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 »
When Things Go Wrong: 4 Tips to Avoid Wedding Disasters
You may not want to think about what could go wrong on your big day, but we can assure you, it’s better to prepare for the things that could potentially go wrong and create a solid back-up plan. Also, as emotions run high on your wedding day, things that would normally seem insignificant will seem… Read more »
Sacrifice & Service: Scott Broadley Returns to After Tour in Afghanistan
It is not often that we can top the high of a beautiful wedding day for the French’s Point Family. But on June 15, 2013, not only did we celebrate a wonderful wedding on a spectacularly beautiful day, but we also welcomed home one of our own with tears of joy and many hugs. It… Read more »
12 Questions To Ask Your Our Wedding Planner
Planning a wedding can be exciting and fun. Many couples reach a tipping point when they realize they can’t do it all themselves and reach out for professional help. At French’s Point we work with our couples from the very beginning to make sure they are on the path to planning a gorgeous wedding without… Read more »
5 Reasons to Book Your Wedding with French’s Point
1. The Venue French’s Point is unlike any other wedding location in Maine. It is an unforgettable estate with expansive gardens, and a stunning mansion that will match the grace and distinction of your wedding vision. The unique location in Mid-coast Maine will give you the chance to host the quintessential Maine celebration with panoramic… Read more »
What An Appy Couple! Technology for Weddings
For tech-savvy couples, there are hundreds of website tools and online resources to help organize your wedding. But for couples who are trendsetting and want not only a website to share information with their guests, but also a mobile app, Appy Couple is amazing. It is a recent discovery of ours and we were impressed… Read more »
Maine Wedding Gifts: Tandem Coffee Roasters
Maine is quickly gaining attention as the mecca for small batch custom creations. We’ve long been a center for craft microbreweries, high-end chocolatiers, and more recently, craft coffee roasters. Tandem Coffee in Portland, ME offers some of the most delicious caffeinated brews in the state. If you are looking for a great favor that not… Read more »
Mid-Week Weddings: Affordable Maine Wedding Ideas
There has been a lot of buzz lately about couples bucking the longest-lasting wedding trend and hosting weddings in the middle of the week. The New England Destination Wedding tradition has always been Friday rehearsal dinner, Saturday afternoon ceremonies and evening receptions with a Sunday morning farewell brunch. But as weddings get more expensive, couples are getting more creative at stretching their dollars to create the experience they… Read more »
Real Wedding: Lauren and Clark
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 »
Wedding Vendor Advice Series: Red Flags When Choosing Your Vendors
Over the past few months we’ve been highlighting the red flags that you should be looking out for when you’re hiring wedding vendors. We’ve seen the good, bad and ugly of weddings– and there is an ugly! Our experience as a destination wedding venue has afforded us the wherewithal to avoid problems before they begin…. Read more »