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 »
Healthy Skin for Your Summer Maine Wedding
Maine’s long and cold winters leave many soon-to-be-brides a little on the pasty side leading into wedding season. Glowing skin is the perfect accessory no matter what kind of dress you are wearing. Many brides make the mistake of putting off their preparations until the week of their wedding. This can result in embarrassing fake… Read more »
Red Flags When Choosing Your Vendors: Series Part V: They Make a Bad First Impression
First impressions are everything, especially when meeting potential wedding vendors. These are people you are inviting to attend your wedding and they will be meeting and working with your friends and family. Some vendors will get an intimate view into your life for that day and your first impression is a great indicator of how… Read more »
Red Flags When Choosing Your Vendors: Series Part IV: They Won’t Negotiate a Good Contract
We’ve talked about 3 major flags when hiring people for your wedding. It may seem like you are prying or asking too many questions, but these are the questions that could save you a lot of headaches, time and money. We want your big day to go without any complications. That process starts with the… Read more »
Vendor Feature: Flora Fauna
Our first wedding of the official wedding season is coming up in mid-May. This week we got a sneak peek of the stunning flowers that Judy Bourgeois at Flora Fauna has designed for the event. To say that Flora Fauna is a floral design company that doesn’t begin to describe what they are truly capable… Read more »
Red Flags When Choosing Your Wedding Vendors: Series Part II
As leaders in the destination wedding industry, we have had the chance to work with a wide variety of vendors. From reputable caterers and artistic florists to small part-time wedding bands, we’ve worked with people from every walk of life. The one thing we look for when choosing our preferred vendors is whether or not… Read more »
Red Flags When Choosing Your Vendors: They Don’t Call You Back
99% of all major issues on your wedding day are avoidable. We’ve seen the good, bad and ugly behind the scenes at weddings– and there is an ugly! Our experience as a destination wedding venue has afforded us the wherewithal to avoid problems before they begin. The brides we work with are typically located outside… Read more »
Made in Maine Series: Turtle Love Co.
Turtle Love Co. is a thoughtfully unique Maine jeweler. Their handcrafted engagement rings and wedding bands are made specifically to reflect the uniqueness of your relationship. Everything they make is designed by independent artisans, and their collections are built with responsibly-sourced or recycled materials and eco-friendly production practices. This unique approach can be seen in… Read more »
What Makes French’s Point Unique: Part III: It’s a Family Affair
What Makes French’s Point: Part III: It’s a Family Affair The distinction makes all the difference when it comes to picking a wedding venue. We at French’s Point think our spot is as unique as they come, and in this series, we’ll briefly touch on a few of our favorite, special attributes. Last time, we… Read more »
Fall Harvest at the Beach Rose Historical Garden
The Beach Rose Historical Garden maintained by my parents, Bob and Bonnie Brooks, is really going gangbusters during its first year of production. Here’s a little from my mom Bonnie on the garden and its organic fall harvest: “I am a Sidney, Maine, farm girl at heart and have always had a green thumb. I… Read more »