After meeting fashion-forward hair stylist, Sara, I knew right away that her wedding would be fabulous! With bright blues and golds on her wedding color palette and accents with regal peacock feathers, she certainly did not disappoint. Sara and Steven were wed on a beautiful April evening at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida. Jesse Netsch Photography captured the details.
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Several centerpieces were comprised of foam balls covered in peacock feathers paired with orchids.
After the ceremony, the bridesmaids bouquets of roses, hydrangeas, and peacock feathers doubled as reception centerpieces.
Each guest was given a single peacock feather as a momento. Feather’s doubled as table decor as they were tucked into gold satin napkins at the place settings.
The wedding cake was a classic white fondant with a monogramed cake topper and a single elegant feather.
I think many will agree that we get some of the most beautiful sunsets here in Southwest Florida.
The amber glow of the setting sun made everything feel romantic.
The bougainvillea in the Moonlight Garden was in full bloom this April.
The groomsmen nearly carry the beautiful bride away!
Rather than throw rice, guests were given paper cones filled with yellow rose petals to toss as the newlyweds made their getaway.
Sara & Steven tied the knot in the Royal Palm Allee on the historic riverfront property of Henry Ford.
Sara carried a classic white bouquet of calla lilies and hydrangeas.
The bride gazes out of her hotel window over downtown Fort Myers while also showing off the dramatic back of her wedding dress and her feather hair accessory.
Virginia and Cameron were married on March 27th in the Coconut Grove at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Check out this adorable video created by Naples Original Video Productions, Inc.
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?
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).
Virginia and her dad secretly took dance lessons and performed a choreographed routine to a medley of various tunes.
Mason’s Bakery created a classic white wedding cake adorned with pink roses.
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.
Virginia and Cameron were whisked away in a 1926 Model T getaway car.
Cameron sweeps Virginia off her feet in front of the Mysore Fig Tree on Henry Ford’s Riverside Lawn.
The Moonlight Garden is especially beautiful in March as the bougainvillea is in full bloom.
Taking advantage of the exotic and oh-so-photogenic trees that populate the Estates, the bridal party is artfully arranged in the Lofty Fig.
Cameron’s groomsmen looked especially dapper with their navy vests and baby blue ties. Their boutonnieres were white roses.
Virginia’s bridesmaids wore strapless knee length dresses in baby blue with ivory sashes. Their bouquets were bright pink and white roses.
Virginia and Cameron chose Edison’s Coconut Grove overlooking the Caloosahatchee River and Thomas Edison’s Pier for their ceremony location.
A throwback to the laid back lifestyle of the old south, the rings were carried in on bamboo cane fishing poles.
White hydrangeas and pink roses were tied to the chairs and the aisle was lined on either side with rose petals.
The pink and orange invitation suite featured tropical frangipani flowers.
It was hard to resist references to our winged friends when the couple’s last name is Byrd.
Virginia’s gifts to her bridesmaids included pink satin robes with the girls initials embroidered, matching flip flops, funky sunglasses, and pearl necklaces.
The girls had a great time goofing off while getting ready at Virginia’s parents’ home.
With only their closest friends and family present, Ashley and Justin had the small intimate wedding they dreamed of. They were married in the fall in the Royal Palm Allee at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida. The green and white florals were all designed by the bride’s family.
“The wedding was very small and simple, but i still just love looking at the pictures,” says Ashley.
So do we – take a look (click on photos to enlarge):
The Edison Pier at sunset.
Sunset on the Ford Property
The bridal party in the Moonlight Garden.
The happy couple pose for a photo inside the historic home of Henry Ford.
The wedding took place in the Royal Palm Allee on the riverside of the Ford estate.
Justin got his first glance of Ashley in the privacy of the Moonlight Garden before the ceremony.
The bride’s elegant hairstyle.
The clasic white and green bouquet was designed by the bride’s family.
Ashley and her flower girl in the Caretaker’s House.
