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Intimate New Years Wedding: Amy & Bobby | Waterfront Wedding Venue

Posted by edisonfordwinterestates On March 18th

Amy & Bobby will forever mark the first day of the year as the first day of their marriage. With only a small gathering of their closest family and friends, they said their vows on the Ford Riverside Lawn at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Even with an intimate affair, Amy & Bobby did not want to pass up the opportunity to personalize their wedding. In the photos below, taken by Carrie from Imagine Photography of SW Florida, Amy & Bobby have a “first glimpse” of one another in the Moonlight Garden before Amy and her father are delivered to the ceremony via Model T.

Wedding Location: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / www.edisonfordwinterestates.org / weddings@edisonfordwinterestates.org

Wedding Photography: Imagine Photography of SW Florida / 239.370.6348 / www.imaginephotographyswfl.com / CarrieErcolani@mac.com

Antique Wedding Car: Model T Chauffeur Services / 239.694.3969 / www.modeltchauffeur.com / info@modeltchauffeur.com

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A Classic Black & White Wedding: Amanda & Matt | Outdoor Florida Wedding Venue

Posted by edisonfordwinterestates On December 13th

Style and sophistication are the terms that come to mind when describing Amanda and Matt’s November wedding at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, FL. The couple glammed things up with a classic black and white color palette, a jaw-dropping vintage inspired gown (paired with a cathedral length fishnet veil), and an antique Model T getaway car. Jesse Netsch Photography was there to document the elegance.

Location: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / http://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/weddings-receptions/ weddings@edisonfordwinterestates.org

Photography: Jesse Netsch Photography / 239.691.6719 / www.jessenetschphotography.com / jnetschphoto@hotmail.com

Flowers: Libby’s Flowers / 239.278.1500 / www.libbysflowershop.com / muffy@libbysflowershop.com

Transportation: Model T Chauffeur Services / 239.694.3969 / www.modeltchauffeur.com / info@modeltchauffeur.com

Reception: Royal Palm Yacht Club / 239.334.2176 / www.royal-palm-yacht-club.com / rpycbqt@embarqmail.com

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New Ground Photography Finds Magic at the Estates | Fort Myers Wedding Venue

Posted by edisonfordwinterestates On December 8th

Last month, Naples photographers Gregory Zasinets and Alex Zankevich, of New Ground Photography, came out to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates for a bridal photo shoot. The images they produced capture the magic and enchantment of one of Florida’s most beautiful wedding venues. There are no words to describe how incredible these photos are.

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Location: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / http://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/weddings-receptions / weddings@edisonfordwinterestates.org

Photography: New Ground Photography / 239.449.8897 / www.newgroundphotography.com / info@newgroundphotography.com

Gown: Loretta’s Bridal Boutique / 239.984.3998 / www.lorettabridal.com / lorettabridal@embarqmail.com

Flowers: Libby’s Flowers / 239.278.1500 / www.libbysflowershop.com / muffy@libbysflowershop.com

Antique Car: Model T Chauffeur Services / 239.694.3969 / www.modeltchauffeur.com / info@modeltchauffeur.com

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Fort Myers Waterfront Wedding Venue | La Vie En Rose: Virginia & Cameron's Wedding

Posted by edisonfordwinterestates On April 15th

When looking through the photos of Virginia and Cameron’s March wedding in the Coconut Grove at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, “Pretty In Pink” is what comes to mind. There are elements that hint at an “Old Florida” theme and there are even a few references to birds, a play on Cameron’s last name, Byrd. But the theme most important to the couple when planning their big day was “Fun.”

Fun is definitely what they got when they hired wedding planners Kristi Edwards and Julie Johnson of Happily Ever After to make their dreams become reality. Below is the proof in photos taken by Luminaire Foto.

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: The girls had a great time goofing off while getting ready at Virginia’s parents’ home.

: Virginia’s gifts to her bridesmaids included pink satin robes with the girls initials embroidered, matching flip flops, funky sunglasses, and pearl necklaces.

: It was hard to resist references to our winged friends when the couple’s last name is Byrd.

: The pink and orange invitation suite featured tropical frangipani flowers.

: White hydrangeas and pink roses were tied to the chairs and the aisle was lined on either side with rose petals.

: A throwback to the laid back lifestyle of the old south, the rings were carried in on bamboo cane fishing poles.

: Virginia and Cameron chose Edison’s Coconut Grove overlooking the Caloosahatchee River and Thomas Edison’s Pier for their ceremony location.

: Virginia’s bridesmaids wore strapless knee length dresses in baby blue with ivory sashes. Their bouquets were bright pink and white roses.

: Cameron’s groomsmen looked especially dapper with their navy vests and baby blue ties. Their boutonnieres were white roses.

: Taking advantage of the exotic and oh-so-photogenic trees that populate the Estates, the bridal party is artfully arranged in the Lofty Fig.

: The Moonlight Garden is especially beautiful in March as the bougainvillea is in full bloom.

: Cameron sweeps Virginia off her feet in front of the Mysore Fig Tree on Henry Ford’s Riverside Lawn.

: Virginia and Cameron were whisked away in a 1926 Model T getaway car.

: The reception was pretty in pink with orchids, roses, and hydrangea centerpieces topped with jewel draped branches. The brown chivari chairs donned pink sashes and the tables were named after Florida birds.

