Fort Adams
Historic Estate / Mansion in Newport, RI. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $36k–$47k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 300 guests
- Minimum: 50 guests
- Services: Dinner
- Address: 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI 02840
Established in 1799 and constructed in its current form between 1824 and 1857 using Maine granite, shale, and brick, Fort Adams is a historic estate located at 90 Fort Adams Drive in Newport, Rhode Island. The waterfront property overlooks Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor, featuring the North Lawn, the West Lawn with views of the Pell Bridge, and a seven-acre Parade Field enclosed by the fortress walls. Indoor event spaces include the North Casemates, which contain three whitewashed brick rooms with vaulted ceilings, and the Barracks Dining Room, featuring brick walls and polished hardwood floors. For receptions, the venue seats up to 300 guests for a seated event, holds up to 250 standing, and requires external catering. Five-hour rental packages include access to the venue two hours prior to the event start time for photos, use of the bridal suite and barracks throughout the event, two on-site venue staff members, and a one-year family membership.
Food
Catering is not provided by the venue. External catering is estimated at $200 per person (including alcohol).
Packages
- Venue Rental: $200 — Estimated total for F&B (including open bar) from an outside caterer. Space rental ranges from $8,500 to $15,000 depending on the space(s) selected.
Includes: 5-hour rental period, Access to venue 2 hours prior to event start time for photos, Bridal suite and barracks use throughout event, 2 Fort Adams venue staff onsite throughout event, 1-year family membership
Taxes and fees
- Additional Rental Time: $1,500
- Overnight Storage Fee: $250
- Estimated Restroom Trailer Fee: $2,000
- Tables / Chairs: $1,000-$6,000
- Restroom Trailer: $2000
Good to know
- Events must begin no earlier than 5:00 PM and conclude by 11:00 PM.
- Clients are responsible for booking and coordinating all external vendors.
- Tenting is required for receptions on the North Lawn and Parade Field.
- Restrooms are not included with North Lawn and West Lawn rentals (estimated restroom trailer cost is $2,000).
- Each additional rented location is offered at half price.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Fort Adams cost?
Based on Fort Adams's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $35,500–$47,000 in total, including the venue's own service charges, fees and tax. Your actual quote will depend on date, season, menu and final guest count.
How many guests can Fort Adams hold?
Fort Adams can host up to 300 guests seated, or 250 for a standing reception. It has a minimum of 50 guests.
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