenna was amazing! All of the staff was, honestly. I had questions about late night food stations, after party suggestions, table runners - you name it, they gave me a quick, honest answer based on their proven experience. I picked mostly local vendors that were familiar with NV, which helped but I must say - the day of, I walked into the reception room for a sneak peak of the set up before the ceremony and it was so much more beautiful than I had imagined. We mixed farm tables with round, picked chairs that complimented the overall feel I was looking for and even nailed the napkin presentation I requested. We had planned our ceremony for outdoors in front of the vineyards but it thunder-stormed as soon as the ceremony was ready to kick off. We were not worried one bit, because I knew the indoor backup plan would be just as beautiful and it was! We were fortunate enough to take pictures outdoors before the storm as well as inside near the tanks giving us a fun industrial element for pics. Some folks may think that if the venue is gorgeous, then they may be lacking in the food. Not so! We are still receiving compliments on the lobster rolls from cocktail hour and steak entree with the scalloped potatoes! Our late night food station was a hit too (empanadas). It was such a pleasure working with Newport Vineyards and we cannot wait to return with friends and family in the near future... and anniversaries too!

vineyard grounds are stunning, the ceremony room is rustic and elegant, the food is out of this world, and the staff are so professional but keep you so relaxed at the same time. Maris and her team are amazing!!! The detail she put into planning is unbelievable and it totally paid off because our wedding day was flawless. We were happy that the weather allowed us to have our ceremony outside, but we were equally relieved that the venue has a beautiful indoor location as well if it was needed. All my family and friends are still raving about the food and the fact that they serve all guests at the table at once so no one had to wait for one another to start. If you’re looking for a unique and intimate venue, Newport Vineyards is the place for you!

ibly accomdating and friendly, and Maris is a gift to any bride. The food is amazing as well! Really enjoyed this venue and I would recommend them to any couple.

d our initial contract, Maris made things so easy for us. She's extremely detail oriented which is exactly what you want in an Event Manager! Everything from the tasting to the detail meeting and all correspondences in between went so smoothly thanks to Maris. The venue itself is stunning and offered a beautiful background for both our first look and ceremony. The cocktail hour area was spacious and bartenders were very attentive. As an added bonus, guests were playing lawn games and taking pictures out near the vines. Brenna and her team did an excellent job with the service all night long. Empty drinks and appetizer plates weren't left on tables for longer than 30 seconds the entire cocktail hour. The plated meals came out quickly and were able to meet everyone's dietary restrictions including several guests with food allergies. As far as the food goes, you can't get any better than here - wedding or otherwise! Chef really impressed us at our tasting with a variety of appetizers and entrees with locally sourced ingredients. You can tell his passion for the food with every bite! The intern Kelsey did a fantastic job of making sure we were on time and at the right spots when needed. Darcy was our VIP server for the night and we can't say enough good things about her! She made sure from the moment we said "I Do" that we had a drink in our hands and food in our stomachs. Our guests are still raving about the venue, service and food to this day!! We couldn't be happier to have Newport Vineyards as our wedding venue and can't recommend this enough!

t to finish went above and beyond. I received numerous compliments on the set up and flow of our wedding.

ery easy especially with planning from out of state. Our guests are still raving about the food, it was delicious!! The wine is great! The reception area is beautiful and unique, not your typical wedding venue which is exactly what I was looking for. Our wedding day was truly perfect and our expectations were exceeded!

it a reality. Working with her was such a great experience. The venue looked absolutely beautiful and breathtaking the day of our wedding. The way they set up our decor, our donut table, and the small details was everything we could have asked for and more. The staff from the waiters to the bartenders were amazing to work with and did a great job. The food was absolutely delicious. The chef had our entire wedding raving about their meals and still to this day. Some said it was the best wedding food they had ever had! The entire process at Newport Vineyards from start to finish was seamless and perfect. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone and everyone! They are top notch. - Keri & Daryl

asteful and well executed - it just made for such a beautiful evening. Maris and the Staff: We don't know for sure, but we are pretty confident Maris is a wedding planning guardian angel sent from a distant land specifically to help us flawlessly plan and execute the most beautiful wedding we could have hoped for. From Day 1 we knew everything was going to be done exactly to plan thanks to Maris's meticulous organization, friendly and accommodating demeanor and flexibility with some last minute changes. We honestly could not have done it without her and she will forever be a legend in our home for all that she did for us during the wedding planning process. We will forever be grateful to the entire Newport Vineyards staff for all of their help throughout the whole process. It was a truly special evening, and Newport Vineyards was front and center as to why. Well, after the bride, of course.

so helpful throughout the entire process and was always quick to respond. :)

venue coordinator, she worked with our other vendors and helped us plan for a NYE reception our friends and family are still raving about. The entire team on the night of our reception (and the morning after when we came to pick everything up!) was incredibly helpful and thorough, we had the night of our lives, in one of our favorite local businesses, enjoying some of our favorite wines. What more could we ask for?!

