Romantic and Rainy Intimate Acadia Lakeside Wedding

Sam and Ryan wanted a location on the water that also would be easy for their relatives to walk to without going over roots and rocks. Originally they were thinking of Lamoine State Park Beach since it was near where they were staying, but we suggested they check out one of the lakes in Acadia as another option. They loved the views and feel of the Acadian lake, as well as the short (under 100 feet!) walk from parking to the ceremony spot over level ground.

An honored guest shares a reading in front of the Bride and Groom on a lake shore in Acadia during a small rainy June wedding.

As their day approached, the rain in the forecast seemed to converge on their timing. We asked them if they wanted to adjust the timing or date, but with all the plans in place they were ready to go - rain or shine! Brian brought some extra clear umbrellas, and we shifted the plan to meet at the Carriage Road parking lot so we could take advantage of the bridge for some dry group photos before moving along to the boat launch for the ceremony.

Bride's dress and hair blow in the wind as she and the Groom stand facing each other with a foggy Acadia lake behind them just before their small wedding ceremony in Acadia National Park.
Bride and Groom share their vows during a romantic foggy wedding ceremony on a lake shore in Acadia National Park.
Bride and Groom share a romantic kiss on a rainy Acadia lake shore after their small, intimate wedding ceremony.

While the rest of the party drove to the boat launch, a small contingent walked the carriage road along the shore and we were able to use the overcast skies to create some intimate portraits of the couple.

A bride and groom stand on a rocky lake shore in Acadia facing the camera, with the bride standing just in front of the gorom and his arms wrapped around her waist. She's holding a bouquet of white flowers, and smiling back over her shoulder at him.
Standing on the crushed gravel carriage roads, surrounded by conifers, a bride and groom stand facing each other, smirking at the camera. His hands are on her waist and her hands are on his shoulders. The rain creates soft and even light.

Wind and rain picked up during the ceremony, but Sam and Ryan never lost their smiles! There was so much joy and love between the two of them and their family and friends who were there to support and celebrate their marriage that I don’t know if anyone even noticed the weather.

After the ceremony we did a few quick family portraits, then the rest of the wedding party headed for the cars as Sam, Ryan, and Brian moved along the shore to create some more intimate wedding portraits in the beautiful and even overcast light.

Walking hand in hand away from the water of a lake in Acadia, a bride and groom smile at the camera. The fog and rain create an intimate and romantic feel.
Standing on a rock above a lake in Acadia, a bride and groom embrace, smiling at each other as the wind blows her dress back.
Walking hand in hand through the mossy conifer forest along the banks of a lake in Acadia National Park, a bride and groom pause to share a smile.
The rain and clouds make the moss and trees glow in the forest around the bride and groom after their intimate Acadia Wedding.
A bride drapes her hand over her new husband's as they show their wedding bands, with her dress blurred in the background.

June is lupine season in Acadia, and we were lucky to have plenty of them blooming along the shoreline. A bonus of fog and overcast days is that it accentuates the colors of the lupines and grasses so beautifully.

Surrounded by lupines and cattails on a carriage road along a lake in Acadia National Park, a bride and groom pause to share a kiss in the rain.
Surrounded by lush June lupines, a couple of newlyweds share an intimate moment on the shore of a lake after their small wedding in Acadia National Park.
A bride and groom stand on the stones on the edge of the carriage road along a lake shore in Acadia National Park with lupines in bloom as they hold hands and look back over their shoulders at the camera.

The flat and wide Acadia carriage roads are perfect for wedding portraits, especially on days when the rocks and roots on the trails might be too slick for safe footing.

A newlywed bride and groom walk hand in hand down the crushed gravel carriage roads of Acadia National Park after their rainy June wedding, surrounded by vibrant green grass and foliage.
Pausing their walk along the carriage roads of Acadia, a Bride and Groom look back over their shoulders at the camera. The forest and grasses are lush and green, and the colors are rich from the rain.

The carriage road bridges are not only beautiful but also perfect rain shelters on overcast days, and we love the natural framing possibilities of these gorgeous stone structures.

Framed by the tunnel arch of an Acadia carriage road bridge, a newlywed couple walks hand in hand along the crushed gravel path, with fog filtering through the trees behind them.
Black and white photo of a newlywed couple walking hand in hand, looking at each other, the bridal bouquet at her side. They're framed by the tunnel arch of an Acadia Carriage Road Bridge and the signposts are visible behind them.
Protected from the rain, a newlywed bride and groom stand hand in hand, facing each other under the cover of a carriage road bridge near a lake in Acadia National Park. The rain makes the foliage behind them look like it's glowing.

Thinking of a national park micro wedding? Reach out to discuss which location and timing might work for you! We love customizing each couple’s wedding package to fit the kind of day they’re looking for.