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New Ground Photography Finds Magic at the Estates | Fort Myers Wedding Venue

Posted in Uncategorized, Vendor Promotion, tagged antique car, designer wedding gowns, Edison & Ford Winter Estates, fascinator, florida, fort myers, naples, old car, outdoor weddings, photojournalistic wedding photos, vintage car, vintage wedding dress, vintage wedding jewelry, wedding car, wedding hair piece, wedding location, wedding photography on December 8, 2010| 1 Comment »

Last month, Naples photographers Gregory Zasinets and Alex Zankevich, of New Ground Photography, came out to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates for a bridal photo shoot. The images they produced capture the magic and enchantment of one of Florida’s most beautiful wedding venues. There are no words to describe how incredible these photos are.

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

Photography: New Ground Photography / 239.449.8897 / www.newgroundphotography.com / info@newgroundphotography.com

Gown: Loretta’s Bridal Boutique / 239.984.3998 / www.lorettabridal.com / lorettabridal@embarqmail.com

Flowers: Libby’s Flowers / 239.278.1500 / www.libbysflowershop.com / muffy@libbysflowershop.com

Antique Car: Model T Chauffeur Services / 239.694.3969 / http://www.modeltchauffeur.com / info@modeltchauffeur.com

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Tying In Your Wedding Flowers | Fort Myers Florists

Posted in Uncategorized, Vendor Promotion, tagged accessories, arm bouquet, arranging your own flowers, beads, best of weddings, bible, bride, calla lilies, cascade bouquet, cascading bouquet, choosing a wedding florist, common bouquet styles, creative bridal bouquets, crystals, Edison & Ford Winter Estates, event coordinator, experience, Family Heirloom, family run business, floral services, florida wedding flowers, florist, fort myers, hand-tied bouquet, handkerchiefs, helen singleton, hire a florist, intials, invitations, jean, jewelry, JH Designs, long stem flowers, loose arrangement, make your own flower arrangements, monograms, orchids, outdoor weddings, party favors, pearls, photos, preferred florist, presentation bouquet, quality of flowers, reba, reception decor, recommendations, rental equipment, rhinestones, rosary beads, roses, season, sentimental value, south florida school of floral design, specialty ribbons, the knot, traditional bouquet, unique bouquet, value for price, Wedding, wedding flowers, wedding specialty sho[, wrapping stems on June 7, 2010| Leave a Comment »

by Tori Lawless, Event Coordinator

There are so many things to think about when trying to put together your wedding. If you don’t already have a florist in mind, how do you know where to start? I interviewed one of the Estates’ Preferred Florists, JH Designs, to get some insight on what you should know before choosing a wedding florist.

Who is JH Designs?

We are a wedding specialty shop with floral services, rental equipment, reception décor and accessories, party favors and invitations. JH Designs is a family run business owned by Helen Singleton, a graduate of the South Florida School of Floral Design. All Fort Myers natives, Helen’s daughter, Reba, and sister, Jean, work in the shop as well. Helen owned and operated a successful full service flower shop for ten years prior to opening JH Designs in 1991. The shop was recognized in The Knot’s Best of Weddings for 2007/2008, and 2008/2009.

What are some creative touches you are seeing with bridal bouquets?

We use beads, pearls, rhinestones, and crystals in our bouquets (depending on the bride’s preference). We also incorporate specialty ribbons for wrapping stems. On occasion, the bride may have a family heirloom to include in the bouquet such as a bible, rosary beads, photos, jewelry, initials, or handkerchiefs. These added touches make for a unique bouquet that has sentimental value to the bride.

What are the most common bouquet styles?

Hand-tied Bouquet: This is our most popular request. Flowers are gathered in a “loose arrangement” and wrapped with ribbon with a few stems exposed or completely wrapped depending on preference.

Cascading Bouquet: The cascade is a more traditional bouquet where the flowers are formed to hang downward in a long or short tail. The length and size of the bouquet are typically proportionate to the size of the bride.

Arm/Presentation Bouquet: This type is a bouquet of long-stem flowers that is carried in the crook of the arm rather than in both hands.

What types of flowers do you suggest for outdoor weddings in Florida?