When you meet your soulmate, you expect to have a lot in common. Having a common first name is not on that list of expectations. Though they spell it differently, I couldn’t help but call these two “The Ranees” (or “The Renes” – depending on who you ask).
The wedding took place on a beautiful November afternoon in the Royal Palm Allee on the historic Ford Property at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, FL. The tropical turquoise and coral decor really popped against the natural greens and browns of the Estates grounds. The photos below were taken by Meagan Mason Photography.
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A wedding at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates is not complete without a photo in front of the famous Banyan Tree.
Before starting their new lives together, the happy couple take a moment in the Moonlight Garden to reflect on their history together.
Ranee and Rene in the vine covered pergola between Edison’s main house and guest house.
The newly weds share a kiss in Henry Ford’s living room.
The whole gang gathers on the steps of the Ford House.
Rene and his groomsmen find a comfortable place in the sprawling roots of the Mysore Fig Tree.
The bridesmaids wore stunning turquoise dresses with coral colored flowers in their hair.
The ceremony was held in the Royal Palm Allee on the Ford Property.
Ranee looked stunning in her strapless wedding gown with turquoise sash.
Beneath the twinkling holiday lights and the crisp December air, Adelie and Ben declared their vows. With Ben’s family flying in from England for the occasion, the two decided on a sunset wedding two days before Christmas to be held at the festively decorated Edison & Ford Winter Estates. The palm trees were decked in strings of colored lights, but they did not compare to the radient Adelie as she made her way down the Royal Palm Allee on the Ford Property. Take a peek at these outstanding photos taken by Maria Angela Photography.
The newlyweds stopped to take a photo with Fort Myers’ most beloved sweethearts, Thomas and Mina Edison.
Though the Estates are beginning to bustle with nighttime tours, nothing can break the lovespell in the Moonlight Garden.
Ben and Adelie take a moment to enjoy the spectacular sunset at Mr. Edison’s Pier on the Caloosahatchee River.
The lovebirds find themselves entangled in the roots of the majestic Mysore Fig Tree.
With the Estates already decorated for Holiday Nights, there was little else to do but enjoy.
Adelie can barely contain her excitement as she and Ben are officially announced husband and wife!
Adelie’s brides maids wore long navy satin gowns and carried simple bouquets of hydrangea.
Alexis and Justin got married in March on Ford’s Riverside Lawn at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. The riverside lawn is the perfect location for wedding décor as it is nearly a blank canvas. Guests will pass the impressive Mysore Fig Tree as they step onto this lush green lawn positioned right on the Caloosahatchee River. This lawn is so large that it is often the site for tented wedding receptions. Take a peek at Alexis and Justin’s gorgeous wedding photos taken by Mielke Photography.
Last month, Mandy & Chris of Fort Myers got married in the Royal Palm Allee on the riverside of the Ford House at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Mandy with her five flower girls walked down an aisle of 75′ royal palms. Behind them was an arch of bamboo framing the Caloosahatchee River. The light blue and brown theme was carried throughout the event with program fans and a unity sand ceremony. Check out these spectacular photographs from Jamie Lee Photography (click to enlarge):
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:
The ceremony took place late afternoon in Edison’s Coconut Grove under a tropical arbor decorated with roses, lilies, hydrangeas, and palms.
Mary Lee & Larry poured colored sand into a glass keepsake container to symbolize their union.
The ring bearer carried the wedding bands tied to ribbons in a large shell.
The wedding party poses for photos in the Mysore Fig Tree on the Ford Riverside Lawn.
Mary Lee & Larry share a moment in Mina Edison’s Moonlight Garden.
The newlyweds take in the beautiful sunset over the Caloosahatchee River with Edison’s Pier in the background.
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.
Sand dollars in a treasure chest act as escort cards.
Wedding guests sign names and well wishes on a matted photo of the couple.
The tropical seashell cake is accompanied at the reception by the unity sand.
No detail was overlooked, even the cake knives sported orchids.
The tables were named after islands in Southwest Florida.
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