A Family United: Colleen & Brian | Fort Myers Wedding Venue

Colleen and Brian and their girls are one of those families that you can’t help but want to befriend.  During the planning process for Colleen and Brian’s spectacular wedding, there were countless phone calls and visits to the Estates.  Every bridal show between Fort Myers and Naples, I’d see their smiling faces.  To watch this beautiful wedding take place was bittersweet because it meant I wouldn’t see them as often.

Below are the photos from Luminare Foto that document not only their wedding, but their engagement session at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates and their family holiday photo session here as well.  Though their official wedding color was purple, and there were Florida elements like the beach and fishing abound, I think the real theme of this wedding was their family.

Jim Dalia (A DJ with Class) knows how to get the crowd moving at wedding receptions!

Each table at the reception was named after a different fish. These beachy white lanterns set the mood perfectly!

Sand dollar escort cards showed guests where to sit.

The newlyweds share a moment in front of the Edison Pier.

This is one of my favorite photos! Colleen looks like she’s on cloud 9!

The bridesmaids’ hair looked great – love the braids!

Using 5 different colors of sand, the Crawley family, along with the minister, created a piece of art that will symbolize their union.

Hannah and Maddie nearly stole the show as they proudly tossed the flowers at Mommy & Daddy’s wedding.

As a surprise for Brian, Colleen slipped on some camoflauge garters – with fish on them!

Colleen’s hair looked gorgeous! Great job, Sir David!

These 2 precious girls could light up a room with their smiles!

Engagement Photos in the Moonlight Garden

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

Wedding Photography: Luminaire Foto / 239.848.8926 / www.luminairefoto.com / karl@luminairefoto.com

Wedding Arch: Creative Events & Rentals / 239.768.6393 / www.creativeevents1.com / info@creativeevents1.com

Wedding Flowers: Lyfe of the Party / 239.593.5433

Wedding Hair: Sir Daniel / 239.919.0841

Wedding Make Up: Faces by Frohmberg / 239.919.0841

Reception Venue: Royal Palm Yacht Club / 239.334.2176 / www.rpyc.org / bqt@rpyc.org

Wedding DJ: A DJ With Class / 239.872.3648

Wedding Cake: Mason’s Bakery / 239.334.4525

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A Handmade Vintage Wedding: Erin & Adam | Outdoor Wedding Venue

Wedding trends are always changing, but our favorite is the handmade, the DIY, and the vintage wedding theme.  This June, Erin & Adam tied the knot at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in a style all their own.  Take a look at all the handmade details that went into making their wedding day one of a kind and read our interview with the bride.

The view of the Caloosahatchee River and Downtown Fort Myers from the Hotel Indigo.

Erin & Adam's 13 month old daughter, Noveli holding a bouquet of fabric and button flowers that Erin made for her.

How did you & Adam meet?

“I had just moved to Tampa and Adam came into the restaurant I worked at with a bunch of his friends. They were loud and a lot of fun and Adam had a sweet tie-dyed bandana around his neck with crazy hair and beard. I told my friend that night (even before I had talked to Adam) that I was going to marry him.”

Erin & Adam met each other in the Moonlight Garden for a "First Glimpse" before their nuptials.

What made you decide to choose the Edison & Ford Winter Estates as your wedding venue?

“Adam and I, both, love tress, nature and history, so the Estates were perfect. We also really loved that it was on the water without being on the beach.”

Erin shows off her vintage inspired wedding headband that she bought on etsy.com.

The ring bearer carried a wooden box that carried the rings on a pillow of cotton.

Erin and her Mom made the flag that was carried by the Flower Girl/Flag girl as she shouted, "Here comes the Bride!"

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A Classic Black & White Wedding: Amanda & Matt | Outdoor Florida Wedding Venue

Style and sophistication are the terms that come to mind when describing Amanda and Matt’s November wedding at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, FL.  The couple glammed things up with a classic black and white color palette, a jaw-dropping vintage inspired gown (paired with a cathedral length fishnet veil), and an antique Model T getaway car.  Jesse Netsch Photography was there to document the elegance.

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

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

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

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