Fort Myers Wedding Venue | Riverside Romance: Nika & Scott | Waterfront Florida Weddings

Nika and Scott got married at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates  in Fort Myers Florida in December of 2008, but the ceremony was too beautiful not to share.  With a ceremony so late in the year, the temperature was comfortable and the light was heavenly. 

Nika and Scott’s wedding incorporated two religions, Christianity and Baha’i, making this a unique and personal experience for both of them.  The photos below were taken by Images Wedding Photography.

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The white buttercream wedding cake rested upon a silver pedastool on a table of flowers and rose petals.

Nika & Scott’s reception was held at the newly remodeled Royal Palm Yacht Club. Guests dined at long family style tables.

There was just enough of a breeze to catch Nika’s veil on this beautiful December evening.

No wedding is complete at the Estates without the Moonlight Garden photo.

The wedding party had two flower girls, both decked out in white satin with precious pink rosettes.

The wedding aisle was adorned with gauzy lavendar fabric and lush arrangements of roses and orchids.

With a mulit-faith ceremony, programs allowed guests to follow along.

Nika and Scott married on the riverside lawn of Henry Ford just behind the majestic Mysore Fig Tree.

Nika carried a cascading bouquet of pink roses and white orchids.

Ceremony Location: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / http://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/weddings-receptions/ / weddings@edisonfordwinterestates.org

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

Wedding Flowers: Planned Perfection / 239.939.7765 / www.plannedperfectioninc.com

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

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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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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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