The Unique Wedding Seminar

Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Naples Botanical Garden,
and Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
Invite You to

The Unique Wedding Seminar and Lunch
Sunday, October 9, 2011

Come to Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens to learn from these three amazing properties all about how to make your wedding stand apart from all the rest! Joining them are some of the area’s most cutting edge professionals to give you tips and tricks to make each and every element of your wedding unique and personalized.

Meet our Speakers!

Lunch will be provided by CaterMasters, an approved caterer for all three venues.  For a full list of Preferred Vendors of the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, click here.

Date: Sunday October 9, 2011
Time: 10:00a.m. until 3:00p.m.
Location: Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, 1590 Goodlette Rd Naples, FL 34102
Cost (includes lunch): $35 per person
Brides are welcome to bring one guest.
Purchase your tickets online.
NOTE: Ticket Sales for this Event Close at 3 pm on Wednesday, October 5, 2011.
Tickets Must be Purchased in Advance.

Seminar Schedule

10:00-10:30		Meet the Vendors
10:30-10:45		Welcoming Remarks
10:45-11:15		Venue Panel with Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Naples Botanical Garden and Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
11:15-11:30		Break
11:30-12:15		Lunch by CaterMasters
12:15-2:00		Vendor Showcases
2:00-2:30		Wedding Planner Lecture by Charmed Weddings
2:30		Closing Remarks
2:30-3:00		Meet the Vendors

Purchase your tickets online.

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2011 Tropical Florida Bridal Fair Video | Fort Myers Wedding Venue

If you missed the 2011 Tropical Florida Bridal Fair at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates on January 23, here’s what you missed:

Special thank you to iheART Films for creating this fabulous video.

Here is a list of all the vendors that participated in the show:

Lite 93.7

Key West Express

Creative Events & Rentals

Sean Corey Entertainment

Happily Ever After Wedding & Event Planners

For the Bride

Patty’s Flower Shop

Photography by Jerri Lynn

Hotel Indigo

Dunkins Diamonds

DC Marsh Photography

Royal Palm Yacht Club

Beautiful Wedding Ceremonies

Black Tie Tuxedos

Catering by Pignoli

Centerplate

Faces by Frohmberg & Salon International

Florida Weddings Online

Fort Myers Floral Designs

Go Platinum Transportation

Holiday Inn Downtown Fort Myers

Ideal Image

iheART Film Studios

In The Mood DJ Entertainment

Irresistible Confections

Jamie Lee Photography

Legacy Harbour Hotel & Suites

Luminaire Foto

Model T Chauffeur Services

Naples Zoo

New Ground Photography

Reel Treasures Video

Rene’s Custom Catering

Richard Blasich – Hammered Dulcimer

Royal Prestige, Inc.

The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel

The Sandy Butler

Yum Yum Cakes

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3rd Annual Tropical Florida Bridal Fair | Fort Myers Wedding Venue

The 3rd Annual Estates Tropical Florida Bridal Fair will be held on the beautiful grounds of the Ford Estate, Southwest Florida’s premier wedding location on January 23, 2011, 1 PM – 4 PM.  With breathtaking water views, historic gardens and romantic sunsets the Estates is a perfect location for any wedding. 

Join over 40 wedding professionals who will be available to assist brides in planning their special day.  Events throughout the Tropical Florida Bridal Fair include:
• Fashion show by For the Bride, emceed by Sean Corey Entertainment
• Music provided by various local musicians and DJs
• Vendors from every aspect of the wedding industry onsite
• Catering Showcase featuring Estates preferred caterers
• Prize giveaways including a Key West vacation package
• Wedding Reception Showcase

The Tropical Florida Bridal Fair is sponsored by the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Lite 93.7, Creative Events & Rentals/Taylor Rental, Key West Express in partnership with Tropical Inn located in Key West, For the Bride, Happily Ever After and Sean Corey Entertainment.  The event is FREE to Estates Members and Brides by registering online at http://www.FortMyersBridalFair.com, $5 for non members.

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BRIDAL BLAST is here!

Come out to BRIDAL BLAST at Germain Arena this Sunday and stop by the Estates booth.  Bridal Blast is put on by the National Association of Wedding Professionals and is the largest bridal show in Southwest Florida.  Brides get in FREE!  Great prizes, bridal fashion show, and more!  See you there!

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Lemonade Wedding Social

Come see the Estates booth at the Lemonade Wedding Bridal Social this Sunday!

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2nd Annual Tropical Florida Bridal Fair

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!

