The Chanler at Cliff Walk ยท Newport, RI
The Chanler Wedding Photography & Videography
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The Chanler at Cliff Walk is Newport at its most private: a Gilded Age mansion at the start of the Cliff Walk, with lawns that run out toward the Atlantic and only one wedding at a time. Move Mountains Co. has photographed and filmed 5+ weddings at the Chanler, and we're proud to be a preferred photographer and videographer there.
A Gilded Age mansion above the Atlantic
The 20-room hotel at 117 Memorial Boulevard is reserved as a full buyout for weddings, so the whole house becomes yours for the weekend. Ceremonies take place on the Meadow Lawn for up to 200 guests, cocktails and tented dinners on the Cliff Lawn for up to 200, and smaller receptions of under 100 dine on the terrace. Larger weddings move inside the mansion after dinner for dancing.
The Chanler team hosts a wedding like a house party for your closest people, and every detail is handled before you notice it.
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 The Chanler
The Meadow Lawn
Rows of white chairs and roses along the aisle, with the ocean and the mansion beyond. Ken + Jamie said their vows here and kissed at the end of the aisle as guests cheered.
The Cliff Lawn and tent
A tent with long tables and gold chairs keeps dinner by the water, with soft light even on a grey day.
The dance floor inside the mansion
After dinner the party moves indoors, where painted wallcoverings, chandeliers and herringbone floors make warm, lively dance photos.
The grand staircase
A carpeted staircase with a dark wood rail is a quiet spot for a few portraits between dinner and dancing.
The mansion facade
The cream facade and balcony make a classic Newport frame from the lawn.
The Cliff Walk
The famous path starts at the property's edge for a walk above the water.
Planning your The Chanler wedding timeline
- 1
Getting ready
With the whole house reserved, couples and their families get ready in the hotel's rooms.
- 2
First look
The garden paths near the house give a private spot for a first look, as Ken + Jamie had.
- 3
Ceremony
The Meadow Lawn hosts ceremonies for up to 200 guests.
- 4
Cocktail hour
Cocktails move to the Cliff Lawn by the water.
- 5
Reception
Dinner under a tent on the Cliff Lawn, then dancing inside the mansion. Amplified music moves indoors after 6pm, so plan the tent for dinner and toasts.
Real The Chanler weddings
Start with Ken + Jamie's photos, then see more Chanler weddings.
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Thank you to the Chanler team for being such gracious hosts.
All photos by Move Mountains Co.The Chanler wedding FAQ
How many weddings has Move Mountains Co. photographed at the Chanler?
Move Mountains Co. has photographed and filmed 5+ weddings at the Chanler.
Where are the best photo spots at the Chanler?
The best photo spots at the Chanler are the Meadow Lawn, the Cliff Lawn and tent, the dance floor inside the mansion, the grand staircase, the mansion facade and the Cliff Walk.
How many guests can the Chanler hold?
The Chanler lists the Meadow Lawn for ceremonies of up to 200 guests and the Cliff Lawn for tented receptions of up to 200; receptions under 100 can dine on the terrace. Weddings require a full buyout of the hotel. Check with the venue for current terms.
Is Move Mountains Co. a preferred vendor at the Chanler?
Yes. Move Mountains Co. is a preferred photographer and videographer at the Chanler.
How much does a Chanler 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 the Chanler?
Yes. Move Mountains Co. photographs and films weddings at the Chanler, 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 The Chanler date
We'd love to hear about your Chanler plans. MMC offers tiered photo, video and combined collections; reach out for current pricing.