Rosecliff is arguably the most photographed wedding venue of the Newport Mansion properties, and it earns that reputation every single wedding. Built in 1902 and modeled after the Grand Trianon at Versailles, the mansion sits directly on Bellevue Avenue overlooking the Atlantic, offering a combination of Gilded Age grandeur and sweeping coastal backdrop that simply doesn’t exist anywhere else in New England. The heart-shaped staircase in the entrance hall, the mirrored Grand Ballroom, the white terra cotta exterior glowing in late afternoon light, just means that every corner of Rosecliff is a photograph waiting to happen. For couples who want their wedding to feel genuinely cinematic, like something from a Gatsby movie, this is the wedding venue.
As Newport wedding photographers who have shot at Rosecliff and throughout the town, we approach this Newport with both deep familiarity and fresh eyes. Newport as a city extends the visual palette, from the Cliff Walk, Ochre Court, and Bellevue Avenue itself. Plus you have the harbor and downtown all within minutes of the property which makes for exceptional post-ceremony portrait locations. If you’re planning a Rosecliff wedding and looking for a photographer who adores Newport (Peter and Sarah were married there), we’d love to be part of your day. Reach out through our contact page to check your date. CityLux is currently booking 2027 and 2028 dates.
