I woke up this morning thinking about this wedding…from 2003!!!

Begin PART 1…
This wedding took place on a medium sized island (by Maine standards) off of the coast of Maine.  If you were a crow and you flew out to sea very very far, it seems to me that you could reach Isle au Haut at about the same time if you left from either Camden, Maine or Bass Harbor, MT. Dessert Island, Maine (AKA: Acadia National Park).

On my drive to Stonington, Maine to meet the ferry I made a quick stop to pick up the lovely flowers from florist Pam Polk. Flowers & Cameras in hand, under arm, and over my shoulder, I hopped onto the Ferry. The boat ride took a little less than an hour (I am like, 99% sure of that statement…but am 100% sure that is how my brain recalls this 8 year old memory!) The entire ferry ride was Gorgeous! Bald Eagles, the view of several fishing villages from the waters edge, sail boats, crashing waves…and on my return trip The Moon!

While looking for these photographs I found so many other weddings I have not yet shared… But first,
Adventures of Audra Photography vs. Isle au Haut Wedding: Part 1

:: Cadillac Mountain is part of Acadia National Park located on Mount Desert Island, Maine.  It is the highest summit in that area and so it offers 360° views.  Breath taking!  There is a clear view of the harbor and it overlooks much of Acadia National Park (when it is not socked in with fog).   You can climb or drive to the summit.   When you reach the top you will find exposed rock and stubby evergreen trees.   :: ~Audra

Cadillac Mountain is absolutely stunning!  A Maine Wedding Photographer’s Dream!

A few things to keep in mind when planning a ceremony on the mountain top:
It is windy.  We are talking blow the veil off your head kind of wind. Hold on to your Grandma! 
It is cold.  Even on a “hot” Maine day, the top of Cadillac is cool.  Yes, spitting snow in October. 
It is so beautiful! You will most likely be sharing the view with a small (sometimes large) crowd. 
We have fast moving fog. Getting married in a cloud can be romantic…just try not to get lost in it!

I LOVE weddings on Cadillac Mountain at sunset so don’t let these things stop you…just be ready for them. A basket of blankets, wear the fuzzy shrug you always dreamed about, take some photographs before you head up the mountain (unless you want all photos to have the windblown look), go the evening before to see where the sun will set and scout out three locations that you would enjoy (sometimes a bus load of sightseeing nuns can take your spot, really,..OK… a half true story {the full truth is below}), send a few friends up in advance to claim your spot, bring warm cider or hot chocolate, and my VERY BEST ADVICE: have a back up plan…some days you just wake up on the side of the bed that doesn’t feel like being blown about; it is nice to give yourself that freedom.

This next section is only for the daring, think outside the box types!

Tip your head and scroll on down to see the panoramic view of a Cadillac Mountain sunset elopement in a larger size.

…It wasn’t really a bus of sightseeing nuns that took over the choice ceremony spot…but rather 4 happy nuns in a PT Cruiser cheering and shouting congratulations…but it could have happened… smile smile