Nestled among historic homes and cobblestone streets in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the Whaling Museum offers a distinctive venue for any special occasion. You and your guests will enjoy a spectacular waterfront view, stunning works of art, unique collections, and the wow factor of having the world's largest ship model at the center of your celebration.

Little Gold is an intimate and fully curated space. We are an ideal location for couples who want to enjoy a small celebration with all of the charm and comforts of being in a beautiful home. We have a salon, dining area and lounge with a bar front and offer glassware, flatware and a range of dishes, serving utensils and vases for our clients to use. While we do not have a full kitchen, we offer a prep space to prepare, store and serve food. Our space is ideal for catered bites and cocktail foods. We are also a unique and special option for wedding parties to prep for the big day. We are steps away from the heart of downtown Newport and located close to many bars, restaurants and hotels.

We provide hospitality-focused service to make your planning experience professional, smooth, and fun. From coordinating with your choice of caterer to ordering rental items and customizing the perfect bar package, MWM staff are there to ensure an impeccable experience for you and your guests.

Welcome to The Historic Abbey! Whether you are celebrating a wedding, anniversary, birthday, shower, or professional milestone, the staff at the Abbey strive to make every gathering special. We can host up to 250 of your guests for a sit-down dinner. Nothing makes us happier than being able to host your memories, so please think of us for your next special event.

Host your celebration at Linden Place where your guests will enjoy the beauty of our gardens, the splendor of our ballroom and magnificence of our mansion rooms. Four Presidents were entertained here and generations of DeWolfs and Colts, including actress Ethel Barrymore Colt, entertained the famous and the fabulous. Dress upstairs in the mansion. Recite your vows in our sculpture gardens. Celebrate in the gracious ballroom. This is where Gatsby swept Daisy off her feet. Schedule an in-person or real-time virtual tour of the Mansion, Ballroom and Gardens. Now booking celebrations for 2024 and 2025. Visit romantic Linden Place! To reach out, contact our exclusive caterer and venue manager, Russell Morin Catering & Events.

The Newport Art Museum’s elegant historical buildings and grounds provide a unique venue for your wedding celebrations including Engagement Party, Shower, Welcome Reception, Rehearsal Dinner or Day after Brunch or Luncheon.

Truly one of the crown jewels of Cape Cod, the Queen Anne-style mansion offers a beautifully restored historic building along with a six acre property featuring sweeping lawns, heirloom trees and two historic gardens. Surrounded by a 400 acre nature preserve, the estate offers both historic character and 21st-century comfort for your private celebration.

Founded in 1929, Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation’s leading maritime museum—and one of Mystic’s most visited attractions—created to gather and preserve the rapidly disappearing artifacts of America’s seafaring past. This19-acre destination is comprised of numerous on-site eateries and food outlets, as well as a robust offering of private dining and event spaces. It also includes a recreated New England coastal village, a working shipyard, formal exhibit halls, and state-of-the-art artifact storage facilities.