Friday, March 20, 2009

A Beautiful Connecticut Wedding

By Jane Chatterberry

In spite of being one of the smallest states in the U.S., Connecticut is a state full of variety in its landscape and cultures. Connecticut is a beautiful place with mountains, woods, exposed agricultural lands, rivers, and a breathtaking coastline. The towns and cities run from old-time rural towns to great highly-developed cities that run across the coast. This diversity provides amazing wedding backdrops and locales but none more engrossed in American history and legend that offers unparalleled wedding venues than the Town of Mystic.

Mystic is located on the shores of Mystic River on the nationally renowned New England seashore that is located on the Long Island Sound. The town founded in 1654 is steeped in New England charm, with a downtown filled with quaint shops and restaurants. This small unassuming sea town had been in the national spotlight having been featured in movies and commercials.

For a Connecticut wedding experience for guests, Mystic is the home of two world class museums, the Mystic Seaport and the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. For guests that enjoy the arts, guests can enjoy the Mystic Art Center exhibiting arts from the region. Mystic is also close to beautiful award winning vineyards and wineries, cider mills and many more area attractions.

In Mystic there are plenty of hotels, inns, and bed and breakfasts to suit everyone's needs. Accommodations include hotels from well known national chains to old-time historical inns. The inns provide the guests and newlyweds with spectacular views from sheltered coves and the crisp salty air of the Atlantic Ocean. Restaurants offer a delicious assortment of cuisine, which includes fresh seafood brought in every day from the Mystic Harbor.

Mystic is famed for romanticism ever since Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall honeymooned there in 1945. Venues to consider include the stunning and sophisticated Inn at Mystic, which provides outstanding views of the horizon by the Harbor. The Mystic Aquarium is another choice to host an exquisite Connecticut wedding. Picture yourself exchanging vows in the sparkle of the sea-blue aquatic tanks. Amongst other perfect Mystic wedding locales is the Seamens Inn. This Inn is located on the lands of the Mystic Seaport and can host a memorable wedding party on the banks of the glorious Mystic River.

A great advantage of being a seaport is that Mystic is the home to several ship charters. Have you ever considered a beautiful wedding on the water? If so, the Tall Ship Mystic is one hundred seventy feet long and can hold up to one hundred fifty guests. This amazing ship provides on-deck dining and lounging and even has cabins for those who prefer nightlong stays. If you are a looking for smaller and more private wedding party, the Schooner ARGIA is the perfect pick for a wedding in the open ocean air. The 81-foot schooner can comfortably fit a party of 49 guests.

Mystic offers all the services required for a perfect Connecticut wedding. From photographers who are familiar with all the picturesque sites that Mystic has to offer, to the florists who have experience proving the floral accents needed to make a spectacular wedding. The local catering companies are serviced by great chefs who make the most of the local seafood and cuisine.

Romance and love is written all over Mystic. Just ask any of the locals and you shall see. The town is recognized as the prime location for those planning a Connecticut wedding. Mystic wedding party planners can make any style wedding over-the-top by putting together a team that guarantees an unforgettable event. To top it all off, Mystic is even known for having one the top wedding party bands according to Modern Bride. - 15437

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