Lovebirds: The Wedding of Rachel & Steve
You may recall earlier this year when we posted Rachel & Steve’s Save-the-Dates and Wedding Invitations. The two tied the knot last month, and the photos are in. They are every bit as vibrant as their printed materials promised. The wedding was held on a perfect November afternoon in the Royal Palm Allee on the Historic Ford Property. The details are spectacular – take a look:
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- Six groomsmen pose asa symbol of support behind Steve under the largest Banyan Tree in the continental United States.
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- Just as The Beatles on the cover of Abbey Road, the groomsmen strolled across McGregor Boulevard. In true John Lennon fashion, the groom took off his shoes.
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- Rachel & Steve decided to take all their photos before the ceremony, but they didn’t want to miss that magic moment where they see each other for the first time. So we gave them the opportunity to have that moment alone in the Moonlight Garden at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates.
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- Rachel & Steve get a private moment to see each other before the wedding.
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- The groomsmen donned purple striped ties, and double yellow orchid boutonnieres.
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- Steve’s boutonniere was a bright green orchid paired with a white tie.
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- Rachel’s bouquet was loaded with brightly colored tropical flowers.
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- The bridal party was dressed in purple bridesmaid dresses, and purple striped groomsmen ties. Here they pose for a group photo in the bamboo at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates.
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- Steve steals a kiss as Rachel’s veil blows romantically in the breeze.
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- Rachel shows off her sassy red shoes hidden beneath her beautiful wedding gown.
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- Rachel & Steve are perched (like birds) atop the winding roots of the Mysore Fig at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates.
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- Rachel’s veil blows in the wind as she is escorted down the aisle by her father.
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- The incredible Royal Palm Allee stretches from the back porch of the Ford House to the Caloosahatchee River, making the perfect wedding aisle.
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- Color was everywhere in sight during this perfect November afternoon in the Royal Palm Allee.
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- Rachel & Steve each wrote their own emotional vows to one another.
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- Jamie from Jamie Lee Photography has a great talent for catching the sunlight at just the right angle to produce images as breathtaking as this one of Rachel & Steve under the canopy of the Banyan Tree.
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- Sunsets on the Caloosahatchee River are unmatched. Here the newlyweds take it in from the pier at the Royal Palm Yacht Club. In the background is the sillhouette of the Edison Pier.
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- Another peek at the invitations from Mama’s Sauce Print Shoppe that set the theme of the wedding.
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- The Eventz, Inc. centerpieces on the reception tables carried the colorful theme through the reception. Also pictured are the matching love bird table cards printed and designed by Mama’s Sauce Print Shoppe.
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- Rachel & Steve had caramel apples as wedding favors and escort cards.
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- The wedding cake from Mason’s Bakery was as colorful as every other detail. The topper is the chinese symbol for double happiness.
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- Rachel & Steve enjoyed their first dance as a married couple under colorful paper lanterns at the Royal Palm Yacht Club.
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- You know your wedding reception is a hit when there are this many guests on the dance floor.
Ceremony Location: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / www.efwefla.org/wedding.asp / info@efwefla.org
Ceremony Chairs: Creative Events & Rentals / 239.768.6393 / www.creativeevents1.com / info@creativeevents1.com
Flowers: Eventz, Inc. / 239.415.2581 / www.eventzinc.com / sales@eventzinc.com
Photography: Jamie Lee Photography / 239.872.0419 / www.jamieleephotography.com / sales@jamieleephotography.com
Reception Location: Royal Palm Yacht Club / 239.334.2176 / www.royal-palm-yacht-club.com / rpycbqt@embarqmail.com
Wedding Cake: Mason’s Bakery / 239.334.4525 / www.masonsbakery.com / chrisk@masonsbakery.com
Invitations, Table Cards, Save-the-Dates: Mama’s Sauce Print Shoppe / 321.251.5445 / www.mamas-sauce.com / nick@mamas-sauce.com
