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Fort Myers natives, Amber & Kyle, wanted their wedding to be a reflection of themselves, and that’s exactly what they got. Last weekend, they were married in the Royal Palm Allee at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates and the event was anything but ordinary. Matt Steeves blew us away with these incredible photographs.
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Amber got ready at her sister’s house.
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Our bride waited anxiously for her groom in Edison’s Caretaker’s House.
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Before the wedding, Amber and Kyle had a private “first glimpse” of one another in Mina’s Moonlight Garden.
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Amber, with her three bridesmaids and two junior bridesmaids, posed for a photo in front of the pergola that bridges Edison’s main house and guest house.
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We LOVE this photo with the entire bridal party squeezing in. We especially love the ‘groomsmaid’ on the far right!
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One of the romantic touches of their ceremony was when Kyle walked back down the aisle to meet Amber and walk her the rest of the way.
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A twist on the wine ceremony – Patron ceremony! After reading the vows they wrote to one another, Amber & Kyle sealed them & placed them into a box of Patron Tequila. The officiant said, “If you ever find your marriage is facing hard times, do the following: open this box, read your vows, and take a shot. If you haven’t opened it by your fifth anniversary, open it to celebrate!”
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Once the photos were finished, our couple toasted one another and invited their guests to watch the sunset on the Ford Riverside Lawn before heading over to the reception.
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The ‘icing on the cake’ was really the custom made clay cake topper depicting the couple and their three dogs.
The reception was held at the Edison Restaurant’s back patio and bar and more closely resembled the best party ever than a wedding reception. There were no formal seating arrangements, no sit-down dinner. Heavy hors d’oeuvres were served, including hand-passed corndogs and hamburger sliders. Amber & Kyle shared their first dance on the golf course green (Amber was barefoot). At one point, I heard Amber shouting, “Best wedding EVER!” I’m not sure there could have been a wedding more perfectly suited for these two.
Wedding Ceremony Location: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / http://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/weddings-receptions / weddings@edisonfordwinterestates.org
Wedding Photography: Matt Steeves Photography / 239.246.1707 / www.mattsteeves.com / mattsteeves@me.com
Wedding Flowers: Fort Myers Florist / 239.931.0506
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Meghan and Ryan held their May wedding at a Southwest Florida church, but stopped by the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers on their way to the reception to take some wedding photos. The couple and their bridal party showed the photographer what a great since of humor they had as they struck some really fun poses in the trees and gardens around the Estates. See what photographer, David Marsh, of DC Marsh Photography was able to capture of this fun-loving group:
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Photo Location: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / http://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/weddings-receptions / weddings@edisonfordwinterestates.org
Photography: DC Marsh Photography / 239.834.2108 / www.southflweddingphotos.com / info@southflweddingphotos.com
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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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What could be more fun at a wedding reception than a photo booth?
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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).
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Virginia and her dad secretly took dance lessons and performed a choreographed routine to a medley of various tunes.
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Mason’s Bakery created a classic white wedding cake adorned with pink roses.
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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.
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Virginia and Cameron were whisked away in a 1926 Model T getaway car.
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Cameron sweeps Virginia off her feet in front of the Mysore Fig Tree on Henry Ford’s Riverside Lawn.
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The Moonlight Garden is especially beautiful in March as the bougainvillea is in full bloom.
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Taking advantage of the exotic and oh-so-photogenic trees that populate the Estates, the bridal party is artfully arranged in the Lofty Fig.
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Cameron’s groomsmen looked especially dapper with their navy vests and baby blue ties. Their boutonnieres were white roses.
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Virginia’s bridesmaids wore strapless knee length dresses in baby blue with ivory sashes. Their bouquets were bright pink and white roses.
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Virginia and Cameron chose Edison’s Coconut Grove overlooking the Caloosahatchee River and Thomas Edison’s Pier for their ceremony location.
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A throwback to the laid back lifestyle of the old south, the rings were carried in on bamboo cane fishing poles.
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White hydrangeas and pink roses were tied to the chairs and the aisle was lined on either side with rose petals.
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The pink and orange invitation suite featured tropical frangipani flowers.
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It was hard to resist references to our winged friends when the couple’s last name is Byrd.
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Virginia’s gifts to her bridesmaids included pink satin robes with the girls initials embroidered, matching flip flops, funky sunglasses, and pearl necklaces.
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The girls had a great time goofing off while getting ready at Virginia’s parents’ home.
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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Weddings & Private Events at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates 