Your elopement day is your chance to do things your way — skip the rules, ground into what feels good, and build a day that’s actually fun. Whether that means hiking to a summit, wading into the tide, or saying your vows under a big Maine sky, it’s all about creating a day that feels true to you.

A bride and groom share a kiss on Sand Beach in Acadia during their elopement.

canoeing + a beach ceremony

A bride holding a colorful bouquet of pink, purple, and yellow flowers, standing next to a groom in a dark suit.
A bride holding a colorful bouquet of pink, purple, and yellow flowers during a wedding ceremony.
A canoe with a vibrant bouquet of pink and purple flowers resting on a wooden paddle on a pebble beach at Eagle Lake in Acadia National Park.
A bride and groom in a small canoe on Eagle Lake in Acadia National Park during their elopement.
A bride and groom in a small canoe on Eagle Lake in Acadia National Park during their elopement.
A bride and groom in a small canoe on Eagle Lake in Acadia National Park during their elopement.
A bride and groom in a small canoe on Eagle Lake in Acadia National Park during their elopement.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss in a small canoe on Eagle Lake in Acadia National Park during their elopement.
A bride and groom in a small canoe on Eagle Lake in Acadia National Park during their elopement.
A bride and groom in a small canoe on Eagle Lake in Acadia National Park during their elopement.
A couple steps onto rocks at Eagle Lake in Acadia during their elopement.
A bride and groom standing on a rock at Eagle Lake in Acadia during their elopement.
A newlywed couple walking hand in hand down a gravel path in a forested area during sunset in Acadia.
A bride and groom stand on a carriage road in Acadia during sunset.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand through a forested area of Acadia on their wedding day.
A bride and groom walk together in a forested area of Acadia during their elopement, with the bride holding her dress and the groom adjusting his suit.
A couple kissing outdoors during sunset, with water and trees in the background, woman holding a bouquet of pink and purple flowers, she is wearing a white lace dress with thin straps, man in a dark suit with a white shirt. Acadia elopement.
A newlywed couple embracing by a lake at sunset, with the bride's veil flowing and the groom holding a large bouquet of pink and purple flowers. Acadia elopement.
A newlywed couple embraces outdoors at sunset. The groom holds a bouquet of pink and purple flowers, and the bride wears pearl earrings and a lace wedding dress. Acadia elopement.
A couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss at sunset near a body of water with a forested background. Acadia elopement.
A bride and groom walking on Sand Beach, with their back facing the camera, during sunset. The bride wears a white wedding dress and veil, and the groom is dressed in a dark suit. There are trees and a hill in the background.
A newlywed couple standing on Sand Beach in Acadia, smiling and looking into each other's eyes, with the ocean and mountains in the background during sunset.
A couple embraces at sunset, with the woman wearing a veil and holding a bouquet of flowers. Acadia elopement.
A close-up of a couple under a veil on their wedding day, gazing into each other's eyes with a blurred background of sky and water. Acadia elopement.
A bride and groom standing on Sand Beach during sunset, with the bride holding a colorful bouquet, the bride wearing a long white dress and veil, the groom in a dark blue suit, facing each other by the ocean. Acadia elopement.
A bride and groom in wedding attire walking hand in hand on Sand Beach during sunset, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers and the ocean and island in the background. Acadia elopement.
A couple in wedding attire kissing on Sand Beach at sunset, with rocks and a mountain in the background. Acadia elopement.
A bride and groom kissing on a beach during sunset, with rocky cliffs and the ocean in the background. Acadia elopement.
A couple sharing a kiss on a beach during wedding, with a decorated table and cushions in the foreground. Acadia elopement.
A romantic beach setup with a low table, decorated with a floral centerpiece and set for four with glasses and plates. There are pillows on a white fur rug on the sand, with a bouquet of flowers in front. Acadia elopement.
A woman in a wedding dress holding a bouquet of pink and purple flowers standing barefoot on the sandy beach. Acadia elopement.
A quiet beach scene at dusk with gentle waves, rocky shore, and a distant island under a clear sky. Acadia elopement.
A newlywed couple sharing a kiss on a beach, with rocks and the ocean in the background, during sunset. Acadia elopement.
A bride and groom reaching into a wooden box with cheese, grapes, and nuts, at a wedding reception. Acadia elopement.
A bride and groom sitting on the beach during a wedding, with a seaside view, a picnic setup with flowers, wine glasses, and fruit. Acadia elopement.
A couple in formal attire, with the woman wearing a wedding dress and the man in a suit, walking on a beach with rocks, heading toward the ocean. Acadia elopement.
A couple embraces on a beach, with the man wearing a dark suit and the woman in a white wedding dress, overlooking the ocean and a rocky coastline under a cloudy sky. Acadia elopement.
A couple in wedding attire holding hands and walking along the wet sand at the beach with ocean waves and green hillside in the background. Acadia elopement.
A bride and groom walk hand in hand on the beach near the water, with the woman holding her dress as they walk barefoot along the shore. Acadia elopement.
A newlywed couple walking hand in hand along a beach shoreline with waves, sand, and a wooded hill in the background. Acadia elopement.
A couple dressed in wedding attire walking along the shoreline at the beach, with a rocky cliff and evergreen trees in the background. Acadia elopement.
A couple eloping on a rocky ledge in Acadia overlooking Long Pond.

