An Infinite Night at The Wayside

Where Romance, Design, and Newport Elegance Collide

There are evenings that simply happen, and then there are evenings that stay with you, the kind that settle somewhere between your chest and your memory and refuse to leave. An Infinite Night at The Wayside in Newport, Rhode Island was unquestionably the latter. And this time, we weren't there to pour. We were there to be poured into.

A Night Off for The Wandering Pour Team

If you follow The Wandering Pour, you know us from behind the bar. We're the mobile bar and beverage team setting up at your Newport weddings, your Rhode Island corporate events, your backyard celebrations and luxury private parties up and down the coast. We live for the craft, the perfectly chilled glassware, the custom cocktail menus, the moment someone takes a first sip and their eyes light up.

But every now and then, the team gets a night out. And when we heard that Infinite Events was hosting a showcase at a brand-new Newport venue we hadn't yet explored, we cleared the calendar, stepped away from the bar, and walked through the door as guests.

It was exactly what we needed. and it reminded us, powerfully, of why we do what we do.

There is something genuinely humbling about being on the receiving end of a beautifully executed event. To sit inside a space that's been thoughtfully designed, to feel the energy of a room that's been intentionally crafted, to experience hospitality from the other side, it sharpens your eye, fills your creative well, and deepens your appreciation for every person in the events industry who pours themselves into their work the way we pour for our guests.

We laughed. We wandered. We took it all in together. And we left inspired in the best possible way. As a team, we spend so much of our time creating the atmosphere, it was a genuine gift to simply live inside someone else's for an evening.

Infinite Events: Curating the Unforgettable

Let's give credit where it is abundantly due. Infinite Events is an award-winning event planning and design firm based right here in Newport, Rhode Island, and the team behind An Infinite Night is the reason this evening was so extraordinary. These are planners who don't just organize events; they design experiences. They understand that the difference between a good event and an unforgettable one lives entirely in the details, and on this night, they got every single detail right.

From the moment you arrived, there was a clear, confident vision at work. The kind that only comes from a team that has done the hard creative labor, made hundreds of intentional choices, and executed them with complete precision. This is what great event planning looks like when it's operating at its highest level, not a collection of pretty things in a room, but a fully realized world that you walk into and immediately feel.

If you're planning a wedding in Newport, a private celebration in Rhode Island, a corporate event on Aquidneck Island, or any kind of gathering that deserves to be extraordinary, Infinite Events belongs at the very top of your list.

A Color Palette Made for Dreamers

Now let's talk about the design, because this is where An Infinite Night truly took our breath away.

The entire event was bathed in the most romantic shades of pink, and as a team whose aesthetic sensibility runs deep, we were collectively undone by it in the best possible way. Pink is one of our favorite palettes, and Infinite Events executed it in a way that felt neither expected nor safe, it felt like a fully realized artistic statement.

We're talking soft blushes that made the room feel like the inside of a sunset. Rich, dusty roses that carried depth and warmth. Layered, dimensional pinks that whispered elegance without ever shouting it. Every floral arrangement, every surface, every carefully considered point of light contributed to a world that was cohesive down to its core.

This is the version of pink that designers dream about: moody, intentional, and completely immersive. The event planners went all in on this palette, and the result was a room that felt like a love letter written in color. We couldn't stop photographing it, not just to document it, but because we genuinely didn't want to forget what it felt like to stand inside something so deliberately, beautifully made.

For those of us who partner with clients planning wedding bar services in Newport, bridal shower beverage packages in Rhode Island, or romantic event experiences on Aquidneck Island, this palette was a masterclass. We're already dreaming about the signature cocktail menus The Wandering Pour could craft to complement a setting exactly like this one.

The Wayside: Newport's Most Stunning New Private Event Venue

Now, the house itself, because The Wayside deserves its own standing ovation.

This ten-bedroom, seven-bath estate spans more than 11,000 square feet in Newport, Rhode Island, and it is, without question, one of the most gorgeous event venues in Newport, RI we have ever had the privilege of experiencing. For anyone searching for a luxury private event venue in Newport, a mansion event space in Rhode Island, or a premium estate venue for weddings and celebrations on the Rhode Island coast, The Wayside needs to be on your radar immediately.

This property carries the soul of Newport, grand, storied, full of architectural character, while feeling entirely fresh and ready to serve as the backdrop for the kinds of moments people carry with them for the rest of their lives. The bones of this house are extraordinary: the craftsmanship, the detail, the way light moves through the rooms at different hours of the evening. It is the kind of space that makes you slow down and actually look, at the walls, the staircases, the ceilings, the carefully preserved character of a property that was built to last and built to be loved.

What makes The Wayside particularly exciting for Newport events is its capacity and versatility. The estate can host up to 150 guests, making it an ideal setting for intimate weddings, larger private celebrations, corporate events in Newport, brand activations, milestone parties, and everything in between. It has that rare spatial intelligence, it never feels empty when the crowd is small, and it never feels crowded when the room is full.

