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Andrea & Luis rang in the new year with vows to love and cherish one another in their new lives as husband and wife. Their waterfront wedding at Edison & Ford Winter Estates’ Coconut Grove was filled with elegant shades of lilac, plum, and lavender. Mielke Photography captured the elegance of this romantic event.
Wedding Ceremony Venue: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / http://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/weddings-receptions/ / weddings@edisonfordwinterestates.org
Ceremony Chair Rentals: Creative Events & Rentals / 239.768.6393 / www.creativeevents1.com / info@creativeevents1.com
Wedding Photography: Mielke Photography / 239.481.3517 / www.mielkephotography.net / rosemartmielke@hotmail.com
Wedding Flowers: JH Designs / 239.277.0544 / www.jhdesigns.invitations.com / jhdesigns@embarqmail.com
Wedding Reception Venue: Royal Palm Yacht Club / 239.334.2176 / www.royal-palm-yacht-club.com / rpycbqt@embarqmail.com
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Geremy and Troy are one of those couples that remind you of sunshine. Everytime I run into these two, I can’t help but have a good time. The details of their March wedding at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida truly reflected both their sense of style and their sense of humor. The cermony took place at sunset under the great Mysore Fig Tree whose leaves were just beginning to sprout after a long Florida winter.
“We chose The Edison & Ford Winter Estates because we were going for the historic look of Fort Myers. You can’t get more historic than getting married at The Edison & Ford Winter Estates! We had our reception at The Edison Restaurant to complete the historic feel. We didn’t want to do the typical Florida beach wedding. We loved the grounds at the Estates because of the scenery and just the overall beauty of the grounds. We absolutely loved getting married in front of the big fig tree. Just the way the sun was coming through the branches made it feel unbelievable!” says Troy.
We agree! Take a look at these magical photographs captured by Jamie Lee Photography and see if you feel the same way (click photos to enlarge):
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The Bride, the Groom, the Maid of Honor, and the Best Man spell out LOVE in sparklers at the reception.
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Before the end of the night, Geremy put on her Chuck Taylor’s and danced the night away with hubby, Troy at The Edison Restaurant.
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The Groom’s cake was a silver and blue Harley Davidson gas tank.
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This incredible black and white wedding cake was created by Vicki’s Sweet Things. Also, note the rhinestone encrusted servingware!
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Fitting the black and white theme of the wedding, the couple gave favors of snow caps in little clear jelly jars.
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The centerpieces on the reception tables were simple but elegant arrangements of white and purple flowers on a black and white linen surrounded by votive candles.
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The Mysore Fig Tree is full of magic and wonder!
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This photo really shows off the tropical paradise that is the Edison & Ford Winter Estates.
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Jamie Lee Photography did a spectacular job catching the sunlight in these photos.
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The sun sets on the Caloosahatchee River as Geremy & Troy enjoy the view from Edison’s porch.
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The moonlight garden is too romantic to miss a photo opp!
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Geremy & Troy take some time to enjoy the blooming bougainvillea in the Moonlight Garden.
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The bridesmaids got their chance to tease Troy. It takes a lot of trust to let six women carry you!
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Before the ceremony, Geremy & Troy wrote letters describing all the things they love about each other. During their wedding, officiant David Thompson of BareFoot We Wed, had them place their letters into a small box containing a single bottle of wine. “Keep this bottle in plain sight in your home. Should your marriage ever hit a rough spot, before you make any rash decisions, open the bottle of wine, pour each other a glass, and read your letters,” he said. This wine ceremony had everyone tearing up!
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This was such a fun group of people! The groomsmen couldn’t resist the urge to joke about the cathedral length veil Geremy wore.
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The leaves were just beginning to sprout on the great Mysore Fig Tree on Ford’s Riverside Lawn. The light peering through the branches set the romantic ambience of the event.
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Whimsical tunes from the Hammered Dulcimer and Flute filled the air at this unique ceremony.
