Maine offers beautiful scenery to host the perfect wedding celebration, but how do you create the full “Maine” experience for your guests? Consider asking your venue to feature beers, wines and spirits made in Maine and inspired by Maine flavors. Maine Breweries Maine is home to a number of breweries from Southern to Northern Maine…. Read more »
Meet the Family: Bob Brooks
Meet the Family… French’s Point is a beautiful property. But even more beautiful is the family behind the facilities. In this blog series, we will introduce you the members of the Brooks/Brewer Family that made it a mission to share this property with special clients seeking a private and beautiful location for their events and… Read more »
The Pros and Cons of the First Look
The first look, as popular as it is, is still very much a hotly contested wedding trend. Just mention to your mother or grandmother that you may see your fiance prior to the ceremony, and they will probably think you are joking. If you’re in the throes of wedding planning, chances are you’ve debated the… Read more »
Meet the Family: Bonita Tilton Brooks
French’s Point is a beautiful property. But even more beautiful is the family behind the facilities. In this blog series, we will introduce you the members of the Brooks/Brewer family that made it their mission to share this property with special clients seeking a private and beautiful location for their events. This business will be… Read more »
What Makes French’s Point Special?
This is a question posed by many with several answers: The Obvious – the beautiful private oceanfront setting with unparalleled views and impressive gardens. The Unique – the numerous benefits of an experienced event coordination company to our “destination” clientele. The Personal – the intimate tone of the family-owned and operated estates and the way… Read more »
Fall Weddings in Maine
The soft sunshine and cool breeze that sets the mood for fall in Maine creates the perfect ambiance for a romantic and cozy wedding celebration. Fall is increasingly becoming a more popular season for getting hitched and we can see why. As we walk around our property, the fall colors are starting to set in… Read more »
Real Wedding: Lauren and Clark
Our first wedding of the season set the pace for an amazing summer! Lauren and Clark along with their family and guests had a fantastic weekend. The sun was shining and we couldn’t have asked for a smoother day. Lauren was absolutely stunning in her gown and her classic and romantic taste was obvious in… 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 »
Beat the Heat: Plan Ahead For Hot Weather on Your Wedding
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 »
Maine Wedding Vendor Feature: Cranberry Island Kitchen
Maine is famous for creating the whoopie pie, although there is a lot of debate amongst our friends from Pennsylvania. Cranberry Island Kitchen has taken the casual sweet treat and made it a gourmet wedding favorite. There are dozens of ways to incorporate their traditional whoopie pie style into your special day. They provide wedding… Read more »