Kendra & Ben's Intimate Colony Beach Elopement | A Moody Kennebunkport Micro Wedding

October 26th, 2026

A Quiet Beach Wedding With a Storm on the Way

Kendra and Ben's intimate wedding at Colony Beach in Kennebunkport, Maine had a little bit of everything. An approaching nor'easter, two very well-dressed dogs, and a handful of the people who mattered most.

Kendra's family had a long history with Kennebunkport. Her grandparents often vacationed here, so getting married along the same coastline held a deeper meaning. It was a beautiful way to bring a little family history into their wedding day.

They weren't looking for a big production. Just a quiet beach ceremony, time with their families, and some beautiful photographs to remember it all.

Planning a Kennebunkport Elopement Around a Nor'easter

The weather was our biggest challenge. A nor'easter was moving through Maine that weekend, and Kendra was understandably worried about the rain.

With smaller weddings and elopements, I often take on a bigger role in helping couples navigate the planning process. We talked through our options, including photographing everything indoors if necessary or embracing the rain outside.

Ultimately, we moved the ceremony up an hour, and it worked. We stayed dry!

Even better, the approaching storm gave us some incredible light. The dark skies and soft coastal light created exactly the kind of moody atmosphere I love photographing.

Candid Moments, Editorial Portraits, and Two Very Important Dogs

With such a small group, the ceremony felt incredibly personal. Ben had three mothers there celebrating with him, which was especially meaningful. And their two dogs showed up dressed as a bride and groom, naturally.

After the ceremony, we spent about an hour creating portraits along Colony Beach.

Ben was a little camera shy, but sometimes the people who are least comfortable in front of a camera surprise themselves. His portraits took on this beautiful, understated editorial quality without needing much direction.

Kendra looked incredibly elegant, and her piercing blue eyes were especially striking against the darker coastal tones.

We balanced candid wedding photography with editorial portraits, allowing them to enjoy their time together while still creating something artistic.

A Micro Wedding That Felt Like Them

One of my favorite things about photographing Kennebunkport micro weddings and elopements is how much room there is to make the experience personal.

For Kendra and Ben, that meant keeping things peaceful, making their family feel comfortable, and not letting a storm dictate the entire day.

As a Maine elopement photographer and LGBTQ+ affirming wedding photographer, I work with couples who want to feel comfortable being themselves, whether their wedding includes five guests or fifty.

Planning an intimate wedding at Colony Beach or somewhere along the Southern Maine coast?

Let's talk about making your wedding day feel like yours.