Autumn Romance: Becky & Steve | Historic Florida Wedding Location

It was mid-October and fall was just beginning to reach Southwest Florida.  The leaves didn’t change, but love was in the air.  Becky and Steve promised to love each other forever under 75 foot palm trees in Henry Ford’s Royal Palm Allee at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers.  Photographer, Krista Kowalczyk, of Impressions Photography was there to take these amazing shots.

It wouldn’t be a fall wedding without candied apple escort cards.

Steve steals a kiss in the Tea House at the Swimming Pool.

The water lily reflecting pool in the Moonlight Garden reflects more than just moonlight.

Mina’s Moonlight Garden is the best place to sneak away to!

The autumn theme was not lost on Becky’s bridesmaids, who wore long brown satin gowns. All ladies carried bouquets of oranges and yellows.

The vine-covered pergola between Edison’s main and guest houses is so perfectly romantic.

What’s more appropriate than a kiss at the Friendship Gate?

Becky & Steve enjoy their fist moments as husband and wife on the stairs inside the Ford House.

Royal Palm Allee

The sound of strings played Becky down the aisle.

Becky & Steve’s daughter couldn’t have been more perfect for the role of flower girl.

Before taking that long walk down the aisle, Becky takes a deep breath and composes herself in the Ford’s dining room.

The mysore fig tree is the perfect symbol of strength and unity, with over 90% of its roots above ground, they must work as a team to keep the tree upright.

The Estates boasts the largest banyan tree in the Continental U.S. – an irresistable photo backdrop!

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

Photography: Impressions Photography / 239.437.1838 / www.impress-photo.com / info@impress-photo.com

Flowers: JH Designs / 239.277.0544 / www.jhdesigns.invitations.com / jhdesigns@embarqmail.com

Ceremony Music: Vanderbilt Strings / www.vanderbiltstrings.com / janie@vanderbiltstrings.com

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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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