Summer in Maine is absolutely unparalleled. The warm, sunny days cooled just right by the salty sea breeze. The striking blue sky over a verdant landscape showered by the occasional light rain. The long days perfect for hiking, sailing, or just lounging on the beach. Here at French’s Point, our summer garden is in full… Read more »
CEO Corner: Wedding Timeline Management
For your wedding, it’s important to keep to a realistic timeline that allows for every part of the celebration that is important to you. A schedule is your friend — as Pulitzer Prize-winner Annie Dillard wrote, “A schedule defends from chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days.” First, identify with your partner… Read more »
Spring Bloomage at French’s Point
Spring is fast approaching, the season when the beauty of French’s Point 14 acres of lushly landscaped gardens and lawns is in full display. My mother, Bonita Brooks, is the French’s Point Landscape Developer. Here’s mom’s list of some of the flowers that will be in bloom during the spring. (Stay tuned for more seasonal… Read more »
CEO Corner: Having the Wedding You Want
One of the things I always urge my clients to do is plan a wedding day that makes them happy. This may sound like common sense, but it’s easy for brides and grooms to get sidetracked and do what’s commonly done because vendors push services that are typical of previous clients. It’s easier for the… Read more »
Maine Summer Wedding
After a couple of the coldest days of the year, we thought it would be nice to see a Maine Summer Wedding! Photographers: Melissa and David Reception: French’s Point French’s Point Coordinator: Jessika Brooks Ceremony: St.Thomas’ Episcopal Church, Camden Flowers: Alda Stich Gown: Vera Wang at Saks Jandel, Chevy Chase, MD Mantilla: Lauren’s mother’s mantilla… Read more »
Real Maine Wedding: Amy and Kartik
Jen Dean shares a recent wedding that she shot at French’s Point, this excerpt is from her blog: A wedding day at french’s point in Stockton Springs, Maine, is really one of the most beautiful places in Maine to choose for a wedding. I was very excited to get to be a part of the… Read more »
Things To Do: Visiting Islesboro
Visiting Islesboro Just off the coast of Northport, the tranquil island of Islesboro divides East and West Penobscot Bay. Known for its welcoming community and scenic natural surroundings, the island draws scores of tourists each summer. Board a ferry in Lincolnville Beach, and 20 minutes later you’ll arrive on its shores. Among the yearly visitors… Read more »
Maine Wedding Transportation: Vendor Feature – Country Coach Charters
If you happen to see a black 1936 Buick Special 8 cruising around the midcoast, chances are it belongs to Country Coach Charters. Based in Nobleboro, they offer the finest transportation services from a fleet that also includes two white limousines and several other vehicles. Whether chauffeuring the bride and groom or ferrying guests to… Read more »
Maine Wedding Venue Staff Feature: Sarah Ripley
When we first launched the blog earlier this year, we introduced you to Sarah Ripley, French’s Point’s operations and Administration Manager. Her title could just as well be Director of details because she’s famous around here for her meticulous attention to the little things that make a wedding flow smoothly. Now, we’d love for you… Read more »
Maine Accommodations: Vendor Feature – Belfast Bay Inn
Once named one of America’s coolest small towns by USA Today, Belfast is an economic and cultural hub of midcoast Maine. Brimming with art galleries, old sea captains’ mansions and charming shops, the city overlook Penobscot Bay from a hill along Route 1, minutes south of French’s Point. On Main Street, just steps from the… Read more »