Lea & Stephen: An Alternative Wedding | SW Florida Wedding Venue

Stephen & Lea wanted something “different” for their May wedding at the Mysore Fig Tree at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers,FL. 

Pink flowers and poofy white dresses aren’t exactly Lea’s style.  Think Beetlejuice, Nightmare Before Christmas, Alice In Wonderland, Corpse Bride…This alternative bride and groom had a Tim Burton themed wedding.

Stephen & Lea were legally married last year by a Justice of the Peace, so they were determined to make their wedding lighthearted, fun, and personal.  A friend presided over the ceremony in a grey suit with red bow-tie, a nod to Pee Wee’s Big Adventure.  The bride wore a flowy black gown and the bridal party attire paid homage to favorite Tim Burton films.

The wedding music was just as interesting and included “Beetlejuice Theme”, “Stuck in the Middle with You”, “The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)”, and “Another One Bites The Dust.”

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Wedding Venue: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/wedings-receptions / weddings@edisonfordwinterestates.org

Photography: YDC Photography / 239.826.3518 / www.ydcphotography.com / ifsali@yahoo.com

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In Fine Feather: Sara & Steven’s Peacock Wedding | Southwest Florida Wedding Location

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.

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

Photography: Jesse Netsch Photography / 239.691.6719 / www.jessenetschphotography.com / jnetschphoto@hotmail.com

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

Wedding Cake:  Publix Bakery / www.publix.com

Table Linens:  Connie Duglin Specialty Linen / 239.593.0389 / www.connieduglinlinen.com / naplesdiv3@connieduglinlinen.com

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