Burlington Couple Weds at Connecticut Flower and Garden Show

Nidia Vazquez and Michael Burn won a local radio contest to have their wedding at the annual event.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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A couple from Burlington, Connecticut got married at the Connecticut Flower and Garden Show this week at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. Nidia Vazquez and Michael Burn won a local radio contest, with the morning show host Mike Czarny of Star 92.9 FM officiating the service in front of their family, friends, and fellow plant enthusiasts. The couple had originally planned to get married in Las Vegas in April, but decided to move up their wedding plans to take advantage of the floral backdrop at the annual gardening event.

Why it matters

The Connecticut Flower and Garden Show is a major annual event that attracts thousands of visitors to the state's capital city. Hosting a wedding at the show highlights the romantic and celebratory atmosphere of the event, which features elaborate garden displays, vendors, and educational seminars for gardening enthusiasts.

The details

Nidia Vazquez and Michael Burn, a couple from Burlington, Connecticut, won a local radio contest to have their wedding ceremony take place at the 44th annual Connecticut Flower and Garden Show. The event is being held this week at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. One of the UConn garden displays served as the backdrop for the couple's nuptials, which were officiated by Mike Czarny, the host of the 'Mike and Mary in the Morning' show on Star 92.9 FM.

  • The Connecticut Flower and Garden Show is open through Sunday, February 23, 2026.
  • Nidia Vazquez and Michael Burn's wedding took place on February 20, 2026.

The players

Nidia Vazquez

A Burlington, Connecticut resident who won a local radio contest to have her wedding at the Connecticut Flower and Garden Show.

Michael Burn

Nidia Vazquez's husband, who also won the local radio contest to have their wedding at the Connecticut Flower and Garden Show.

Mike Czarny

The host of the 'Mike and Mary in the Morning' show on Star 92.9 FM, who officiated Nidia Vazquez and Michael Burn's wedding ceremony at the Connecticut Flower and Garden Show.

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What they’re saying

“We were going to go to Vegas in April, everything was all set ready to go, but we kind of jumped it up a few months earlier and everything was paid for on top of that. And look how beautiful it is here.”

— Nidia Vazquez (wtnh.com)

“I'm excited. Words can't, I'm just like wow. I didn't think this would ever happen.”

— Michael Burn (wtnh.com)

What’s next

The Connecticut Flower and Garden Show will continue through Sunday, February 23, 2026, featuring additional garden displays, vendors, and educational seminars for attendees.

The takeaway

This unique wedding at the Connecticut Flower and Garden Show demonstrates the event's ability to bring people together and create special, memorable experiences. The show's beautiful floral backdrops and plant-loving community provide an idyllic setting for celebrating love and new beginnings.