Rosecliff · Newport, RI
Rosecliff Wedding Photographer & Videographer
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Rosecliff is one of the Newport Mansions on Bellevue Avenue, and a Rosecliff wedding asks for a team that can match the room. Move Mountains Co. has photographed and filmed 25+ weddings at Rosecliff, from ceremonies on the ocean lawn to first dances under the ballroom's painted sky.
A Gilded Age mansion made for a party
Rosecliff was designed by Stanford White of McKim, Mead & White, modeled on the Grand Trianon at Versailles and completed in 1902. Today it is owned by The Preservation Society of Newport County. The ballroom is the largest in Newport, the heart-shaped staircase is one of the most photographed in New England, and the back lawn runs out toward the Atlantic.
A mansion this formal rewards planning. We know how the light moves through the ballroom's tall French doors, where to stand on the terrace for the ocean, and how to give you time on the staircase before guests arrive. You get classic, elegant portraits without your day feeling staged.
Move Mountains Co. is a Northeast wedding photo and video team based in Providence. We've photographed and filmed weddings across Newport, Boston and beyond for 10 years, we're a preferred vendor at 100+ New England venues, and we're a ten-time The Knot Best of Weddings winner and a member of The Knot Hall of Fame.
Best photo spots at Rosecliff
The facade at night
Once the mansion is lit, the white terra-cotta facade glows against the dark sky. Michael + Dassah ended their January wedding with a vintage white car waiting on the drive and a send-off through their guests.
The heart-shaped staircase
One of the most photographed staircases in New England, with red carpet and curving iron rails. Dassah and her bridesmaids, all in deep green, gathered here for portraits.
The Salon
Rosecliff hosts indoor ceremonies in the Salon, which makes it a natural choice for a winter wedding. Michael + Dassah said their vows here, surrounded by family.
The grand entrance
The ballroom doors make a dramatic entrance. Michael + Dassah's wedding party came in under an arch of white feathers.
The details
Crystal chandeliers, tall white florals and candlelight. Give us a few minutes in the room before guests arrive.
The ballroom
The largest ballroom in Newport, with gilded walls and tall French doors, for dinner, toasts and a packed dance floor.
Planning your Rosecliff wedding timeline
- 1
Getting ready
Rosecliff is a museum, so couples usually get ready at a Newport hotel or rental; we plan travel time so you arrive relaxed.
- 2
First look
A first look frees up time for portraits on the staircase and the lawn before guests arrive.
- 3
Ceremony
Rosecliff hosts ceremonies on the back lawn or indoors in the Salon. Confirm your rain plan with the mansion.
- 4
Portraits
Plan for golden hour on the ocean lawn; the light on the white facade is beautiful late in the day.
- 5
Reception
Give us a few minutes in the ballroom before guests enter to photograph the full room and your details.
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Timing
Rosecliff events run on a set schedule; we build our coverage around the mansion's timeline so nothing is rushed.
Real Rosecliff weddings
Our blog features more than a few Rosecliff weddings. Start with Michael + Dassah's photos and film, then browse the rest.
Rosecliff on the blog
- Michael + DassahJan 2024, film
- Casey + CassandraNov 2021
- Fran + LizzieMay 2026, film
- Ben + VictoriaJul 2026
- Matt + JessicaFeb 2026
- Denver + TaylorDec 2025
- James + ChristinaJul 2024, film
- Josh + TaliaMar 2022, film
- Enrico + ElizabethMay 2018
Thank you to the Rosecliff and Newport Mansions teams and every vendor who helped make these days so special.
All photos by Move Mountains Co.Rosecliff wedding FAQ
Has Move Mountains Co. photographed weddings at Rosecliff?
Yes. Move Mountains Co. has photographed and filmed 25+ weddings at Rosecliff, and many are on our blog, including Michael + Dassah, Casey + Cassandra and Fran + Lizzie.
Do you offer both photography and videography at Rosecliff?
Yes. We're a photo and video team, so one company covers both. Your photographer and filmmaker work side by side as one crew. Wedding films are delivered 16–20 weeks after the wedding.
Where are the best photo spots at Rosecliff?
Our favorites are the white terra-cotta facade, the ballroom, the back lawn, the terrace and the heart-shaped staircase.
Where is Rosecliff?
Rosecliff is at 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840, about 40 minutes from our Providence studio.
How much does a Rosecliff wedding photographer cost?
Move Mountains Co. offers photo, video and combined collections; see our packages or reach out for current pricing. Travel within 120 round-trip miles of our Providence studio is included, and Newport is well inside that.
Do you travel beyond Newport?
Yes. We're based in Providence and cover weddings across Newport, Boston and beyond, from New England to New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and destination weddings.
Check your Rosecliff date
Rosecliff hosts one event per evening, so dates go quickly. Tell us your date and we'll let you know who on our team is available to photograph and film it.