Laura & Ethan’s Atlantic Oceanside Bar Harbor Wedding

Laura and Ethan's wedding, like so many, had been postponed in 2020. However, they still wanted to get married on their original date, so last July they got together with a small group of loved ones to officially tie the knot. They still wanted a larger celebration, so they waited a year in the hopes the world would be a little safer. Their patience paid off, and the pair had a fantastic, emotional, and energetic party with their favorite people at the Atlantic Oceanside in Maine.

During getting ready, Laura's wedding party pored over old Destination Imagination memorbilia, as they had been in teams with Laura growing up (in fact, Laura still judges it, and even judges the global competition!), giggling over silly costumes and delightfully awkward photos. Meanwhile, Ethan got dressed with his wedding party, and helped his son, Ace, prepare.

Once the formalities were complete- first look, portraits, and the ceremony, the true magic began. Laura and Ethan are incredibly loving individuals, as are many of their friends and family members, and I was touched by so many portions of their reception- so many hugs, tears, and grins were witnessed as toasts were given and dances shared. I felt so lucky to capture all of the love in that room.

Here are a few of my favorite photos from Laura and Ethan's wedding day. Enjoy!

An Atlantic Oceanside Hotel wedding in Bar Harbor, Maine
A bride and her wedding party prepare for her Atlantic Ocecanside Bar Harbor Maine wedding.
A bride and her wedding party prepare for her Atlantic Ocecanside Bar Harbor Maine wedding.
A bride and her wedding party prepare for her Atlantic Ocecanside Bar Harbor Maine wedding.
A bride and her wedding party prepare for her Atlantic Ocecanside Bar Harbor Maine wedding.
A bride and her wedding party prepare for her Atlantic Ocecanside Bar Harbor Maine wedding.
A bride and her wedding party prepare for her Atlantic Ocecanside Bar Harbor Maine wedding.
The groom and his wedding party prepare for their Bar Harbor Maine wedding
The groom and his wedding party prepare for their Bar Harbor Maine wedding
The groom and his wedding party prepare for their Bar Harbor Maine wedding
The groom and his wedding party prepare for their Bar Harbor Maine wedding
A beautiful first look at the Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A beautiful first look at the Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A beautiful first look at the Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A beautiful first look at the Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A beautiful first look at the Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine.
A wedding ceremony at the Atlantic Oceanside on Mount Desert Island Maine
A wedding ceremony at the Atlantic Oceanside on Mount Desert Island Maine
A wedding ceremony at the Atlantic Oceanside on Mount Desert Island Maine
A wedding ceremony at the Atlantic Oceanside on Mount Desert Island Maine
A groom gets emotional during cocktail hour.
A groom gets emotional during cocktail hour.
An emotional and fun wedding reception at Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine
An emotional and fun wedding reception at Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine
An emotional and fun wedding reception at Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine
An emotional and fun wedding reception at Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine
An emotional and fun wedding reception at Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine
An emotional and fun wedding reception at Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine
Sunset wedding portraits taken in Bar Harbor, Maine
Sunset wedding portraits taken in Bar Harbor, Maine
Sunset wedding portraits taken in Bar Harbor, Maine
Sunset wedding portraits taken in Bar Harbor, Maine
Sunset wedding portraits taken in Bar Harbor, Maine
An emotional and fun wedding reception at Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine
An emotional and fun wedding reception at Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine
An emotional and fun wedding reception at Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine
An emotional and fun wedding reception at Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine
An emotional and fun wedding reception at Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine
An emotional and fun wedding reception at Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine
An emotional and fun wedding reception at Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine
An emotional and fun wedding reception at Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine
An emotional and fun wedding reception at Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine
An emotional and fun wedding reception at Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine
An emotional and fun wedding reception at Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor, Maine

Vendors

Venue: Atlantic Oceanside
Photographer: Kate Crabtree
Second Photographer: Kelsey Kobik
Officiant: Scott DesMarais (brother of Laura)
DJ: Bill Lyons
Baker: Celebration Cakes
Florist: Cottage Flowers
Dress Shop: Modern Bride
Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero
Suits: Men's Wearhouse
Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist: Brittany Spence
Stationary: Shutterfly

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