CEREMONY, 630pm

Mystic Aquarium

55 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, CT 06355

https://www.mysticaquarium.org

Weather permitting, the ceremony will be outdoors in front of the beluga whale tanks. In the case of inclement weather, we will be inside by the sting ray tank. There is ample parking, as the aquarium has a huge lot; however, just as an FYI, cars cannot remain there overnight. Post ceremony, we will be taking a few pictures, so feel free to walk around the aquarium both inside and out!

DINNER/TRANSPORTATION/LODGING

The ceremony will be followed by a celebratory dinner at a local restaurant named Red 36.

2 Washington Street, Mystic, CT 06355

https://www.red36ct.com

We have reserved the upstairs area. There is parking at the restaurant and please feel free to drive from the ceremony to the dinner if you would like. However, should you not wish to drive at all, we will have a shuttle available to take you from the ceremony to the dinner, and then back to the hotel after dinner. Please let us know if you wish to avail yourselves of the transportation.

For lodging, we have opted to stay at the Hilton in Mystic (20 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, CT 06355/860.572.0731). It is right across the street from the aquarium, and so you can even walk to the ceremony, which is what we recommend doing if you are planning on taking our shuttle to the dinner! It is also just a 2-minute drive to Mystic Seaport, which is a must-see, and just steps from the charming Olde Mistick Village, and we'd love for our family & friends to all stay there too! This hotel is offering our guests discounted rates, so please contact one of us so we can tell you how to book here (rates based on availability).

We offer additional hotel suggestions under our "Guest Accommodations" tab, so please check that out should you be looking to stay elsewhere.

ATTIRE

Semiformal/cocktail/festive attire requested. Weather permitting, the ceremony will be held outside, so please dress accordingly.

Please do not hesitate to reach out about any wedding questions and see our "All About Mystic" tab for our favorite Mystic places to enjoy while you are in town.

Love,

Claudia & Tim

Public Transportation:

Please note that Amtrak trains and Greyhound Bus travel to Mystic from both Boston and NY!

Driving directions to Mystic Aquarium, Mystic CT:

From Boston and points traveling South on I-95

1. Take Exit 90 on I-95 for CT-27 toward Mystic.

2. Turn left onto CT-27 S.

3. Turn left onto Coogan Boulevard

From NY and points traveling North on I-95

1. Take Exit 90 on I-95 for CT-27 toward Mystic.

2. Turn right onto CT-27 S.

Please let us know if you have any questions about accommodations!!

Hilton at Mystic

20 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, CT 06355

*** This is where the bride and groom are staying and is walking distance to the ceremony at the aquarium (4-minute walk or .2 miles)! We would love it for our family and friends to stay here too! Should you choose to stay here and walk to ceremony, we will have transportation to take you and from dinner afterwards. If you prefer to drive, there is parking at both the aquarium and Red 36, the restaurant where our dinner is being held. This hotel has offered us rooms for our guests at a discounted rate. Please contact one of us and we can tell you how to book here to receive the discount!

OTHER LODGING SUGGESTIONS:

Inn at Mystic

3 Williams Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355

860.536.9604

https://innatmystic.com/

Situated on fourteen green acres overlooking Fishers Island Sound and Mystic Harbor, the charming Inn offers relaxing accommodations including rooms with ocean views, jacuzzis, and wood burning fireplaces. Inn at Mystic was once a private estate, but it now consists of a hotel, restaurant, mansion, and full service banquet operations. They’ve been welcoming guests for over fifty years.

The Whaler's Inn

20 East Main Street, Mystic, CT 06355

860.536.1506

https://www.whalersinnmystic.c...

The Whaler’s Inn has been a site of hospitality and commerce in Downtown Mystic for over 125 years. Throughout updates they have been careful to retain many historical touches including original floors and tin ceilings in the 2nd and 3rd-floor halls and décor throughout that pays homage to the area’s nautical heritage!

Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

40 Whitehall Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355

860.536.5150

https://www.marriott.com/hotel...

At this affordable hotel, enjoy spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom suites that are 50% larger than traditional hotel rooms. The suites offer separate living, eating and sleeping areas, high-speed Internet, flat screen TV's and fully equipped kitchens. Enjoy a daily complimentary hot breakfast buffet, on-site exercise room, and indoor swimming pool.

Hyatt Place Mystic

224 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355

860.536.9997

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/ho...

Affordable and conveniently located... less than a mile from the aquarium!

Mermaid Inn of Mystic

2 Broadway Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355

860.287.4246

https://www.mermaidinnofmystic...

Mermaid Inn, a bed and breakfast, is an enchanting 1843 Victorian Italianate located in historic downtown Mystic. An easy stroll to waterfront, shops and galleries, river cruises, restaurants, Amtrak Train Station, and Mystic Seaport Museum. Good food, thoughtful amenities, and a relaxing atmosphere.

The Steamboat Inn

73 Steamboat Wharf, Mystic, CT 06355

860.536.8300

https://steamboatinnmystic.com...

The Steamboat Inn, offers eleven elegant rooms overlooking the beautiful Mystic River and is located in the heart of historic downtown Mystic.