To maximize the enjoyment of your stay, we suggest you and your guests bring the following provisions: Attire: We suggest: Dress in Layers (Maine weather tends to change over the course of the day) Wedge Heels or Flats Sneakers Rain Coat/Umbrella & Boots Wind Breaker Hat Sunglasses Suites: Bedrooms: We Provide: Bed Linens,… Read more »
The Retreat House Top-Level Apartment: The Brooks Family Nest
As we do almost every winter, the season was spent completing a number of major maintenance and repair projects to keep our beautiful buildings and grounds in top working order. We also completed a major renovation to the bedroom suites on the second and third floors of the Retreat House. The Top Level Apartment We… Read more »
The Retreat House Suite 3: The Gay Bean Dion Suite
As we do almost every winter, this season was spent completing a number of major maintenance and repair projects to keep our beautiful buildings and grounds in top working order. We also completed a major renovation to the bedroom suites on the second and third floors of the Retreat House. I have shared with you… 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 »
French’s Point Recommended Vendor: Dandelion Catering
Fresh on the wedding catering scene in Maine is Dandelion Catering, a small business with a serious passion for food. They operate out of the historic Sparhawk Mill on the Royal River in Yarmouth, Maine. This space fuels their ability to provide fresh farm-to-table menus and focus on sustainable resources. Some of the favorite meals… Read more »
French’s Point Wedding Inspiration: Black Tie
Michelle Turner Photography While French’s Point is the perfect destination for weddings of all styles from rustic to modern, to Gatsby and beyond, we think the beautiful oceanfront tent and classic ballroom in the Estate lend the property, particularly to a black-tie affair. The most recent wedding of this style we had on the property was… Read more »
Wedding Seating Series: Escort Cards
Martha Stewart Weddings From escort cards to seating charts, there are many different ways to seat the guests at your French’s Point wedding reception! In this series, we’ll be talking about the pros and cons of each seating type. First up is escort cards, which is perhaps the most common reception seating choice. Escort cards… Read more »
French’s Point Recommended Vendor: Dave from Dionne Entertainment
At French’s Point we have had the privilege of working with Dionne Entertainment for many years and always find excellent service with Dave and his son Joe Dionne. Our preferred vendor directory includes only the best vendors in Maine, ones that have proven to have good communication skills, knowledgeable and up to date in their… Read more »
Maine Wedding Vendor: Cairn Events
Since turning our focus a few weeks ago to a new approach to weddings in Maine, we’ve opened our doors to a lot more vendor categories! One such category is the precious Maine wedding planners! While there are SO MANY amazing wedding planners in Maine, there are a few that stand out in our minds… Read more »
Wedding Trend: Ombre Wedding Dress
Emm and Clau Photography Having been in the wedding business for over a decade now, we’ve seen many different styles of wedding dresses pass through our grounds. From tea length to pink to covered in crystals, French’s Point wedding dresses run the gamut. Though we’ve yet to see one walk down the aisle yet, a new… Read more »