Sean & Sarah - Acadia National Park Elopement + Bar Harbor Inn

Catherine Sass
Jan 13
2 min read

Updated: Jan 15

A Foggy Acadia National Park Elopement to a Bar Harbor Inn Celebration

Some wedding days unfold exactly as planned. Others unfold exactly as they're meant to.

Sean and Sarah's Acadia National Park Elopement at the Bar Harbor Inn was one of those beautifully unpredictable Maine days - the kind that reminds you why you lean in to the moment and trust the magic.

The morning began with steady rain and thick fog rolling in off the water, wrapping the Bar Harbor Inn in a soft moody haze. Instead of feeling rushed or stressed, the day felt quiet and intimate, with everyone tucked inside together as the weather did its thing.

Thank You Mother Nature

Then, almost like a gift, the rain stopped.

Man in a suit holds a lantern, standing on rocky coast of Acadia National Park with foggy ocean in background. Overcast mood, muted colors.

Bride in white dress with flower bouquet and man in suit stand on rocky terrain in Acadia National Park surrounded by foggy forest, creating a serene mood.

A Foggy "I DO"

With the fog still lingering, we seized the moment and headed straight for Acadia National Park. What followed was was nothing short of perfect. Surrounded by cliffs, giant boulders, ocean views and that unmistakable Acadia atmosphere, Sean and Sarah exchanged their vows exactly where they had always dreamed of doing so.

Man in a suit holding hands with his bride in Acadia National Park Elopement, smiling warmly. The background is foggy, creating a serene, romantic mood.

Close-up of person placing a ring on another's finger, with a blue ring box in hand. Soft lighting creates a romantic mood in Acadia National Park Elopement

The fog gave the ceremony an almost ciminatic feel - romantic, emotional and deeply personal.

Groom kisses the Bride in Acadia National Park Elopement

Acadia Always Delivers

After the ceremony, we took full advantage of the pause in the weather and adventured through Acadia National Park for portraits. These are some of my favorite moments on wedding days - unhurried, joyful expoloration, just married and fully present.

Spring Elopement in Acadia National Park - groom spends time with bride after ceremony under an apple tree blooming

Foggy portraits in Acadia National Park Elopement

Bride and groom smiling on a rocky, misty coastline. Bride holds colorful bouquet. Groom in a navy suit. Romantic and joyful mood.

Sean and Sarah soaked it all in, laughing, holding hands and taking in the fact that this incredible place was now forever part of their story.

Bride and groom smile under a blooming tree in a misty, green park setting. The bride wears a white dress; the groom is in a dark suit.

THE Bar Harbor Inn

We eventually made our way back to the Bar Harbor Inn, where the celebration continued in the most heartfelt way. A lovely dinner, dancing out on the balcony, and genuine time spent with their closest family filled the evening. There was nothing rushed, nothing overdone - just meaningful moments, shared laghter and so much happiness.

Acadia Wedding Dreams Come True

Everything about this day felt intentional and intimate. Sean and Sarah were surrounded by love, and it showed in every interaction. They were absolutely glowing, so grateful that they trusted their instincts and chose to have their dream wedding in Acadia National Park and The Bar Harbor Inn.

Rain, Fog and all - it was all perfect.

Sarah + Sean

May 30th, 2025

Dress: Grayce's Bridal Disney's Princes Line

Floral Artist: Queen Anne's Floral Shop

Invitations: Minted

Ceremony Venue: Acadia National Park

Reception Venue: Bar Harbor Inn and Spa

Wedding Venue Coordinator: Brianna Bragg

H&MU: Glam by Kiersten

Cake Artist: Bar Harbor Inn

Catering and Bar Service: Bar Harbor Inn

Men's Attire: Generation Tux

Women's Attire: Azazie