Category Archives: Maine fancy elopement

Sep 4 2017

Sam & Kayla’s Bar Harbor Elopement Ceremony (of the fancy kind)

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Video Credit:  Yellow Dog Production (contact info below)

From Kayla and Sam’s recent elopement in Bar Harbor.  Watch the video and be prepared to FEEL. THE. LOVE.  I can’t recall ever officiating for a couple more excited to be married.  They’re adorable.  And the photos certainly speak for themselves.  What treasures for Sam and Kayla to enjoy for years and years to come.

Photo Credit: Esra Y Photography

They initially planned to tie the knot at the Blue Hill Overlook on Cadillac Mountain but shortly before the ceremony was set to begin, dark clouds filled the sky.  One of the wonderful advantages to not having 200 guests in attendance is the ability to change plans at the very last minute.

Photo Credit: Esra Y Photography

My phone rang as I was just about to enter Acadia National park and it was Kayla calling to tell me they had decided to change the location to one where there was a gazebo in town, so I simply headed there instead and met with the couple and their photographers.

Photo Credit: Esra Y Photography

We ended up on the beach below a well traveled walking path.  As the ceremony progressed, a growing crowd of people leaned on the railing beside the path to look down upon us as Kayla and Sam exchanged vows.

Photo Credit: Esra Y Photography

When the ceremony closed, I pronounced them as husband and wife, and asked them to turn to face their “guests” above.

Photo Credit: Esra Y Photography

I presented them as the new Mr and Mrs as the crowd cheered, clapped and even posed for a couple of photos.

Photo Credit: Esra Y Photography

It’s these unplanned moments which make elopements so much fun.

Photo Credit: Esra Y Photography

 

These incredible photos were taken by Esra Sargent  Her telephone number is (347) 345-5851.  Her media sites are here:

Website: https://www.esrayphotography.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/esrayphotography.fineartweddingphotographer/

 

Videography was done by Peter & Susan MacDougall of Yellow Dog Productions.

Contact information for Yellow Dog Productions (207) 592-5508 is:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/yellowdogproduction/

Website: www.yellowdogproduction.com

Aug 6 2017

Elopements – Not What They Used to Be

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Photo Credit: Russell Caron Wedding Photography

As a marriage officiant, I’ve performed hundreds of ceremonies over the past 18 years.  From the very simple “We just want the marriage license” type, to the incredibly extravagant.  Most couples fall somewhere in between and many of those struggle to find a way to include all of the details they want, while excluding the ones they don’t.  Marriage is an exciting milestone and couples generally do want the occasion to feel like a celebration.  But they do not always want the stress and expense which comes along with planning a large wedding (and who could blame them?).  This article does a great job of summing it up, and saves me from a lot of writing today!

Elopements are no longer a couple running away, leaving the bride’s wedding day dreams behind her in a cloud of dust.  Not at all.

Photo Credit: Russell Caron Wedding Photography

Case in point:  Last month, Kim and Matt came to Maine from Florida.  They made a vacation out of it and chose the Inn at Sunrise Point on the Camden/Lincolnville line to have their ceremony.  Kim wore a beautiful gown, spent the morning at the salon, ordered cake and a bouquet.  Matt walked to the ceremony location with me and waited with his eyes closed as Kim made her way to meet him.  Once she was standing there in front of him, he opened his eyes.

Photo Credit: Russell Caron Wedding Photography

The ceremony began there beside the ocean and a schooner sailed past in the distance while the ceremony was in progress (quintessential Maine).  And it was all captured by their two fabulous photographers, Russ and Liz of Russell Caron Wedding Photography.

After the ceremony, Kim and Matt enjoyed champagne, cut the cake, and left for offsite photos with Russ and Liz.

Photo Credit: Russell Caron Wedding Photography

It certainly felt like a celebration.  Then, a few days later, I’m sure Kim and Matt thoroughly enjoyed scrolling through their wedding photos, as I did!  Big thanks to Russ and Liz for allowing me to share some.

Photo Credit: Russell Caron Wedding Photography