This is an area that is often overlooked when couples are hiring vendors. You may think that hiring your cousin’s band or your uncle who is a great photographer is a good idea, but when it comes to the logistics of your event, you don’t want to leave any room for possible mishaps. We make… Read more »
Planning Your Maine Wedding: Part V: Wedding Flow and Set-Up
The last installment in our five-part series is crucial to the overall success of your wedding. You’ve finalized your budget, chosen vendors, planned your ceremony and organized a timeline for your wedding day. You have all the pieces that you’ll need. The last step will be to arrange all the chosen elements in a way… Read more »
Wedding in Maine – Things to Do Roundup!
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 »
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 »
A Brief History of Celebrity Residents
Not too long ago, we featured a few historical figures who were born in the midcoast and went on to achieve fame and fortune. But the region’s reputation as a haven for the well-to-do is anything but history. The midcoast’s scenic coastline and cool ocean breezes continue to attract celebrities to this day, many of… 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 »
Things To Do: Penobscot Marine Museum
In the small town of Searsport, Maine, visitors can step back in time to walk the streets of a 19th-century seafaring village. At the Penobscot Marine Museum, more than a dozen buildings housing exhibits and collections recreate the look and feel of a New England town during the “Great Age of Sail.” Founded in 1936… Read more »
CEO Corner: Jessika Brooks on Coastal Accommodations
When couples marrying at French’s Point inquire about accommodations, I always urge them to consider the full spectrum of hotels, inns, B&Bs and house rentals in our area. The range of options allows the bride and groom to avoid large room buy-out or guarantees required by resorts which tie up needed funds during a time… Read more »
Things To Do: Hike Mount Battie
Located a short drive from French’s Point along scenic Route 1, Camden Hills State Park is where coastal boutique shopping meets top-notch outdoor recreation. The park lies just a few minutes north of Camden’s charming downtown, overlooking Penobscot Bay. Its crown jewel is the panoramic view from atop Mt. Battie, a vista that includes the… Read more »