French’s Point Estate
Private Wedding Venue FAQs
At French’s Point, we provide both of our facilities to you exclusively for the weekend:
T H E E S TAT E
A beautiful, waterfront venue that offers many settings for indoor and outdoor celebrations.
B E A C H R O S E FA R M
Luxury on site accommodations.
How long do we have access to French’s Point Estate for our event?
A N S W E R : You have the choice of two different use durations of French’s Point Estate for your celebration:
Weekend Event: 9am - Midnight Friday & 9am - Midnight Saturday
Sunday Only Event: 9am - 11pm Sunday
NOTE: In order to comply with sound ordinance requirements, all guest activity must be limited to inside the Estate until closure:
Friday & Saturday at 10pm | Sunday at 9pm
What is included in the French’s Point Wedding Fee?
A N S W E R : The French’s Point Wedding Fee includes:
• Access to the Estate and Grounds
• Friday 9am–Midnight
• Saturday 9am–Midnight
• Waterfront Estate
• Main Level
• Ballrooms
• Foyer Bar
• Restrooms
• Integrated Sound System
• o Second Level
• Bridal Boudoir
• Relaxation Room
• Saturday Night Stay in Luxury Wedding Suite
• o Lower Level
• Coat Room
• Restrooms
• Walk-in Cooler
• Five and a Half Acres of Beautifully Landscaped Grounds
• Cliff Top Gazebo
• Cobblestone Cocktail Terrace
• Waterfront Lawn
• Bluff Walk Trail
• Seaside Tent
• 57’ x 116’ Sail Cloth Tent
• Full Tent Floor
• Clear Tent Sidewalls
• 30’ x 30’ Catering Service Tent
• Perimeter & Globe Lighting with Dimmers
• Available from May 1st to October 31st
• Services
• General Manager
• Traffic/Safety Control Staff for six hours of Service
What does it cost to use French’s Point Estate for my wedding celebration?
A N S W E R : French’s Point hosts celebrations year round. Prime Season includes May–October. The Wedding Fee is
dependent on the duration of the event and the season it occurs. See the French’s Point Wedding Guide for complete
details. The Wedding Fee is not subject to tax or gratuity.
Can we select our own caterer?
A N S W E R : Yes! Cuisine service is not limited to the providers on our preferred vendor list. You can choose your own
caterer provided they have liability insurance and proper licensing. Caterers have the use of the catering service tent
attached to our sail cloth tent.
Can we supply our own alcohol, beer & wine?
A N S W E R : Yes! This will provide you with a significant savings for your event. To do so, you must obtain host liquor
liability insurance for $1,000,000 of coverage, which can be done online at theeventhelper.com if it is not offered through
your caterer. It can also be obtained as a rider on your home owners insurance policy. For the safety of your guests, you need
to hire a bartending service for your event or engage your caterer to provide bartending service, serve & clear glassware, and
set up and clean up your bar service areas.
Where can we store our kegs, wine and wedding cake?
A N S W E R : French’s Point has a walk in cooler available for your use to store your catering goods, bar provisions, wedding
cake, and flowers.
Does French’s Point Estate offer any overnight accommodations?
A N S W E R : Yes, French’s Point offers a Saturday night stay in the Wedding Suite on your wedding night, complete with
a private entrance, waterfront balcony and en suite bathroom. You can check into the Wedding Suite at Noon on your
wedding day and check out is 9am the following day. We also include four of the thirteen rooms available at our on site
accommodations at Beach Rose Farm in the Weekend Wedding Fee. Nine additional rooms are available for your guests to
secure for themselves.
How many guests can French’s Point Estate accommodate for events?
A N S W E R : French’s Point Estate will host events as large as three hundred guests. There are many options for how you
utilize the spaces available for your event.
Are tables, chairs, glassware, dishware & silverware available at French’s Point?
A N S W E R : Yes! French’s Point offers these items through our House Dinner Reception Service or you can source all of
your rental provisions from another provider. The complete details about this service are listed in the French’s Point House
Dinner Reception Service document.
Where can we rent wares for our celebration?
A N S W E R : You will need to rent tables, chairs, table linens, dish ware, silverware, glassware, bar ware, and any other rental
provisions you require for your event. You can rent our French’s Point House Dinner Reception Service and you can also
rent items from Wallace Events.
Do we have to clean up after our events?
A N S W E R : French’s Point Estate will be cleaned between your events at a convenient time scheduled with the General
Manager after your personal effects have been removed. French’s Point is not responsible for cleaning up after cuisine &
beverage service and other rented items not provided by French’s Point House Dinner Reception Service. Your caterer and/
or bar provider must provide this service before the end of your access period and remove the trash related to the event.
Can you hold a date for us?
A N S W E R : French’s Point does not hold dates without a reservation. Dates are available on a first come, first served basis.
Reservation of your date is official once your contracts and deposit have been received. We are happy to provide you with
our availability for dates you are considering.
Do you have a list of preferred vendors for our event and do we have to
use them?
A N S W E R : We do have a preferred vendor list to help you with the planning of your celebration. We have had exceptional
experience working with these vendors in the past. The list includes a full range of providers for your wedding day. You are
welcome to work with vendors not included on this list provided they have liability insurance and proper licensing.
Can we decorate French’s Point Estate for our event?
A N S W E R : You are welcome to decorate for your celebration. However, French’s Point must approve all decorations prior
to installation. Decorations must be free standing. The use of nails, pushpins, screws, staples, tacks or tapes are prohibited on
any surface within the facility. Rice, birdseed, paper confetti and dance wax are prohibited. French’s Point offers a wonderful
range of suggested providers for decorating and event design services. Tent lighting must be provided by Wallace Events.
Damages resulting from the use of prohibited decorations are your responsibility and will be deducted from the $1,500
Refundable Damage Deposit.
Can we use sparklers, fireworks, or floating lanterns?
A N S W E R : Fireworks can be provided exclusively by Central Maine Pyrotechnics. Due to the proximity of the sail cloth tent
to the shoot site for fireworks, French’s Point assesses a $1,500 fee to clean the tent after fireworks displays. To ensure the safety
of your guests, the neighboring homes and wooded State Preserve bordering French’s Point, as well as insurance restrictions and
Maine State Law, sparklers and floating lanterns are prohibited at both French’s Point Estate and Beach Rose Farm.
Can I have my dog in my wedding?
A N S W E R : Yes you can! French’s Point is pet friendly, but if you decide to have your pooch be a part of your big day, you must:
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Keep the dog on a leash at all times
Have a person designated as a handler for the dog at all times
The dog must be up to date on all vaccinations
The dog must be friendly and not pose a danger to your guests and our staff
All pet waste must be removed
Additionally, if you choose to have dog stay at Beach Rose Farm, you must:
• Pay a non-refundable $250 Pet Cleaning Fee per dog
• Must not stake or tie the dog and leave it unattended
• Agree to remove the dog from the property should it become a nuisance
What is your cancellation policy?
A N S W E R : After the signing of the Estate Contract and Beach Rose Farm Reservation Contract, all payments are
required in full. All payments except for the refundable Damage Deposit are non-refundable.
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