a mountain top vow exchange

A wedding or vow ceremony setup with a map of Acadia, two vow booklets labeled "Her" and "His" with rings on top, a fern plant, and natural decor on a light-colored surface. Acadia elopement.
Two gold rings, one with a large clear gemstone, placed on a green and white map of Mount Desert Island. Acadia elopement.
a man and woman sitting at a table by a window, smiling at each other, each holding a black coffee mug. Acadia elopement.
A man and a woman sit at a wooden table in a sunlit room with large windows. The man is smiling and playfully touching the woman's neck while she considers him with a smile. Acadia elopement.
A man with short brown hair and a sleeveless light blue shirt kisses the hand of a woman with long wavy blonde hair and a black tank top, sitting at a wooden table in a sunlit room with large windows. Acadia elopement.
A woman with long blonde hair writing in a small notebook with a black pen, sitting indoors on a sofa with textured fabric. Acadia elopement.
A wedding vow booklet with wedding rings on top, placed on moss and surrounded by forest floor debris and greenery. Acadia elopement.
A scenic view of a large body of water with several islands, surrounded by dense green forests and a partly cloudy sky. Acadia elopement.
Close-up of a person wearing a bridal gown with intricate lace embroidery, paired with rugged brown leather boots. Acadia elopement.
A woman in a wedding dress and a man in formal attire on a rocky cliff overlooking a river and forested landscape, with clear skies. Acadia elopement.
A couple getting married on a rocky hilltop overlooking Long Pond with a forested landscape in the background. Acadia elopement.
A bride in a white wedding dress and a groom in a white shirt and blue pants exchange vows on a rocky hilltop overlooking a large lake and lush green forest. Acadia elopement.
A bride and groom exchanging vows outdoors by a large body of water with an island and distant shoreline in the background. Acadia elopement.
A bride and groom standing outdoors, exchanging vows with a river and forested landscape in the background. Acadia elopement.
A bride and groom stand on a large rock overlooking a forested landscape with a lake and sky in the background during their wedding ceremony. Acadia elopement.
A couple in wedding attire standing outdoors during daytime, overlooking a lush green forested landscape with water and distant hills in the background. Acadia elopement.
A bride and groom kissing on a rocky overlook with a scenic river and forested landscape in the background on their wedding day. Acadia elopement.
A newlywed couple kisses on a rocky hilltop with a river and forested landscape in the background. Acadia elopement.
A bride and groom on a rocky cliff with a view of lakes and forest, with the groom offering a bouquet of flowers to the bride. Acadia elopement.
A vast view of a forested landscape with multiple lakes and islands, seen from a high vantage point on a rocky hill, under a partly cloudy sky. Acadia elopement.
A couple is getting married outdoors near a lake, with trees in the foreground and distant islands and water in the background. Acadia elopement.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss on a rocky ledge surrounded by green trees and hills in the background. Acadia elopement.
A bride and groom stand on a large rock amidst a green forested area, holding hands and gazing at each other, with a scenic view of a lake and distant trees in the background. Acadia elopement.
A couple dressed in wedding attire sitting on a large rock on a mountain, overlooking a river and dense green forest. Acadia elopement.
A couple kissing outdoors with a river and green landscape in the background. Acadia elopement.
A couple standing on a hilltop overlooking a river and forested landscape, with the woman wearing a white off-shoulder dress and the man in a white shirt with suspenders. Acadia elopement.
A newlywed couple, with the groom in a blue suit and the bride in a white wedding dress, stands on a large rock on a hilltop overlooking a river and forested landscape under a partly cloudy sky. Acadia elopement.
A couple running out of the ocean after a polar plunge during their elopement in Acadia National Park.

