Posted in Ceremonies, Real Weddings, Uncategorized, tagged bamboo, big porch wedding, boat wedding, custom flower girl buckets, daisy bouquet, first glimpse wedding photos, florida wedding locations, flower girl baskets, flower girl headband, fort myers wedding venues, garden wedding naples, garden wedding venues, golf cart wedding, gray bridesmaid dress, gray tie, grey bridesmaid dresses, grey groom suit, grey groomsmen, grey ribbon wedding cake, grey tie, historic home, metallic wedding shoes, naples wedding venues, old house, outdoor naples wedding, personalized flower girl buckets, pink garden roses, pink gerbera daisies, pinstripe suit, platinum wedding cake, ring bearer fishing pole, rose bouquet, royal palm allee, short bridesmaid dresses silver, southern wedding photos, sunset caloosahatchee river, sunset edison pier, white & grey wedding cake, white flower fascinator, white fondant wedding cake, yacht wedding on June 24, 2011|
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You might recognize Ashlee from the photos of Mara & Scott’s Wedding. That’s because she was the good friend that officiated the ceremony. The funny thing is, Ashlee got married at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates first. Back in October of 2010, Ashlee & Russ got married in the Royal Palm Allee.
While Mara’s wedding was as intimate as they come, Ashlee & Russ had a much larger and more traditional (though very modern) approach. With beautiful pink garden roses and grey bridesmaid dresses, there was no doubt that these two had style.
Even though, they were married months ago, the photos and memories of this special day are still fresh (click images to enlarge).
Wedding Ceremony Venue: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/weddings-receptions / weddings@edisonfordwinterestates.org
Wedding Photography: Annie Agarwal Photography / 813.846.1683 / www.annieagarwal.com
Wedding Florist: Patty’s Flower Shop / 239.549.5985 / www.pattysflowershop.com / pattysflowershop@comcast.net
Wedding Cake: Publix / 239.939.1771 / www.publix.com
Bridal Hair: Racheal @ Studio RK / 239.489.4144 / www.studiorksalon.com
Tuxedos: Black Tie Tuxedos / 239.481.2238 / www.blacktietuxedosfl.com
Wedding Reception Venue: Royal Palm Yacht Club / 239.334.2176 / www.royal-palm-yacht-club.com
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Posted in Ceremonies, Real Weddings, Uncategorized, tagged banyan tree, banyan trees, big tree wedding, cala lilies, calla lily, fort myers wedding locations, fort myers wedding photographers, historic home, naples wedding venues, old house, outdoor wedding venue florida, royal palm trees, waterfront wedding on June 7, 2011|
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Samantha & Andrew, better known as Sam & Drew, were so much fun to work with. It’s always great to work with laid back, easy going people like these two.
The sun was high that March afternoon, but Sam & Drew kept their cool. Nothing was going to deter them from having the wedding of their dreams in the Royal Palm Allee at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida.
Take a peak at the beautiful photos taken by Nautilus Photography (click images to enlarge):
Wedding Venue: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/weddings-receptions / weddings@edisonfordwinterestates.org
Wedding Photographers: Nautilus Photography / 239.275.7427 / www.nautilusphotography.com / nautilusphotography@gmail.com / http://www.nautilusweddings.com/blog/index.php?active_btn=1&id=11
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Posted in Ceremonies, Real Weddings, Uncategorized, tagged antique car, cream bridesmaid dress, florida wedding locations, fort myers wedding, garden wedding venues, historic home, model t, outdoor wedding, outside weddings, red flowers on March 18, 2011|
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Amy & Bobby will forever mark the first day of the year as the first day of their marriage. With only a small gathering of their closest family and friends, they said their vows on the Ford Riverside Lawn at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Even with an intimate affair, Amy & Bobby did not want to pass up the opportunity to personalize their wedding. In the photos below, taken by Carrie from Imagine Photography of SW Florida, Amy & Bobby have a “first glimpse” of one another in the Moonlight Garden before Amy and her father are delivered to the ceremony via Model T.
Wedding Location: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / www.edisonfordwinterestates.org / weddings@edisonfordwinterestates.org
Wedding Photography: Imagine Photography of SW Florida / 239.370.6348 / www.imaginephotographyswfl.com / CarrieErcolani@mac.com
Antique Wedding Car: Model T Chauffeur Services / 239.694.3969 / www.modeltchauffeur.com / info@modeltchauffeur.com
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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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Posted in Uncategorized, tagged antique car, baby blue dresses, big tree wedding, birds, blue and white bridesmaid, blue ties, bougainvillea, Boutonnieres, branches, bridesmaid bouquets, bridesmaid dresses, bridesmaid gifts, bright pink roses, caloosahatchee river, centerpieces, ceremony chairs, ceremony location, chivari chairs, choreographed routine, creative events and rentals, dance lessons, Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Edison's coconut grove, estates, exotic trees, father daughter dance, fishing pole, flip flops, floral arrangements, florida, florida birds, florist, flower centerpieces, flower girl, Flowers, fort myers, Frangipani, garden chairs, garden wedding, getaway car, getting ready, groomsmen, happily ever after, henry ford, historic home, jewels, julie johnson, junior bridesmaid, kristi edwards, la vie en rose, lee county, libbys flower shop, libbys flowers, lofty fig tree, luminaire foto, march wedding, Masons Bakery, model t, model t chauffeur services, model t getaway, Moonlight Garden, mysore fig tree, navy vest, old car, old florida, old house, orchids, outdoor wedding, palm trees, parents home, photo booth, pier, pink and orange invitations, pink and white, pink roses, pink sashes, plumeria, pretty in pink, private estates, reception location, ringbearer, riverside lawn, rose petals, roses, satin robe, sunglasses, table names, taylor rental, the edison restaurant, the paper mill, thomas edison, waterfront wedding, wedding aisle, Wedding Cake, wedding flowers, wedding invitations, wedding photography, wedding planner, wedding planning, Wedding Rings, wedding transportation, white hydrangeas, white roses, white wedding cake on April 15, 2010|
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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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Posted in Uncategorized, tagged balloons and flowers to go, banyan tree, ceremony chairs, ceremony location, coral, creative events and rentals, decor, Edison & Ford Winter Estates, estates grounds, florida weddings, florist, flower petals, ford house, fort myers, historic home, lee county, meagan mason photography, mysore fig tree, natural greens browns, November wedding, october wedding ceremony, outdoor wedding, Photography, royal palm allee, soulmate, Southwest Florida, tropical, turquoise, two of a kind, Wedding on March 11, 2010|
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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.
