Mr. Haack Photography One of the important things to sort out when you begin to plan your wedding is whether or not you will include children in the festivities. About 20% of the couples we work with opt not to invite the younger set. It’s all up to your vision of your perfect day, of course…. Read more »
Tented Wedding Receptions in Maine
It’s common for people who come to Maine for a destination wedding to consider renting a tent for their wedding. This is because Maine’s weather can be very unpredictable, making cover a necessary element of your outdoor wedding reception. In Maine, there aren’t many venues very close to the water that can accommodate an entire guest… Read more »
Staying Cool on Your Wedding Day
Believe it or not, summer is around the corner. After a long winter at French’s Point, we couldn’t be more excited. As excited as we are, however, those hot summer days can make for long wedding days for a bride and groom. Here are our tips for staying cool on a hot summer day. First of… Read more »
Coastal Accommodations for Your French’s Point Wedding Weekend
When couples marrying at French’s Point inquire about accommodations, we always urge them to consider the full spectrum of hotels, inns, B&Bs and house rentals in our area. The range of options allows the bride and groom to avoid large room buy-out or guarantees required by resorts which tie up needed funds during a time… Read more »
Sweepstakes Vendor: Nothing Bakes Like A Parrott
emilie inc photography Jessica Parrott of Nothing Bakes Like A Parrott has been whipping up tasty treats for French’s Point weddings for some time now. Whether you’re looking for a 4-tiered cake a display of cupcakes or even cake pops, Jessica can do it all. Jessica uses only the purest ingredients in her bakery, like real butter,… Read more »
French’s Point Review: Laura & Michael
Kim Chapman Photography French’s Point is lucky enough to have been awarded WeddingWire’s Couples’ Choice venue in 2014! We are beyond thrilled at the honor, and have only our beautiful brides and grooms to thank. In this new blog series, we’ll be posting some of the reviews from both WeddingWire as well as The Knot… Read more »
French’s Point Review: Jacqueline & Chris
emilie inc. photography French’s Point is lucky enough to have been awarded WeddingWire’s Couples’ Choice venue in 2014! We are beyond thrilled at the honor, and have only our beautiful brides and grooms to thank. In this new blog series, we’ll be posting some of the reviews from both WeddingWire as well as The Knot… Read more »
Wedding Inspiration: Unity Ceremony Ideas
With wedding trends moving away from formalities and often times outdoors, couples are no longer doing the once standard candle unity ceremony. Instead,couples are either bypassing the tradition all together to keep the ceremony brief, or adding a twist to make it more meaningful & personal! Whether you decide to include a unity ceremony or not, here… Read more »
Visiting French’s Point: Taking the Scenic Route
If you’re traveling to French’s Point “from away” (i.e coming from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York or New Jersey), there are many ways to get here. Of course, the fastest way would be to take I-95 North to Augusta and then take Route 3 through Belfast and straight into Stockton Springs. Maybe, however, you have some… Read more »
Vintage & Antique Shopping for Design Props
You’ve fallen in love with vintage-inspired weddings. And you’ve spent months pinning your favorite details: picture frames, wooden chairs, birdcages and antique mirrors. And you know exactly what you want your wedding to look like. But actually finding the vintage props and decor accents is much more intensive than it may seem on Pinterest. Luckily,… Read more »