Weddings at Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut

Connecticut Justice of the Peace
Ernest Adams
(860) 543-2334

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The Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is highly recommended!

You and your guests can watch whales, and the whales will watch you!

Three Beluga whales witnessed Elizabeth and James' marriage at their Mystic Aquarium wedding.

The ceremony took place immediately in front of the Arctic Coast exhibit's huge glass-walled tank (you can see the waterline in some of the Mystic Aquarium wedding photos). The whales kept the flower girls and ring bearers from being bored, and fascinated the guests before and after the ceremony.

The Mystic Aquarium's Beluga whales were respectful during our moment of silence.

During the exchanging of wedding rings the whales watched us.

Elizabeth and James chose a sand ceremony to signify the joining of their lives at Mystic Aquarium.

The Mystic Aquarium's Beluga whales enjoy interacting with Justices of the Peace!

Elizabeth and James brought sand from a place special to them for their Sand Ceremony.

The whales seemed to enjoy the wedding as much as the humans!

(Did you ever have the feeling that somebody was looking over your shoulder?)

Jessica and Stephen were very relaxed for their Mystic Aquarium wedding, and their love was clearly visible.

We thought there'd be only three of us in this Mystic Aquarium wedding photo!

Seeing the love shining from brides and grooms is one of the best rewards for a Justice of the Peace who helps them have the ceremony of their dreams.

Jessica and Stephen chose perfect colors to contract and harmonize with the blue water and gray rocks.

The Beluga whales like weddings. 'Can I be the Best Whale?'

One of the whales was so interested in the wedding ceremony that it actually bumped its nose against the glass.

Jessica and Stephen wrote their own special vows in addition to their "I do" vows. They made many of us misty-eyed.

The blue water complemented the colors of the bridesmaids dresses and the flowers contrasted nicely.

There is plenty of room for a large wedding party, as you can see from these Mystic Aquarium wedding photos.

Please keep in mind that the above photos were not taken by professional photographer! Sandi is a talented amateur, and I very much appreciate her taking pictures. These photos are probably similar in quality to the pictures your guests will take at your wedding.

The advice I give at the beginning of every wedding at Mystic Aquarium is to avoid the reflection of the camera's flash in the wall of the tank. The easiest way to avoid having a problem is simply not to use flash. (This will also help the professional photographer!) Even on an overcast day, there is plenty of natural light. If your guests must use flash, have them stand slightly to one side so that they can't see their own reflection through the camera.

Wedding at the Aquarium Mezzanine

Janet and Richard had their wedding at the Aquarium inside, on the Mezzanine. After the wedding ceremony pictures, the photographer took Janet and Richard to several other places inside and outside the Aquarium for more photos. They were a pleasure to work with. All of the photos below were taken by the Aquarium's professional photographer.

Indoor weddings at the Mystic Aquarium can take place on the Mezzanine.

You can have your wedding ceremony inside the Aquarium if the weather doesn't cooperate.

When it comes to backgrounds for your wedding photos, there are many displays of colorful, lively fish and other creatures. If you have children at your wedding they will not be bored for a moment; they will be fascinated by all the swimmers on parade, from jellyfish to whales.

All of the Aquarium staff are very helpful and I would highly recommend the Mystic Aquarium for a very memorable ceremony, especially for a destination wedding. There are plenty of hotels and motels nearby, and more than enough local attractions for you and your guests to enjoy during your stay. Please visit WWW.IFE.Org for professional photographs, full descriptions, and other details. (And, of course, I'd love to be your wedding celebrant there!)