Weddings at Mystic Seaport

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

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Destination wedding? Have your wedding at Mystic Seaport!

Whether outside in the warm weather or inside during the cool weather,
you and your guests will have happy memories and beautiful photographs.

The Mystic restaurant formerly known as The Seamen's Inne recently underwent a major change. Please see the note at Latitude 41 Degrees, below.

Denise and Patrick's wedding ceremony took place on the North Lawn of the Mystic Seaport, between the Latitude 41° Restaurant and the Mystic River. As the photos show, there was plenty of room for seven bridesmaids, seven groomsmen, and a flower girl in their wedding party. Approximately 150 guests were seated comfortably, with fine views of the Mystic River, the Mystic River Drawbridge, Mystic Seaport's historic boats, and various other watercraft.

CT JP Ernest Adams watches kayackers and waterfowl at Mystic Seaport before marrying Denise and Patrick.

The North Lawn at Mystic Seaport, behind the Latitude 41 Degrees Restaurant, has lots of room for a large wedding.

Denise's father congratulates Patrick at the North Lawn wedding at Mystic Seaport.

Carson reads 'Maybe' at the wedding by the Mystic River.

Liz reads 'Love is Giving' before Denise and Patrick get married at Mystic Seaport.

Denise's father escorted her down the aisle, kissed his lovely daughter, then shook hands and congratulated Patrick.

Denise and Patrick selected two meaningful readings, "Maybe" and "Love is Giving" for use in their ceremony. Carson and Liz did very well reading aloud.

The wireless microphones supplied by DJ Jim Hogan picked up the voices of those who spoke without having wind noise interfere. (There is a picture of Jim Hogan and his outdoor equipment below.)

Denise and Patrick have outstanding senses of humor and love to make each other laugh. When I first met them, it was immediately obvious that they were a couple in love. At the beginning of their wedding ceremony it was a pleasure to tell some of the story of how they met despite obstacles.

Bride, groom, and guests enjoy hearing anecdotes from Denise and Patrick's past at their riverside wedding in Mystic, CT.

Happily married, Denise and Patrick head for their reception in the Seamen's Inne, now known as Latitude 41 Degrees Restaurant.

The flower girl was excited to see her friends get married.

DJ Jim Hogan and just some of his equipment at the Mystic Seaport wedding.

DJ Tim Hogan had three separate systems set up for the ceremony, the cocktail hour, and the reception.

Tim Hogan was a pleasure to work with, very appropriately dressed, and the consummate professional. You can find his contact information on my Favorite Links Page.

Denise and Patrick's wedding took place during the weekend of the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival. The Art Festival, always held during the second weekend of August, gives visitors the opportunity to meet some fine artists and crafters in historic downtown Mystic.

In addition to the Art Festival, Denise and Patrick's guests enjoyed visiting Mystic Aquarium (see the Beluga whales at weddings on my Mystic Aquarium Page),

The Seaport staff are very helpful and I would highly recommend the Mystic Seaport 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 Mystic Seaport's Site, WWW.MysticSeaport.Org, for professional photographs, full schedules, and other details. (And, of course, I'd love to be your wedding celebrant there!)

Latitude 41 Degrees

The former Seamen's Inne & Pub has become Latitude 41 Degrees Restaurant & Tavern.

When you go to this fine restaurant you will see the sign "Latitude 41° Restaurant at Mystic Seaport".

The Latitude 41° Restaurant & Tavern space has been renovated and the new restaurant is now part of the group whose members include Coastal Gourmet Catering, Mystic Market, Stonington Meadows, and Aspen Restaurant.

Having enjoyed Chef James Klewin's extraordinary culinary delights, I can promise that you and your guests will enjoy your meals. The decor at Latitude 41° fits perfectly with the nautical theme of Mystic Seaport. Kimberly Aubin, Courtney Botha, plus some of the staff of the Mystic Seaport and Seamen's Inne have made the transition to Latitude 41°, and some fresh faces have joined the team. Because Latitude 41 Degrees opened before the tourist season began, the normal transition period has been successfully completed. On a recent visit I found the people friendly and helpful, as usual.

A brief word about each of the affiliates and links to their Sites are below. In all cases the physical street addresses are listed here for your convenience (especially helpful if you are using a GPS for navigation). The mailing addresses may be different. Clicking on one of these links will take you directly to that Site; please use the Back button on your browser to return here.

The Latitude 41° Restaurant & Tavern is located at 105 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355 (Greenmanville Avenue is CT Route 27). With its dining rooms, beautiful broad lawn, terrace, and banquet / reception / ball rooms, Latitude 41° would be an ideal place for both your rehearsal dinner and your wedding. You can reach Kimberly Aubin at (860) 572-5303 to begin planning your wedding at Mystic Seaport. The Latitude 41° Restaurant Web Site is WWW.LatitudeCT.Com.

Coastal Gourmet Catering provides catering services to Connecticut weddings, Rhode Island weddings, and other events. Their food and service are very good. You can reach Coastal Gourmet at (860) 572-1111. The Coastal Gourmet Catering Web Site is WWW.CoastalGourmetCT.Com. Coastal Gourmet Catering is the unifying force for the entire group of affiliates.

Mystic Market is locally known for its fine selection of coffee, tea, bread, and wonderful food. You are apt to find Mystic area residents enjoying a cup of coffee while they relax, chat, and shop. Mystic Market has two locations: Mystic Market East is at 63 Williams Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355 (Williams Avenue is US Route 1), with a telephone number of (860) 572-7992; Mystic Market West is at 375 Noank Road, Mystic, CT 06355 (Noank Road is CT Route 215), and a phone number of (860) 536-1500. The Mystic Market Web Site is MysticMarket.Com.

Stonington Meadows is a nearby wedding and event venue, located at 769 Stonington Road, Stonington, CT 06378 (Stonington Road is US Route 1). Like Latitude 41°, Stonington Meadows is a good place for both your rehearsal dinner and your wedding and reception. You can reach Stonington Meadows at (860) 572-1111 or visit the Stonington Meadows Web Site at StoningtonMeadows.Com.

Aspen Restaurant is a fine dining establishment in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Located just a few minutes from the Baldwin Bridge over the Connecticut River, at 2 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, Aspen is easy to find from Interstate Route I-95, CT Route 9, or US Route 1. Aspen would be a good choice for a rehearsal dinner! You can call (860) 395-5888 to make a reservation, and the Aspen Restaurant Web Site is WWW.AspenCT.Com.