We instantly have a connection with any couple that is passionate about Mount Desert Island (MDI), Acadia National Park, and wanting a Bar Harbor wedding. It’s insanely unlikely that you can visit this magical island without it changing your life.

Maine Coast Wedding
Maine Coast Wedding
Bar Harbor Regency Wedding
MDI Wedding

Sam grew up spending time in Pretty Marsh (on the Quiet Side of the island) with her family, soaking in the salt air, abundant wild blueberries and lingering golden sunsets. Her year round home was in Rockville, Maryland, also home of Eben.

MDI Wedding
Bar Harbor Wedding

They originally met in middle school. But Sam went to college in Washington and Eben at Penn State. It wasn’t until later they reconnected and began dating, now living with Midge the Boston Terrier and Cash the Pit/Lab mix in Baltimore. And Sam was the one to introduce Eben to MDI, where he too was captivated by the island.

Maine Wedding Photographer
Bar Harbor Wedding
Acadia National Park Wedding
MDI Wedding
MDI Wedding

At the time, Eben and Sam only had one dog. Eben wanted another, but Sam said not until they were married. So it was in Bar Harbor that Eben put his plan into action.

Bar Harbor Wedding
Bar Harbor Wedding
Bar Harbor Wedding
Bar Harbor Wedding
Bar Harbor Wedding
Bar Harbor Wedding

Eben had taken out an ad in the Islander. The day began in the hot sun with a hike up Gorham. Sam was left feeling a little warn out and grumpy, so when they headed out on the Shore Path Eben had his work cut out for him. He finally got Sam to look at the paper in which there was an advertisement just for her to get a second dog, which led to a proposal and thus the marriage plans began!

Bar Harbor Wedding
Bar Harbor Wedding
Bar Harbor Wedding
Bar Harbor Wedding
Bar Harbor Wedding

Sam is a third grade teacher an hour outside of Baltimore, while Eben (a charcuterie specialist) is opening an incubator kitchen. One would think they would have enough on their plates, but then began planning a destination Bar Harbor wedding and buying a home.

Bar Harbor Wedding
Bar Harbor Wedding
Bar Harbor Wedding
Bar Harbor Wedding
Bar Harbor Wedding
Maine Island Wedding

Their day in the Stone House was gorgeous, with friends and family, sun and a cool ocean breeze. It was a night no one wanted to end, especially us as photographers in one of our favorite places!

Mount Desert Island Wedding
Mount Desert Island Wedding
Maine Coast Wedding
MDI Wedding Party
Acadia Wedding

Congratulations Sam & Eben, and we will see you again in Bar Harbor!

Bar Harbor Wedding Vendors

Stone House at the Bar Harbor Regency – venue and catering
Alda Stitch with Harmonious Palette – Flowers
Jim Smith with Maine’s Premier DJ – DJ
friend Quentin Harris and Aunt Hope Hill – Hair & Makeup
Ethan Steinfels (brother) – Officiant
Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection – dress

Kate & Keith Photography! – Having a Bar Harbor wedding? Or other equally awesome wedding? We’d love to be your wedding photographers!