Norwalk Wedding

Norwalk is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 82,951 making it the sixth largest city in Connecticut. The current mayor of Norwalk is Dick Moccia, a Republican.

The name Norwalk itself comes from the Algonquin word noyank meaning point of land, or its Native American name, Naramauke (or Norwauke, Norowake, or Norwaake), a Native American chief.

The farming of oysters has long been important to Norwalk, which was once nicknamed "Oyster Town." Norwalk is Connecticut's largest oyster producer and home to the nation's largest oyster company, Tallmadge Brothers. Each September, Norwalk holds its annual Oyster Festival. The festival is similar to many state fairs.

Residents of Norwalk are referred to as "Norwalkers". They are served by Norwalk Hospital.

The influential Financial Accounting Standards Board and related Government Accounting Standards Board are headquartered in Norwalk.

Norwalk was purchased in 1640 by Roger Ludlow. The original purchase included all land between the Norwalk and Saugatuck rivers and a days walk north from the sea. Norwalk was incorporated on September 11, 1651.