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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Timeless Wedding at Historic Home: Haley & David

Haley and David made it official this December.  Their wedding ceremony took place in the Royal Palm Allee on the historic riverside property of Henry Ford at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida.  There were so many perfect little details that made this dream wedding a magical one.

The couple’s happiness is reflected in the pool at the Moonlight Garden.

A special moment is captured in the Model T’s side mirror.

The couple pose next to their getaway car.

The couple steal away in an authentic 1926 Model T.

The newlywed couple takes a minute to wave goodbye before taking off in their antique getaway.

David and Haley walk down the Royal Palm Allee, newly wed.

The couple chose a sand ceremony with purple & black sand to symbolize their union.

The brides bouquet of hydrangeas, roses, and calla lilies was adorned with a long string of pearls.

The flower girl raced the bagpiper down the aisle!

Roses, lilies, and hydrangeas decorated the ceremony space.

Hydrangea balls on shepherds hooks decked the aisle between the palms in the Royal Palm Allee.

The groomsmen wore long coats and wide purple ties, reflecting the era of the historic Estates.

Bridesmaids wore beautiful, long purple gowns – each a little different than the other.

Ceremony Location: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / www.efwefla.org/wedding.asp / info@efwefla.org

Photography: Images Wedding Photography / 239.283.9811 / www.imagesweddingphotography.com / jdean0001@hotmail.com

Chairs & Columns: Creative Events & Rentals / 239.786.6393 / www.creativeevents1.com / info@creativeevents1.com

Flowers: Cape Coral Floral Design / 239.772.3377 / www.capeflorist.com / info@capeflorist.com

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

Music: Hugh the Bagpiper / 239.440.7257 / www.hughthebagpiper.com / info@hughthebagpiper.com

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Waterfront Wedding: Alexis and Justin

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.

Ceremony Location: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / www.efwefla.org/wedding.asp / info@efwefla.org

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

Photography: Mielke Photography / 239.415.3297 / www.mielkephotography.net / rosemarymielke@hotmail.com

Flowers: The Master’s Touch Florist / 888.726.4437 / www.themasterstouchflorist.com

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Tropical Wedding in the Coconut Grove: Mary Lee & Larry

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.

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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