When Ella and Griffin asked me to photograph their wedding, I knew their love of film photography, D&D, thrifting, and all things vintage would create a magical dreamy day for their celebration. Surrounded by close friends and family, they celebrated their marriage at Sweet Pea’s Cafe in Bar Harbor after eloping this past winter. The evening was infused with their love of each other, friendships, style, and lots and lots of dancing.

A table setting at Sweet Pea's Farm with fresh florals on a long wooden table

Fresh floral bouquet sits in mason jar on a set table

During cocktail hour, guests drink champagne and chat around a table

Cocktail hour candid moment of a bridesmaid putting her purse and bouquet on a table

Groomsmen drink champagne during cocktail hour before the ceremony begins

Dreamy film photograph of a wedding table setting at a farm

A bride and bridesmaid embrace holding flowers before the ceremony

The mother of the bride walks down the path towards the ceremony setup before the vows begin

The vintage theme

Ella was wearing a Gunne Sax dress, while Griffin had on a thrifted 1970s suit. As an environmental scientist and thrifter extroadinaire, Ella took extra care to make their wedding sustainable! They used recycled jars for the flowers and all thrifted clothing (including her incredible 70s reception outfit). They also sourced their all vegan dinner from local farms.

The bride and groom smile at each other after the ceremony. They are wearing 70s vintage outfits, including a retro plaid shirt on the groom.

The bride smiles after the ceremony, she is wearing a vintage Gunne Sax dress, as the twinkle lights from the ceremony shimmer behind her

The bride and groom are teary-eyed and smiling after their ceremony under a blue Maine sky in a summer wedding

The average American wedding emits 57,152 kilograms of CO2, the equivalent of nearly 14 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles driven for one year! Mindful consumption when wedding planning can make a massive impact in reducing your carbon footprint. Small changes - like having vegan options, using thrifted decor and wardrobe, incorporating local seasonal florals, and minimizing food waste - add up to big impacts, while also creating a wedding celebration that is unique, special, and upholds the couples values.

Friends portraits after a wedding ceremony in Maine, friends embrace the smiling couple

The groom and his groomsmen portraits during a retro vintage-inspired Maine wedding

A portrait of smiling bride and her bridesmaid on a grassy farm wedding

The bride and groom smile during this portrait with the groom's parents

A candid moment documented between the bride and her mom as she fixes her daughters makeup during portaits

The bride and groom look over a field after their vows in this moody black and white film wedding photograph

Small farm wedding at Sweet Peas in Bar Harbor, Maine

When I first entered the venue I was blown away by the intimate setting - intricately designed flower bouquets, fairy lights over a long table, a small dance floor, and views of flowers and fields. Ella’s mom thoughtfully arranged the flowers, adding some of her own homegrown plants to florals from Hidden in Thyme. Together, these bouquets encapsulated mid-summer in Maine!

The bridal party walks down a flower path at Sweet Pea's farm in Bar Harbor, Maine

A candid bride and groom smile walking down towards their ceremony at this Maine wedding

Film photograph of a Maine wedding in Bar Harbor where the bride and groom look out towards their family and friends

An outdoor wedding ceremony in Maine where the bride and groom exchange vows in an intimate setting with friends and family facing a pond.

A wedding ceremony at Sweet Peas Farm surrounded by friends and family

Film portrait of the bride wearing a vintage dress looking out after her ceremony

The bride and groom kiss and embrace after sharing their vows during a summer wedding in Maine

The couple walk back toward the reception area after their Maine wedding

Film wedding photograph of the couple holding hands, wearing vintage thrifted clothing

Ella and Griffin choose to have their celebration at Sweet Pea’s Farm in Bar Harbor, Maine. Cafe by day, venue by night - the farm features farm to table meals, gorgeous flower beds, and an elegant outdoor dining and party space. They gathered their friends and family on the grass overlooking a small pond for the vow exchange. There was plenty of room for a live band and dancing under the stars.

At Sweet Pea's Farm, guests sit around a long table, laughing waiting for their farm to table meal

Guests sit a long dinner table under twinkle lights during the wedding dinner. The grooms grandmother stands behind him in this candid moment

During the maid of honors speech at dinner, guests sit around a farm table at a Maine wedding

A candid film portrait of the groom and his grandmother during his wedding

Outdoor dance party

The evening ended with a long dance party to a mix of old and new songs performed by a live band. From Fall Out Boy to Stevie Wonder, and even Darius Rucker, the guests danced under the stars and twinkle lights. Ella and Griffin wanted their day to feel like summer camp, culminating in an epic dance party - and as they celebrated with friends and family I felt that!