Marie Wiley Ceremony Officiant

02/09/2026

FREE Valentine’s Day Weddings Return to Mystic

Mystic, Conn. – Couples seeking a heartfelt and memorable way to celebrate Valentine’s Day are invited to be married for FREE at the Olde Mistick Village Meeting House. Local wedding officiant Marie Tyler Wiley will host her annual event on Saturday, February 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., continuing ceremonies until all couples present are wed.

This marks Wiley’s 25th year joyfully performing FREE Valentine’s Day weddings for couples ready to say “I do.” Ceremonies are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. No early arrivals are permitted. Couples may bring guests, music, and simple decorations. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.

Participants must obtain a valid marriage license from the Stonington Town Clerk’s Office (860-535-5060). Couples are encouraged to call ahead for licensing details. Licenses may be secured in advance or the same day.

Please be advised that in Connecticut, the Town Halls — where you obtain your marriage licenses — are only open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please plan accordingly.

Upon arrival, couples will check in with volunteer intake coordinator Joanne Holly of Stonington. Attendees should arrive fully dressed, as changing facilities are not available.

Professional photography services will be offered on site by Kasuba Photography & Film for a nominal fee.

This long-standing community tradition offers couples a joyful, simple way to begin married life in a festive Valentine’s Day setting.

Contact:
Marie Tyler Wiley
Wedding Officiant
📞 860-941-9519
✉️ [email protected]
www.CTJPMarie.com

04/25/2025

Oh my god this is hilarious!🤣😂😂

04/13/2024

My beliefs too, but what I cannot understand is… what is the point of hornets????🥊🥊🤣🤣😝😂😳🤷🏻‍♀️

1936. Mourning Dove was a Salish Indian. Her father was a member of the Okanogan Indians but he left his wife and family. She was the first Native American Woman to write and publish novels.
"Everything on the earth has a purpose, every disease an herb to cure it, and every person a mission. This is the Indian theory of existence." - Christine Quintasket

04/13/2024

You know ever since Covid when, because of transmission scares, -we all had to delay memorial services or have it strictly contained to immediate family …standing apart -so as to not infect each other.

I remember my own Mom’s funeral-after she died from Covid. It was right at the height of Covid, and everybody was terrified, not really understanding the transmission process.

But because my Mother grew up in the funeral business (it was a family business that just closed a couple years ago after 136 years) … it was important for us to honor her wishes. And we did.😉🙏🏻❤️

Luckily, for us, we were actually able to have an outdoor ceremony where, to our relief-we didn’t really have to worry too much as far as spreading cooties. We all stood around in family groupings.-our safety zones.

But since Covid has now passed, I’ve noticed the trend to hold off having funeral services … continues. And I don’t quite understand why.

I mean a lot of my friends parents have passed and they wait a good amount of time (normally warmer summer months) to have a funeral/Life Celebration .

Being a Life Celebration myself I continue to question. Is it good for those of us who have lost lot ones to delay and, in fact, put off having some kind of memorial service? What does that do to us? is it supportive by not having a funeral service or can it actually unintentionally slow the grieving process in the healing process????

I’ve come up with a list of reasons why you should have one immediately instead of delaying . I’m going to list below my reasonings and would love to hear what you have to say about them. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS???🤷🏻‍♀️

Having a funeral immediately after a loved one's death can provide several benefits, including:

Closure: It allows for an immediate acknowledgment of the loss and provides closure for family and friends.

Support: It brings together loved ones who can provide emotional support and comfort during a difficult time.

Ritual: Funeral rituals can be important for honoring the deceased and providing a sense of continuity and tradition.

Expression of Grief: It offers a structured opportunity for expressing grief and sharing memories, which can be cathartic.

Community: It helps create a sense of community and solidarity among mourners, reinforcing the support network during a time of loss.

I missed the opportunity to support people when they’ve lost a loved one when they’ve decided to hold a service much later.

When funerals are eminent, you know you can stop by the house… drop off a dinner for them and check in on them -but when you don’t have a funeral, it feels like you’re injecting yourself into their lives. IMHO

WOULD LOVE TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK ! 😉🙏🏻❤️

In honor of my Mother, Gail Hobert Tyler 😇💐❤️

11/29/2023

What farm in Mystic area would like some pumpkins for their animals???

11/28/2023

They didn’t fall that much around here! Always marked up. 😤

I’m sorry I cannot stand greedy people. There is plenty enough to make money by.

11/25/2023

Love this song! It reminds me of long ago when my 10 brothers and sisters and I adored this song! 😉♥️🥳

Love This!! 1969.. :p