There is nothing more important to me than family. But right after family, comes the priority of partnering with and supporting small, family-owned businesses in Maine that help us ensure our guests enjoy the best of what the state has to offer. When we renovated the Retreat House this past winter, we teamed up with… Read more »
Wedding Day Emergency Kit
Let’s start off by saying, we hope everything on your wedding day goes off without a hitch. However, with all of the logistics to think about, the many people participating in the event, the dresses and shoes and undergarments, not to mention the emotions involved in a wedding, it’s best to be ready in case… Read more »
6 Best Lawn Games for Weddings
There is no better way to spend a sunny afternoon on the coast of Maine than being outside enjoying the fresh air and ocean views with a cold beverage, good company, and healthy competition playing lawn games. It’s also a fun addition to your wedding day! The expansive waterfront lawn at French’s Point offers ample… Read more »
How Much Should We Tip Our Wedding Vendors?
You, and the wedding vendor team that you select, will spend countless hours going over the details of your wedding celebration to be sure everything runs smoothly. Each and every wedding vendor focus their time and energy on your special day, so while an extra “Thank you!” is optional, it’s always appreciated. Either in the… Read more »
Real French’s Point Wedding: Stunning Coastal Maine Wedding of Meagan and Jameson
Beautiful Coastal Maine Wedding at French’s Point It’s almost June in Maine, and we are gearing up for our wedding season, starting this weekend, at French’s Point. We wanted to share this stunning summer wedding, celebrating Meagan and Jamesons’ nuptials! Our team loved working with these amazing people. There were so many special touches that made this day… Read more »
Staying Cool on Your Wedding Day
Believe it or not, summer is around the corner. After a long winter at French’s Point, we couldn’t be more excited. As excited as we are, however, those hot summer days can make for long wedding days for a bride and groom. Here are our tips for staying cool on a hot summer day. First of… Read more »
Sweepstakes Vendor: Nothing Bakes Like A Parrott
emilie inc photography Jessica Parrott of Nothing Bakes Like A Parrott has been whipping up tasty treats for French’s Point weddings for some time now. Whether you’re looking for a 4-tiered cake a display of cupcakes or even cake pops, Jessica can do it all. Jessica uses only the purest ingredients in her bakery, like real butter,… Read more »
French’s Point Review: Jacqueline & Chris
emilie inc. photography French’s Point is lucky enough to have been awarded WeddingWire’s Couples’ Choice venue in 2014! We are beyond thrilled at the honor, and have only our beautiful brides and grooms to thank. In this new blog series, we’ll be posting some of the reviews from both WeddingWire as well as The Knot… Read more »
Your Yearlong French’s Point Wedding Planning Timeline
Over the last few months, we’ve been rolling out our French’s Point wedding planning guide, giving you a glimpse at what you should be doing and when, when it comes to planning your French’s Point wedding. To make things even easier, we’ve compiled the whole checklist into one handy-dandy guide. Print it out, pin it… Read more »
Vintage & Antique Shopping for Design Props
You’ve fallen in love with vintage-inspired weddings. And you’ve spent months pinning your favorite details: picture frames, wooden chairs, birdcages and antique mirrors. And you know exactly what you want your wedding to look like. But actually finding the vintage props and decor accents is much more intensive than it may seem on Pinterest. Luckily,… Read more »