a cold plunge + coastal vows

A person hiking on a snowy trail through a forest with evergreen trees, with sunlight shining through the trees. Acadia elopement.
A person's suit jacket with woodland-themed boutonniere featuring a pinecone, dried moss, and small branches, worn outdoors with a forest background. Acadia elopement.
Woman holding a potted fern and a man in a suit on a wooden bridge in a snowy forest. Acadia elopement.
A woman dressed in a white sweater with gloves, holding a small potted evergreen tree, smiles at a man in a dark plaid jacket as they stand on a wooded trail with snow on the ground. Acadia elopement.
Two people standing on a wooden bridge in a dense forest. Tall trees with mossy trunks surround them, and snow is visible on the ground and rocks below the bridge. Acadia elopement.
A couple walking on a wooden boardwalk in a forest, with the woman holding a bouquet of greenery and flowers, both smiling. Acadia elopement.
A couple in a forest with snow on the ground, one helping the other walk on a log, surrounded by trees and moss. Acadia elopement.
Two people walking on a wooden trail through a snow-covered forest with tall evergreen trees and sunlight filtering through the branches. Acadia elopement.
A woman and a man smiling and enjoying each other's company on a wooden dock in a forest with snow, tall trees, and sunlight shining through the branches. Acadia elopement.
A bride and groom hiking in a snowy forest with green trees, using walking poles. Acadia elopement.
A winding mud and snow trail in a dense forest of tall pine trees, with sunlight filtering through the branches. Acadia elopement.
Two women hiking in a sunlit forest, with tall trees and rocky terrain, as sunlight filters through the canopy. Acadia elopement.
A couple walking hand in hand along a rocky creek in a forest with tall pine trees and sunlight filtering through the branches. Acadia elopement.
A man and a woman are in a forest near a creek, holding hands and stepping on a log, surrounded by tall trees with sunlight filtering through. Acadia elopement.
A couple dressed in formal attire standing on a wooden bridge in a forest, smiling, with the woman holding a bouquet of greenery and the man holding hiking poles. Acadia elopement.
A man and a woman are hiking on a trail in a forest. The woman is wearing a white sweater and holding hiking poles, smiling, and the man is in a plaid suit with tie, also holding hiking poles, and appears to be smiling or laughing. Acadia elopement.
A woman in a white sweater and flower crown holding a small pine branch bouquet outdoors on rocky terrain with a forest and blue sky in the background. Acadia elopement.
A couple getting married on at Hunter's Beach with the ocean and cliffs in the background, exchanging vows. Acadia elopement.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom near a body of water, smiling and looking at each other, with the bride holding a paper, captured during a wedding. Acadia elopement.
A couple holding hands during a wedding or commitment ceremony, with the man's hands gently holding the woman's hand over a wooden surface. Acadia elopement.
A couple sharing a kiss on a rocky beach with cliffs in the background. Acadia elopement.
A man is carrying a woman at the rocky shoreline of a lake or ocean on a sunny day, with trees and cliffs in the background. Acadia elopement.
A man and woman with long hair and casual clothing holding hands and running into the water at a rocky beach with trees on a cliffside under a clear blue sky.
A couple polar plunging in the ocean near a rocky, tree-lined shoreline on a sunny day after exchanging their vows. Acadia elopement.
A couple polar plunging in the ocean near a rocky, tree-lined shoreline on a sunny day after exchanging their vows. Acadia elopement.
Two people in white robes laughing and walking along a rocky beach near a body of water, with a forested cliff in the background and a clear blue sky. Acadia elopement.
Two people sitting on a rocky beach in white robes, holding drinks and smiling at each other, with a forested coastline and ocean in the background during daytime. Acadia elopement.
Rocky beach shoreline with a forested cliff on the right and calm blue water on the left under a clear blue sky. Acadia elopement.
A couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss in a forest with tall trees and a narrow, muddy trail. Acadia elopement.
A couple walking on a forest trail surrounded by tall trees, with some snow or ice on the ground. Acadia elopement.
Two large brown mushrooms growing on a tree trunk with a gold ring placed on the top mushroom. Acadia elopement.
Outdoor party setup with long tables covered in white tablecloths, decorated with red cups, checkered napkins, paper placemats, and small flower arrangements, under a roofed area.

