Huyen and Frank's Acadia elopement at Otter Cliffs
This spectacular Acadia elopement at Otter Cliffs took place during a heat wave and the BrightWorks wedding photography team packed the usual cameras, batteries, lenses, PLUS extra water! Huyen even placed her bridal bouquet in one of our water canteens to give it a sip before the wedding ceremony. It was a sweet moment! But let’s start at the beginning...
We began with photos of Huyen and Frank’s wedding preparation in Bar Harbor, Maine. We had so much fun getting to know the couple as Huyen finished her make-up and Frank helped her put on her shoes. We exited the Bar Harbor hotel onto nearby grounds which provided shade and a view north to the Porcupine Islands. Steve reviewed tips for posing (enjoy the moment! share a light kiss!) and we captured a few shots by the water.
Our next destination for elopement portraits was the Asticou Azalea Garden where we found full sun, dappled light, and areas of shade -- all of which imbued the images with a range of joyful tones. The couple strolled and laughed despite the temperatures and we captured a variety of beautiful elopement portraits in front of the azaleas and the silky waters of the pond.
Finally, it was great to step out onto the rocks at the Otter Cliffs ceremony site in Acadia National Park and feel the ocean breeze on our faces. Huyen and Frank were well-prepared to enjoy the spot with a picnic and bottle of wine. The ceremony itself took place perched on the cliffs with the Atlantic Ocean as an everlasting witness to the couple’s special vows, officiated by Tom Perkins. We captured a few more portraits as the sun sank to the west of Mount Desert Island.
Thank you for choosing to share the evening with us, Huyen and Frank!
Acadia Elopement Vendors:
Photography: BrightWorks Photography
Flowers: Queen Anne's Flower Shop
![Pointy white bride shoes with pearl decoration on bed](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/1_A9_0045HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-03a0777a.jpg)
![Bride uses makeup brush and holds compact mirror](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/2_A1_0031_1HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-daea6904.jpg)
![Bride sprays perfume on her neck](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/3_A1_0011HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-c64b466f.jpg)
![Wedding rings encircle pink rose petals](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/4_A9_0062HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-83e10598.jpg)
![Groom wears pink tie and walks with bride on dappled lawn](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/6_A9_0113HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-2bf00c31.jpg)
![Bride leans forward to smell large white flowers](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/7_A1_0208HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-e264f283.jpg)
![Groom and bride walk through sunlit woods path at their Acadia elopement](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/8_A1_0218HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-cca57463.jpg)
![Groom and bride embrace while she holds bouquet](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/9_A9_0147HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-c1243488.jpg)
![Bride reaches out arm to hold transparent dress](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/10_A1B0149HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-6fa6a67b.jpg)
![Bride with pink bouqet stands with groom in Asticou garden](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/11_A1B0157HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-2e82aa6c.jpg)
![Bride with pink bouqet looks at groom in Asticou garden](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/12_A1_0416HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-999abfd1.jpg)
![Bride and groom pose in sunny garden](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/13_A1_0439HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-6e35acde.jpg)
![Bride gazes into eyes of groom while posing by glassy mirror pond](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/15_A9_0225HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-4dc27714.jpg)
![Bride and groom pose by glassy mirror pond in formal garden](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/14_A1_0540HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-bf75f5e7.jpg)
![Bride and groom embrace by glassy mirror pond](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/16_A9_0231HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-22fedba0.jpg)
![Full-length bridal portrait with bouquet in formal garden](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/17_A9_0263HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-34265cb4.jpg)
![Bride and groom kiss near flowering azalea bushes in formal garden](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/19_A1_0686HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-0ba98e56.jpg)
![Bride and groom walk through formal garden in late afternoon shade](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/18_A1_0621HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-0e5643ba.jpg)
![Bride in her wedding dress laces up sneakers](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/20_A9_0315HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-0eba0059.jpg)
![Bride and groom cross the road in Acadia National Park](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/21_A9_0316HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-923600a3.jpg)
![Bride poses in golden light with diamond tooth](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/22_A9_0334_1HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-a08f8f6b.jpg)
![Bride and groom lean against Otter Cliffs](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/23_A9_0366HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-e170c3ce.jpg)
![Bride poses in wedding dress at Acadia elopement](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/24_A9_0381HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-16fb5b50.jpg)
![Wedding couple embrace at Otter Cliffs with blue ocean in background](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/25_A1_0728HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-19001f7a.jpg)
![Groom helps bride navigate the rocks at Otter Cliffs](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/26_A1_0746HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-eee7da97.jpg)
![Bride and groom stand on rocks at Otter Cliffs with Sand Beach in distance](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/27_A1_0758HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-d31981bc.jpg)
![Distant bride and groom embrace at Acadia National Park](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/28_A9_0431HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-c12508e4.jpg)
![Groom wears blue suit and kisses bride with distant mountains at Acadia elopement](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/29_A1B0403HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-2fea833f.jpg)
![Bride sits on groom at Otter Cliffs](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/30_A9_0504HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-6db8285c.jpg)
![Bride and groom share glances on the rocky shore of their Acadia elopement](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/31_A9_0511HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-7f82bddb.jpg)
![Bride holds bouquet with pink roses at Otter Cliffs](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/32_A9_0529HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-8722acd5.jpg)
![Bride reaches for groom while navigating Otter Cliffs](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/33_A1B0433HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-1e92b642.jpg)
![Bride in colorful sneaks walks on rocks with groom at Otter Cliffs](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/34_A1_0837HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-1b2eb2bf.jpg)
![Groom holds bouquet and reaches for bride at Otter Cliffs](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/35_A1B0441HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-baebf4af.jpg)
![Wedding couple sit on granite rocks at Otter Cliffs](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/36_A1B0463HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-26d0e994.jpg)
![Bride and groom bring picnic of cheese grapes and wine to Otter Cliffs](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/37_A1_0919HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-2762bc19.jpg)
![Groom buttons jacket while eating picnic at elopement](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/38_A1_0938HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-d30ba7eb.jpg)
![Bride holds glass of wine while sitting on Maine granite rocks](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/39_A1B0489HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-a1482cca.jpg)
![Officiant stands with bride and groom at sunset on cliffs](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/40_A1_0954HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-dadfe852.jpg)
![Officiant stands with bride and groom at sunset on granite rocks](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/41_A9_0591HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-2d382dbf.jpg)
![Groom and bride exchange rings on island](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/43_A1B0564_1HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-710f5b4e.jpg)
![Towering pine trees frame a bride and groom on wedding day](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/42_A9_0595HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-aa58918a.jpg)
![Wedding officiant smiles at the bride and groom by ocean](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/44_A1B0572_1HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-58faf16b.jpg)
![Bride smiles at elopement officiant by ocean](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/45_A9_0650HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-2a0e678b.jpg)
![Officiant reads vows to couple standing on Otter Cliffs](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/46_A1_0995HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-ac05a870.jpg)
![Bride listens during vows on Otter Cliffs](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/47_A1B0603_1HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-42ca23ab.jpg)
![Bride and groom share a kiss on granite rocks by ocean](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/78738169/48_A1_1046HF_Acadia_National_Park_Maine_Elopement-0d2cad83.jpg)