: Mason’s Bakery created a classic white wedding cake adorned with pink roses.

: Virginia and her dad secretly took dance lessons and performed a choreographed routine to a medley of various tunes.

: What started off as a sweet slow dance to “Isn’t She Lovely” quickly morphed into a hilarious ensemble including “Walk Like An Egyptian” and “Cotton Eye Joe” (seen here).

: What could be more fun at a wedding reception than a photo booth?

Ceremony Location: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / http://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/weddings-receptions/ / weddings@edisonfordwinterestates.org

Ceremony Chairs: Creative Events & Rentals / 239.768.6393 / www.creativeevents1.com / info@creativeevents1.com

Flowers: Libby’s Flowers / 239.278.1500 / www.libbysflowershop.com / muffy@libbysflowershop.com

Transportation: Model T Chauffeur Services / 239.694.3969 / www.modeltchauffeur.com / info@modeltchauffeur.com

Wedding Planning: Happily Ever After / 239.433.4625 / www.happilyeverafter4u.com / happilyeverafter4u@comcast.net

Photography: Luminaire Foto / 239.848.8926 / www.luminairefoto.com / karl@luminairefoto.com

Reception Location: The Edison Restaurant / 239.936.9348 / www.edisonfl.com / liana@edisonfl.com

Wedding Cake: Mason’s Bakery / 239.334.4525 / www.masonsbakery.com / chrisk@masonsbakery.com

Invitations: The Paper Mill / 239.437.2252 / www.thepapermill-florida.net / loveis@thepapermill-florida.net

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2nd Annual Tropical Florida Bridal Fair

Posted by edisonfordwinterestates On January 25th

Thank you brides, grooms, sponsors and vendors for coming out to the 2nd Annual Tropical Foridal Bridal Fair at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates this past Sunday! The show was a huge success with over 250 in attendance. Below are just a few photos of how much fun we all had!

: Bridal Gowns from Lace & Roses Bridal Salon

: Fashion Show Flower Balls by JH Designs

: Antique Car Transportation by Model T Chauffeur Services

: Audrey Snow Photography

: Bridesmaid Dresses by Lace & Roses Bridal Salon

: Delicious appetizers made onsite by Catering by Pignoli

: Hammer Dulcimer and Flute by Richard Blasich

: Charlene’s Classic Carriages

: Jamie Lee Photography

: Beautiful skewer presentation by Mad Cuisine

: Hummer Limousine by LIMOtions

: Mason’s Bakery offers samples of their wedding cake

: Dance Performances by Rhythm In Motion

: Live Steel Drums and Reggae Music by Cruzan Vibes

: Unique Fondant Cakes by Vicki’s Sweet Things

: Bagpipes by Sound O’ The Pipes

: Outdoor Wedding Furniture by Creative Events & Rentals

: The Reception Tent

: Outdoor Wedding Reception Tent Designed by Studio 6xi, Linens by Connie Duglin Specialty Linens, and Reception Flowers by Libby’s Flowers

Timeless Wedding at Historic Home: Haley & David

Posted by edisonfordwinterestates On December 22nd

Haley and David made it official this December. Their wedding ceremony took place in the Royal Palm Allee on the historic riverside property of Henry Ford at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida. There were so many perfect little details that made this dream wedding a magical one.

: Bridesmaids wore beautiful, long purple gowns – each a little different than the other.

: The groomsmen wore long coats and wide purple ties, reflecting the era of the historic Estates.

: Hydrangea balls on shepherds hooks decked the aisle between the palms in the Royal Palm Allee.

: Roses, lilies, and hydrangeas decorated the ceremony space.

: The flower girl raced the bagpiper down the aisle!

: The brides bouquet of hydrangeas, roses, and calla lilies was adorned with a long string of pearls.

: The couple chose a sand ceremony with purple & black sand to symbolize their union.

: David and Haley walk down the Royal Palm Allee, newly wed.

: The newlywed couple takes a minute to wave goodbye before taking off in their antique getaway.

: The couple steal away in an authentic 1926 Model T.

: The couple pose next to their getaway car.

: A special moment is captured in the Model T’s side mirror.

: The couple’s happiness is reflected in the pool at the Moonlight Garden.

Ceremony Location: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / www.efwefla.org/wedding.asp / info@efwefla.org

Photography: Images Wedding Photography / 239.283.9811 / www.imagesweddingphotography.com / jdean0001@hotmail.com

Chairs & Columns: Creative Events & Rentals / 239.786.6393 / www.creativeevents1.com / info@creativeevents1.com

Flowers: Cape Coral Floral Design / 239.772.3377 / www.capeflorist.com / info@capeflorist.com

Transportation: Model T Chauffeur Services / 239.694.3969 / www.modeltchauffeur.com / info@modeltchauffeur.com

Music: Hugh the Bagpiper / 239.440.7257 / www.hughthebagpiper.com / info@hughthebagpiper.com

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Vintage Inspired Engagement Photos: Sarah & Brian

Posted by edisonfordwinterestates On November 2nd

Sarah & Brian are getting married next summer in Upstate New York but are residents of Fort Myers. Audrey Snow did an incredible job photographing these two lovebirds last month at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Click on the photos to enlarge