Almost every wedding that takes place at French’s Point is a family affair for our clients. Often times parents and other family and friends participate in the wedding planning at various points in the process. Many hands make light work, right? With such a momentous occasion to look forward to, it is very common for… Read more »
Wedding Vendor Advice Series: Red Flags When Choosing Your Vendors
Over the past few months we’ve been highlighting the red flags that you should be looking out for when you’re hiring wedding vendors. We’ve seen the good, bad and ugly of weddings– and there is an ugly! Our experience as a destination wedding venue has afforded us the wherewithal to avoid problems before they begin…. Read more »
Planning Your Maine Wedding: Part V: Wedding Flow and Set-Up
The last installment in our five-part series is crucial to the overall success of your wedding. You’ve finalized your budget, chosen vendors, planned your ceremony and organized a timeline for your wedding day. You have all the pieces that you’ll need. The last step will be to arrange all the chosen elements in a way… Read more »
Home Away From Home: Our Accommodations
We can think of no better way to enjoy Maine than to stay at French’s Point in elegantly appointed rooms just steps from where you’ll exchange vows. With the ability to accommodate dozens of overnight guests, French’s Point offers a unique opportunity to gather friends and family on our private grounds along Penobscot Bay. For… Read more »
What Makes French’s Point Unique Series: Part I: The Ocean View
What Makes French’s Point Unique: The Ocean View The distinction makes all the difference when it comes to picking a wedding venue. We at French’s Point think our spot is as unique as they come, and in this series, we’ll briefly touch on a few of our favorite, special things. First up, the view. French’s… Read more »
Planning Your Maine Wedding: Part III: The Ceremony
This is the third installment in our five-part series based on the wedding planning guidance that we offer our clients at French’s Point. In this series, I provide tips on central concerns like budget creation, vendor selection, timeline management, the ceremony, and set-up, addressing each topic in the order that I typically address it with… Read more »
Maine Wedding Venue Map
For those of you wondering what the French’s Point property looks like, check out this new map we’ve developed of the grounds. You can see the ocean borders the property on three sides, which makes for stunning panoramic views of the bay. We have a spot along the water on the east side for tables… Read more »
Wedding in Maine – Things to Do Roundup!
We have been posting things to do in the area for our Maine wedding guests and decided to do a roundup of them in one post! Meet Midcoast Maine: Home to French’s Point Things To Do: Hike Mount Battie Things To Do: Wine Tasting Things To Do: Penobscot Marine Museum Things To Do: Visiting Islesboro… Read more »
Maine Wedding Venues: To Tent or Not to Tent
It’s common for people who come to Maine for a destination wedding to consider renting a tent. This is because there aren’t many venues very close to the water that can accommodate an entire guest list in one room. At French’s Point, we do in fact have a gorgeous reception hall along the water with… Read more »
Real Maine Wedding: Martha and Eliot on Memorial Day Weekend
Photographer: Michelle Turner Photography Ceremony Site: Fort Knox Historic Site Reception Site: French’s Point Estate Guest Accommodations: Belfast Harbor Inn Family Accommodations: Hersey Retreat Cottage and Charming Maine Beach Cottage Officiant: Stephen Tracey Tent: Sperry Tents Floral Design: Branch Pond Flowers & Gifts Ceremony Music: Opus Trio Reception Music: J. Biddy Fireworks: Central Maine Pyrotechnics… Read more »