Wedding Weekend at Aragosta in Deer Isle, Maine
This Aragosta wedding weekend in Deer Isle, Maine was one of pure fun and togetherness. When I first connected with Christina & Danny, Christina wrote that they were looking for someone who could capture the brutalist Maine surroundings along with energetic candids of the day. Since she is a bit camera shy herself, she loved the documentary style.
One beautiful October weekend, they invited 50 of their friends to join them for a celebration on the coast of Maine that began with a lobster bake / costume party…you kidding!?
3 Reasons Hiring Your Photographer for Your Full Wedding Weekend Makes Sense for Intimate Celebrations
I offer custom collections that allow for split coverage across two days because I’ve found this is a beautiful way to document details that help tell the full story of a wedding beyond just the day itself. For intimate celebrations especially, this approach creates a wonderfully detailed narrative.
Here are three reasons some couples have chosen full wedding weekend coverage:
1. Space for genuine interactions
Welcome dinners and pre-wedding gatherings are often a wonderful opportunity to focus on real interactions between everyone meeting and mingling prior to the main celebration.
2. More time for you and your guests to get comfortable with me there
Spending time together before the wedding day helps everyone relax. By the time the day arrives, having a familiar presence behind the camera makes the experience feel even more natural.
3. Room to document the fun, unique parts of your celebration
From costume-party lobster bakes to restaurant welcome dinners, two-day coverage gives you the freedom to capture the personality of your full weekend.
Why Choose Aragosta at Goose Cove in Deer Isle for a Wedding Weekend?
Set across 21 acres of nearly untouched Maine coastline, Aragosta at Goose Cove feels less like a destination and more like a well-kept secret. Open from May through October, Aragosta transforms each weekend into a singular celebration, hosting private weddings and milestone gatherings in an intentionally secluded setting.
With 12 thoughtfully designed accommodations (9 private cottages and 3 intimate suites), the property can host up to 42 guests, allowing your closest people to stay on-site together for the entire weekend.
Barred Island creates a natural buffer that enhances the sense of privacy, inviting guests to fully settle into Maine’s rugged coast. Winding trails surround the property for those who enjoy easy going hiking as well!
Why book a venue like Aragosta?
Guests stay close together
Natural built-in welcome events
No pressure to “rush” the timeline
The venue itself becomes part of the story
Documentary Wedding Photography for Wedding Weekend Celebrations — Who Is It for?
A more observational approach to photographing weddings is for couples who are excited for images that tell a story more than simply capturing a moment, or creating a moment. It’s for you if:
You’re planning an intimate or full wedding weekend and want the full story told
You’re excited about seeing real interactions and emotions in your wedding photos
You’ve chosen a place that means something, a family property, a location that is special to you, or a hidden gem like Aragosta, and want the environment to be shown just as genuinely as the people
Slowing Down for an Intimate Wedding Weekend at Aragosta in Deer Isle, Maine
Wedding weekends like Christina & Danny’s are about slowing down and gathering your people, not for the photos but for the time. Documentary coverage honors that and lets observation take the lead as you enjoy your celebration. I’d love to chat!
Vendors:
Venue + catering
Aragosta at Goose Cove
Photography
Sienna Renee Photography
Florals
Oceanville Flowers
Rentals
Wallace Events
Band
D'Amico Entertainment
DJ
The Music Man DJ Service
Thank you for being here!
I’m Sienna, the owner and photographer behind Sienna Renee Photography. Based out of Maine, I approach wedding days and families with a documentary eye. I value genuine connection and getting to know you and your people to capture you as you are.