Can you get married on Block Island?

The Town Clerk's office can issue you a marriage license if you are planning a Block Island wedding and both parties live outside the State of Rhode Island. We also issue marriage licenses to residents of New Shoreham. You may obtain your license up to 90 days before the event.



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What is the average cost of a wedding in Block Island RI? Its a summer wedding with 150 to 200 guests. The type of wedding is Beach, Destination, Elegant and the wedding color theme is White. The estimated cost for this type of wedding is typically between $52,395 and $64,039.

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Moorings can be rented for $50 per night and can accommodate vessels up to 50 feet. Reservations are not taken as they are first come first serve. It is a 3 minute taxi ride or 15 minute walk from New Harbor to town or to Crescent Beach.

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Being a coastal destination, seafood is the most popular type of food you'll find on the island. Can you walk everywhere on Block Island? The main tourist area is highly walkable, but there are parts of the island you cannot get to unless you rent a bike or moped.

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Consumption of alcohol on beaches and in other public places on Block Island is prohibited.

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New Shoreham, R.I., née Manisses (translation: Island of the Little God), better known as Block Island, is 7 miles long and 3 miles wide. The smallest town (by population) in the smallest state in the country, it is home to 1,000 or so year-round residents, and its principal industry is tourism.

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The price of a night's stay on Block Island starts at $170. If you're interested in a bed and breakfast rental, the average price is $594 per night. A house rental Block Island will cost on average $1,007 per night.

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Unfortunately, there are no public campgrounds or designated tent camping areas on Block Island. Camping is not allowed on the beaches or in public parks. If you're looking for beach camping options, you might consider nearby Watch Hill in Rhode Island or Shelter Island in New York.

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Dorry's Cove is a black-sand beach. It is small and generally uncrowded, with nice sunset views of Long Island. The waters are usually calm and access is easy, making this an excellent beach for swimming and snorkeling, and for picnics! Hike northward and you will approach a second cove, Grace's Cove.

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Block Island is by and large a very safe locale, but as with any place there are certain precautions you can and should take to stay out of harm's way.

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Q. Is the water on Block Island safe to drink? A. Yes, The water provided by the Block Island Water Company meets or exceeds all Rhode Island Department of Health and E.P.A.

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Situated 10 to 30 miles off the north-west coast of France, the Channel Islands are not part of the United Kingdom. They are dependent territories of the British Crown, as successor to the Dukes of Normandy.

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