The property also features a private pool, an entertainer's kitchen, and thoughtful amenities throughout that make it as functional as it is stunning. For those of us thinking through mobile bar setups for private estate events in Rhode Island, this space is everything, room to breathe, room to design, room to create something genuinely spectacular for guests.

If you're planning a Newport wedding, a private Rhode Island event, a luxury corporate celebration on Aquidneck Island, or any high-end gathering in New England, The Wayside is your venue.

Professionally Managed by Stay Newport

Behind every exceptional venue is an exceptional team, and The Wayside is in the best possible hands with Stay Newport managing the property.

Stay Newport has long set the standard for luxury short-term rental and property management throughout Newport and Rhode Island. Their approach to The Wayside reflects everything that makes them exceptional: meticulous attention to detail, genuine care for the guest and event experience, and the kind of seamless professionalism that makes everything feel effortless from the first inquiry to the final walkthrough.

The property is maintained with evident pride, and that pride radiates outward into every gathering held within its walls. For event planners in Newport, wedding vendors in Rhode Island, and guests alike, knowing that Stay Newport is managing The Wayside is genuinely reassuring. These are people who understand that a venue is more than a space, it is a container for the most meaningful moments of people's lives, and it deserves to be treated accordingly.

For those of us in the Rhode Island mobile bar and beverage industry, venue management matters enormously. When a property is well-run and well-maintained, every vendor can show up and do their absolute best work. Stay Newport makes The Wayside exactly that kind of property.

What An Infinite Night Really Meant

The name An Infinite Night is evocative for a reason. It isn't describing a party or a gathering in the conventional sense, it's gesturing at something more expansive. That feeling when certain moments refuse to be contained by the hours they occupy. When a room full of beautiful things and beautiful people makes you feel, for a little while, like you've stepped outside of ordinary time.

This event delivered on that promise completely.

There was a quality to the atmosphere that made you want to linger. To hold your glass and look around the room and think: yes, this is exactly what life should be full of. The design created the conditions for real connection and genuine presence, two things that are increasingly rare and increasingly precious.

That is the mark of truly great event curation: not just beauty for beauty's sake, but beauty that does something. Beauty that loosens people up, invites them in, makes them generous and open and glad to be exactly where they are. Infinite Events achieved precisely that on this night, inside a space that The Wayside and Stay Newport made possible at every level.

The Wandering Pour + The Wayside: A Partnership We Can't Wait to Build

I'll be honest about the excitement I'm carrying out of this evening, because it's worth sharing.

The Wandering Pour getting to circle back to The Wayside, all the events we'll get to be part of here, all the glasses we'll fill, all the toasts we'll witness, is something I am genuinely counting down to. When you walk through a venue and immediately start imagining every future possibility it holds, that's how you know you've found something truly special.

I kept thinking: what does this room look like during a Newport summer wedding with our custom cocktail bar built into the corner? What about a Rhode Island autumn celebration, when the light changes and the warmth inside the house feels even more earned against the cool outside? What corporate event bar packages could we design to complement this level of aesthetic? What bridal shower bar experiences could we create in these rooms? What moments of joy and clinking glasses and genuine community are going to unfold here in the years ahead?

The Wayside is the kind of venue that invites a long, ongoing relationship, and The Wandering Pour is here for every single moment of it.

Why Newport Remains One of the Greatest Event Destinations in New England

An Infinite Night also served as a beautiful reminder of just how much Newport holds as an event destination.

For couples and clients searching for wedding venues in Newport, Rhode Island, private event spaces in New England, or luxury estate venues on the Rhode Island coast, this city continues to deliver at the highest level. The history, the architecture, the water, the energy of a place that has been drawing people toward it for centuries, Newport isn't just a backdrop. It's a collaborator in every great event that happens here.

And for The Wandering Pour, your Newport mobile bar service, your Rhode Island beverage catering team for weddings and events, your partner in crafting the perfect cocktail experience from Providence to Aquidneck Island and beyond, Newport is home.

Evenings like this one remind us exactly why.

Ready to Bring The Wandering Pour to Your Newport or Rhode Island Event?

Whether you're planning a wedding in Newport, a private celebration in Rhode Island, a corporate event on Aquidneck Island, a bridal shower, a milestone party, a holiday gathering, or anything in between, The Wandering Pour is ready to bring our mobile bar service, custom cocktail menus, craft beverage curation, and full-service bar team directly to your event.

And if you're still searching for the right space? Start with The Wayside Newport. Trust Infinite Events to bring your vision to extraordinary life. And know that Stay Newport will ensure the property is everything it should be from start to finish.

The best events are built by the best people, and we are so proud to be part of this community. We cannot wait to see what comes next.

The Wandering Pour is a mobile bar and beverage service company specializing in weddings, private events, corporate gatherings, bridal showers, and celebrations throughout Newport, Rhode Island, and all of New England. From custom cocktail menus to full-service bar packages, we bring the craft, the creativity, and the care directly to you.