You’ve fallen in love with vintage-inspired weddings. And you’ve spent months pinning your favorite details: picture frames, wooden chairs, birdcages and antique mirrors. And you know exactly what you want your wedding to look like. But actually finding the vintage props and decor accents is much more intensive than it may seem on Pinterest. Luckily,… Read more »
Incorporating Local Beers, Wines and Spirits Into Your Wedding
Maine offers beautiful scenery to host the perfect wedding celebration, but how do you create the full “Maine” experience for your guests? Consider asking your venue to feature beers, wines and spirits made in Maine and inspired by Maine flavors. Maine Breweries Maine is home to a number of breweries from Southern to Northern Maine…. Read more »
Meet the Family: Bob Brooks
Meet the Family… French’s Point is a beautiful property. But even more beautiful is the family behind the facilities. In this blog series, we will introduce you the members of the Brooks/Brewer Family that made it a mission to share this property with special clients seeking a private and beautiful location for their events and… Read more »
The Pros and Cons of the First Look
The first look, as popular as it is, is still very much a hotly contested wedding trend. Just mention to your mother or grandmother that you may see your fiance prior to the ceremony, and they will probably think you are joking. If you’re in the throes of wedding planning, chances are you’ve debated the… Read more »
Wedding Planning: Parent Gifts
Choosing what to give your parents as a gift for prior as a thank you for your wedding can be a daunting task. Afterall, how do you thank the people that not only gave you life, but also most likely contributed, whether financially or emotionally (or both!) to the best day of your life (so… Read more »
Developments at French’s Point: Tent Pad Project
The snow is just beginning to fall lightly here at French’s Point and yet our mind turns to this summer and the start of an exciting new wedding season. Every year, French’s Point works to take the feedback we receive from clients and find ways in which we can improve upon our offerings to make… Read more »
Area Attractions: Pick-Your-Own Apple Orchards
The leaves are changing and the crisp air has finally set here in Midcoast Maine. The fall season is arguably the most beautiful in Maine. One of our favorite ways of exploring the gorgeous landscape is going apple picking. Wandering through the rows of trees and trying to find the perfect apples is the perfect… Read more »
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 »
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 »