Planning a wedding is like picking players for an epic game of dodge ball. Did you know that couples will engage six to 18 wedding vendors for their wedding? So, if you are planning a wedding in Maine, you will need to find on average 12 providers for your event. Some of these services are:… Read more »
Vendor Spotlight: The Bob Charest Band
French’s Point Estate is thrilled to continue our series of blog posts spotlighting amazing Maine wedding vendors that help to make weddings at our waterfront wedding venue not only successful but truly the embodiment of the experience our clients strive to craft for their family and friends. This series will showcase some of the best providers… Read more »
Vendor Spotlight: Cairn Events
French’s Point Estate is thrilled to continue our series of blog posts spotlighting amazing Maine wedding vendors that help to make weddings at our waterfront wedding venue not only successful but truly the embodiment of the experience our clients strive to craft for their family and friends. This series will showcase some of the best providers… Read more »
Deciding to do a First Look at French’s Point?
Traditionally, many efforts have been made to keep the couple from seeing each other on the wedding day prior to the ceremony. Even though so many wedding traditions have fallen by the wayside, this tradition remained. However, in recent years, we have seen a major trend shift in the approach to wedding photos that has increasingly caused… Read more »
Bridal Boudoir Preparations at French’s Point Estate
One of the things that our clients enjoy as part of their experience here at French’s Point on their wedding day is the space we provide on the second level of the estate exclusively for the bridal party for preparations. This collection of four rooms includes a waterfront Relaxation Room with a dining table, couches… Read more »
How To Write Your Own Wedding Vows
Many couples that get married at French’s Point Estate choose to write their own wedding vows. Writing personal wedding vows is a way to really customize your wedding and the experience you are creating for yourselves and your guests. Although it’s a great way to personalize your ceremony, it can be a daunting task. Here… Read more »
When Things Go Wrong: 4 Tips to Avoid Wedding Disasters
You may not want to think about what could go wrong on your big day, but we can assure you, it’s better to prepare for the things that could potentially go wrong and create a solid back-up plan. Also, as emotions run high on your wedding day, things that would normally seem insignificant will seem… Read more »
Red Flags When Choosing Your Vendors: Series Part IV: They Won’t Negotiate a Good Contract
We’ve talked about 3 major flags when hiring people for your wedding. It may seem like you are prying or asking too many questions, but these are the questions that could save you a lot of headaches, time and money. We want your big day to go without any complications. That process starts with the… Read more »
Red Flags When Choosing Your Vendors: They Don’t Call You Back
99% of all major issues on your wedding day are avoidable. We’ve seen the good, bad and ugly behind the scenes at weddings– and there is an ugly! Our experience as a destination wedding venue has afforded us the wherewithal to avoid problems before they begin. The brides we work with are typically located outside… 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 »