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Christian and Kayla’s story began all the way back at John Winthrop Middle school as two shy kids barely able to hold a conversation together. They remained cordial throughout high school but it wasn't until their senior year when Christian saw Kayla riding by on the bus and instantly had to message her. This turned into them texting each other every day, walking each other to class, and trying to spend as much time together until Kayla basically told Christian to ask her out already. A story Christian always remembers is their Senior banquet, where Kayla insisted on signing them up for a different bus than the one, he originally wanted. And if you hadn't guessed it, this bus ended up missing their trip, as the two of them sadly watched the boat full of their friends sail off in the distance. However, the two of them made the most of it and got to know each other very well, seeing as they were stuck on a bus in New York traffic. Soon after, Christian and Kaylas relationship was put to the test as they went off to separate colleges. Everyone always says long distance is hard but for these two, it really cemented their relationship and showed them they could make it through any obstacle in their path. Christian knew from the very beginning he was going to marry Kayla, it just took him nearly 10 years to do it. Christian spent months planning a surprise, which if you know Christian, is not easy. He was able to pull it off surrounded by family and friends as Kayla cried and screamed I thought you never would!. Kayla and Christian now enjoy their time traveling, doing home projects, going to brewery festivals, and spending time with their pets Mimosa, Levi and Brody.   10 years later, we can't wait to celebrate with you all in September!!

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Near Saltwater Farm VineyardMake yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.With a stay at Americas Best Value Inn Stonington Mystic, you'll be centrally located in Stonington, within a 10-minute drive of Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Mystic Seaport.  This hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Misquamicut State Beach and 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Foxwoods Resort Casino.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Saltwater Farm Vineyard - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi  Quimper Faience - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi  Captain Nathaniel Brown Palmer House - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi  James Merrill House - 3 km / 1.9 mi  Stonington's Old Lighthouse Museum - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi  Dubois Beach - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi  Elmridge Golf Course - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi  Westerly Public Library - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi  Wilcox Park - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi  Black Duck Gallery - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi  Granite Theatre - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi  Hartford Healthcare Mystic Health Center - 6.7 km / 4.1 mi  Williams Beach - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi  Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center - 7 km / 4.3 mi  Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi  The nearest airports are:New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 21.2 km / 13.2 mi Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 11.4 km / 7.1 mi Montauk, NY (MTP) - 124.3 km / 77.2 mi Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field) - 38.3 km / 23.8 mi Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 75.2 km / 46.7 mi The preferred airport for Americas Best Value Inn Stonington Mystic is New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London). Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in a common area.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Americas Best Value Inn Stonington Mystic

Near James Merrill HouseMake yourself at home in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at The Inn at Stonington in Stonington, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 4-minute walk from Stonington's Old Lighthouse Museum and a 4-minute drive from Saltwater Farm Vineyard.  This guesthouse is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and 5 mi (8 km) from Mystic River Bascule Bridge.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  James Merrill House - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi  Stonington's Old Lighthouse Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi  Dubois Beach - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi  Quimper Faience - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi  Captain Nathaniel Brown Palmer House - 1.6 km / 1 mi  Saltwater Farm Vineyard - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi  Hartford Healthcare Mystic Health Center - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi  Williams Beach - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi  Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi  Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi  Cornerstone Playhouse - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi  Olde Mistick Village - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi  Flanders Health Center - 8 km / 4.9 mi  Mystic River Bascule Bridge - 8 km / 5 mi  Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi  The nearest airports are:T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 66.7 km / 41.4 mi Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 14.7 km / 9.2 mi New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 22.2 km / 13.8 mi Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field) - 39.3 km / 24.4 mi Montauk, NY (MTP) - 123.6 km / 76.8 mi The preferred airport for The Inn at Stonington is T.F. Green Airport (PVD). Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and bicycles to rent. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.

The Inn at Stonington

Near Mystic SeaportMake yourself at home in one of the 147 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.Located in Mystic, Mystic River Hotel & Suites Near Casinos is within a 5-minute drive of Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea.  This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Mystic Seaport and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Stonington Vineyard.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Cornerstone Playhouse - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi  Olde Mistick Village - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi  Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 1 km / 0.6 mi  Hartford Healthcare Mystic Health Center - 1.7 km / 1 mi  Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi  Mystic Seaport - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi  Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi  Shady Oaks Park - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi  Mystic River Bascule Bridge - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi  Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi  Mystic Arts Center - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi  Mystic Downtown Marina - 3.2 km / 2 mi  Williams Beach - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi  Mason Island Marina - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi  Captain Nathaniel Brown Palmer House - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi  The nearest airports are:T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 66.1 km / 41.1 mi New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 16.3 km / 10.1 mi Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field) - 28.6 km / 17.8 mi Montauk, NY (MTP) - 114.6 km / 71.2 mi The preferred airport for Mystic River Hotel & Suites Near Casinos is T.F. Green Airport (PVD). Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Mystic? This hotel has 2442 square feet (227 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Mystic River Hotel & Suites Near Casinos

Near Mystic SeaportMake yourself at home in one of the 77 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic in Mystic, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mystic Seaport and Cornerstone Playhouse.  This hotel is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Foxwoods Resort Casino and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Cornerstone Playhouse - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi  Olde Mistick Village - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi  Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi  Hartford Healthcare Mystic Health Center - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi  Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi  Mystic Seaport - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi  Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 1.5 km / 1 mi  Mystic River Bascule Bridge - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi  Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi  Mystic Arts Center - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi  Mystic Downtown Marina - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi  Shady Oaks Park - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi  Williams Beach - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi  Mason Island Marina - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi  Captain Nathaniel Brown Palmer House - 6.4 km / 4 mi  The nearest airports are:T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 66 km / 41 mi New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 16.2 km / 10.1 mi Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field) - 29 km / 18 mi Montauk, NY (MTP) - 115.3 km / 71.7 mi Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Mystic Diner serving guests of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

Near Mystic Aquarium and Institute for ExplorationMake yourself at home in one of the 120 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.When you stay at Quality Inn Mystic - Groton in Mystic, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Mystic Seaport.  This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Foxwoods Resort Casino and 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Mohegan Sun Casino.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Cornerstone Playhouse - 1 km / 0.6 mi  Olde Mistick Village - 1 km / 0.7 mi  Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi  Hartford Healthcare Mystic Health Center - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi  Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport - 2 km / 1.2 mi  Mystic Seaport - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi  Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi  Shady Oaks Park - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi  Mystic River Bascule Bridge - 3 km / 1.8 mi  Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center - 3 km / 1.9 mi  Mystic Arts Center - 3.3 km / 2 mi  Mystic Downtown Marina - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi  Williams Beach - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi  Mason Island Marina - 6 km / 3.7 mi  Captain Nathaniel Brown Palmer House - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi  The nearest airports are:New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 16.5 km / 10.3 mi Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field) - 28.6 km / 17.8 mi Montauk, NY (MTP) - 114.6 km / 71.2 mi Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 86.1 km / 53.5 mi The preferred airport for Quality Inn Mystic - Groton is New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London). Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Kayla + Christian

Kayla + Christian

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