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Before starting their new lives together, the happy couple take a moment in the Moonlight Garden to reflect on their history together.
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Ranee and Rene in the vine covered pergola between Edison’s main house and guest house.
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The newly weds share a kiss in Henry Ford’s living room.
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The whole gang gathers on the steps of the Ford House.
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Rene and his groomsmen find a comfortable place in the sprawling roots of the Mysore Fig Tree.
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The bridesmaids wore stunning turquoise dresses with coral colored flowers in their hair.
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The ceremony was held in the Royal Palm Allee on the Ford Property.
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Ranee looked stunning in her strapless wedding gown with turquoise sash.
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
Florist: Balloons & Flowers To Go / 239.278.0770 / www.balloonsandflowerstogo.com / balloonsandflowerstogo@yahoo.com
Photography: Meagan Mason Photography / www.myspace.com/megmasonphoto / MasonM620@gmail.com
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Posted in Uncategorized, tagged big tree, blue, bridesmaid dresses, caloosahatchee river, ceremony chairs, ceremony location, christmas, creative events and rentals, december, Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Edison Pier, florida, ford house, fort myers, gardens, historic home, holiday lights, hydrangeas, JH Designs, maria angela photography, mina edison, Moonlight Garden, mysore fig tree, navy, outdoor wedding, palm trees, Photography, royal palm allee, Southwest Florida, strings of lights, sunset wedding, thomas edison, twinkle lights, waterfront wedding ceremony, wedding arch, wedding flowers, winter wedding on February 27, 2010|
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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.
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The newlyweds stopped to take a photo with Fort Myers’ most beloved sweethearts, Thomas and Mina Edison.
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Though the Estates are beginning to bustle with nighttime tours, nothing can break the lovespell in the Moonlight Garden.
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Ben and Adelie take a moment to enjoy the spectacular sunset at Mr. Edison’s Pier on the Caloosahatchee River.
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The lovebirds find themselves entangled in the roots of the majestic Mysore Fig Tree.
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With the Estates already decorated for Holiday Nights, there was little else to do but enjoy.
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Adelie can barely contain her excitement as she and Ben are officially announced husband and wife!
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Adelie’s brides maids wore long navy satin gowns and carried simple bouquets of hydrangea.
Ceremony Location: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / www.efwefla.org/wedding.asp / info@efwefla.org
Ceremony Chairs and Arch: Creative Events & Rentals / 239.768.6393 / www.creativeevents1.com / info@creativeevents1.com
Photography: Maria Angela Photography / 239.348.5065 / www.maria-angela.com / maria@maria-angela.com
Flowers: JH Designs / 239.277.0544 / www.jhdesigns.invitations.com / jhdesigns@embarmail.com
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Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 1926 model t, antique car, antique wedding getaway car, bagpiper, bagpipes, calla lily, cape coral floral design, ceremony location, ceremony music, columns, creative events, decorative columns, dream wedding, Edison & Ford Winter Estates, florist, flower ball, flower girl dress, fort myers, groomsmen, henry ford, historic home, hugh the bagpiper, hydrangea, hydrangea balls, images wedding photography, lilies, long bridesmaid dresses, mirror picture, model t chauffeur services, Moonlight Garden, newlyweds, old car, outdoor wedding, palm trees, Photography, purple bridesmaid dresses, purple tie, reflection, riverside property, rose, roses, royal palm allee, sand ceremony, shepherds hooks, Southwest Florida, suits, timeless wedding, tuxedos, waterfront, Wedding, wedding car, wedding chairs, wedding flowers, wedding music, wedding transportation on December 22, 2009|
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Posted in Uncategorized, tagged caloosahatchee river, ceremony chairs, ceremony location, creative events, Edison & Ford Winter Estates, ford riverside lawn, green lawn, historic home, march wedding, masters touch florist, mielke photography, mysore fig tree, reception tent, rental chairs, riverfront, waterfront wedding, Wedding, wedding chairs, wedding decor, wedding flowers, wedding location, wedding photos, wedding receptions on November 21, 2009|
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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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Weddings & Private Events at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates 