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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 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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Weddings & Private Events at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates 