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!

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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.

reading a letter from his bride before the first look

bride reading a wedding note from her groom

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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!

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

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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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!

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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walking back down the aisle after the ceremony

Celebration Cakes by Janice Strout - photo by Flax Studios

group photo on the deck outside the porcupine room

intimate moment between mother and the bride

Bar Harbor Inn Upper deck porcupine room panorama by Flax Studios

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

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Mount Desert Island is such a beautiful place to consider when planning your wedding! It held a special place for Josh and Brit, since they have already spent some of their 11 years together there. As I do for some of my farther away weddings, I came up and spent the night before with my wife in Northeast Harbor and The Asticou. If you're ever up that way, be sure to also check out their beautiful gardens! It was such an amazing place to walk through and relax the day before.

Ok, on to the main event, Josh and Brit's big day! Ironically, the day before and after were forecasted to be a cool high of 60, while the wedding day was a high 82! It was a little warm, but the skies were clear, and the views were breathtaking. After the girls finished getting ready, I joined Josh and headed to Eagle Lake where they were set to have their first look! Being memorial day weekend, the carriage roads were packed with bikers, but thankfully we were able to grab a few moments alone for some nice portraits. Afterwards, it was back to the Bar Harbor Inn for the rest of the day's celebrations! The ceremony took place in the oceanfront backyard where Josh and Brittany were surrounded by their closest friends and family. As part of the ceremony, the ancient Celtic ritual of Handfasting was observed. This involved using a series of cords and knots to signifying their bond and "tying the knot". The rest of the day was filled with friends and laughter as everyone danced the afternoon away at the reception. Toasts were made, batons were passed on, the cake was cut, cigars were smoked, tender moments were seen, and the happy couple left to continue their life's journey together. I was honored be there and help capture these memories for them, and I hope you enjoy!

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Thank you Josh and Brittany!

- Vendors -

Photographer: James Flachsbart
Venue, H&M, Catering, Cake: Bar Harbor Inn
Flowers: Cottage Flowers
Dress: Madeleine's daughter

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