Traveling to French’s Point is as simple as choosing whether you’d like to arrive by plane, train or automobile. Situated on a secluded harbor where the Penobscot River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, French’s Point offers both privacy and accessibility. How to get here: By car — We’re located an 8.5-hour drive from New York,… Read more »
A Brief History of the Maid of Honor
The position of maid of honor today is usually reserved for the bride’s closest confidante, the friend who will organize the bachelorette party, the bridal shower, and other pre-ceremony events and be at the bride’s right hand through the ceremony. This dutiful role can be traced back to the origin of the maid of honor… 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 »
How to Eat a Maine Lobster
For many of my clients, no Maine wedding is complete without a lobster dinner. But this Rocky Coast delicacy can be intimidating for people who’ve never shelled their own lobster. Here’s a quick how-to for your guests so they can get cracking and feel like a real local. Step 1 Start by breaking off the… Read more »
CEO Corner: Wedding Timeline Management
For your wedding, it’s important to keep to a realistic timeline that allows for every part of the celebration that is important to you. A schedule is your friend — as Pulitzer Prize-winner Annie Dillard wrote, “A schedule defends from chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days.” First, identify with your partner… Read more »
Maine Summer Wedding
After a couple of the coldest days of the year, we thought it would be nice to see a Maine Summer Wedding! Photographers: Melissa and David Reception: French’s Point French’s Point Coordinator: Jessika Brooks Ceremony: St.Thomas’ Episcopal Church, Camden Flowers: Alda Stich Gown: Vera Wang at Saks Jandel, Chevy Chase, MD Mantilla: Lauren’s mother’s mantilla… 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 »
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 »
Real Maine Wedding Rewind: Gita & Aron
Gita Pullapilly and Aron Gaudet got engaged back in July 2008, but wedding planning took a back seat as they traveled the country promoting their award-winning documentary film, “The Way We Get By.” Together, Gita and Aron had told the story of a dedicated group of men and women who greet every troop member returning from overseas… Read more »