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Signature Florals designed these beautiful flower “nests” that hung so beautifully from shepards hooks down the aisle.
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Each of the groomsmen (and even the ringbearer) wore Converse Chuck Taylors as part of their wedding day attire.
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Geremy’s junior bridesmaid wore a sweet white corsage and her flower girl carried an adorable white flower ball.
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The six bridesmaids all wore knee length black dresses in different styles and carried simple white bouquets.
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
Officiant: BareFoot We Wed / 239.699.0426 / www.barefootwewed.com / info@barefootwewed.com
Photography: Jamie Lee Photography / 239.872.0419 / www.jamieleephotography.com / sales@jamieleephotography.com
Flowers: Signature Florals / 239.454.0653 / www.signature-florals.com / susan@signature-florals.com
Music: Richard Blasich Hammered Dulcimer / 989.370.3056 / rblasich@gmail.com
Reception: The Edison Restaurant / 239.936.9348 / www.edisonfl.com / liana@edisonfl.com
Wedding Cake: Vicki’s Sweet Things Ice Cream & Cakery / 239.462.8537
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Posted in Uncategorized, tagged afternoon wedding, arbor, beach sunset, Bouquet, bridesmaid dresses, cake, cake knife, caloosahatchee river, centerpieces, ceremony chairs, ceremony location, chuppa, coconut grove, Connie Duglin Specialty Linen, creative events, Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Edison Pier, Edison's coconut grove, escort cards, floral centerpieces, florida wedding, Flowers, Garden, Golf Cart, guest sign in, hydrangeas, images wedding photography, J H Designs, JH Designs, just married, lilies, Masons Bakery, Moonlight Garden, mysore fig tree, orchids, palms, reception ideas, reception location, reception tables, ring bearer, riverside lawn, roses, royal palm yacht club, sand ceremony, sand dollars, seashell wedding cake, shell ring pillow, shells, specialty linen, sunset, table decor, table linens, table names, treasure chest, tropical chuppa, tropical wedding, unity ceremony, waterfront wedding, Wedding, wedding arbor, wedding dress, wedding flowers, wedding photography, Wedding Rings on October 28, 2009|
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Mary Lee & Larry, a cheerful Chicago couple, said, “ I do” this October at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. The ceremony took place in Edison’s tropical Coconut Grove on the Caloosahatchee River. Click on the images to enlarge:
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The ceremony took place late afternoon in Edison’s Coconut Grove under a tropical arbor decorated with roses, lilies, hydrangeas, and palms.
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Mary Lee & Larry poured colored sand into a glass keepsake container to symbolize their union.
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The ring bearer carried the wedding bands tied to ribbons in a large shell.
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The wedding party poses for photos in the Mysore Fig Tree on the Ford Riverside Lawn.
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Mary Lee & Larry share a moment in Mina Edison’s Moonlight Garden.
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The newlyweds take in the beautiful sunset over the Caloosahatchee River with Edison’s Pier in the background.
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The happy couple holds up a JUST MARRIED sign as they are delivered by Golf Cart to their reception at the Royal Palm Yacht Club.
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Sand dollars in a treasure chest act as escort cards.
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Wedding guests sign names and well wishes on a matted photo of the couple.
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The tropical seashell cake is accompanied at the reception by the unity sand.
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No detail was overlooked, even the cake knives sported orchids.
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The tables were named after islands in Southwest Florida.
