Ron + Meghan = Amazing Edison & Ford Winter Estates Wedding, Fort Myers, FL

On this perfect day Ron & Meghan exchanged vows along the bank of the beautiful Caloosahatchee River on Ford's Lawn. Ron & Meghan LOVE Disney so their fairy tale began with Ron's romantic proposal in Cinderella's Castle and there were some very Disney touches throughout their magical day!

But before they said I do they met in Mina's Garden to share a private moment together in what is lovingly called the "First Glimpse" Meghan was so excited and Ron a bit nervous as he waited for Meghan's arrival. When she tapped him gently on the shoulder and he turned around to see his beautiful princess the love they shared was so magical. We took a few pictures in the garden while the two shared a few whispered I love you's and lot's of hugs and kisses and then Meghan and Ron were whisked away to take their places before the ceremony.
 Ron joined his family and all of the gentlemen on Ford's Lawn while Meghan freshened up with the girls before being escorted off with her grandfather to the Model T Ford that would bring her to her ceremony. It was a magical ceremony and all of the personal touches were lovely. After the ceremony the bride and Groom were whisked away in their Model T to join their friends and family at the Edison were the magic continued during their reception. Princess Meghan even had a special waltz with her handsome prince Ron after the cake cutting ceremony! And speaking of cake their was even a hidden Micky Mouse in the decoration! 

Thank you so much Ron & Meghan it was such fun spending your day with you!

 

And here are a few of my favorite pics! 

Venue: Edison & Ford Winter Estates:   http://www.historicfloridawedding.com/

Photography: http://www.photographybyjerrilynn.com/

Officiant: Christina Phelps Bowman  http://beautifulfloridaweddings.com/

Reception: The Edison Restaurant  http://www.edisonfl.com/

Antique Wedding Car: Model T Chauffeur Services / 239.694.3969 / www.modeltchauffeur.com / info@modeltchauffeur.com

Naples Original Video Productions, Inc. / 239-594-5588 / www.naplesoriginalvideo.com / info@naplesoriginalvideo.com 

Yanni & Jennifer are Engaged!! /// Naples Engagement Photographer

Yanni & Jennifer celebrated their engagement with family and friends at AZN Azian Cuisine in the Mercato in Naples, Florida on November 10, We are so happy that they chose Photography By Jerri Lynn to be a part of their special celebration.  I've known Jennifer's families for a very long time and it is so great seeing them all together enjoying themselves celebrating Jennifer and Yanni's engagement. I know their wedding will be one to remember.  Here is a short video of their special celebration. 

Brandon & Stacie are married! /// Fort Myers Wedding Photographer

Brandon & Stacie were married at the beautiful Edison & Ford Winter Estates  in The Coconut Grove which is the beautiful lawn along the Caloosahatchee River overlooking Edison's Pier and right next door to the Yacht Club making it the ideal ceremony location for both venues.   All throughout the ceremony Stacie beamed as she looked into Brandon's eyes. Their many years together making this day even more special for their family and friends who came to celebrate with this beautiful couple. Their wedding was followed by their exquisite reception at the Royal Palm Yacht Club in Fort Myers, Fl. Every detail was perfection. Stacie & Brandon had a peacock themed wedding with all of the dazzling bold colors. Every detail of their reception was overseen by Brandon who is an amazing chef at Royal Palm Yacht Club as well and  made sure not one detail was overlooked for his beautiful bride.  Aace Entertainment owner DJ Patrick lit the room with gorgeous lighting and kept the celebration going from beginning to end.

Helen & Michael - Fort Myers Beach Wedding

Helen & Michael began their fairy tale wedding with Lisa G. of SWFL Beach Weddings who made all of their arrangements and put together the most beautiful destination wedding for this lovely couple. The bridal party all gathered at the Fort Myers Beach Holiday Inn days before the wedding. The Holiday Inn holds special memories for the bride and her sister and was the perfect place for them to gather and prepare for this most exciting day. To the delight of Helen's granddaughter and Michael's daughters they were transported to their amazing beachfront ceremony by Cinderella Carriage provided by Charlene's Classic Carriages which took them to the Gulfview Manor Resort for their sunset beach wedding. SWFL Beach Weddings Grand Royale was the perfect setting for this princess bride.   After the ceremony the happy family were transported to Charley's Boathouse Grill for their intimate reception. 

Lisa G. is also spearheading the Wedding Event of the Century to be held on 12-12-12 at this same location. 

