During your wedding reception, you may choose to hit the dance floor for a few magical minutes alone for the first dance as a married couple. The first dance song can really tell the story of your romance, both as it was and especially how it is. Whether fast or slow, traditional or non-traditional, the… Read more »
A French’s Point Family Celebration
This weekend, we celebrate and honor family members that have made the sacrifice of service to our country. In reflecting on this, my mind wanders back to this past Veteran’s Day Weekend, when almost 60 of our family members came from near and far to French’s Point for an epic, three-day family reunion. This was… Read more »
How Much Should We Tip Our Wedding Vendors?
You, and the wedding vendor team that you select, will spend countless hours going over the details of your wedding celebration to be sure everything runs smoothly. Each and every wedding vendor focus their time and energy on your special day, so while an extra “Thank you!” is optional, it’s always appreciated. Either in the… Read more »
Your 3-Day Stay at the Retreat at French’s Point
Our couples choose The Retreat at French’s Point to host their wedding festivities for many reasons: beautiful grounds and facilities incredible list of inclusive amenities and services the exclusive privacy and customization, and the region’s rich offering of resources and activities for guests to explore. But above all other reasons, couples choose to host their… Read more »
Do I Have to Assign Seating at my Wedding?
You might not know this, but before French’s Point owner, Jessika Brooks Brewer, took on the stewardship of this incredible waterfront wedding venue, she was a wedding planner. Her long years of experience means she’s pretty much seen it all. In this post, she’s going to highlight the pros and cons of using seating charts,… Read more »
May Day Wedding Inspiration Board
Happy May Day, everyone! We’re so excited that spring has finally sprung and all the snow has melted. The birds are chirping, the tulips are blooming and my Mother has already planted the heartier seedlings in the organic garden here at French’s Point. Because May is the month of new beginnings and promise, and because… Read more »
Living Legacy: Bernadette Tilton Douglas
When you visit French’s Point, you will pass a little cottage just before Beach Rose Farm. You may see a pretty older woman wearing a wide brim hat and a beautiful smile sitting on her bench. Likely, she will give you a friendly little wave as you pass. This sweetheart is my maternal grandmother, Bernadette… Read more »
French’s Point Family Pirate Treasure Hunt
Over Veteran’s Day Weekend, our family had the opportunity to bring together almost 60 of our family members for an epic family reunion here at French’s Point. As part of the festivities, my father and mother, long-known by our family as the Pirate King and Queen, orchestrated a 2-hour pirate treasure hunt around French’s Point…. Read more »
Spring Wedding Floral Inspiration Board
One of our favorite florists in Maine is Emily Carter Floral Design. Her talent and creativity shine through in the gorgeous bouquets and wedding flower arrangements she creates. She’s a true artist which means she can work with a variety of styles and themes and always delivers exquisite designs. So we reached out to her to be a guest on… Read more »
Greenery Wedding Inspiration
It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day so we thought it would be fun to give you some wedding inspiration focused around the 2017 Pantone color of the year, which is “Greenery.” We created a Greenery Pinterest board that should ignite your imagination. We’ve included wedding bouquets, wedding stationery, wedding decor, bridesmaid dresses and even wedding cake that are… Read more »