Ceremony Location: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / www.efwefla.org / info@efwefla.org
Reception Location: Royal Palm Yacht Club / 239.334.2176 / www.royal-palm-yacht-club.com / rpycbqt@embarqmail.com
Photography: Images Wedding Photography / 239.283.9811 / www.imagesweddingphotography.com / jdean0001@hotmail.com
All Flowers, Arbor, & Centerpieces: JH Designs / 239.277.0544 / www.jhdesigns.invitations.com / jhdesigns@embarmail.com
Ceremony Chairs: Creative Events / 239.786.6393 / www.creativeevents1.com / info@creativeevents1.com
Table Linens: Connie Duglin Specialty Linen / 239.784.9733 / www.connieduglinlinen.com / naplesdiv3@connieduglinlinen.com
Cake: Mason’s Bakery / 239.334.4525 / www.masonsbakery.com / chrisk@masonsbakery.com
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Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Bouquet, Boutonnieres, Chairs, Family Heirloom, Flowers, Fort Myers weddings, Frangipani, Garden, Golf Cart, June, Lee county weddings, Moonlight Garden, Photography, Red Velvet, Southwest Florida, Vows, Wedding, Wedding Cake, wedding locations, Wedding Rings on July 16, 2009|
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Joanna & Roger, from Punta Gorda, said “I do” this June in Mina’s Moonlight Garden at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates.
![Jamie Lee Photography garden set up angled](https://historicfloridawedding.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/garden-set-up-angled.jpg?w=500&h=350)
![Jamie Lee Photography moonlight garden set up](https://historicfloridawedding.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/moonlight-garden-set-up1.jpg?w=500&h=350)
The ceremony was very intimate with only immediate family and very close friends in attendance. Bamboo chairs were rented from Creative Events & Rentals.
![Jamie Lee Photgraphy bride in sunlight](https://historicfloridawedding.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/bride-in-sunlight1.jpg?w=500&h=778)
![Jamie Lee Photography bouquet](https://historicfloridawedding.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/bouquet.jpg?w=500&h=778)
The Mother of the Groom designed the bouquets and the boutonnieres from flowers in her personal garden. The tropical flowers truly matched the aesthetics of the Estates.
![Jamie Lee Photography Ceremony in Moonlight Garden](https://historicfloridawedding.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/ceremony.jpg?w=500&h=350)
![Jamie Lee Photography vows](https://historicfloridawedding.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/vows.jpg?w=500&h=350)
Joanna and Roger wrote their own heartfelt vows and had everyone on the verge of tears.
![Jamie Lee Photography Ring Bearer](https://historicfloridawedding.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/ringbearer-plate.jpg?w=500&h=778)
The ring bearer carried a silver dish, a family heirloom, with the wedding bands.
![Jamie Lee Photography cake cutting](https://historicfloridawedding.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/cake-cutting1.jpg?w=500&h=350)
After their short ceremony, the couple invited their guests inside Edison’s Caretaker’s House for a slice of red velvet cake from Publix. The cake was decorated with frangipani flowers from Roger’s mother’s garden.
![Jamie Lee Photography golf cart ride](https://historicfloridawedding.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/golf-cart-ride.jpg?w=500&h=350)
While their guests enjoyed cake and socializing, Joanna and Roger hopped on our golf cart to take photos in the gardens. Below are just some of the beautiful images captured by Jamie Lee Photography.
![Jamie Lee Photography pergola flowers](https://historicfloridawedding.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/pergola-flowers1.jpg?w=500&h=350)
![Jamie Lee Photography bamboo](https://historicfloridawedding.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/bamboo.jpg?w=500&h=350)
![Jamie Lee Photography dip allee](https://historicfloridawedding.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/dip-allee.jpg?w=500&h=778)
![Jamie Lee Photography bird on birdhouse](https://historicfloridawedding.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/bird-on-birdhouse.jpg?w=500&h=778)
![Jamie Lee Photography sunset coconutgrove](https://historicfloridawedding.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/sunset-coconutgrove.jpg?w=500&h=778)
![Jamie Lee Photography mysore fig wide](https://historicfloridawedding.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/mysore-fig-wide.jpg?w=500&h=350)
![Jamie Lee Photography sunset kiss](https://historicfloridawedding.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/sunset-kiss.jpg?w=500&h=350)
Congratulations to Joanna and Roger on their marriage and their new home!
Photographer: Jamie Lee Photography / 239.872.0419 / www.jamieleephotography.com
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