Category: destination wedding maine

Table Manners: Wine Etiquette

Table Manners: Wine Etiquette

Cuppa Photography Most weddings will involve a glass or two of wine, even if only for toasting purposes. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some tips for minding your manners at the table when it comes to your glass of red or white. 1. Don’t sniff the cork,  but do check to be sure… Read more »

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Featuring Oysters in Your Maine Summer Wedding

Featuring Oysters in Your Maine Summer Wedding

Maine, and especially the Midcoast region of Maine, is known for having some of the best oysters money can buy. From the beautiful shells to the delicious meat inside, incorporating oysters into your summer wedding at French’s Point can bring about a feel that is quintessential “Maine”! Julie and Bryan did just that for their… Read more »

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Maine Wedding Vendor: Gus & Ruby

Maine Wedding Vendor: Gus & Ruby

In 2009, friends Samantha Finigan and Whitney Swaffield launched Gus & Ruby Letterpress in Portsmouth, N.H. Gus and Ruby design hand-bound journals, birthday cards, and other event stationery but specializes in — you guessed it — one-of-a-kind wedding stationery. The idea for the company came out of conversations Samantha and Whitney had while walking their… Read more »

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Staying Cool on Your Wedding Day

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 »

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Setting Your Wedding Budget

Setting Your Wedding Budget

Hailey Tash Photography Defining a wedding budget may not be the most romantic part of the big day, but it’s an essential component of the planning process. Couples who come to French’s Point are curious about the ocean views and immaculate grounds, but they also want to learn about costs and the bottom line, no matter… Read more »

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Sweepstakes Vendor: Nothing Bakes Like A Parrott

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 »

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What Makes French’s Point Special?

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 »

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Fall Weddings in Maine

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 »

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