From Mountain Cliff to Rugged Coast: a Half-Day Elopement $6,200

From Mountain Cliff to Rugged Coast: a Half-Day Elopement

  • Mountains
  • Forest
  • Beach

During your Acadia National Park elopement, I’ll take you to unforgettable views without the stress, crowds, or awkward posing. I’ve already mapped out backup plans for weather, timing, and busy spots—you just get to show up and enjoy. Think of me as your third wheel and hype person rolled into one. You’ll never feel stiff or staged—just relaxed, joyful, and fully present!

 

We’ll set out before dawn, hiking under the stars with headlamps lighting the trail and the moon overhead. It’s a short but rewarding climb, and as the sky starts to glow, we’ll arrive at the summit of the secluded mountain just in time for sunrise. In fall, the trail is lined with fiery foliage; in summer, wildflowers peek through the rocks. Here, standing on a private cliff above the Atlantic, you’ll exchange vows as the first light washes across the horizon. It’s intimate, raw, and unforgettable.

 

Afterward, we’ll descend toward the coast, where Otter Point and the winding Ocean Path unfold. Along the way, we’ll pause at hidden bluffs and tucked-away overlooks—quiet spots to soak in the ocean air, share a toast, or simply sit together as the waves crash below. We’ll stop near Monument Cove for a simple seaside picnic—coffee, local treats, maybe a whoopie pie or two—before wandering down to Sand Beach. Here, you can kick off your shoes, play in the surf, and enjoy those carefree, just-married moments that make the morning feel so alive.

 

After the first five hours, you’ll take a break to recharge, rest, or grab lunch. Then, in the late afternoon, we’ll meet back up for the evening portion of your adventure. This time, we’ll head to the harbor to board a private coastal boat charter. You’ll drift along Acadia’s rugged shoreline, passing islands, sea cliffs, and maybe even spotting seals or seabirds along the way, experiencing the coast in a totally different way than you had at the start of the day. With the wind in your hair and champagne in hand, we’ll capture portraits as the sky shifts from gold to soft pinks and purples.

 

This full-day elopement combines the thrill of a sunrise summit with the calm of a sunset sail—two completely different perspectives of Acadia in one incredible day. It’s not about rushing from one photo spot to the next, but about creating space for adventure, stillness, laughter, and connection. By the end of it all, you’ll have a gallery of images that feel alive and true to your experience—joyful, genuine, and completely yours.

Guest Capacity
Guest Capacity
Up to 2
Package Location
Package Location
Maine, New England, Acadia National Park
Hike Distance
Photography Coverage
5 Hours
Elopement Setting & Scenery
  • • 🏔 Mountain
  • • 🌲 Forest
  • • 🏖 Beach
Package Style / Vibe
  • • Adventure-Focused
  • • Romantic / Intimate
  • • Low Key / Relaxed
What's Included
  • Photography Included
  • • 5 hours of photography coverage
  • • Sneak peek gallery in a week (usually much sooner!)
  • • Final gallery in 6–8 weeks
  • • Ceremony and portraits at various stops along Ocean Path

  • Planning Support Included
  • • Unlimited emails + calls
  • • Vendor recommendations
  • • 90+ page elopement planning guide
  • • Custom location suggestions
  • • Custom timeline + checklist with details like driving directions, parking tips
  • • Proposed activities
  • • Permit assistance
NOT Included
  • • Special Event permit (I’ll assist with guidance on how to secure it)
  • • Transportation between locations
  • • Flights or lodging for the couple
  • • Hair, makeup, florals, or attire (vendor recommendations provided upon booking)
  • • Full officiant services
  • • Other vendor booking fees (couples are responsible for final payments)
  • • Champagne or any other food/beverages
Permits & Legal
  • • Are permits covered? No
Availability
  • Seasons Available: Late Spring, Summer, Early to Mid-Fall
  • Minimum Notice Required: 1 month
  • Blackout Dates: N/A
Additional Add-Ons
  • 35mm film photos
  • Super 8mm film/videography (no audio)
  • Additional guests may be added for the ceremony
  • Adventurous activities nearby
Optional Notes & Customization
  • Custom packages are available if other locations around Acadia NP  are preferred
  • Suggestions and planning assistance for adventurous activities can be added to your elopement coverage
  • Additional hours of coverage can be added at any time
  • Splitting time over a single day is allowed with packages of 8+ hours (great to experience both sunrise AND sunset! 
  • Packages 12 hours and higher can be split over two consecutive days
Package offered by:
Pretty/Bold Photography
Pretty/Bold Photography
  • Based In
    California
Pretty/Bold Photography
Pretty/Bold Photography

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