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 »
Maine Wedding Money Series I: How to Stretch Your Money in Maine
Looking to squeeze as much as you can out of your budget? Plenty of couples want to get married in Maine because of the gorgeous scenery. But it’s important to note that Vacationland can also be a great deal. First of all, vendors and venues here tend to be more affordable. In fact, in my… Read more »
Made in Maine Series: Sea Bags
Looking for a unique Maine-made gift? Try Portland-based Sea Bags, launched in 1999 by founder Hannah Kubiak and incorporated with co-owner Beth Shissler in 2006. Sea Bags recycles used sails – yours, if you like, they accept donations in exchange for bags – and turns them into totes, purses, wine carriers, travel bags, board shorts,… Read more »
Options for Your Maine Wedding Menu
I always suggest that every bride and groom consider the culinary traditions of the wedding location when creating a menu for their celebration. After all, providing your guests with the best experience often includes giving them a taste of the local cuisine. In our part of the country, it seems a shame to ignore the… 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 »
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 »
Real Maine Wedding: Amy and Kartik
Jen Dean shares a recent wedding that she shot at French’s Point, this excerpt is from her blog: A wedding day at french’s point in Stockton Springs, Maine, is really one of the most beautiful places in Maine to choose for a wedding. I was very excited to get to be a part of the… Read more »
Things To Do: Visiting Islesboro
Visiting Islesboro Just off the coast of Northport, the tranquil island of Islesboro divides East and West Penobscot Bay. Known for its welcoming community and scenic natural surroundings, the island draws scores of tourists each summer. Board a ferry in Lincolnville Beach, and 20 minutes later you’ll arrive on its shores. Among the yearly visitors… Read more »
Maine Accommodations: Vendor Feature – Belfast Bay Inn
Once named one of America’s coolest small towns by USA Today, Belfast is an economic and cultural hub of midcoast Maine. Brimming with art galleries, old sea captains’ mansions and charming shops, the city overlook Penobscot Bay from a hill along Route 1, minutes south of French’s Point. On Main Street, just steps from the… 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 »