This is the first in our five-part series based on the wedding planning guidance that I offer my clients at French’s Point. In this series, I’ll provide tips on central concerns like budget creation, vendor selection, timeline management, the ceremony, and set-up. And I’ll take on each topic in the order that I typically address… Read more »
A Brief History of Something Borrowed, Something Blue
In the series, we’ve covered some pretty antiquated wedding traditions, some stretching all the way back to the ancients. This one, by comparison, is pretty young. The tradition of the bride wearing something borrowed and something blue comes from the Victorian-era poem that in full reads: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a… Read more »
A Brief History of the Best Man
According to modern wedding tradition, the best man is a close friend or family member of the groom’s who organizes the bachelor party, helps the groom prepare for the wedding, and stands beside him at the ceremony. But the origins of this tradition are a little more violent. The best man tradition was started centuries… Read more »
Made in Maine Series: Bar Harbor Brewing Co. and Atlantic Brewing Co.
Maine wedding grooms who are fans of microbrewed beer have plenty to choose from in Maine, including two established options near French’s Point on Mount Desert Island – Bar Harbor Brewing Co. and Atlantic Brewing Co., located a short drive away from each other in the beautiful seaside town of Bar Harbor. Keep an eye… Read more »
A Brief History of the Wedding Ring
The exchange of wedding bands is today often central to the ceremony, but did you know that it was only during the 20th century that the custom of putting a ring on the groom became popular? The wedding ring has a long and interesting history as the symbol of everlasting love (and, historically, ownership). Putting… Read more »
Fort Point Lighthouse
Spring arrived in force last week in Maine and now the air smells sweet of flowers and saltwater, the songbirds are chirping, and everyone is strutting around in sunglasses and brimmed hats. All of this warm weather’s got me thinking about fun things to do off the coast during the spring and summer months, and… Read more »
A Brief History of the Rose
The rose traces its roots all the way back to prehistory. According to fossil evidence, roses have been growing on earth for 35 million years. The first cultivated versions of the rose appeared in Chinese gardens more than 5,000 years ago. The ancient Romans were big fans of the rose, growing huge quantities of it… Read more »
Things to Do in Acadia During the Winter
Acadia National Park is certainly stunning in the summer, but in the winter it’s a wonderland and locals know it shouldn’t be missed. During the off-season, travelers to the park and Mount Desert Island get a taste of sleepy local culture; access to serene, stunning forests; and a ticket to off-the-beaten-path adventures they can truly… Read more »
A Brief History of Celebrity Residents
Not too long ago, we featured a few historical figures who were born in the midcoast and went on to achieve fame and fortune. But the region’s reputation as a haven for the well-to-do is anything but history. The midcoast’s scenic coastline and cool ocean breezes continue to attract celebrities to this day, many of… Read more »
Maine Wedding Fashion: Vendor Feature – Sandi McKeen
If you’ve heard of Sandi McKeen, you probably got word from a friend, loved one or acquaintance who appreciates couture fashion. If you haven’t, you’re about to be let in on one of the best-kept secrets in Maine’s wedding world. Sandi has built a reputation over 20+ years as a skilled couturier with sophisticated yet… Read more »