Planning a Beautiful Connecticut Wedding

 Long Island Wedding Venues

Despite being one of the smallest states, Connecticut is a state filled with variations in its landscape and cultures. Connecticut is a scenic state with mountains, forests, open farming lands, rivers, and a scenic coastline. The towns and cities range from quaint rural towns to large industrial cities along the coast. This variety offers many wedding backdrops and venues but none more steeped in American history and legend that provides unique Connecticut 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.
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 known for romance ever since Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall honeymooned there in 1945. Venues include the beautiful and elegant Inn at Mystic, which offers spectacular views of the Harbor. The Mystic Aquarium can also host a beautiful Connecticut wedding.  Imagine exchanging vows in the light of the sea-blue underwater tanks. Among other perfect Mystic wedding venues is the Seamen's Inn. This Inn located on the grounds of the Mystic Seaport can host a wedding on the banks of the beautiful Mystic River.
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 is shrouded in romance and the locals know it. The town has established itself as premier Connecticut wedding destination. Mystic wedding planners that can make any style wedding special by putting together a team that guarantees a memorable event.   Mystic is also home to one the 150 hottest wedding bands according to Modern Bride.

Elegant Catering Halls on Long Island

 Looking for an exquisite Long Island Wedding Venue?

At Lombardi's on the Sound at the Port Jefferson Country Club, is totally renovated and wonderful. Take pleasure in the magnificent panoramic views of the Long Island Sound at your next event. Five-hour open bar, top shelf liquors and wines. White glove service. Can you say swanky?
 
Marconi Manor, 333 Moffitt Blvd., Islip, New York.  We've entertained at Sweet 16 parties at Marconi Manor and we've always had fun. The staff enjoys catering and it shows. A very comfortable room. If you love Italian food, you'll fall in love with this place. Great prices too.
 
Mediterranean Manor Caterers, 303 East Main Street, Patchogue, New York. The Mediterranean Manor features all-inclusive wedding packages. Instead of shopping around for a limo and a DJ, the Mediterranean can offer you their hand-picked professionals that they know can do a great job for you. No nasty surprises here, just lots of fun.
 
The Metropolitan, 3 Glen Cove Road, Glen Cove, NY. We recently provided walk-around magic for a bar mitzvah at The Metropolitan. It's a beautiful catering hall. The architecture is unique. So many catering halls look the same, but The Metropolitan breaks new ground. The food was fantastic and the staff was so helpful. The kids really enjoyed this place. We also did some walk-around magic at an evening wedding last year. Very elegant.
 
The North Ritz Club, 7150 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, New York.  Lovely grounds and amenities including a natural pond, gazebo and majestic gardens. We've entertained at Sweet 16 parties and Bar / Bat Mitzvahs at The North Ritz Club. All we can say is "wow." You can't go wrong choosing this elegant club for your next event.
 
The de Seversky Center is located on 100 acres of beautiful grounds in Old Westbury. It's part of New York Institute of Technology's properties. It's a wonderful mansion. The food and service are really great. This is an unforgettable party venue, perfect for a big event.
 
Oheka Castle. 135 West Gate Drive, Cold Spring Hills, Huntington NY. The legendary Otto Kahn estate is available for truly special events. We did a Christmas party here and have to say this is one of the most impressive event venues we've ever seen. This place has history and charm that you can't recreate. I'd imagine you'd need a big budget to rent out a North Shore castle. If you can swing it, do it!