A Maid of Honor HQ Guide
The salt-air weekend that doesn't try too hard
Block Island is the antidote to a Newport weekend that sells out by January. Bike the bluffs, picnic on Crescent Beach, sunset sail with the bridesmaids, and a tiny dining room reservation that only works because someone planned ahead.
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Trip terms sheet included.
What to do
hiking • 2 hr
141 wood steps to the most photographed beach in RI
tour • 4 hr
Loop the lighthouses + harbor swim stops
sunset cruise • 2 hr
Old Harbor sloop charter
luxe picnic • 2 hr
Catered beach spread with rosé + umbrellas
spa • 3 hr
Ocean-view massages at Block Island's grande-dame hotel
Where to go out
bar • balanced • $$
Live bands every summer night since 1876
bar • balanced • $$
Multi-level deck + DJ nights
Where to eat
Seafood • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Tiny New Harbor room, lobster gnocchi
Cafe • $$ • Best for: brunch
Beach picnics + smoothie bowls
Where to stay
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
Ocean-view rooms + breakfast on the deck
house • Max 10 guests
Walk to the beach + outdoor shower
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Real venues from the list above, parallel tracks for the pregnant friend and the sober bridesmaid, and a trip terms sheet for the group chat so nobody gets a Venmo surprise. Free. No card.
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