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There has been a lot of buzz lately about couples bucking the longest-lasting wedding trend and hosting weddings in the middle of the week. The New England Destination Wedding tradition has always been Friday rehearsal dinner, Saturday afternoon ceremonies and evening receptions with a Sunday morning farewell brunch. But as weddings get more expensive, couples are getting more creative at stretching their dollars to create the experience they… Read more »

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 »

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 »

Our first wedding of the official wedding season is coming up in mid-May. This week we got a sneak peek of the stunning flowers that Judy Bourgeois at Flora Fauna has designed for the event. To say that Flora Fauna is a floral design company that doesn’t begin to describe what they are truly capable… Read more »

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 »

Couples often ask us how to have a friend or family member legally officiate their wedding at French’s Point. With all of the rapid online ordination now available, it’s become popular for a member of the wedding party to conduct the service rather than spend a few hundred dollars to hire a reverend. So how… Read more »

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 »

This is the fourth installment in our five-part series based on the wedding planning guidance that I offer my clients at French’s Point. In this series, I provide tips on central concerns like budget creation, vendor selection, the ceremony, timeline management, and set-up, addressing each topic in the order that I typically address it with… Read more »

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 »

This is the second in our five-part series based on the wedding planning help that I offer my 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 the… Read more »