Venues / The Bohlin at Newport Yachting Center · Newport, Rhode Island
The Bohlin Wedding Photos & Film.
The Bohlin wedding photos and wedding film at the Newport Yachting Center, captured by a Bohlin wedding photographer and videographer team that knows the docks, the Sperry tent and the sunset over Newport Harbor.
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Yes, we photograph and film weddings at The Bohlin at the Newport Yachting Center (20 Commercial Wharf, Newport, RI) as one Newport wedding photographer and videographer team. This guide covers the dockside terrace, the signature Sperry tent and the waterfront patio on Newport Harbor. Watch 2 real Bohlin wedding films below. Check your date →
The Bohlin sits at the Newport Yachting Center on Commercial Wharf, in the heart of downtown Newport, with Newport Harbor on one side and the town's cobblestone streets on the other. Couples say their vows by the water, gather on a dockside terrace surrounded by sailboats, and celebrate under the venue's signature Sperry tent as the sun sets over the Newport Bridge. Capturing that harbor setting in Bohlin wedding photos and cinema is why we love working here as a Bohlin wedding photographer and videographer team.
From harborside vows to the last dance at The Bohlin, we offer Newport wedding photography and Newport wedding films across Newport and the rest of Rhode Island, separately or together as one coordinated team.
The Bohlin · At-a-Glance Guide for Couples
- Address: The Newport Yachting Center, 20 Commercial Wharf, Newport, RI 02840 (on Newport Harbor, downtown)
- Ceremony Options: Seaside ceremonies in the heart of Newport Harbor, with an arrival by boat if you want one
- Reception Space: The signature Sperry tent (with electricity and heat), a dockside terrace, and a private waterfront open-air patio
- Guest Capacity (per the venue): Up to 400 for a casual reception, or 250 for a formal seated wedding
- Best Portrait Backdrops: The docks and sailboats of the marina, the harbor at sunset with the Newport Bridge, and downtown Newport's streets
- Photo + Film Studio: New England Wedding Film (combined photo & video collections)
We have filmed at The Bohlin, and 2 of those Bohlin wedding films are on this page. What follows is our behind-the-camera guide to the Newport Yachting Center venue: how the harbor, the docks, the terrace and the Sperry tent shape Bohlin wedding photos and films.
The Bohlin Wedding Venue: the Sperry Tent, the Docks & What the Harbor Demands
The Sperry tent and Bohlin wedding capacity
When planning around Bohlin wedding capacity, the venue offers a casual reception for up to 400 guests or a formal seated wedding for 250, all under its signature Sperry tent, which comes equipped with electricity and heat. Every wedding package includes a personal event planner, a dance floor and a private waterfront open-air patio with teak furniture, and the celebration runs for five hours.
Bohlin wedding photos: the docks, the sailboats, and Newport Harbor
For Bohlin wedding photos, the marina is the anchor of the day. The dockside terrace is surrounded by sailboats and classic yachts, the harbor opens up behind the ceremony, and the venue points out the sunset over the Newport Bridge. We plan portraits along the docks in the last hour of light, and if there is time, a short walk into downtown Newport for a few frames on the cobblestones.
Inside the tent: sailcloth, wood, and candlelight
The Bohlin's design takes its cues from a schooner, with the softness of sailcloth, rustic touches and rich woods. Under the tent, the light is soft during the day, and in the evening candlelight on the tables warms the room. We add directional off-camera lighting so speeches and dances stay bright and natural while the harbor goes dark behind you.
Speeches, vows, and the wedding weekend
Both films on this page center on words: the bride's vows and the father of the bride's speech. We mic the speakers so every line comes through over harbor wind and music. The Bohlin also offers a bridal party sailing excursion, a New England clambake rehearsal dinner and a post-wedding brunch, so we can cover the whole weekend as one story.
Why Hire One Bohlin Wedding Photographer and Videographer Team
At The Bohlin, the day moves from bright harbor light on the docks to sunset over the water and then a reception under the tent, so the light changes completely in a few hours. A photography team and a separate video team that have never worked together can easily step into each other's frames on a narrow dock.
