When planning a destination wedding, and your guests are all staying on-site, there’s always the question; What do I do about food in between events? Do I have to provide every meal- breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Or can I just provide the meals for events? Here are a few options that will help your guests… Read more »
What to Include in Your Bathroom Baskets
To better serve your guests and help take care of them during their time here, here are some items we think are perfect to include in your bathroom baskets! At French’s Point, there are 4 common guest restrooms, two on the main level and 2 on the lower level of the Retreat House. Please keep… Read more »
The Best Wedding Rain Plan!
Rain on your wedding day does not have to be the end-all of your wedding day excitement! Here are some fun rainy-day features you can bring to life during your wedding weekend in case the rain intimidates you just a little bit! Clear Umbrellas! In the chance of rain, order some clear umbrellas for your… Read more »
How Many Chairs Do I Order For My Wedding Ceremony?
When you select a blank canvas wedding venue, like French’s Point, you will need to work alongside a rental provider to streamline all your wedding weekend rentals. One of the rental items you will need to place on your order form is your ceremony chairs. Select Your Chair Style First, you will need to select… Read more »
Food Trucks at French’s Point
Couples are always looking for ways to make their wedding weekend experience fun, memorable and unique. Because weddings are so trend influenced, the food truck movement has made it’s way into the wedding weekend at French’s Point too. We often get the question “Can we use a food truck for our wedding weekend at French’s… Read more »
9 Things To Do After You’re Engaged
Maybe you’re newly engaged, or perhaps you expect your special someone might pop the question any time. Here’s what to do after you say “Yes!” 1) You’re Engaged, Soak It In Take the time to soak in the moment and revel in the love and joy of this special moment. This is the only time… Read more »
How Early Should I Book My Wedding Venue?
Couples often ask me how early they should book their wedding venue. Of course, this all depends on a number of factors: How long would you like the engagement period to be? Do you have life commitments (school, work, vacation, moving, home purchase) that need to be factored in to your timing? Do you have… Read more »
Tips for a Successful Wedding Weekend
Weddings are among the few events in our lives when nearly everyone we know and love is gathered in one place. That’s why so many couples are extending their weddings beyond the ceremony and reception to include a full weekend of fun and events. Welcome receptions, farewell brunches and group outings give everyone more time… Read more »
6 Tips for Giving the Perfect Wedding Toast
Congratulations, you have been selected to give a toast at your friends’ wedding! Are you nervous? You shouldn’t be. It’s an honor to be asked to toast the wedding couple and you’re probably being asked because you’re one of the most important people in their lives. We’ve seen hundreds of toasts here at French’s Point,… Read more »
Do I Have to Assign Seating at my Wedding?
You might not know this, but before French’s Point owner, Jessika Brooks Brewer, took on the stewardship of this incredible waterfront wedding venue, she was a wedding planner. Her long years of experience means she’s pretty much seen it all. In this post, she’s going to highlight the pros and cons of using seating charts,… Read more »