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 »
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 »
Beat the Heat: Plan Ahead For Hot Weather on Your Wedding
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 »
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 »
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 »
Home Away From Home: Our Accommodations
We can think of no better way to enjoy Maine than to stay at French’s Point in elegantly appointed rooms just steps from where you’ll exchange vows. With the ability to accommodate dozens of overnight guests, French’s Point offers a unique opportunity to gather friends and family on our private grounds along Penobscot Bay. For… Read more »
Real Maine Bride: Jessica Hans on Her Wedding
We recently checked back in with Jessica Hans, a wedding planner at Newagen Seaside Inn in Southport who will marry her fiancé Jonathan at French’s Point this July. Turns out Jessica’s done a lot of planning since we last spoke. Here she talks about the wedding aesthetic that’s emerged, her impulse-buy dress, and what she… 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 »
Planning Your Maine Wedding: Part IV: Timeline Management
This is the fourth installment in our five-part series based on the wedding planning guidance that I offer my clients at French’s Point. In this series, I provide tips on central concerns like budget creation, vendor selection, the ceremony, timeline management, and set-up, addressing each topic in the order that I typically address it with… Read more »