Lovebirds: The Wedding of Rachel & Steve

You may recall earlier this year when we posted Rachel & Steve’s Save-the-Dates and Wedding Invitations.  The two tied the knot last month, and the photos are in.  They are every bit as vibrant as their printed materials promised.  The wedding was held on a perfect November afternoon in the Royal Palm Allee on the Historic Ford Property.  The details are spectacular – take a look:

You know your wedding reception is a hit when there are this many guests on the dance floor.

Rachel & Steve enjoyed their first dance as a married couple under colorful paper lanterns at the Royal Palm Yacht Club.

The wedding cake from Mason’s Bakery was as colorful as every other detail. The topper is the chinese symbol for double happiness.

Rachel & Steve had caramel apples as wedding favors and escort cards.

The Eventz, Inc. centerpieces on the reception tables carried the colorful theme through the reception. Also pictured are the matching love bird table cards printed and designed by Mama’s Sauce Print Shoppe.

Another peek at the invitations from Mama’s Sauce Print Shoppe that set the theme of the wedding.

Sunsets on the Caloosahatchee River are unmatched. Here the newlyweds take it in from the pier at the Royal Palm Yacht Club. In the background is the sillhouette of the Edison Pier.

Jamie from Jamie Lee Photography has a great talent for catching the sunlight at just the right angle to produce images as breathtaking as this one of Rachel & Steve under the canopy of the Banyan Tree.

Rachel & Steve each wrote their own emotional vows to one another.

Color was everywhere in sight during this perfect November afternoon in the Royal Palm Allee.

The incredible Royal Palm Allee stretches from the back porch of the Ford House to the Caloosahatchee River, making the perfect wedding aisle.

Rachel’s veil blows in the wind as she is escorted down the aisle by her father.

Rachel & Steve are perched (like birds) atop the winding roots of the Mysore Fig at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates.

Rachel shows off her sassy red shoes hidden beneath her beautiful wedding gown.

Steve steals a kiss as Rachel’s veil blows romantically in the breeze.

The bridal party was dressed in purple bridesmaid dresses, and purple striped groomsmen ties. Here they pose for a group photo in the bamboo at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates.

Rachel’s bouquet was loaded with brightly colored tropical flowers.

Steve’s boutonniere was a bright green orchid paired with a white tie.

The groomsmen donned purple striped ties, and double yellow orchid boutonnieres.

Rachel & Steve get a private moment to see each other before the wedding.

Rachel & Steve decided to take all their photos before the ceremony, but they didn’t want to miss that magic moment where they see each other for the first time. So we gave them the opportunity to have that moment alone in the Moonlight Garden at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates.

Just as The Beatles on the cover of Abbey Road, the groomsmen strolled across McGregor Boulevard. In true John Lennon fashion, the groom took off his shoes.

Six groomsmen pose asa symbol of support behind Steve under the largest Banyan Tree in the continental United States.

Ceremony Location: Edison & Ford Winter Estates / 239.334.7419 / www.efwefla.org/wedding.asp / info@efwefla.org

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

Flowers: Eventz, Inc. / 239.415.2581 / www.eventzinc.com / sales@eventzinc.com

Photography: Jamie Lee Photography / 239.872.0419 / www.jamieleephotography.com / sales@jamieleephotography.com

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

Wedding Cake: Mason’s Bakery / 239.334.4525 / www.masonsbakery.com / chrisk@masonsbakery.com

Invitations, Table Cards, Save-the-Dates: Mama’s Sauce Print Shoppe / 321.251.5445 / www.mamas-sauce.com / nick@mamas-sauce.com

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Rachel and Steve’s Invitations for Their Estates Wedding

By Tori Lawless, Estates Event Coordinator

Some of you will remember seeing Rachel and Steve’s gorgeous save-the-dates from an earlier post.  I recently received the corresponding invitation in the mail.  Take a look:

These invitations were designed by Austin Petito from Mama’s Sauce Print Shoppe in Winter Park, Florida.  Rachel and Steve were inspired to do a two birds theme after seeing a Chinese wedding invitation on the web with two quirky, but colorful birds.  They found further inspiration in a colorful silk Batik scarf that they picked up while visiting Rachel’s family in Malaysia last August.  “We weren’t sure what we wanted the invitations to look like, but we knew we wanted lots of rich colors including red.  When used in weddings, red is a symbol of good luck and happiness in the Chinese culture.  Austin came up with this amazing design that Steve and I absolutely love!” says Rachel.

This colorful theme will be carried throughout the wedding on the programs and table numbers.  In preparation for Edison & Ford Holiday Nights, the Estates will also have colorful lights strung from the trees in the Royal Palm Alleé where Rachel and Steve will be saying their vows this November.

Designer: Austin Petito /Mama’s Sauce Print Shoppe / 321.251.5445 / www.mamas-sauce.com

Printer: Nick Sambrato / Mama’s Sauce Print Shoppe / 321.251.5445 / www.mamas-sauce.com / nick@mamas-sauce.com

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Rachel and Steve’s Save-the-Dates

by Tori Lawless, Estates Event Coordinator

Last week I received a Save-the-Date postcard from Rachel and Steve who are getting married at the Estates on November 14^th, 2009.  The card was so beautiful that I had to share it! 

Rachel and Steve are from Fort Myers, but currently live in Orlando, FL.  They worked to design the postcard with graphic designer Austin Petito of Winter Park’s Mama’s Sauce Print Shoppe.  Their friend Nick Sambrato, also of Fort Myers, owns and operates Mama’s Sauce and is working with Austin on Rachel and Steve’s letterpress invitation, promising to “push the limits” with this piece. 

Their save-the-date is a continuation of a design they are using for their invitations and throughout the wedding’s “two birds” theme.  “The picture of us was taken July 1^st of 2008 on Lake Huron in Northern Michigan, minutes after Steve proposed on a family trip to their cabin.  It was a complete surprise that EVERYONE knew about but me!” says Rachel.

I can’t wait to see how beautiful this November wedding will be!  Happy planning, Rachel & Steve!

Designer: Austin Petito /Mama’s Sauce Print Shoppe / 321.251.5445 / www.mamas-sauce.com

Printer: Nick Sambrato / Mama’s Sauce Print Shoppe / 321.251.5445 / www.mamas-sauce.com / nick@mamas-sauce.com

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