We have been posting things to do in the area for our Maine wedding guests and decided to do a roundup of them in one post! Meet Midcoast Maine: Home to French’s Point Things To Do: Hike Mount Battie Things To Do: Wine Tasting Things To Do: Penobscot Marine Museum Things To Do: Visiting Islesboro… Read more »
CEO Corner: Tiny Touches That Make Your Wedding Unique
Often my clients want a mix of distinction and tradition at their wedding, that nod to tradition that is also stamped with their own personal flair. There are of course countless ways to add tiny touches to your wedding day to make it unique. Here are a few of my favorites: Music: YouTube has shown… Read more »
Summer in Bloom on French’s Point
Summer in Maine is absolutely unparalleled. The warm, sunny days cooled just right by the salty sea breeze. The striking blue sky over a verdant landscape showered by the occasional light rain. The long days perfect for hiking, sailing, or just lounging on the beach. Here at French’s Point, our summer garden is in full… Read more »
CEO Corner: Wedding Timeline Management
For your wedding, it’s important to keep to a realistic timeline that allows for every part of the celebration that is important to you. A schedule is your friend — as Pulitzer Prize-winner Annie Dillard wrote, “A schedule defends from chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days.” First, identify with your partner… Read more »
Modern Updates of Wedding Traditions
Some say marriage is one of our last popular traditions. But that tradition is hardly static. Today, couples often update classic elements of the wedding to fit modern sensibilities. Here’s a brief list of some of our most common marriage traditions and how they have been updated: Tradition: The Proposal Past: The proposal began the… Read more »
CEO Corner: Having the Wedding You Want
One of the things I always urge my clients to do is plan a wedding day that makes them happy. This may sound like common sense, but it’s easy for brides and grooms to get sidetracked and do what’s commonly done because vendors push services that are typical of previous clients. It’s easier for the… Read more »
Things to do : Primo
In case you haven’t heard, Maine has lately become a foodie paradise. Around French’s Point, there are several top-notch restaurants that certainly help uphold that yummy reputation. A stand-out among them is Primo, a nationally renown eatery located just a 40-minute drive away in Rockland. Primo features ultra-local Mediterranean and Italian cuisine that has been… Read more »
Maine Wedding Transportation: Vendor Feature – Country Coach Charters
If you happen to see a black 1936 Buick Special 8 cruising around the midcoast, chances are it belongs to Country Coach Charters. Based in Nobleboro, they offer the finest transportation services from a fleet that also includes two white limousines and several other vehicles. Whether chauffeuring the bride and groom or ferrying guests to… Read more »
Maine Wedding Venue Staff Feature: Sarah Ripley
When we first launched the blog earlier this year, we introduced you to Sarah Ripley, French’s Point’s operations and Administration Manager. Her title could just as well be Director of details because she’s famous around here for her meticulous attention to the little things that make a wedding flow smoothly. Now, we’d love for you… Read more »
A Brief History of Midcoast Maine: Fort Knox
On the western bank of the Penobscot River, the granite edifice of Fort Knox has stood for more than 150 years. It remains one of the best-preserved fortifications along New England’s miles of coastline. Located in Prospect, Maine, the fort is named after Major General Henry Knox, also the namesake of Kentucky’s well-known Fort Knox… Read more »