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.

As a great experience for the guests of your Connecticut wedding, Mystic is the dwelling of two of the best museums, the Mystic Seaport and the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. For those of your guests that are into art, they can relish the Mystic Art Center which boasts famous regional artwork. Mystic is also very near to lovely prize winning vineyards and wineries, cider mills and countless regional highlights.

Mystic has many different hotels, inns, and bed and breakfasts. Accommodations include hotels from national chains to quaint historic inns. The inns supply the guests and couple with views from sheltered coves and the fresh salty air of the Atlantic Ocean. Restaurants offer a wide variety of cuisine, which includes fresh seafood brought in daily from the Mystic Harbor for a tasty Connecticut wedding.

Mystic is renowned for its romanticism ever since Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall honeymooned there in 1945. Venues worth considering include the beautiful and elegant Inn at Mystic, which provides priceless views of the horizon by the Harbor. The Mystic Aquarium is another possibility to host an exquisite Connecticut wedding. Just imagine exchanging vows with the sparkle of the ocean-blue aquatic tanks. Another perfect wonderful wedding venue to consider is the Seamens Inn. This Inn is located on the Mystic Seaport and can be the perfect venue for a wedding party on the banks of the glorious Mystic River that will be remembered forever.

Another advantage of being a seaport Mystic is home to various ship charters. Chartering a ship provides a perfect Connecticut wedding. The Tall Ship Mystic is 170 feet long and can accommodate up to 150 guests. The ship offers on-deck dining and lounge and even has cabins for overnight stays. For a smaller wedding the Schooner ARGIA offers days sails in the salt air. The 81-foot schooner can host a wedding party of up to 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.

Mystic has love and romance written all over it. Just ask the locals and you will see. The town has established itself as the prime destination for a Connecticut wedding. Mystic wedding party planners can make whatever style wedding extraordinary by assembling a team that assures an unforgettable event. Mystic is also known for having one the hottest wedding bands according to Modern Bride.