Linda & Glenn Find True Love | Fort Myers Wedding Venues
Who says you can’t find love later in life? In May, Linda and Glenn showed us what true love really looks like during their wedding ceremony at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, FL. Their wedding was filled with beautiful, bright colors that captured the essence of Linda and Glenn’s affectionate love for one another.
Wedding Venue: Edison and Ford Winter Estates / 239-334-7419 / www.edisonfordwinterestates.org
Reception Venue: Royal Palm Yacht Club
Wedding Planner & Officiant: Florida Weddings Online / 239-728-2592 / www.floridaweddingsonline.com /
Photographer: Stuart Rosenthal Photography / 239-292-1485 / www.sarphoto.com
Florist: JH Designs / 239-277-0544 / www.jhdesigns.invitations.com /
Cake: Yum Yum Cakes / 239-939-2253 / www.yumyumcakes.com /
Edison Research Laboratory/Goldenrod Project
With the completion of the restoration of the Edison Research Laboratory building, staff and consultants are continuing research and development to understand and replicate the exciting work that Edison was conducting for this project almost a hundred years ago.
This summer, garden staff and volunteers began the work to restore some of the beds of rubber producing plants that were tested on site by Edison and his research staff. The photo shows the goldenrod beds that were planted this summer and our giant thriving goldenrod. Plants were started by seed several months ago and are maturing well with summer rains and heat.
Of all of the 17,000 plants tested, goldenrod proved to be the best suited to the Florida environment growing to a staggering 15 feet and able to be harvested several times a year. In fact, a variety was named for the scientist himself, Thomas Edison, pictured here in 1929.
Love Letter Wine Box | Wedding Ceremony Ideas
Here’s a wedding ceremony idea that is sure to wet your guests’ eyes: Sealing the wine box with love letters or vows.
Before the wedding, the bride and groom should take time to write a letter to themselves explaining what it is they love so much about their betrothed and why they are getting married. During the ceremony, it is explained to their guests and each private letter sealed and placed in a box with a bottle of wine. If ever the couple finds their relationship facing hardship, the box and the wine should be opened, and each should take a glass of wine their own letters and read them privately to remind themselves of their love and commitment. If the box remains unopened for 10 years, it should be opened in celebration on the couple’s 10th anniversary.
Alternatively, the couple can each write love letters to one another or write out their personalize vows. The box with a bottle of wine is sealed after the ring ceremony, and is placed in their home to serve as a reminder of their love and commitment to one another. They can open it on their 5th wedding anniversary, each reading the love letter or vows from the other, while enjoying the wine.
