• What is Mystic known for?
    • Mystic was once a busy shipbuilding center and is now a popular destination known for its quiet elegance and maritime setting.
  • Why do couples choose Mystic for weddings?
    • Mystic attracts couples looking for a picturesque wedding destination with its seaside charm and unique event spaces.
  • What types of wedding venues are available in Mystic?
    • Wedding venues in Mystic, Connecticut include:
      • Lush vineyards
      • Stately manors
      • Fascinating aquariums
      • Beachside settings
  • Is Mystic a good destination for a seaside wedding?
    • Yes! Mystic offers a beautiful, quiet, seaside atmosphere, making it a perfect choice for couples looking for a romantic New England wedding destination.

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1. Inn at Mystic


Inn at Mystic

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Built back in the year 1904, the historic Inn at Mystic is a historic and unique wedding venue and resort in the coastal Connecticut village of Mystic. Situated on fourteen acres of beautiful grounds, the venue provides spectacular views of Fishers Island Sound and the Mystic Harbor and features sprawling lawns, a meadow pond, a waterfall, and gorgeous gardens. The Inn at Mystic’s spacious grassy lawns offer an idyllic setting for outdoor wedding ceremonies, as well as a great backdrop for wedding photos. There is also a heated and tented terrace for events with up to 225 people.

3 Williams Ave, Mystic, CT 06355, Phone: 860-536-3400

2. The Margin Street Inn


The Margin Street Inn

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The Margin Street Inn hosts a variety of different special events, including small corporate events, family reunions, bridal showers, wedding ceremonies, and wedding receptions. Constructed back in the year 1849, the property includes two inclusive estates that can sleep as many as twenty-four guests, as well as two river docks, four out barns, and approximately 6.5 acres of well manicured grounds that can be transformed into a dream setting for weddings. While located in Westerly, Rhode Island along the shores of the Pawcatuck River, the Margin Street Inn is just a short drive away from Mystic, Connecticut.

4 Margin St, Westerly, RI 02891, Phone: 401-348-8710

3. Eolia - The Mansion at Harkness Memorial State Park


Eolia - The Mansion at Harkness Memorial State Park

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Eolia - The Mansion at Harkness Memorial State Park boasts panoramic views of the Long Island Sound and more than 230 acres of seaside sweeping lawns featurings amazing gardens and stately trees. This elegant mansion can be rented out for private parties, luncheons, weddings, and many other events. Both outdoor and indoor spaces are available at the Eolia for events. Wedding ceremonies are usually held in the Seaside Amphitheater or underneath a tent in case of inclement weather. Wedding receptions can be held in the Music Room inside the mansion. Weddings with up to 150 guests can be hosted at the Eolia for seated or buffet dinners.

275 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT 06385, Phone: 860-443-5725

4. Great Neck Country Club


Great Neck Country Club

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The Great Neck Country Club is one of the premier wedding venues in Southeastern Connecticut for both wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions. Located just a short distance outside of Mystic in Waterford, Connecticut, the venue is able to host weddings with as many as two hundred of the couple’s closest friends and family. Along with the main event space inside the Great Neck Country Club, there is an adjoining patio for additional space for guests that provides spectacular views of the sun setting over the golf course, a large television that can show videos of the couple, and a fireplace.

28 Lamphere Rd, Waterford, CT 06385, Phone: 860-443-6864

5. Rocks 21


Rocks 21

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Rocks 21 restaurant, formerly known as the Harbour House Restaurant, provides an ideal venue for wedding receptions in Mystic, Connecticut. Located at the Inn at Mystic, Rocks 21 provides great coastal views, personalized and attentive services, and the classic charm people expect of New England. Along with serving delicious food on a regular basis, the restaurant hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year, including live music, corporate events, private parties, and wedding celebrations. The historic Inn at Mystic provides plenty of amazing wedding photo opportunities with its waterfall, pond, and gardens outside of the 1904 mansion.

3 Williams Ave, Mystic, CT 06355, Phone: 860-536-8140

6. Hilton Mystic


Hilton Mystic

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The Hilton Mystic is a wedding venue and modern hotel in the class seaside village of Mystic. The venue’s elegant ballrooms provide a gorgeous backdrop for wedding receptions both small and large. With more than 8,000 square feet of flexible space for events, including both outdoor and indoor spaces, there is plenty of room for couples to have the wedding celebration of their dreams. Along with the ballrooms for receptions, the beautifully landscaped lawn offers a great location for an outdoor wedding ceremony. The Cutter Ballroom contains floor-to-ceiling windows and oversized chandeliers, while the Schooner Ballroom features a custom-sized dance floor.

20 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355, Phone: 860-572-0731

7. Lake of Isles


Lake of Isles

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The Lake of Isles in North Stonington is a unique waterfront venue for wedding celebrations just a short drive outside of Mystic, Connecticut, as well as within close proximity to Westerly, Rhode Island and New Haven, Connecticut. The Lake of Isles is one of the prestigious golf destinations in New England and a popular wedding venue, with its lakefront views and surrounding woodlands creating a stunning backdrop for wedding ceremonies and receptions with up to 250 people. Ceremonies are typically held on the Lakefront Deck, with the reception following in the Pequot Village Ballroom, which features stunning chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows.

1 Clubhouse Dr, North Stonington, CT 06359, Phone: 860-312-2105

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