ELOPING IN
Acadia National Park
step one: dream up your perfect day!
HERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELf...
• What type of scenery do we want to be surrounded by?
• Who do we want present?
• How do we want to feel?
• Do we want to be somewhere new, or somewhere that's special to us?
• Do we have just one day, or a multi day experience?
• What types of food are we eating?
• What type of adventures are we having? Are we incorporating any fun activities?
Every couple is different, which means no two wedding days will ever be the same. It's important to take a step back and day dream a bit. And dream big! By answering some of the below questions, you will at least start to figure out what is most important to you, what to prioritize, and an understanding of what you are hoping to get out of your day.
*Sit down and do this envisioning together. It is in fact BOTH of your days. It's important to understand what each of you want, then create this dream wedding experience together.
step TWO: LOCATION
Here are the options for ceremony spots in Acadia, and the limit on how many guests are allowed:
Cadillac Mountain – 20 (No ceremonies during sunrise or sunset.)
A Vehicle Reservation is required to drive the Cadillac Summit Road May 25 through Oct 22, 2022.
Blue Hill Overlook – 20
Sand Beach – 30
Ocean Drive – 30
Otter Cliff – 20
Otter Point – 30
Fabbri Picnic Area – 30
Little Hunters Beach – 20
Seawall Picnic Area – 35
Thompson Island – 50
Schoodic Point – 25
Frazer Point Picnic Area – 50
Step TWO: MAKE IT OFFICIAL
HOW TO OBTAIN A MARRIAGE LICENSE
IN ACADIA:
Out-of-state residents may apply in any town/city in the state of Maine. The license is valid for a ceremony performed in any community in Maine for a period of 90 days from the date the intentions are filed.
Maine residents must apply in the town/city where they reside. The license is valid in any community in Maine for a period of 90 days from the date the intentions are filed.
WITNESSES:
You will need two witnesses to sign your marriage license in the State of Maine, including Acadia. If you have guests present, you can choose two people to be the witnesses and sign off. If you have no guests, I can be one witness and it's easy to find another!
WHO CAN MARRY YOU?
+ Ordained ministers
+ If Maine resident, you can have a Maine lawyer as your officiant
+ Maine notaries
+ Anyone licensed to preach
FLORISTS:
CHICKADEE HILL FLOWERS | Bar Harbor, ME
QUEEN ANNES | Bar Harbor, ME
COTTAGE FLOWERS | Bar Harbor, ME
FLORET | Mount Desert, ME
BAKERY:
MOUNT DESSERT BAKERY| Bar Harbor, ME
HANAMI CAKE DESIGN | Portland, ME
A SLICE OF EDEN | Bar Harbor, ME
WILDFLOUR CAKE DESIGN | Bangor, ME
HAIR/MAKEUP:
BAR HARBOR BEAUTY
THE ALCHEMIS
MAINE COSMETIC COMPANY
ECHO SALON
VIDEOGRAPHERS:
MARS AND THE MOON | Portland, ME
BETTER HALF PRODUCTIONS | Maine
RACHEL EPPERLY | Portland, ME
TOAST WEDDING FILMS| Maine
OFFICIANTS:
CC CEREMONIES
OFFICIALLY YOURS
A SWEET START
REV. ERIKA HEWITT
ACADIA VENDORS
Your elopement can be SO much more than just ceremony coverage and portraits. Want to grab an ice cream cone? We can! Want to pop a bottle of champagne and toast to each other? Sure! Do you imagine the two of you hiking to cool spots while wearing your wedding gear, or maybe changing up on top of the mountain? I'm in! Your elopement/wedding day can look like whatever you want it to like like, I'm just along for the ride!
example 6 hour elopement timeline
12:30 -- Get ready in your AIRBNB
1:30 -- First look nearby or at AIRBNB
1:45 -- Travel to the ceremony
location
2:30 -- Hike to ceremony spot
3:30 -- Ceremony + vows + ring exchange
4:00 -- Champagne toast + spray! portrait photos after
4:30 -- Explore surrounding area more portrait shots!
5:00 -- Hike back to car photos along the way
6:00 -- Drive to sunset photo location
6:30 -- Sunset portraits celebration dessert first dance
PERMITS IN ACADIA
All ceremonies with the exception of simple ceremonies (up to 10 people that meet certain restrictions) require this permit. You need to obtain a permit at least 10 days before your elopement date, this permit and more info can be found here: PERMIT
A $75 non-refundable permit fee is required with application
*The permit does not prevent other visitors from entering the area, I highly suggest choosing a ceremony location with more privacy (especially during the fall months) if this is important to you.
Other Notes:
+ Receptions are not permitted anywhere
+ Parking is limited and not guaranteed
+ Amplified music is not allowed
+ Throwing rice, flower petals, confetti, etc. is not allowed
+ Pets must be leashed at all locations
Any of these activities can be included during your elopement day with me to elevate your experience and make it more personalized!
ACTIVITIES
adventure
+ Hike the Beehive trail
+ Rent a kayak or canoe
+ Rock climb at Otter Cliff
+ Take a boat out to Isle au Haut
+ Horseback riding on the carriage roads
LOW-KEY
+ Walk the trails at Jordan Pond
+ Drive the scenic park loop road
+ Watch the sunrise/sunset from Cadillac Mountain
+ Visit Bass Harbor Lighthouse
+ Bike the carriage roads
+ Horseback riding on the carriage roads
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