Over Veteran’s Day Weekend, our family had the opportunity to bring together almost 60 of our family members for an epic family reunion here at French’s Point. As part of the festivities, my father and mother, long-known by our family as the Pirate King and Queen, orchestrated a 2-hour pirate treasure hunt around French’s Point…. Read more »
How Can I Help: Farewell Brunch
Almost every wedding that takes place at French’s Point is a family affair for our clients. Often times parents and other family and friends participate in the wedding planning at various points in the process. Many hands make light work, right? With such a momentous occasion to look forward to, it is very common for the… Read more »
Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe
March 17 is a widely celebrated holiday honoring Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. History speaks of his travels across Ireland, establishing monasteries and schools, and legends speak of a curse he placed on all venomous snakes in Ireland, forcing them to drown in the ocean. After his death on March 17, AD 461, the… Read more »
Greenery Wedding Inspiration
It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day so we thought it would be fun to give you some wedding inspiration focused around the 2017 Pantone color of the year, which is “Greenery.” We created a Greenery Pinterest board that should ignite your imagination. We’ve included wedding bouquets, wedding stationery, wedding decor, bridesmaid dresses and even wedding cake that are… Read more »
Best Coastal Maine Wedding Venue 2017
We have some great news to share! We have earned two great honors from the folks from the wedding blog Borrowed & Blue (Maine). We won “Best All-around Wedding Venue” and also “Best Venue for Large Weddings!” We are in the very best of company, check out the other winners! The Best of B&B 2017 award is the… Read more »
Real Review: Gorgeous Location, Excellent Service
The first thing you notice when you arrive at French’s Point is the ocean. The views are breathtakingly beautiful, especially on a sunny day. Once you have taken in your natural surrounding you start to notice the beauty of everything else. The landscaping at French’s Point is immaculate. Over the course of my engagement, I… Read more »
The Beautifully Relaxed Wedding of Emily and Zach
We loved teaming up with Adrienne Horty of Refinery Events for Emily and Zach’s waterfront celebration here at French’s Point this past summer! Adrienne is known for her level-headed, calm demeanor and she exhibited just that on the wedding day! The only way to describe the wedding is “beautifully relaxed.” The weather was great which… Read more »
Real Review: Wedding Weekend Bliss
“We could not be happier with our decision to host both our wedding and reception at French’s Point! They were there every step of the way, answering questions, providing guidance, and soothing nerves. You will find no finer people and no finer location. Being able to stay in their farmhouse and spend time with our family… Read more »
Living Legacy: Bonnie Brooks
Meet my mother Bonita Tilton Brooks! I wanted to tell you about a very special person here at French’s Point… my mother, Bonnie. She’s a big part of what makes French’s Point so beautiful. Read on to find out how. Mom grew up in Sidney, Maine. She was the oldest of six children born to… Read more »
The Ultimate Private, Secluded, Romantic, Waterfront Venue
When Marc and I set about finding a location for our wedding ceremony and reception we knew we wanted waterfront and we wanted to be in Maine, preferably not far from where we live, which is on Mount Desert Island. One of my bridesmaids recommended we tour French’s Point. So we called and they gave… Read more »