Madeline & Andrew: A Bohemian Elopement in Acadia National Park

Madeline and Andrew chose to elope in the gorgeous Acadia National Park in Maine this August, and I adored every minute of documenting their wedding day.  They got ready in Bar Harbor, Maine and did their first look along the cliff walk nearby. As Madeline was walking to see Andrew, a tourist stopped her for a photo because she said she looked like a Botticelli painting – and in her gorgeous boho Dreamers and Lovers gown and flower crown from Chickadee Hill Flowers, she really did!  After the first look and some family photos, we all drove into Acadia to the top of Cadillac Mountain, where Madeline and Andrew were married under the biggest sky, before the biggest view of the ocean, and in front of some of their closest family and friends. Afterward, everyone popped champagne, hugged, and toasted to the couple.

After the ceremony, we explored the park for their couples portraits. It was so nice to have several hours for some adventurous couples portraits. There was no rushing, no timeline, just us and some beautiful scenery and the sun getting lower in the sky. We ran along sandy beaches, stood on cliffs, and walked through the forest until dusk fell.

I have said it before and I will surely say it again – elopements are magical. If the idea of planning a big wedding or being among a lot of people is stressful to you, plan an elopement. Or just do what Madeline and Andrew did and bring your close friends and family to a beautiful place to celebrate with you for a weekend.

Sylvan Esso – “Play It Right”

If you’re planning a destination elopement in Acadia National Park or elsewhere, get in touch! I can’t wait to hear from you!

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  1. matt ritscher says:

    I have wanted to shoot in Acadia for ever!!!! So jealous, this wedding is absolutely this is amazing!

  2. ugh i am so jealous of this elopement! this is exactly what I want!

  3. Jennifer b says:

    Wow. Acadia looks like the perfect place to elope! I love your use of light during the getting ready images and I love your tones throughout.

  4. Amy says:

    No way I was just in Acadia National Park for an elopement too! Your images are absolutely beautiful I am seriously blown away!

  5. Katy Weaver says:

    I love your work so much Hannah! This elopement in Acadia National Park is epic!! Love the light and your perfect edits and everything about it!

  6. Caroline says:

    I am blown away by how beautiful this elopement was! Stunning work!

  7. Autumn says:

    This adventure elopement is stunning! Acadia National Park is on my must visit list! Beautiful edits and shooting style.

  8. This Acadia National Park elopement is STUNNING. This is so beautiful!

  9. ugh i am so jealous of this elopement in Acadia!!! Such a wowowowowow!!!!

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