Hiring one studio for both your Bohlin wedding photos and your wedding film means one shared portrait walk along the marina, wireless audio planned for a windy waterfront ceremony and emotional toasts, and one consistent visual story from getting ready through the last dance.
The Bohlin Wedding Archive
Weddings Filmed & Photographed at The Bohlin
Every celebration we photograph and film at The Bohlin becomes part of our Newport archive.
The Bohlin Cinema Archive
Vows Film & Speech Film at The Bohlin
Watch a Newport wedding we filmed at The Bohlin: a film built around the bride's heartfelt vows, and a short film of the father of the bride's speech.
01 · Signature Backdrop
The Docks & Newport Harbor
Seaside vows among the sailboats, and a sunset over the Newport Bridge.
02 · Signature Backdrop
The Signature Sperry Tent
Sailcloth, rich woods and heat, for up to 400 casual or 250 seated.
03 · Signature Backdrop
The Waterfront Patio
A private open-air patio with teak furniture for cocktail hour on the harbor.
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Questions Couples Ask About a Bohlin Wedding
Who is a Bohlin wedding photographer and videographer?
New England Wedding Film is a Bohlin wedding photographer and videographer studio capturing weddings at the Newport Yachting Center and across Rhode Island. Led by a Netflix-credited filmmaker, our team has photographed and filmed 500+ weddings across New England and has 70+ reviews from couples, and 2 of our Bohlin wedding films are on this page.
Where are the best spots for Bohlin wedding photos?
Our favorite locations for Bohlin wedding photos are the docks and sailboats of the marina, the dockside terrace at sunset with the Newport Bridge in the distance, and the waterfront patio. Downtown Newport's cobblestone streets are a short walk away for a few city frames.
What is The Bohlin wedding capacity?
Per the venue's weddings page, The Bohlin hosts a casual reception for up to 400 guests or a more formal seated wedding for 250, with the Sperry tent customized for anything in between. Confirm current numbers with The Bohlin for your date.
Where does a Bohlin wedding ceremony take place?
The Bohlin offers seaside ceremonies in the heart of Newport Harbor, among the sailboats, and its event planner can even arrange a ceremony arrival by boat. Ask the venue how the tent and patio are set for your ceremony and reception.
Is The Bohlin the same as Castle Hill Inn or the Newport Yachting Center?
The Bohlin is its own wedding and event venue at the Newport Yachting Center marina on Commercial Wharf in downtown Newport. It is not part of Castle Hill Inn, which is a separate property on Ocean Drive; see our Castle Hill Inn guide for that venue.
How much does a Bohlin wedding cost?
We do not list venue pricing here; contact The Bohlin directly for its current wedding packages and rates. For our photography and filmmaking collections, reach out with your wedding date.
What is the light like for Bohlin wedding photos and video?
The harbor reflects soft light for most of the day, and the venue highlights the sunset over the Newport Bridge. Under the Sperry tent the light is soft and even, and after dark we add directional off-camera lighting so speeches and dances stay bright and natural.
Can our guests walk to The Bohlin from their hotel?
The venue says it is an easy walk, drive or shuttle ride from Newport's many inns and hotels, because it sits in the heart of downtown Newport. That makes it simple to plan getting ready nearby and walk over for portraits.
Can one studio handle both Bohlin wedding photography and wedding film?
Yes. Hiring one Bohlin wedding photographer and videographer team means your getting ready, a harborside ceremony, portraits on the docks and your reception under the Sperry tent run on a single coordinated timeline with one unified editorial look.
How do we check availability and book a quick 5-minute call?
Send your wedding date and guest count through our contact page or message us on Instagram to check date availability and schedule a quick 5-minute call.
Official venue details: The Bohlin weddings
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Planning a Wedding at The Bohlin?
If you are planning a Bohlin wedding and looking for a photographer and videographer who already knows the docks, the Sperry tent and the light on Newport Harbor, we would love to hear about your day. Tell us your date and guest count to check our availability or set up a quick 5-minute call.
Explore The Bohlin's wedding packages or visit our Newport wedding photographer guide before you reach out.