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

The Reception Tent

Outdoor Wedding Furniture by Creative Events & Rentals

Bagpipes by Sound O’ The Pipes

Unique Fondant Cakes by Vicki’s Sweet Things

Live Steel Drums and Reggae Music by Cruzan Vibes

Dance Performances by Rhythm In Motion

Mason’s Bakery offers samples of their wedding cake

Hummer Limousine by LIMOtions

Beautiful skewer presentation by Mad Cuisine

Jamie Lee Photography

Charlene’s Classic Carriages

Hammer Dulcimer and Flute by Richard Blasich

Delicious appetizers made onsite by Catering by Pignoli

Bridesmaid Dresses by Lace & Roses Bridal Salon

Audrey Snow Photography

Antique Car Transportation by Model T Chauffeur Services

Fashion Show Flower Balls by JH Designs

Bridal Gowns from Lace & Roses Bridal Salon

SPONSORED BY:

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

Studio Six Eleven Events / 239.561.2741 / www.studio6xi.com / info@studio6xi.com

Participating Vendors:

Hilton Garden Inn / 239.790.3500 / www.fortmyers.stayhgi.com

Best Western Waterfront / 239.997.5511

Lace & Roses Bridal Salon / 239.489.2845

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

Norman Love Confections / 239.561.7215 / www.normanloveconfections.com / info@normanloveconfections.com

Vicki’s Sweet Things / 239.462.8537

Boston Culinary Group / 239.337.7577 / www.bostonculinarygroup.com / kevin.mitchell@centerplate.com

Catering by Pignoli / 239.541.0800 / www.pignolicapeharbour.com / pignoli@comcast.net

Mad Cuisine / 239.693.8646 / www.madcuisine.com

Rene’s Custom Catering / 239.489.4424 / www.renescustomcatering.com / renescatering@earthlink.net

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

Rhythm In Motion Dance Academy / 239.542.3500

Aace Entertainment DJ Services / 239.466.0077 / www.aaceentertainment.com / patrick@aaceentertainment.com

Sounds Unlimited DJ Services / 239.898.6426

Beautiful Wedding Ceremonies / 239.561.8380 / www.beautifulfloridaweddings.com / christinabowmanunity@comcast.net

Extraordinary Eventz / 239.282.9526 / www.extraordinaryeventz.com / lisa@extraordinaryeventz.com

Wedding Vows by Earth, Air and Sea / 239.209.4822 / www.floridaweddingvows.com / jannetteadams@msn.com

JH Designs Florist / 239.277.0544 / www.jhdesigns.invitations.com / jhdesigns@embarqmail.com

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

Costco / 239.415.3812

Red Salon & Spa / 239.437.0405 / www.redsalonandspa.com

Ideal Image Laser Hair Removal / 239.275.4624

American Laser Centers / 877.252.8922

Take Shape for Life Weight Loss System by Brad Henry / 239.850.4867

Key West Express / 888.539.2628

Connie Duglin Specialty Linens / 239.593.0389

Hammer Dulcimer & Flute by Richard Blasich / 989.370.3056

Cruzan Vibes Reggae Band & J. Robert / 239.297.5733

Sound O’ The Pipes Bagpipes / 239.481.6524

Mary Kay Cosmetics by Faby Nouhaili / 239.464.3476

Audrey Snow Photography / 239.334.7669 / www.audreysnowphotography.com /audrey@audreysnowphotography.com

Dick Parrish Photography / 239.677.1040 / www.dickparrishphoto.com / dick@dickparrishphoto.com

Jamie Lee Photography / 239.872.0419 / www.jamieleephotography.com / sales@jamieleephotography.com

Micheal Shapiro Photography / 239.770.6860 /www.shapiro-photography.com / mike@shapiro-photography.com

Mielke Photography & Video / 239.770.6860 / www.mielkephotography.com / rosemarymielke@hotmail.com

MM PhotoVideo Productions / 239.541.2927 / www.musicmanpro.com / flny12@aol.com

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

LIMOtions Limousine Service / 239.645.4878

Charlene’s Classic Carriages / 239.543.2290

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2nd Annual Bridal Fair at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Join the Edison & Ford Winter Estates at the Tropical Florida Bridal Fair on Sunday, January 24th, 2010 from 1pm-5pm.  Over 40 vendors will be on site at Southwest Florida’s premiere wedding venue to answer your questions and display their work.  Enjoy two bridal fashion shows featuring wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, menswear and more, hosted by Lace & Roses Bridal.  Sample menu favorites from local caterers, listen to music from area musicians, and learn a move or two from the dance performers of Rhythm In Motion Dance Studio.  Come down to the Riverside Lawn to see the Wedding Reception Showcase from Creative Events & Rentals and Studio Six Eleven Events.  There will be giveaways throughout the afternoon, so be sure to come early and stick around.  Brides get in FREE and all others are just $5 at the door.  Call the Estates Event Department at 239.334.7419 for more information.

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