A Beautiful Mount Hope Farm Wedding

February 28, 2024

What could be better than marrying your best friend and dancing the night away with all of the closest people in your life with the stunning ocean as your backdrop? This is exactly what you get with a Mount Hope Farm wedding. 

This beautiful venue offers the New England outdoor wedding venue of your dreams. With beautiful trees, large green fields, and a stunning view overlooking the water, you couldn’t ask for anything better. 

If you’re wondering what a Mount Hope Farm wedding actually looks like, let’s take a peek at Samantha and Paul’s perfect day here, as well as some of my favorite things about this venue! 

Mount Hope Farm Wedding Venue Details

An expansive wedding tent set up in an outdoor area with a tree-lined pathway leading to it, under a clear sky at dusk.
Rows of white chairs set up for a wedding ceremony by the waterfront, flanked by trees and floral arrangements, creating a serene outdoor venue.
Long wooden farm table set up under a white tent and the table is adorned with blue tied napkins, blue glasses, and floral arrangements.

Mount Hope Farm, located in Bristol, Rhode Island, is a beautiful 127-acre farm right on Mount Hope Bay. Not only is it a beautiful wedding venue, but there are also trails throughout that you can walk to explore the grounds, a year-round farmers market, and an inn on the property that you can stay at.

The farm offers a perfect combination of history with beautiful nature all around. When it comes to a Mount Hope Farm wedding, there is no question why it is seen as one of the top places to have your wedding in the area. Not only are the grounds stunning and give you the perfect backdrop for your special day, but they also work with you to transform the farm into your dream space. 

Ceremony and Reception Options at Rhode Island’s Mount Hope Farm

A bride walks down the aisle with an older woman, both smiling, in a black and white photograph.
Bridesmaids in blue dresses hold bouquets of white and pink flowers, standing in a line during a wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom holding hands at the altar, exchanging vows by the lakeside, with an officiant and floral arrangements behind them.
Guests seated in rows at an outdoor wedding ceremony, attentively watching the proceedings.
A bride and groom kiss passionately outdoors, with the bride's veil flowing and a floral arrangement in the background.
A celebratory moment with a bride throwing her bouquet towards a group, with the groom cheering beside her in a black and white photo.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom walking hand in hand down the aisle, with wedding guests seated on either side and trees in the background

When it comes to your ceremony and reception, there are two different options you can choose from: the Barn and Cove Cabin. 

The Barn offers the dream, rustic farm vibes with touches of luxury to make the space feel like it was taken straight out of a fairytale. As one of the oldest buildings on the property, the Barn has a lot of history that can be felt. Twinkle lights strung across the ceiling create a magical feeling, and the barn doors open up to look out across the beautiful property. 

The other option for your wedding is Cove Cabin (this is what Samantha and Paul opted for), and it is absolutely gorgeous. The cabin itself was built back in the 40s and looks out on the rocky coastline of the bay. It makes for an ideal spot for cocktail hour, and the light is always perfection!  

Mount Hope Farm’s Lawn & Catering

An appetizer platter held by a server, presenting small savory bites garnished with herbs and tomato on a white and blue marbled plate
Close-up of a cocktail table centerpiece featuring a glass of water with lime, a wicker basket with white candles, and scattered seashells, with a 'best day ever' card including names and date
A caterer presenting a tray of bacon-wrapped dates, each skewered with a wooden toothpick, arranged neatly on a blue marbled platter
A person holds a white ceramic tray with a series of mini nacho appetizers, garnished with guacamole and tomato salsa.
Small two tiered white cake decorated with flowers on a blue floral table cloth.

Along with the cabin itself, you also get access to the lawn around it for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The lawn offers incredible views of the ocean and at the same time offers an intimate, cozy spot to tie the knot with your partner nestled among the trees. 

There’s a permanent tent with a floor, so you don’t have to worry about a rain plan or soggy guests! They work to transform this white tent into your dream reception venue with string lights, plants, and anything else you can think of! You will also get stunning sunset views over the water to cap off a perfect day. 

Now, if you are still not convinced that this is the place for you after all of that, Mount Hope Farm goes one step further with exclusive catering from Russell Morin Catering & Events. Together, you will work to create the perfect food and drink menu for your reception, and the rest will be taken care of. 

About Samantha and Paul and Their Wedding

Samantha and Paul met at Providence College and actually ended up going their separate ways before meeting again in Boston. They had a September wedding out on the lawn, and it was everything they could have ever imagined and more. 

