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Posted in Ceremonies, Real Weddings, Uncategorized, tagged august wedding, beach, bouquet embellishment, bouquet of lillies, bridesmaid, caloosahatchee river, ceremony, chuck tailors, chuck taylor wedding, colorado, converse sneakers, destination wedding, Edison & Ford Winter Estates, everglades, florida, florida keys, florida wedding, flower petals on aisle, fort myers, garden wedding, groom socks, groom suit, groomsmen, historic home, intimate wedding ceremony, jamie lee photography, mysore fig tree, naples, old house, orange calla lily, orange wedding flowers, palm tree wedding, port charlotte, punta gorda, rings, royal palm allee, satin wedding shoes, seas shell bouquet, small wedding, Southwest Florida, tree with exposed roots, tuxedo socks, vines, Vows, waterfront, wedding brunch, wedding details, wedding dress hanging up, wedding updo hairstyle, white wedding shoes, yellow and orange wedding, yellow lillies on September 24, 2010|
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Colorado couple, Amanda and Scott, opted for a destination wedding at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers this past August. With only one bridesmaid, one groomsman, and two guests, the event was as intimate as they come.
In an effort to dodge the afternoon storms that are so prevalent during the Florida summer, the wedding ceremony was held at 11am in the Royal Palm Allee on the Ford Property. Though the wedding was small, the details were almost as beautiful as the bride. After vows were made, rings exchanged, and photos taken, the group of six went out for wedding brunch! Amanda and Scott spent their time in Florida exploring the Everglades and the Florida Keys. Now that’s a destination wedding done right!
Below are some photos taken by Jamie Lee Photography of the wedding day (click photos to enlarge):
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Amanda & Scott enjoy a few minutes looking out over the Caloosahatchee River before the midday summer storm rolls in.
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The Coconut Grove is a choice location for a clear view of Edison’s Pier and the Caloosahatchee River.
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The Roxburgh Fig tree provides a little shade for our love birds on an August afternoon.
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Photographer, Jamie Lee did a wonderful color alteration on this photo that gives you a sense of time-gone-by.
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Amanda & Scott take cover from the August sun under the vine covered Pergola.
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The Edison Guest House is a romantic backdrop in this photo. With 14 ft wrap around verandas and spanish moss hanging overhead, it is the epitome of Old Florida Style.
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You can’t have a wedding at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates and miss the opportunity to climb into the Mysore Fig tree!
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I am always impressed by the beauty and simplicity of the Royal Palm Allee on the Ford Property.
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The intimate wedding ceremony took place under 75 foot colossal trees in the Royal Palm Allee on the Ford Property.
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Amanda walked solo (and gracefully, too) from the Ford Home, between two rows of Royal Palms, to meet her future husband, Scott at the end of the aisle.
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Before the ceremony begins, Scott and his Best Man chill out on the roots of the Mysore Fig Tree.
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Amanda’s maid of honor does the final touches in the Edison Caretaker’s House.
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Clockwise from top left: Amanda’s wedding dress, white satin wedding shoes, bridal updo, orange lily boutonniere, matching yellow socks with marlins depicted on the Groom & Best Man, Amanda’s bouquet of orange and yellow calla lilies with seashell detail on the ribbon.
Ceremony & Photo Location: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / http://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/weddings-receptions/ weddings@edisonfordwinterestaets.org
Photography: Jamie Lee Photography / 239.872.0419 /www.jamieleephotography.com / sales@jamieleephotography.com
Flowers: Libby’s Flowers / 239.278.1500 /www.libbysflowershop.com / muffy@libbysflowershop.com
Officiant: Greg Sander of Libby’s Flowers / 239.278.1500 /www.libbysflowershop.com / muffy@libbysflowershop.com
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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.
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After the ceremony, the bridesmaids bouquets of roses, hydrangeas, and peacock feathers doubled as reception centerpieces.
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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.
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The wedding cake was a classic white fondant with a monogramed cake topper and a single elegant feather.
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I think many will agree that we get some of the most beautiful sunsets here in Southwest Florida.
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The amber glow of the setting sun made everything feel romantic.
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The bougainvillea in the Moonlight Garden was in full bloom this April.
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The groomsmen nearly carry the beautiful bride away!
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Rather than throw rice, guests were given paper cones filled with yellow rose petals to toss as the newlyweds made their getaway.
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Sara & Steven tied the knot in the Royal Palm Allee on the historic riverfront property of Henry Ford.
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Sara carried a classic white bouquet of calla lilies and hydrangeas.
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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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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 