I'm looking for ideas on where to get married in southern Rhode Island near the water, possibly in the Newport area. Ideally I love the idea of renting a big house and having a backyard tented wedding but that seems rather difficult or alternatively renting out a whole inn so that we have the whole place to ourselves. The reason is, is that I would like a place that I have some control over the design of the event. I'd like to have the option of starting and stopping the party when I want to and arranging the tables settings and floor plan as I'd like. Does anyone have any ideas on a venue that gives the couple more autonomy over their special day?