Category: wedding planning tips

When we first launched the blog earlier this year, we introduced you to Sarah Ripley, French’s Point’s operations and Administration Manager. Her title could just as well be Director of details because she’s famous around here for her meticulous attention to the little things that make a wedding flow smoothly. Now, we’d love for you… Read more »

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 »

For many couples planning a wedding along Maine’s coast, the idea of being married by a sea captain holds a certain nostalgic appeal. We happen to know local seafarer who’s keeping the tradition alive and well. Captain Ken Barnes is a master mariner and notary public who’s been officiating weddings for more than 30 years,… Read more »

When people think of “destination weddings,” exotic locales like Fiji or Florence often come to mind. But a “destination” doesn’t have to involve the familiar trappings of a long flight, tropical weather or a pocket translation dictionary. For so many couples who tie the knot at French’s Point, Maine holds all the allure of a… Read more »

Weddings are among the few events in our lives when nearly everyone we know and love is gathered in one place. That’s why so many couples are extending their weddings beyond the ceremony and reception to include a full weekend of fun and events. Welcome receptions, farewell brunches and group outings give everyone more time… Read more »

The best wedding gifts evoke a sense of timelessness and capture the unique spirit of each couple’s big day. At CHART metalworks, a gem of a jewelry shop near Portland’s waterfront, you’ll find both. Co-owners (and couple) Charlotte Leavitt and John Guptil craft necklaces, bracelets, cufflinks and other adornments from nautical charts. Picture a pendant… Read more »

With its snowy winters, coastal Maine may not jump to mind as a destination for top-notch wines. But within an hour’s drive of French’s Point, two wineries are crafting award-winning varietals — including a few made from the iconic Maine blueberry. Just a half-hour drive south of us, Cellardoor Winery in Lincolnville specializes in handcrafted… Read more »

The balmy months between June and September showcase some of the best Maine has to offer: refreshing ocean breezes, long sunny days stretching into mild nights, meals of fresh seafood on outdoor patios, we could go on and on. With so much to see and do, itineraries for summer weddings here at French’s Point are… Read more »

Anna Kessler has spent three decades working in the fine art of calligraphy, imbuing paper with meticulous strokes of pen and ink-based in centuries of tradition. She tells us about what sparked her passion for the art of handwriting and how she shares it with couples spreading the word about their big day. Please tell… Read more »

It’s been almost a century since my grandmother’s uncle purchased a rustic cottage on French’s Point, a family hideaway where years later my siblings and I would spend our summers playing in the woods and running along the beaches. Back then, the stunning estate we know today was home to a simple summer camp and… Read more »