Ryan + Brittany | Intimate Bar Harbor Inn Wedding

Though Ryan and I are both Jersey natives, we’ve both landed in more beautiful parts of the country. While I get to enjoy our sprawling rocky coasts here in Maine, Ryan and Brittany currently reside in Hawaii! These two adventurers originally planned on a trip across the seas to Spain for their wedding, but well…you know. So what did they decide? Maine instead of Spain! Being avid explorers of the great outdoors, they came up with a pretty epic plan if I do say so myself. Starting in California, they road tripped across the country on their way to Maine, hitting up national parks along the way. Post wedding plans? The same thing back in the other direction! I for one am thankful for their change in plans, as I otherwise would have not had the chance of crossing paths with them. While is was a HOT one, they had a beautiful intimate wedding overlooking beautiful Bar Harbor, surrounded by their Family. I had such a wonderful time with Ryan, Brittany, and their crew, and hope that you enjoying reliving our short time together!

-At the end of this blog post is a link to the full album and ordering gallery-

Bar Harbor Inn Ceremony Site
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Here’s the truck they’ve outfitted with all their gear for traveling alongside their pup!

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Have your ever seen a post ceremony dance party? Me neither… It was AWESOME!

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In case you couldn’t tell, this was a fun loving bunch!

Before leaving them to enjoy their afternoon celebrations with family, we walked around the property for some quick final portraits!

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Thank you Ryan and Brittany!

-Vendors-
Photographer - James Flachsbart
Venue - The Bar Harbor Inn

Want see the rest of the photos or make orders? Click the link below to see the full album and make orders for a limited time! 
 

FULL WEDDING ALBUM LINK


Chris + Emily | Bar Harbor Inn Wedding | Acadia National Park Photographer

Laureh and I had the pleasure of spending a day with Chris and Emily a few weeks ago for their destination Bar Harbor wedding, and what a gorgeous day it was! We started the day at the Bar Harbor Inn where both Chris and Emily were getting ready. After a first look at the inn, we ventured into beautiful Acadia National Park for some pre-ceremony photos. It was certainly busy out there, but we found some great spots for photos before heading back for the ceremony. We had so much fun and I hope you enjoying reliving the day through the photos stories that follow. Thanks for coming!

-At the end of this blog post is a link to the full album and ordering gallery-

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^Emily was quite impressed when her "Bride hair" was done! On of my favorite new phrases, haha!

Groom getting ready at the bar harbor inn

I love watching couples laugh and smile while reading reading the notes and letters they have written to each other. 

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bride reading a wedding note from her groom
Something Borrowed
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That look when you are walking to your groom for the first look and people just start walking in the way haha!

getting ready for the first look
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Just checking to make sure Chris brushed his teeth! (I have have no idea what was going on here, but it was funny)

Black and white bridal portrait

For  being on a Friday early in the vacation season, the park was quite busy and we had to get a little adventurous to find spots without other people around!

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Wedding photos by the ocean

It may or may not have been a bit windy on the cliffs at Sand Beach!

Acadia National Park Wedding Photographers Flax Studios
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Creative Off Camera Flash Wedding Photos
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The ocean view from the backyard ceremony site at the Bar Harbor Inn is amazing!

Bar Harbor Inn Outdoor Ceremony Site

Before the ceremony, Chris and Emily's wedding bands we there for family and friends as they walked in. This "Ring Warming"  is for people to offer prayers/blessings/well wishes for their marriage!

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Celebration Cakes by Janice Strout - photo by Flax Studios
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Wedding toasts

Emotional Father/Daughter dances are the best to capture! :) 

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The rest of the night was celebrated away in the Porcupine Room and outside deck . It also cooled off for a refreshing evening and coloful sunset. Perfect for some end of the day portraits! 

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Thank you Chris and Emily!

- Vendors - 

Photographers: James & Laureh Flachsbart
Venue, Catering, & H/MU: Bar Harbor Inn

Cake: Celebration Cakes by Janice Strout
Flowers: Cottage Flowers
Dress: David’s Bridal
Suit: Men’s Warehouse

Want see the rest of the photos or make orders? Click the link below to see the full album and make orders for a limited time! 
 

FULL WEDDING ALBUM LINK