late for the reception and missed cocktail hour) Maris quickly provided a solution to the issue and helped calm our stressed. She was attentive and friendly throughout the planning process and was always eager to help answer my questions. Maris is a gem and her professionalism was wonderful. She clearly knows what she is doing and loves her job. My husband and I could not have selected a better venue. The polished cement floors and reclaimed barn wood walls are a perfect mix of classy and laid back. The view of the vines is phenomenal. The wine list is extensive and every single one is delicious. I would absolutely recommend Newport Vineyards to anyone looking for a venue with a stunning backdrop and beautiful reception space.

to share that sentiment with all of our wedding guests. From the initial emails, many questions, planning details, and day-of execution, Newport Vineyards was fantastic. Maris is a true professional, and will keep your day running on time and smoothly. Our day could not have gone more perfectly, and we are so grateful for the hidden gem that is Newport Vineyards!!! Highly recommend!

hour on the back porch overlooking the vines, followed by a dinner inside. Maris from Newport Vineyards was professional and responsive to our inquiries leading up to the rehearsal dinner. She made it easy for us to select our menus and other details. Our guests had a great time and had nothing but praise for the evening. Highly recommended for your rehearsal dinner (or any other event!).

illness. Maris, the coordinator, was beyond understanding and helped us put the wedding together 3 months ahead of schedule! She was so attentive and answered all my questions so quickly. We LOVED our wedding at the vineyards. We could not have imagined a better location.

my other vineyards to make sure everyone was on the same page and on the day of the wedding, I had to do nothing but show up!! My day went as smooth as I could possibly imagine and I would definitely recommend it for any event!

es not seem like it would be a great place for an event. However, with that being said once you are there you do not even notice the road at all and it really is so gorgeous and secluded feeling. The reception space in the Meadow room is also gorgeous-from the chandeliers to the large barn doors! Any decorations go with the room and you really do not need much to make it look beautiful because it already is on its own. We worked with Cassandra and Maris who were great!! They were both very laid back and accommodating. I think when you are planning a wedding it can get very overwhelming and stressful so it was nice to work with people who were very calm and help put you at ease. The weather for our wedding ended up being horrible! It rained like crazy the entire week of our wedding including that day and was freezing. I was really bummed because we were excited to use the outdoor vineyard area during our ceremony and the porch/patio area for our cocktail hour. However, Maris came through with an awesome indoor alternative which ended up being perfect! And it did stop raining later in the night and we were able to still open the garage glass door from the ceremony space onto the patio and people were able to go in and out. Our pictures also came out great even with the rainy weather! We really had the best time and everyone loved the venue! Overall, we had a great wedding at Newport Vineyards. We will be coming back for soon for sure to sit out and drink some delicious wine!

es not seem like it would be a great place for an event. However, with that being said once you are there you do not even notice the road at all and it really is so gorgeous and secluded feeling. The reception space in the Meadow room is also gorgeous-from the chandeliers to the large barn doors! Any decorations go with the room and you really do not need much to make it look beautiful because it already is on its own. We worked with Cassandra and Maris who were great!! They were both very laid back and accommodating. I think when you are planning a wedding it can get very overwhelming and stressful so it was nice to work with people who were very calm and help put you at ease. The weather for our wedding ended up being horrible! It rained like crazy the entire week of our wedding including that day and was freezing. I was really bummed because we were excited to use the outdoor vineyard area during our ceremony and the porch/patio area for our cocktail hour. However, Maris came through with an awesome indoor alternative which ended up being perfect! And it did stop raining later in the night and we were able to still open the garage glass door from the ceremony space onto the patio and people were able to go in and out. Our pictures also came out great even with the rainy weather! We really had the best time and everyone loved the venue! Overall, we had a great wedding at Newport Vineyards. We will be coming back for soon for sure to sit out and drink some delicious wine!

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o work there. I worked with Cassandra and Maris to plan our day and they were beyond accommodating from start to finish. They are quick to answer phone calls and emails, and they worked with me to make sure every little detail of my wedding day was covered. We took a little bit of a leap of faith when we reserved the room since it wasn't finished yet, and it truly paid off. While looking for a wedding venue, we wanted a place that was romantic and simple (no hotel ballrooms), but would still be special and fancy enough for a wedding (i.e. indoor bathrooms and comfort for our guests, not in a tent). The Vineyard really is the best of both worlds - there is so much outdoor space and the reception/cocktail hour were located steps from the grape vines. We were able to keep the huge doors open overlooking the vineyard for the entire reception. Our guests loved that they were able to hang out inside and dance, or step outside on the porch for a drink or a cigar throughout the night. I got SO many compliments from our guests on the venue location. The Vineyard worked with all of our vendors to make sure that they were comfortable with the new room and to make sure our night went seamlessly. Maris and Cassandra worked with my contact at Blackstone Catering (Shannon - also amazing!!!!!) to make sure everything happened the way it needed to. It took the stress out of my day knowing that they were in contact with each of my vendors on the day of, including the florist (Carlones Florist in Portsmouth), the dj (Brendan Lafferty of B-Sharp entertainment), and the table/dance floor rentals (Newport Rentals). A HUGE thank you to Newport Vineyards for making my wedding day perfect - everything about the venue and the employees working there was flawless!!! THANK YOU!!!