Meghan and Ryan held their May wedding at a Southwest Florida church, but stopped by the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers on their way to the reception to take some wedding photos. The couple and their bridal party showed the photographer what a great since of humor they had as they struck some really fun poses in the trees and gardens around the Estates. See what photographer, David Marsh, of DC Marsh Photography was able to capture of this fun-loving group:
Step back into “Tropical Old Florida” at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates and experience the beauty of Fort Myers that won the hearts of two of the greatest American inventors. Imagine being surrounded by royal palms, historic bamboo, orchids, countless other tropical plants and old Florida homes along the Caloosahatchee River. The Edison & Ford Winter Estates has preserved our local history and educated our community on innovation and natural resource preservation while maintaining the charm, elegance and beauty of the Estates.
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With only their closest friends and family present, Ashley and Justin had the small intimate wedding they dreamed of. They were married in the fall in the Royal Palm Allee at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida. The green and white florals were all designed by the bride’s family.
“The wedding was very small and simple, but i still just love looking at the pictures,” says Ashley.
So do we – take a look (click on photos to enlarge):
The Edison Pier at sunset.
Sunset on the Ford Property
The bridal party in the Moonlight Garden.
The happy couple pose for a photo inside the historic home of Henry Ford.
The wedding took place in the Royal Palm Allee on the riverside of the Ford estate.
Justin got his first glance of Ashley in the privacy of the Moonlight Garden before the ceremony.
The bride’s elegant hairstyle.
The clasic white and green bouquet was designed by the bride’s family.
Ashley and her flower girl in the Caretaker’s House.
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.
Before starting their new lives together, the happy couple take a moment in the Moonlight Garden to reflect on their history together.
Ranee and Rene in the vine covered pergola between Edison’s main house and guest house.
The newly weds share a kiss in Henry Ford’s living room.
The whole gang gathers on the steps of the Ford House.
Rene and his groomsmen find a comfortable place in the sprawling roots of the Mysore Fig Tree.
The bridesmaids wore stunning turquoise dresses with coral colored flowers in their hair.
The ceremony was held in the Royal Palm Allee on the Ford Property.
Ranee looked stunning in her strapless wedding gown with turquoise sash.
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.
The newlyweds stopped to take a photo with Fort Myers’ most beloved sweethearts, Thomas and Mina Edison.
Though the Estates are beginning to bustle with nighttime tours, nothing can break the lovespell in the Moonlight Garden.
Ben and Adelie take a moment to enjoy the spectacular sunset at Mr. Edison’s Pier on the Caloosahatchee River.
The lovebirds find themselves entangled in the roots of the majestic Mysore Fig Tree.
With the Estates already decorated for Holiday Nights, there was little else to do but enjoy.
Adelie can barely contain her excitement as she and Ben are officially announced husband and wife!
Adelie’s brides maids wore long navy satin gowns and carried simple bouquets of hydrangea.
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.
One of the most common mistakes I have seen brides make when budgeting their wedding is cutting out the wedding video. Photographs alone do not capture the butterflies in your stomach, the emotions in your vows, or Uncle Charlie’s killer dance moves. You have worked hard to make your wedding day perfect. The wedding video is your time machine to the best day of your life. In years to come, you will be able to relive that first dance, your maid of honor’s toast, and listen to the well-wishes of family members who have since passed away.
I recently interviewed Don Moon of Captiva Video to get the scoop on wedding videos. Don filmed Holly and Dean’s wedding at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates this spring and edited it especially for our blog. Take a look:
What inspired you to get into videography?
I got into videography when my daughter was born in 1987. Video cameras were just coming onto the scene and we bought one of the first ones out. Because I had a camcorder before anyone else, friends and family asked me to videotape their weddings and parties. I soon joined the Wedding and Event Videography Association (WEVA) and attended their convention every year to improve my skills. This is my 15th year videotaping weddings, and I have seen videography improve year after year. The wedding videos of today are more like a movie.
What are some new trends you are seeing in wedding videos?
I have seen trends change from a no-effects documentary of the wedding to a special effects epic film. The trend now is to use special effects only if they help tell the story. Some of the special effects that are popular right now include slow motion, black and white, shadow box (black border along the top and bottom of the frame), and soft focus (where the clip has a soft dreamy like effect). Video clips that fly off the screen are out right now. As far as music, sound tracks from hit movies are definitely in. Whenever a new movie comes out with a great sound track, all the videographers incorporate that music into their production.
Tell me about the most interesting wedding you’ve filmed.
The most high end wedding I have videotaped so far was the wedding of Vidal Sassoon’s son, David. It was held in Connecticut a few years back. It was a very extravagant affair.
What advice do you have for brides when hiring a videographer?
My advice is to make sure he/she is a professional. So many videographers work another job and videotape weddings on the side. Make sure that the videographer is a member of at least one trade organization. I belong to Wedding and Event Videography Association (WEVA), National Association of Wedding Professionals (NAWP), and Wedding and Party Professionals of Naples (WPPN). The main quality a bride should be looking for is the ability to unobtrusively capture the day without infringing on it. The videographer must have the equipment to bring the images to life in vivid color. A good wireless microphone system is very important as good audio is the key to a well produced video.
What can one expect to pay for videography services?
My prices range from $595 to $3595. We have packages to meet any budget.
What other services do you offer?
I offer photo montages or slideshows that the couple can play at their reception. They are always the hit of the party and can arouse quite a bit of emotion. The person organizing the photo montage must number the photos in the order they would like them to appear in the slideshow. They also choose the music; typically 1 song per 25 photos.
Ashley and Chris got married at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates on the morning of June 19th, 2009. I have just received the gorgeous photos from Replica Photography.
It was warm in that morning, so the ceremony took place in the shade of the Mysore Fig Tree.
The bride’s father officiated the wedding.
The colors were black with light pink accents. These colors looked so crisp together.
Joanna & Roger, from Punta Gorda, said “I do” this June in Mina’s Moonlight Garden at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates.
The ceremony was very intimate with only immediate family and very close friends in attendance. Bamboo chairs were rented from Creative Events & Rentals.
The Mother of the Groom designed the bouquets and the boutonnieres from flowers in her personal garden. The tropical flowers truly matched the aesthetics of the Estates.
Joanna and Roger wrote their own heartfelt vows and had everyone on the verge of tears.
The ring bearer carried a silver dish, a family heirloom, with the wedding bands.
After their short ceremony, the couple invited their guests inside Edison’s Caretaker’s House for a slice of red velvet cake from Publix. The cake was decorated with frangipani flowers from Roger’s mother’s garden.
While their guests enjoyed cake and socializing, Joanna and Roger hopped on our golf cart to take photos in the gardens. Below are just some of the beautiful images captured by Jamie Lee Photography.
Congratulations to Joanna and Roger on their marriage and their new home!
Weddings & Private Events at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates 
