The Bohlin Weddings & Events

What The Bohlin Weddings & Events does

The business model is one-time, quote-based event bookings with package pricing not publicly disclosed. Revenue streams combine venue rental (Sperry Tent, Waterfront Patio, tables, chairs, dance floor), in-house custom catering using local New England ingredients, and bundled personal event planning. Go-to-market is direct, consultative sales supported by Tripleseat event management software for inquiry handling, with discovery aided by listings on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Wedding Spot, plus Boston Magazine editorial coverage. The venue is operated as "A Castle Hill Inn Experience," placing it within the Newport Restaurant Group hospitality portfolio. Customer segments span wedding couples (primary), corporate event planners, individuals hosting personal milestone celebrations, and organizations running social/fundraising events.

Name

The Bohlin Weddings & Events

Legal name

The Bohlin Weddings & Events

Website

https://bohlinnewport.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding & Event Venue Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Venue-Owned/Operated Event Organizers (In-House Promoters) (MPAKADAI)

Keywords

• Wedding venue services
• Private event hosting
• Waterfront catering services
• Event planning services
• Corporate event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wedding Venue Rental & Catering: Full-service wedding venue rental including event space, Sperry Tent, waterfront patio, tables and chairs, dance floor, professional event planning, and custom catering. Catering is prepared by Executive Chef Charles Barrett using fresh, local New England ingredients. Menu offerings are available via a la carte menu PDFs for 2026.
2. Private Event Venue & Catering: Private event venue rental for corporate events (dinners, award ceremonies, holiday parties), celebrations (anniversaries, birthdays, private dinners), social events (lobster boils, reunions, fundraisers). Packages include Sperry Tent, waterfront patio, professional event coordination, and premier custom catering options. Accommodates seated affairs up to 250 and receptions up to 400 guests.
3. Event Planning Services: Personal event planner included with all wedding packages, assisting with coordination of all event particulars from ceremony arrival by boat to floral arrangements, favors, sailing excursions, and lobster boils. Private sailing excursions available upon request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Bohlin is a single waterfront event venue at the Newport Yachting Center in Newport, Rhode Island, that hosts weddings, private events, and corporate gatherings with full-service catering and event planning. The venue accommodates up to 400 guests for receptions and 250 for seated affairs across its signature Sperry Tent and Waterfront Patio. Services include venue rental, custom catering by Executive Chef Charles Barrett, professional event coordination, and optional add-ons such as private sailing excursions, lobster boils, and boat-arrival ceremonies.

Product overview

The Bohlin is a single-venue wedding and private event destination located at the Newport Yachting Center in Newport, Rhode Island. The offering centers on a waterfront property featuring a signature Sperry Tent (5,000 sq ft) and a Waterfront Patio (2,700 sq ft), both providing harbor views. The core products are Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions and Private Events, supported by Catering & Dining Services (Executive Chef Charles Barrett) and Event Planning Services. The venue accommodates receptions up to 400 guests and seated affairs up to 250 guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions Full-service wedding ceremonies and dockside receptions held at the Newport Yachting Center waterfront venue for couples planning upscale weddings and destination celebrations in New England.
• Private Events Hosting Private event hosting for corporate events (dinners, award ceremonies, holiday parties, client entertainment) and personal/social celebrations (anniversaries, birthdays, showers, reunions, fundraisers) at the waterfront Newport venue.
• Catering & Custom Dining Services World-class custom catering service featuring New England cuisine crafted by Executive Chef Charles Barrett for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations held at the venue.
• Event Planning & Coordination Services Professional event coordination including personal event planning for weddings and private events, with optional add-ons such as private sailing excursions, lobster boils, New England clambakes, and boat-arrival ceremonies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Events for up to 400 guests at reception capacity and 250 for seated affairs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Castle Hill InncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCastle Hill Inn Experience - The Bohlin is operated as 'A Castle Hill Inn Experience' indicating ownership or strategic partnership with the established Newport luxury hospitality brand. Castle Hill Inn is a renowned luxury inn and restaurant in Newport, RI. The partnership provides brand credibility, operational expertise in fine dining hospitality, and cross-marketing opportunities within the Newport Restaurant Group portfolio.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• OceanCliff: Waterfront Newport mansion wedding and event venue. Directly competes for waterfront Newport weddings with similar capacity, in-house catering, and event coordination services.
• The Chanler at Cliff Walk: Luxury boutique hotel and event venue on Newport's Cliff Walk offering oceanfront weddings and private events. Comparable as a high-end Newport destination for upscale weddings and corporate gatherings.
• Castle Hill Inn: Luxury waterfront inn and restaurant in Newport, RI. Castle Hill Inn is the parent/affiliated brand under which The Bohlin operates as 'A Castle Hill Inn Experience,' sharing culinary talent (Executive Chef Charles Barrett) and operational expertise from the Newport Restaurant Group.
• Aldrich Mansion: Warwick, RI waterfront mansion wedding and event venue. Comparable as a Rhode Island waterfront venue with similar event packages, catering, and capacity targeting the same New England wedding market.
• Belle Mer at Island Park: Waterfront Newport wedding and private event venue on Goat Island. Directly comparable as a high-end Newport waterfront event space with similar capacity, catering, and event planning services targeting the same wedding and corporate client base.
• Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina: Waterfront Newport resort with marina, event space, and catering. Comparable as a Newport waterfront venue hosting weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations with in-house culinary and event planning.
• Rosecliff Mansion: Historic Newport Gilded Age mansion operated by the Preservation Society of Newport County that hosts weddings and private events. Comparable as a premium Newport event venue with oceanfront setting and large reception capacity.

Regional players

• The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina: Newport harborfront hotel offering wedding and event space with marina views. Overlaps as a Newport harbor venue with catering and event coordination, though more hotel-centric than destination-venue model.

Others

• Tripleseat: Private event management software platform used by The Bohlin for inquiries and bookings. Not a competitor but a key technology partner in the wedding and private events ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa: Large Newport hotel hosting weddings, galas, and corporate events. Broader hospitality incumbent with overlapping wedding and event services, though not specialized in the waterfront destination-venue niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BohlinNewport
• Instagraminstagram.com/bohlinnewport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-bohlin-weddings-events

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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