Early May in Acadia is a bit of a secret. The island is technically "open" — tourists are already there, more than you'd expect — but the summer crowds haven't arrived yet, and there's still this quiet that settles over the park in a way that just doesn't exist in July. It's the kind of quiet that makes an elopement feel exactly right.

If you're planning a wedding in Maine, one of the most important details on your timeline has nothing to do with your caterer, your florist, or your venue. It's sunset.

Maine's light changes dramatically across the year — from 4:05 PM in December to 8:25 PM in June and July. That four-hour swing has a real impact on what your wedding photos look like, and when the best moments of your day should happen.