Dinner for Two: Mara & Scott’s Wedding | Fort Myers Wedding Venue

Mara & Scott met 11 years ago in the Army at Fort Riley,Kansas, where Mara was a MEDEVAC Blackhawk Helicopter Crewchief and Scott was a pilot. Back then, they were strictly friends.

After the Army, they still managed to keep in touch as life took them on different paths.  When business brought Scott toFlorida last February, he caught up with his old friend Mara.

Mara & Scott had a ‘first glimpse” of each other before the wedding which allowed them to take lots of photos early.

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Destination Florida: Amanda & Scott’s Wedding | Destination Weddings Venue

Colorado couple, Amanda and Scott, opted for a destination wedding at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers this past August.  With only one bridesmaid, one groomsman, and two guests, the event was as intimate as they come.

In an effort to dodge the afternoon storms that are so prevalent during the Florida summer, the wedding ceremony was held at 11am in the Royal Palm Allee on the Ford Property.  Though the wedding was small, the details were almost as beautiful as the bride.  After vows were made, rings exchanged, and photos taken, the group of six went out for wedding brunch!  Amanda and Scott spent their time in Florida exploring the Everglades and the Florida Keys.  Now that’s a destination wedding done right!

Below are some photos taken by Jamie Lee Photography of the wedding day (click photos to enlarge):

Amanda & Scott enjoy a few minutes looking out over the Caloosahatchee River before the midday summer storm rolls in.

The Coconut Grove is a choice location for a clear view of Edison’s Pier and the Caloosahatchee River.

The Roxburgh Fig tree provides a little shade for our love birds on an August afternoon.

Photographer, Jamie Lee did a wonderful color alteration on this photo that gives you a sense of time-gone-by.

Amanda & Scott take cover from the August sun under the vine covered Pergola.

The Edison Guest House is a romantic backdrop in this photo. With 14 ft wrap around verandas and spanish moss hanging overhead, it is the epitome of Old Florida Style.

You can’t have a wedding at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates and miss the opportunity to climb into the Mysore Fig tree!

I am always impressed by the beauty and simplicity of the Royal Palm Allee on the Ford Property.

The intimate wedding ceremony took place under 75 foot colossal trees in the Royal Palm Allee on the Ford Property.

Amanda walked solo (and gracefully, too) from the Ford Home, between two rows of Royal Palms, to meet her future husband, Scott at the end of the aisle.

Before the ceremony begins, Scott and his Best Man chill out on the roots of the Mysore Fig Tree.

Amanda’s maid of honor does the final touches in the Edison Caretaker’s House.

Clockwise from top left: Amanda’s wedding dress, white satin wedding shoes, bridal updo, orange lily boutonniere, matching yellow socks with marlins depicted on the Groom & Best Man, Amanda’s bouquet of orange and yellow calla lilies with seashell detail on the ribbon.

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

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

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

Officiant: Greg Sander of Libby’s Flowers / 239.278.1500 /www.libbysflowershop.com / muffy@libbysflowershop.com

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Fort Myers Wedding Location | Simple Elegance: Ashley & Justin’s Intimate Wedding

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.

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

Ceremony Chairs: Creative Events & Rentals / 239.786.6393 / www.creativeevents1.com / info@creativeevents1.com

Photography: Photo Plus / 239.243.8655 / www.myframedphoto.com

Hair & Make Up: The Hair Gallery Salon and Day Spa / 239.549.3120 / www.hairgallerysalonanddayspa.com / hairgallerysalon@embarqmail.com

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