A Nancy Meyers-Inspired Coastal Wedding at Castle Hill in Newport

By ben Margen4 March 2026

The color scheme for the weekend was a mix of blues, greens, and white. The colors were chosen to complement the natural coastal beauty of the venue, Castle Hill.

The aesthetic for the wedding celebration was Nancy Meyers, meets coastal grandmother, meets New England traditional. The tent design was layered with banquet seating to mimic an at-home, cozy yet upscale dining experience. Other special touches throughout the design were buoys used as place card holders at the escort wall display as a nod to Ali and Ian’s love of being on the ocean, a signature cocktail for their dog Bonnie, and a vintage getaway car as a nod to Ian’s late father.

Ali wore the aptly named “Newport” gown by Anne Barge.

Ali’s bridesmaids wore blue dresses by Amsale.

Ian wore a custom Ralph Lauren Purple Label tuxedo and changed into a white dinner jacket before the reception.

The guests enjoyed passed h’ors devours and a raw bar during cocktail hour, including lobster rolls, bacon-wrapped scallops, and oysters while sipping on passed Aperol Spritzes. During dinner, guests enjoyed steak and fish. Once the party got started, late-night offerings including cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, and fries were passed on silver platters.

The flowers, expertly designed by Stoneblossom, were lush and abundant. The florals included hydrangeas, roses, sweet pea, and delphinium. The decor was layered with coastal blues and white, rattan, and touches of chinoiserie.

The 3 tiered wedding cake made by Wooden Pin Co. was decorated with blue hydrangea.