Colorado couple, Amanda and Scott, opted for a destination wedding at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers this past August. With only one bridesmaid, one groomsman, and two guests, the event was as intimate as they come.
In an effort to dodge the afternoon storms that are so prevalent during the Florida summer, the wedding ceremony was held at 11am in the Royal Palm Allee on the Ford Property. Though the wedding was small, the details were almost as beautiful as the bride. After vows were made, rings exchanged, and photos taken, the group of six went out for wedding brunch! Amanda and Scott spent their time in Florida exploring the Everglades and the Florida Keys. Now that’s a destination wedding done right!
Below are some photos taken by Jamie Lee Photography of the wedding day (click photos to enlarge):
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Clockwise from top left: Amanda’s wedding dress, white satin wedding shoes, bridal updo, orange lily boutonniere, matching yellow socks with marlins depicted on the Groom & Best Man, Amanda’s bouquet of orange and yellow calla lilies with seashell detail on the ribbon.
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Amanda’s maid of honor does the final touches in the Edison Caretaker’s House.
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Before the ceremony begins, Scott and his Best Man chill out on the roots of the Mysore Fig Tree.
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Amanda walked solo (and gracefully, too) from the Ford Home, between two rows of Royal Palms, to meet her future husband, Scott at the end of the aisle.
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The intimate wedding ceremony took place under 75 foot colossal trees in the Royal Palm Allee on the Ford Property.
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I am always impressed by the beauty and simplicity of the Royal Palm Allee on the Ford Property.
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You can’t have a wedding at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates and miss the opportunity to climb into the Mysore Fig tree!
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The Edison Guest House is a romantic backdrop in this photo. With 14 ft wrap around verandas and spanish moss hanging overhead, it is the epitome of Old Florida Style.
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Amanda & Scott take cover from the August sun under the vine covered Pergola.
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Photographer, Jamie Lee did a wonderful color alteration on this photo that gives you a sense of time-gone-by.
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The Roxburgh Fig tree provides a little shade for our love birds on an August afternoon.
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The Coconut Grove is a choice location for a clear view of Edison’s Pier and the Caloosahatchee River.
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Amanda & Scott enjoy a few minutes looking out over the Caloosahatchee River before the midday summer storm rolls in.
Ceremony & Photo Location: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / http://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/weddings-receptions/ weddings@edisonfordwinterestaets.org
Photography: Jamie Lee Photography / 239.872.0419 /www.jamieleephotography.com / sales@jamieleephotography.com
Flowers: Libby’s Flowers / 239.278.1500 /www.libbysflowershop.com / muffy@libbysflowershop.com
Officiant: Greg Sander of Libby’s Flowers / 239.278.1500 /www.libbysflowershop.com / muffy@libbysflowershop.com
