A truly unforgettable and remarkably beautiful wedding for my daughter and her husband! The Regatta Place (Goat Island Newport, RI) location is “over-the-top” strikingly beautiful, and the experience, competence, great taste and focus on perfec...tion in every detail by Galen (Sales), Sarah and Maggie (Banquet Event Managers), was simply outstanding. This team was easy to work with, made invaluable suggestions all along the way and had a wonderful way of dealing with all of our questions, suggestions and situations that came up! The Regatta Place staff was extremely accommodating, helpful and patient and answered every question - big or small. When I got to my hotel in Newport, I was so happy and confident knowing that every detail was addressed by the Regatta Place staff, as my daughter was basking in the joy of her “perfect day” with a huge smile on her face! The pre-ceremony bridal suite, located upstairs in the Goat Island Marina, made for a truly memorable and intimate staging area for my daughter and her bridesmaids, as they excitedly gazed down on the arrival of the guests for the ceremony. Once our beautifully intimate and touching “on-dock” ceremony was over, we were immediately greeted by the first of the Regatta Place servers with a endless flow for delicious hors d’oeurves, kicking off the toasting to our newlyweds. The cocktail hour, adjacent to both the ceremony and reception areas, was comfortable, charming, abundant and delicious, with its incredible dockside views of Newport harbor! We were completely caught off guard when the newlyweds to unexpectedly whisked away and invited onboard by the owners of a 150’ long Mega Yacht, which was docked adjacent to the venue. This was a “Kodak moment” that simply could not be passed on. Of course, the groom’s Marine Corps Officer’s Dress Blues uniform didn’t hurt. Maggie was right there effortlessly orchestrating this slight twist in the timeline. The actual reception area looked amazingly gorgeous, and the great service continued. And then there was Maggie again…ever present, head on a swivel, hard working, unflappable in directing the concert of the wedding - all that with a smile on her face in every instance! The food was delicious, and the flow of the wedding was perfect. Chelsea and Matt’s wedding was elegant and truly was everything and more than we all dreamed possible. I would recommend The Regatta Place venue in a heartbeat!