Maine is vacationland, making it the perfect place to say your vows and elope with the love of your life. You can go on a rugged mountain adventure and have fun in the sun on the beach all in the same day! Gorgeous rocky coastline will give you Pacific Northwest vibes. Peaceful lakes, quaint towns by the sea, and towering peaks - Maine is all that and a slice of cake (or a wild blueberry pie). We compiled a list of the best places in Maine for adventure elopements.

Acadia National Park & Downeast Maine

Acadia National Park boasts a beautiful and diverse landscape. Here, you can get married under the canopy of an evergreen or birch forest, on a rocky outcropping overlooking the ocean, or while watching the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain. You don’t need any special permits if your party size is under 10 people. Bar Harbor and Mt. Desert Island offer a variety of AirBnbs, hotels, and dining options to make your trip both adventurous and luxurious. Acadia National Park draws thousands of visitors every year, the quietest time to get married here is November through May.

If you are looking to elope in the summer or fall, we suggest checking out other parts of the Downeast region. Blue Hill Peninsula, Deer Isle, the Cutler Coast, and the islands of Penobscot Bay offer all of the drama of Acadia without the crowds. In addition, these are places you can go to truly escape and look into local life.

Baxter State Park & North Woods National Monument

The site of the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail on Mt. Kathadin is also home to some of the most wild and beautiful mountains and lakes in Maine. Imagine eloping on a dock as the sun is setting to the sound of loon calls or going on an epic adventure among highest peaks in Maine! Baxter State Park, may be far from civilization, but we promise that it is well worth the drive. You definitely need permits if you plan to get married in this park, plan ahead so you can be sure your day is stress free.

For a more low key option with fewer preparations necessary, check out the North Woods National Monument just next door.

Maine Lakes Region

Maine has hundreds of scenic lakes, some so remote that you can only get there with 4WD and others easily accessible with plenty of accommodations nearby. If you are looking for the ultimate privacy and a spot to celebrate with your family/friends consider renting a lakeside AirBnb for your adventure elopement or micro wedding.

Greater Portland Area

Portland is the foodie capital of New England, just like Portland is also the foodie capital of the Pacific Northwest :) If you are looking for the perfect blend of quintessential New England, city vibes, and a little bit of nature Portland, Maine is an ideal location for your elopement. Micro breweries are on nearly every street corner. You can tour the city drinking your favorite brews in your wedding attire!

Midcoast

The typical Maine seacoast experience isn’t too far from Boston! The midcoast is a perfect place to tie the knot with its rugged coastline, plentiful accommodations, vendors, cute seaside fishing towns, and gorgeous sand beaches.

How to Elope in Maine

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Get started today by reaching out to us! We are New England natives and know so much about Maine.

In fact, Natalie spent an entire summer living in the Downeast region.

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Once you book us, we will help you to narrow down your options so your elopement is everything you have ever dreamed of.

Legal

If you live in the state of Maine simply go to your town clerk up to 90 days before your elopement for your marriage license. If you do not live in Maine, you can obtain your license from any town clerk’s office. In Maine, two witnesses (other than your officiant) are required. The good news is that we (your photographers) can totally count!

Best 5 places to elope in Maine