They had a more intimate wedding with just their closest friends and family, where they exchanged vows right by the water. What I loved about their whole wedding day was that they both absolutely lived in the moment the entire day. They were both so happy to be together and to be getting married and soaked up every single second. Their joy was always contagious, and their loved ones brought the same energy. 

A Classic and Timeless Wedding Vibe

A beautifully arranged wedding reception table set with wooden chairs, floral centerpieces, and elegant place settings, under string lights.
A simple white two-tiered wedding cake adorned with peach and cream roses, standing on a table with a blue floral tablecloth.
A rustic welcome table at a wedding, with a blue floral tablecloth and a variety of items including a seating chart, a basket, and a sign reading "cards," all under a wooden beam ceiling.
A framed wedding seating chart with blue floral borders displayed on a table with a matching blue floral tablecloth, accompanied by cards and a woven basket
Elegant wedding table setting with a floral centerpiece featuring roses and greenery, alongside clear glassware
A detailed view of a wedding reception table with a light blue napkin, silverware, a small floral decor piece, and a name card reading 'Chelsea'

They opted for a more relaxed and classic vibe to their weddings with colors that complimented the ocean behind them, and it turned out so amazing. It was really important that their photos looked natural and not forced or posed, and that wasn’t hard to accomplish with them. 

So many times, couples get caught up in the chaos of the day and everything that is going on that they forget to just breathe and be present. Samantha and Paul did not have this issue, and not only did it make their wedding day even more special, but it also resulted in genuine photos that show just how happy and in love they are. 

The First Look

A smiling bride approaching through garden with a bridesmaid holding up the back of her dress.
A groom in a blue suit laughs joyfully at his bride, in a lush green garden setting.
A groom turning around to see the bride who has a huge smile on her face and she is wearing a white floral gown.

You could also feel just how close they were to all of their family and friends. Samantha especially is very close to her mother — they have such a special relationship — and wore the same veil that her mother wore at her wedding, which added a sentimental and vintage feeling to her outfit. 

Seeing each other before the ceremony was important to them, and it was such a special moment for the two of them. While Sam was a little nervous about it at first, it turned into an emotional moment that they got to share together before their wedding. You can just see how excited they are to see each other and how much they truly love each other. They were the literal definition of jumping for joy.

I love having a first look because it gives you and your partner time to be alone together (which doesn’t happen very much on your wedding day) and really let the moment sink in. You can laugh and joke and reminisce about your life so far and the new chapter you are about to begin. It also helps ease some of those wedding day nerves. 

A black and white photo of a bride walking away holding up her dress with the help of the groom.
A black and white image of a groom pretending to make a shape of a camera to photograph his bride.
A beaming bride in a strapless white gown smiles joyously while the holding a bouquet of flowers.
A joyous bride and groom smile at each other.
A beaming bride in a strapless white gown laughs joyously while the groom, in a blue suit, embraces her from behind by the waterfront, both enjoying an intimate moment.
A black and white image of a bride wrapping her arms around the groom and embracing in a hug by the ocean.

The Reception and Party

After saying “I do,” they kept the party going in the tent for the reception. Just like the ceremony location, the tent is right on the water, so not only are you in a beautiful space, eating amazing food, but you also have a gorgeous view of the water in the background. 

A black and white photograph capturing a moment of joy as the bride twirls in her lace gown while dancing with the groom under a canopy of string lights at the reception.
Bride in a wedding dress throwing a rock on sign while sitting with bridesmaids at the reception
Bride in a wedding dress throwing a rock on sign while sitting with bridesmaids at the reception

There was so much shared love between them and their guests. Heartfelt toasts were given without a dry eye in the tent. There was later a dress change, and everyone brought the energy hard on the dance floor. What better way is there to celebrate a wedding than dancing?

The bride, in a white wedding gown, dances with closed eyes, lost in the moment, during the reception under a tent with warm lighting.
Black and white photo showing a dance floor at a wedding reception with guests dancing, a bride spinning with her hair flying, under a canopy of string lights
A bride and groom dancing under a canopy of string lights at their wedding reception
Bride in a wedding dress and veil laughing heartily with guests during a dance
The bride, in a sparkling golden dress and sneakers, dances exuberantly among wedding guests under a canopy of string lights.

Final Thoughts About a Wedding at Mount Hope Farm

If you are looking for a venue in Rhode Island or New England, Mount Hope Farm should definitely be on your list. The amazing location right on the water, combined with the beautiful ceremony and reception locations and the efforts by the team there to make your dream wedding a reality, make this venue a top pick in the area. 

If you are still looking for the perfect photographer to capture your dream wedding and all of the small moments that happen during it, click here to check out my collections or get in touch to see how I can help make that happen! 

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