Bristol Harbor Inn · Bristol, RI
Bristol Harbor Inn Wedding Photography & Videography
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Bristol Harbor Inn puts a sailcloth tent right on the water in one of Rhode Island's most charming harbor towns. Move Mountains Co. has photographed and filmed 5+ weddings at Bristol Harbor Inn, and we're proud to be a preferred photographer there.
A sailcloth tent on Bristol Harbor
The inn's Waterfront Pavilion is a 4,400-square-foot Sperry tent on a wood-plank deck with 180-degree views of Bristol Harbor and Narragansett Bay, seating 45 to 200 guests with room for up to 300 standing. The inn sits at Bristol Harbor Landing on Thames Street, with 56 guest rooms and suites so families can stay where they celebrate, and the Bristol Harbor Room in the 200-year-old DeWolf building, with stone walls and exposed beams.
The Bristol Harbor Inn team, working with DeWolf Tavern on catering, makes it easy to keep the whole weekend on one waterfront block.
Move Mountains Co. has photographed and filmed weddings across Newport, Boston and beyond for 10 years. We're a preferred vendor at 100+ New England venues, a ten-time The Knot Best of Weddings winner and a member of The Knot Hall of Fame.
Best photo spots at Bristol Harbor Inn
The Waterfront Pavilion
The Sperry tent glows at sunset and after dark. Matt + Jenna made their entrance here, and the first dance and the party that followed packed the floor.
The dance floor
With the whole tent on one deck, the dance floor stays full from the first song to the last.
Thames Street brick
The old brick buildings along Thames Street make a warm, textured backdrop a few steps from the inn.
The boardwalk
The deck around the tent is an easy place for a quiet moment together before the reception.
The Bristol Harbor Room
Stone walls and exposed beams in the 200-year-old DeWolf building give a different look for smaller moments.
The suites
Getting ready on site keeps prep, details and portraits close together.
Planning your Bristol Harbor Inn wedding timeline
- 1
Getting ready
With guest rooms and suites at the inn, couples can get ready on site.
- 2
Ceremony
Marry at the pavilion or at a church nearby, as Matt + Jenna did, then head to the waterfront.
- 3
Portraits
Thames Street's brick buildings and the boardwalk are steps away, so portraits take little travel time.
- 4
Golden hour
The pavilion faces the harbor; plan a few minutes outside as the sun goes down.
- 5
Parking
The venue lists managed parking in the Thames Street lot across the street from May through October.
Real Bristol Harbor Inn weddings
Start with Matt + Jenna's photos and film.
Bristol Harbor Inn on the blog
- Matt + JennaOct 2024, film
Thank you to the Bristol Harbor Inn team for being such gracious hosts.
All photos by Move Mountains Co.Bristol Harbor Inn wedding FAQ
How many weddings has Move Mountains Co. photographed at Bristol Harbor Inn?
Move Mountains Co. has photographed and filmed 5+ weddings at Bristol Harbor Inn.
Where are the best photo spots at Bristol Harbor Inn?
The best photo spots at Bristol Harbor Inn are the Waterfront Pavilion, the dance floor, the brick buildings on Thames Street, the boardwalk, the Bristol Harbor Room and the suites.
How many guests can Bristol Harbor Inn hold?
Bristol Harbor Inn lists 45 to 200 seated guests in the Waterfront Pavilion, with up to 300 standing. Check with the venue for current terms.
Is Move Mountains Co. a preferred vendor at Bristol Harbor Inn?
Yes. Move Mountains Co. is a preferred photographer at Bristol Harbor Inn.
How much does a Bristol Harbor Inn wedding photographer cost?
Move Mountains Co. offers tiered photo, video and combined collections, so you can choose the coverage that fits your day. Reach out for current pricing. Travel within 120 round-trip miles of our Providence studio is included; beyond that, travel is $0.75 per mile.
Can Move Mountains Co. provide both photography and video at Bristol Harbor Inn?
Yes. Move Mountains Co. photographs and films weddings at Bristol Harbor Inn, and we also offer the Luxe Booth photo booth. Your photographer and filmmaker work side by side as one crew. Wedding films are delivered 16–20 weeks after the wedding, and MMC offers tiered photo, video and combined collections; reach out for current pricing.
Check your Bristol Harbor Inn date
We'd love to hear about your Bristol Harbor Inn plans. MMC offers tiered photo, video and combined collections; reach out for current pricing.