Wedding Reception Venues in Newport

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Weddings have been held at Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay on Prince Alfred Parade for decades, with the marina and Scotland Island below the windows.

Across the peninsula, Newport Surf Life Saving Club hires its beachfront hall for private events, and Lovat takes intimate weddings in The Palms.

Three Newport reception styles to weigh up:

Formal and on the water: the Top Deck at Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay seats 200, with alternate-drop plated menus and a dance floor setting for 150.
Do-it-yourself by the surf: Newport Surf Life Saving Club lets you bring your own caterer, furniture and styling, for 100 seated or 200 standing.
Small and light-filled: Lovat has curved glass walls and can be booked whole for an intimate reception of up to 40.
Drinks: the yacht club runs three- or four-hour packages, while the surf club bar is club-priced with no set packages.
Costs: From $45 per person at the yacht club, From $550 room hire at the surf club and From $64 per person at Lovat.

Each venue confirms the details in a proposal once you share your date and guest numbers.

The yacht club's Top Deck sits on the second level with uninterrupted water views.
Family-style sharing feasts are an alternative to a plated menu, and dietary needs are handled with notice.
Events are based on four hours, with room hire confirmed in your proposal.
Cocktail and spirit upgrades can be added to the Gold or Platinum package.

A Newport Beach reception your way

Full-height glass in the surf club hall faces the sand and the headlands.
Your caterer gets the commercial kitchen, and three smart TVs take an HDMI device for a slideshow.
Two cordless microphones run through the speakers for speeches.
There's no lift to the function level, so plan for guests who can't manage stairs.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

How many guests fit a Newport wedding reception?

Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay seats 200 on its Top Deck, Newport Surf Life Saving Club seats 100, and Lovat suits up to 40.

Can we use our own caterer for a Newport wedding?

Yes at Newport Surf Life Saving Club, which has no in-house catering. The yacht club needs approval for outside food and drinks.

What is the smallest Newport wedding option?

Lovat has semi-private areas from 16 guests and exclusive use of the whole restaurant.

Do Newport wedding venues have a dance floor?

The yacht club's Top Deck can be set with a dance floor for 150, and Newport Surf Life Saving Club welcomes DJs and bands.

Wedding Reception Venues in Newport