A Coastal Maine Wedding at the York Harbor Inn- Timeless love by the Sea

From the very beginning, the couple envisioned a day that would feel timeless yet deeply personal — a celebration that balanced historic New England charm with refined modern simplicity. The York Harbor Inn, with its colonial architecture and panoramic harbor views, became the perfect canvas for their dream coastal Maine wedding. Built in 1730, the inn’s warm wooden interiors and oceanfront location invited a design that honored tradition while welcoming modern romance.

Images here are a mix of digital, 35 mm and 120 film.

the couple shows off their modern wedding attire at their coastal maine wedding

the details of this coastal maine wedding

The wedding palette — soft pale pinks, whites, and ivories — set a tone of understated elegance. Those hues felt right at home within the inn’s historic setting, casting a glow across its centuries-old walls. Every detail seemed intentional: the florals, the textures, the way candlelight reflected off polished wood and soft linens. The bride’s gown, an Enaura gown from Madeline’s Daughter, embodied her vision of timeless sophistication. Its clean lines and detachable puff sleeves brought both structure and whimsy, a perfect complement to the day’s aesthetic. Her sisters, dressed in blue floral prints, offered a fresh, unexpected twist on the tradition of bridesmaids — serving as the bride’s “something blue.” The groom and his groomsmen wore sharp black tuxedos, also sourced through Madeline’s Daughter, adding a striking contrast to the soft color palette that surrounded them.

Across the street, the Hartley Mason Reserve provided a breathtaking coastal Maine setting for the ceremony. The couple stood before ocean views reciting their vows. A live string trio from Casco Bay Strings performed during the ceremony, weaving familiar melodies from Toy Story and Pirates of the Caribbean into the moment — touches that reflected the couple’s playful spirit.

When guests returned to the York Harbor Inn for the coastal Maine wedding reception, the transformation was breathtaking. The colonial space glowed with soft florals from Hillside Flowers in shades of blush, ivory, white, and pale pink — arrangements that felt timeless yet organic, as though they belonged in that room. The bride and groom cut into a three-tier chocolate cake by Jenny’s Wedding Cakes, finished in smooth white icing. Guests mingled and laughed, savoring the couple’s thoughtful personal touches, including a custom cigar bar honoring their dog, Cedar. Cedar’s Cigar Bar was complete with matches and signage. It was such a heartfelt, creative addition — a little piece of their story tucked into the reception’s refined atmosphere.

As the evening unfolded at this coastal Maine wedding, the celebration carried the perfect rhythm: relaxed, romantic, and full of quiet luxury. Every design choice, every song, every subtle detail spoke to who they were — creating a day that didn’t just look beautiful, but felt authentic.

york harbor inn- what we see

From a photographer’s perspective, this York Harbor Inn wedding and its coastal surroundings were pure magic. Between the historic textures of the inn and the natural beauty of the shoreline, every corner offered something visually striking. But what stood out most were the moments in between — the laughter during portraits, the wind tugging gently at the veil, the emotion on the groom’s face as the ceremony began. It’s those fleeting, genuine moments that remind us why a coastal Maine wedding is so special for a love story.

final thoughts

A York Harbor Inn wedding is everything you’d hope for in a coastal Maine wedding — historic charm, oceanfront ceremony, and elegant details that never go out of style.

If you’re dreaming of your own Maine celebration and want a York Maine photographer who knows how to capture that timeless coastal magic, we’d love to hear from you.
Let’s create something unforgettable on the Maine coast.