We originally wanted a clambake / lobsterbake wedding on the beach, but that is not gonna happen. So we were thinking of doing it for the rehearsal dinner instead.
The plan is to rent a vacation home with a big backyard (by the beach if possible) in the Newport area and do our own clambake.

Photo Credits: Table setting Pottery Barn,
Tables photo from Classic Party Rentals,
Lantern photo by Ryan Phillips,
Beachside Lounge area from Pottery Barn, Cocktail set-up photo from knottie Caseygirl,
Drink Bucket with Sail from Lollipop Events,
Lobsterbake Box photo from Food & Wine,
Lobsters photo by Merge Weddings,
Fisherman’s Bracelet Napkin holder from Daisy Days,
Nautical Decor from Wedding Moments Mag,
Favor by Kristin Newman Designs
I still have to come up with the logistics. If it is more expensive or just a little less expensive, we would probably just have a clambake somewhere else like the Atlantic Beach Club, and not deal with the hassle of doing it on or own.