a rehearsal + lobster bake

Outdoor dining table set for a celebration with red cups, checkered napkins, and floral centerpieces, under a pavilion with string lights. Maine lobster bake.
Long rectangular tables set for a wedding with red cups, checkered napkins, and plates, decorated with flowers in vases, in an outdoor patio area. Maine lobster bake.
Covered outdoor patio with string lights, wooden beams, potted plants, and a view of a green landscape with trees and mountains in the distance. Wedding rehearsal.
Table set with red cups containing paper napkins and utensils, surrounded by blue and white checkered cloths, in an outdoor rustic setting with trees and string lights. Maine lobster bake.
A bouquet of various colorful flowers including pink, white, purple, and dark red blooms with green leaves, placed outdoors with a blurred grassy background and stone pathway. Maine wedding rehearsal.
Long outdoor dining table with white chairs, red cups, checkered napkins, and flower centerpieces, set for a gathering in a rustic patio area under a wooden pavilion with string lights. Maine lobster bake.
Close-up of cooked bright orange lobster with claws, antennae, and body. Maine lobster bake.
People socializing outside a rustic building decorated with string lights, with a long table set for a meal in the foreground. Maine lobster bake.
Three people smiling and talking at an outdoor gathering, with a decorated wooden pavilion and string lights overhead, and a table with party favors in the foreground. Maine lobster bake.
Long outdoor dining table set for a party with red cups, checkered napkins, and flower centerpieces, under string lights at dusk in a rustic outdoor setting. Maine lobster bake.
A man and woman smiling and shaking hands outside a house with trees and a porch, during evening. Maine wedding rehearsal.
A young woman in a white dress is kissing a man who is wearing a light blue shirt, outdoors surrounded by green trees. Maine wedding rehearsal.
A couple holding hands and smiling, walking on a paved pathway in front of a house with glowing windows at dusk. Maine wedding rehearsal.
A woman in a white dress and high heels holding hands with a man in a blue shirt and khakis outside on a sidewalk during the evening. Maine wedding rehearsal.
A couple kissing outdoors during sunset, with a woman in a white dress and beige heels and a man in a light blue shirt and khaki pants, in front of a lit gazebo surrounded by trees. Maine wedding rehearsal.
Group of people sitting at a long outdoor dinner table, enjoying a meal at night under string lights, near a building with green doors and windows. Maine wedding rehearsal.
People enjoying a dinner party outdoors at night, seated at a long table under string lights, with food and drinks in front of them. Maine wedding rehearsal.
A group of people gathered around a table outdoors at night, enjoying food and conversation. One woman in the center is smiling broadly while opening a container. Maine wedding rehearsal.
People dining at a long outdoor table under string lights at night, with some standing near a beverage station. Maine wedding rehearsal.
A young woman in a white dress and sheer lace sleeves sitting at a long banquet table during a celebration or gathering, smiling at the camera with other people in the background. Maine wedding rehearsal.
A smiling woman with brown hair in a white dress with sheer sleeves and lace details, standing outdoors at night. Maine wedding rehearsal.
Close-up of a woman wearing a white dress with lace and sheer polka dot fabric, seen from the back. Maine wedding rehearsal.
A woman with long brown hair smiling while standing outdoors at night, wearing a white dress with sheer sleeves. Maine wedding rehearsal.
A woman wearing a sheer, delicate lace long-sleeve top with floral embroidery, holding her hair, and adorned with rings, a bracelet, and a watch, against a dark background. Maine wedding rehearsal.
A man and woman are sitting close at a nighttime outdoor event, smiling and engaging in conversation. The man has his hand near his face, and the woman has her arm resting on the man's shoulder. There is a patio heater in the background.