Cadillac is by far the most common proposal location. Our last session up there had two other proposals happening amongst the crowd. So, when a couple is looking for a more private experience, we’re all too ready with suggestions!
Our first recommendation is an Acadia sunset proposal on the Quietside. It’s called that for a reason, and is a fantastic opportunity to get away from crowds. This was mid-August, a height of tourist season. Where you can be waiting in a traffic jam to access the Park Loop. And going hungry trying to find a restaurant without a one-hour wait.
Blaise was totally eager suggestions to avoid the crowds. We paired it with a referral to an amazing restaurant nearby offering fine dining with water views. And which takes reservations. This made for an easier sell venturing out from their Bar Harbor rental. Knowing that an intimate location was priority, we focused on a spot that delivered. Low foot traffic, while still offering coastal Maine vibes. And while facing East, the sky still gets a magical warm glow with colors filling the sky.
Vanessa fell for the “Let me take your photo looking out over the ocean”, while Blaise pulled a ring out inside of a camera. Then handed her a floral bouquet we had arranged from a local florist. One car drove by yelling out their congratulations. Otherwise, the night was theirs. We especially love how having two cameras on them offers such different views, and brings the scene to life.
Our only downer? We wished this had been a full photo session instead of just photographing the proposal. Because everything was perfect – their outfits, the evening sky, flowers, tide pools. We just wanted to keep taking pictures! But, they had a dinner reservation waiting.
Let us help you plan your own Acadia Sunset Proposal on the Quietside:
It really is our favorite place on the planet and certainly one of the top National Parks in the country! Our process for Acadia proposals starts with getting to know the proposer and understanding what their vision of the event is. We’ll then work with you to find the best location and time of day to propose in Acadia and work with you in any way we can to help with the remainder of the planning and keeping it a secret.
If proposing in Acadia along the Park Loop at sunset is what speaks to you, then we’re all for helping you plan it. And we can help you find the perfect spot with fewer people and stress-free parking. Kate has been visiting Acadia every year since she was born and introduced Keith when they shot their first wedding together there. We now spend the majority of the season exploring the park while we stay at our family’s home in Somesville. It is with this passion and knowledge of the park that we can find the perfect place for your surprise proposal in Acadia National Park and be there with you to photograph the first chapter in your wedding story.
We intentionally don’t give out too many of our secrets here for the benefit of our couples. If you’re interested in working with us to photograph your surprise engagement in Acadia we’d love to chat with you! Let’s start making plans! Contact us now!
View more of our Acadia National Park proposals, engagements, and wedding photos! We are available in Acadia May-early Nov. We then shift our operation to Kailua, HI for Kailua surprise proposal photography! Yes, we know we’re lucky!