Category: Real French’s Point Weddings

Our first wedding of the season set the pace for an amazing summer! Lauren and Clark along with their family and guests had a fantastic weekend. The sun was shining and we couldn’t have asked for a smoother day. Lauren was absolutely stunning in her gown and her classic and romantic taste was obvious in… Read more »

This past weekend was the first unexpected heatwave of the summer here in Maine. Although our property is perfectly set against the backdrop of the ocean with a nice breeze coming across the gazebo where most couples host their ceremony, we still prepare for the summer scorching sun and high temperatures. We have plans and… Read more »

I’m getting married at French’s Point on July 20 and I am so excited. I grew up in Maine and a few years ago, because I work as a wedding photographer, I was wondering where people get married here. So I did some online digging. I found French’s Point and kept it in the back… Read more »

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 »

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 »

There’s nothing like live music to bring a touch of class and vibrancy to a wedding, whether for the ceremony, reception or both. When those musicians are classically trained, your guests are sure to be wowed. Meet Opus Trio, comprised of William Bell and Jennifer Nash on violin and cellist Andria Chase, who shares more… Read more »

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 »

Gita Pullapilly and Aron Gaudet got engaged back in July 2008, but wedding planning took a back seat as they traveled the country promoting their award-winning documentary film, “The Way We Get By.” Together, Gita and Aron had told the story of a dedicated group of men and women who greet every troop member returning from overseas… Read more »

Driving along Route 1 in Belfast, it’s hard to miss Perry’s Nut House. A roadside attraction and Midcoast institution for more than 80 years, it beckons tourists with giant painted sculptures, novelty items, legendary fudge and, as the name suggests, a variety of shelled nuts. You’ll know you’ve got the right place if there was… Read more »

Sarah and Brandon tied the knot on July 4, 2010, taking full advantage of the Independence Day holiday by incorporating a spectacular fireworks display. Hosting your wedding on a holiday weekend gives guests more time to travel and enjoy the event and, as Sarah points out, happily means you enjoy an extra day to celebrate… Read more »