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Spring Love: Samantha & Andrew | Florida Historic Wedding Venue

Posted by edisonfordwinterestates On June 7th

Samantha & Andrew, better known as Sam & Drew, were so much fun to work with. It’s always great to work with laid back, easy going people like these two.

The sun was high that March afternoon, but Sam & Drew kept their cool. Nothing was going to deter them from having the wedding of their dreams in the Royal Palm Allee at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida.

Take a peak at the beautiful photos taken by Nautilus Photography (click images to enlarge):

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

Wedding Photographers: Nautilus Photography / 239.275.7427 / www.nautilusphotography.com / nautilusphotography@gmail.com / http://www.nautilusweddings.com/blog/index.php?active_btn=1&id=11

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Lea & Stephen: An Alternative Wedding | SW Florida Wedding Venue

Posted by edisonfordwinterestates On June 2nd

Stephen & Lea wanted something “different” for their May wedding at the Mysore Fig Tree at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers,FL.

Pink flowers and poofy white dresses aren’t exactly Lea’s style. Think Beetlejuice, Nightmare Before Christmas, Alice In Wonderland, Corpse Bride…This alternative bride and groom had a Tim Burton themed wedding.

Stephen & Lea were legally married last year by a Justice of the Peace, so they were determined to make their wedding lighthearted, fun, and personal. A friend presided over the ceremony in a grey suit with red bow-tie, a nod to Pee Wee’s Big Adventure. The bride wore a flowy black gown and the bridal party attire paid homage to favorite Tim Burton films.

The wedding music was just as interesting and included “Beetlejuice Theme”, “Stuck in the Middle with You”, “The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)”, and “Another One Bites The Dust.”

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Wedding Venue: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/wedings-receptions / weddings@edisonfordwinterestates.org

Photography: YDC Photography / 239.826.3518 / www.ydcphotography.com / ifsali@yahoo.com

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Wedding on the Water: Melissa & Richard | Fort Myers Wedding Venue

Posted by edisonfordwinterestates On May 17th

Melissa and Richard knew they wanted a waterfront wedding in Fort Myers. They found the ideal wedding venue at the Coconut Grove at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates next door to the Royal Palm Yacht Club, their chosen reception venue. Jesse Netsch Photography photographed this picture perfect ceremony on the historic grounds.

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

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

Wedding Photographer: Jesse Netsch Photography /239.691.6719 / www.jessenetschphotography.com

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Autumn Romance: Becky & Steve | Historic Florida Wedding Location

Posted by edisonfordwinterestates On December 21st

It was mid-October and fall was just beginning to reach Southwest Florida. The leaves didn’t change, but love was in the air. Becky and Steve promised to love each other forever under 75 foot palm trees in Henry Ford’s Royal Palm Allee at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers. Photographer, Krista Kowalczyk, of Impressions Photography was there to take these amazing shots.

: The Estates boasts the largest banyan tree in the Continental U.S. – an irresistable photo backdrop!

: The mysore fig tree is the perfect symbol of strength and unity, with over 90% of its roots above ground, they must work as a team to keep the tree upright.

: Before taking that long walk down the aisle, Becky takes a deep breath and composes herself in the Ford’s dining room.

: Becky & Steve’s daughter couldn’t have been more perfect for the role of flower girl.

: The sound of strings played Becky down the aisle.

: Royal Palm Allee

: Becky & Steve enjoy their fist moments as husband and wife on the stairs inside the Ford House.

: What’s more appropriate than a kiss at the Friendship Gate?

: The vine-covered pergola between Edison’s main and guest houses is so perfectly romantic.

: The autumn theme was not lost on Becky’s bridesmaids, who wore long brown satin gowns. All ladies carried bouquets of oranges and yellows.

: Mina’s Moonlight Garden is the best place to sneak away to!

: The water lily reflecting pool in the Moonlight Garden reflects more than just moonlight.

: Steve steals a kiss in the Tea House at the Swimming Pool.

: It wouldn’t be a fall wedding without candied apple escort cards.

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

Photography: Impressions Photography / 239.437.1838 / www.impress-photo.com / info@impress-photo.com

Flowers: JH Designs / 239.277.0544 / www.jhdesigns.invitations.com / jhdesigns@embarqmail.com

Ceremony Music: Vanderbilt Strings / www.vanderbiltstrings.com / janie@vanderbiltstrings.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).