With wedding trends moving away from formalities and often times outdoors, couples are no longer doing the once standard candle unity ceremony. Instead,couples are either bypassing the tradition all together to keep the ceremony brief, or adding a twist to make it more meaningful & personal! Whether you decide to include a unity ceremony or not, here… Read more »
Incorporating Local Beers, Wines and Spirits Into Your Wedding
Maine offers beautiful scenery to host the perfect wedding celebration, but how do you create the full “Maine” experience for your guests? Consider asking your venue to feature beers, wines and spirits made in Maine and inspired by Maine flavors. Maine Breweries Maine is home to a number of breweries from Southern to Northern Maine…. Read more »
The Pros and Cons of the First Look
The first look, as popular as it is, is still very much a hotly contested wedding trend. Just mention to your mother or grandmother that you may see your fiance prior to the ceremony, and they will probably think you are joking. If you’re in the throes of wedding planning, chances are you’ve debated the… Read more »
Fall Weddings in Maine
The soft sunshine and cool breeze that sets the mood for fall in Maine creates the perfect ambiance for a romantic and cozy wedding celebration. Fall is increasingly becoming a more popular season for getting hitched and we can see why. As we walk around our property, the fall colors are starting to set in… Read more »
Tips for Being a Great Wedding Guest
You may not be a part of the wedding party, or a vendor working at the event, but you’ve still got major responsibilities as a wedding guest. This is a big day for someone in your family or a friend and you want to make sure you hit your mark and make it the greatest… Read more »
Sacrifice & Service: Scott Broadley Returns to After Tour in Afghanistan
It is not often that we can top the high of a beautiful wedding day for the French’s Point Family. But on June 15, 2013, not only did we celebrate a wonderful wedding on a spectacularly beautiful day, but we also welcomed home one of our own with tears of joy and many hugs. It… Read more »
What An Appy Couple! Technology for Weddings
For tech-savvy couples, there are hundreds of website tools and online resources to help organize your wedding. But for couples who are trendsetting and want not only a website to share information with their guests, but also a mobile app, Appy Couple is amazing. It is a recent discovery of ours and we were impressed… Read more »
Maine Wedding Gifts: Tandem Coffee Roasters
Maine is quickly gaining attention as the mecca for small batch custom creations. We’ve long been a center for craft microbreweries, high-end chocolatiers, and more recently, craft coffee roasters. Tandem Coffee in Portland, ME offers some of the most delicious caffeinated brews in the state. If you are looking for a great favor that not… Read more »
Real Wedding: Lauren and Clark
Our first wedding of the season set the pace for an amazing summer! Lauren and Clark along with their family and guests had a fantastic weekend. The sun was shining and we couldn’t have asked for a smoother day. Lauren was absolutely stunning in her gown and her classic and romantic taste was obvious in… Read more »
Beat the Heat: Plan Ahead For Hot Weather on Your Wedding
This past weekend was the first unexpected heatwave of the summer here in Maine. Although our property is perfectly set against the backdrop of the ocean with a nice breeze coming across the gazebo where most couples host their ceremony, we still prepare for the summer scorching sun and high temperatures. We have plans and… Read more »