It depends on the season. In the fall, winter, and spring, just about any flower that is in season will survive the outdoor elements for the ceremony. The summer months can be a challenge. The most popular choices are roses, calla lilies, and orchids.

Photo by Images Wedding Photography

Why should a bride hire a florist rather than buy and arrange her own flowers?

Planning a wedding can be a tremendous task. The perceived cost savings of arranging your own flowers does not factor in the time and frustration it takes to try to duplicate the designer look. It is not always less expensive or as easy as it may seem. For many brides, hiring a trusted professional for your wedding is a true savings of money and stress in the long run.

Photo by Images Wedding Photography

What qualities should a bride look for when deciding on a florist?

Experience, quality of flowers, recommendations from other brides and vendors, and value for price should all be considered. It is important to us at JH Designs that the bride feels at ease and that we understand and produce the look that they desire for their wedding. That element of trust between the bride and her florist is very important. We are extremely proud of the fact that many of our brides become dear friends throughout the wedding planning process.

JH Designs / 7181 College Parkway, Suite 28 Fort Myers, FL 33907 / (239) 277-0544 / www.jhdesigns.invitations.com / jhdesigns@embarqmail.com

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2nd Annual Tropical Florida Bridal Fair

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged aace entertainment dj services, accomodations, american laser centers, antique car, audrey snow photography, bagpiper, bagpipes, bakeries, bar mitzvah, bat mitzvah, beach wedding photos, beaded wedding dress, beautiful wedding ceremonies, best western waterfront, bonita springs wedding photographers, book centerpieces, boston culinary group, bridal fair, bridal fair fort myers, bridal fashion show, bridal show, bridal show booth, bridal weight loss, bride hair, brides, bridesmaid dresses, cake samples, cake tasting, catering by pignoli, charlene's classic carriages, cheese kabobs, connie duglin specialty linens, costco, creative events & rentals, cruzan vibes, dance demonstration, dance floor, dance performance, dancing lessons, dick parrish photography, dress shops, Edison & Ford Winter Estates, extraordinary eventz, faby nouhaili, fashion show, flautist, florida wedding, florist, fluffy wedding dresses, flute, fondant cakes, fort myers hotels, gold chivari chairs, gown with bow, grooms, hair salon, hammer dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, hilton garden inn, honeymoon, hores and bufggy, horse & carriage, horse and buggy, hot pink bridesmaid dress, hummer limo, ice creamery, ideal image, j. robert, j. roberts, jamie lee photography, JH Designs, key west express, lace & roses bridal salon, laser hair removal, libbys flowers, light blue brides maid dresses, limo, limotions limousine service, limousine company southwest florida, limousines, live band, mad cuisine, mary kay cosmetics, Masons Bakery, michael shapiro photography, mm photo video productions, model t, model t chauffeur services, mother of the groom dance, mother son dance, naples wedding locations, naples wedding photographer, naples weddings, norman love confections, old car, outdoor catering, outdoor wedding arch, outdoor wedding lounge area, outdoor weddings, photo booths, reception locations, reception music, reception tent, red bridesmaid dress, red salon & spa, reggae band, rene's custom catering, rhythm in motion dance academy, ribbon chandelier, richard blasich, royal palm yacht club, sarasota wedding photography, skewers, sound o' the pipes, sounds unlimited, sponsors, steel drums, strapless wedding gowns, studio six eleven, table cloths, table decor, tables linens, take shape for life, tiffany blue linens, transportation, tropical florida bridal fair, turquoise table linens, unique wedding centerpiece ideas, vendors, vicki's sweet things ice cream & cakery, videography, wedding cakes, wedding caterers, wedding ceremony music, wedding coordinators, wedding dance lessons, wedding dress fashion show, wedding favors, wedding flowers, wedding hair, wedding music, wedding officiants, wedding photography, wedding pictures, wedding planner, wedding reception, wedding salons, wedding show, wedding vows by earth air and sea, weight loss system, white wedding gowns, wildflower centerpieces on January 25, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Thank you brides, grooms, sponsors and vendors for coming out to the 2nd Annual Tropical Foridal Bridal Fair at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates this past Sunday! The show was a huge success with over 250 in attendance. Below are just a few photos of how much fun we all had!