Fort Myers Florida - Pahokee High School Class Reunion

The Pahokee High School Class of 1960 - 68, 50 year Class Reunion was celebrated in style at the Crowne Plaza in Fort Myers, Florida. They braved Tropical Storm Issac to reminisce and celebrated with each other. Yvonne Thompson Myers prepared a very special video tribute to her classmates that had many in tears as they remembered those present as well as those who have passed before them. The Pahokee High School (also known as Pahokee Junior Senior High School) is a historic school in Pahokee, Florida. It is located at 900 Larrimore Road. On November 15, 1996, The Old Pahokee High School building was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
 

They stood and sang in unison their Alma Matter led by fellow classmate and opera singer Marjorie K who has sung at Venice's Grand Teatro La Fenice, Carnegie Hall in NY, Rome's Teatro dell'Opera, Cagliari's Teatro Lirico and the New York Grand Opera. 

Alma Mater

High O'er the towering palms, our voices swell
Praising these golden days, we love so well
Dear sons and daughters true, we'll always try
Hail to our Alma Mater, Pahokee High

and celebrated being Blue Devils.

Another big highlight of the evening was when "Elvis" made his grand entrance and performed for his classmates much to their delight. He danced and sang and wooed the ladies with sequined scarves that he placed around their necks much to their delight. Thank you Mrs. Becky Mackey Tuten for the opportunity to share in your memories and document your event. The pictures and video collected for the event were just wonderful and it showed how much the classmates enjoyed each other as young adults and why they still enjoy coming together for their reunions. 

12-12-12 Wedding Event on Fort Myers Beach!

On WINK NEWS This morning! Click the link for the wonderful story on WINK News.  The 12-12- 12 Fort Myers Beach Wedding Event of the Century!  Thank you to Weddings in Paradise, SWFL Beach Weddings for this wonderful opportunity. If you are planning your wedding and want something just a little bit out of the ordinary remember that 12/12/12 is the last triple digit wedding day this Century. In fact, the next triple digit wedding day won't happen again until......Drum roll please.......01/01/2101. That is 89 years from now. Contact Lisa at http://www.swflbeachweddings.com/the-wedding-event-of-the-century.html
 If you would like to have your wedding on 12-12-12 on BEAUTIFUL Fort Myers Beach at the most expansive and beautiful beach location  at Gulfview Manor Resort, a gulf Front family Resort with magnificent Gulf Views and Sunsets just contact Lisa G. You will have a fantastic and memorable wedding experience! And call us for all of your wedding photography! 
Experience the Majestic or one of Lisa's other beautiful wedding set creations. Have your picture on the beach with one of the fabulous horses or horse and carriage by Charlene's Classic Carriages

Murphy 50th Wedding Anniversary

Billy & Lana's 50th Wedding Anniversary at The Veranda in Downtown Fort Myers was celebrated with their children and grandchildren. Their son Pat wrote them this beautiful song and performed it for them. A very special gift from a very talented man.
I was so happy to have been asked to photograph this special evening for the Murphy's as I have know their sons Pat and Dan since high school. They are both awesome men and have made their parents very proud.
I hope you enjoy their anniversary video.
 

Edison & Ford Winter Estates Wedding - Fort Myers, FL - Casie & Joshua

Casie and Joshua had a beautiful intimate March wedding at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, FL. They were joined by their closest family and friends under the Mysore Fig Tree where they shared in laughter while exchanging their vows.

Their purple and white themed wedding was just beautiful and was carried over to the Veranda where they celebrated their new life together. They were toasted with champagne and strawberries and instead of the traditional wedding cake they shared purple & teal cupcakes with all of their guests.

Here is a fun video of their fabulous wedding!

Venue:  Edison & Ford Winter Estates - Tori Lawless, Event Coordinator
Reception: The Veranda , Downtown Fort Myers, FL
Photographer: Photography By Jerri Lynn 239-989-7032

Port Charlotte Commitment Ceremony Photographer- Portifino Waterfront Dining – The beautiful Commitment Ceremony of Jaiye & Leslie

November 11, 2011

What’s better than one beautiful bride? Well how about two of them! I had the good fortune to photograph a commitment ceremony in Portofino’s crown jewel its Tuscany Room in Port Charlotte, FL. My friend Tina Shepherd was kind enough to invite me to photograph this special occasion with her and we had such a good time with Jaiye & Leslie and all of their fun family & friends!

About the wedding day:  Jaiye wanted everything to be perfect for Leslie even sending a stretch white limo to pick her up! And while Leslie was getting ready Jaiye and her friends were busy at the ceremony site making sure everything was perfect right down to the last detail. She even helped put their three tiered purple and white cake together!  Every detail of the ceremony was perfectly planned and executed. The vows, the food, the table settings, and especially the people all came together to create an amazing wedding. Jaiye and Leslie even wrote their own vow’s! It was really a great evening. Check out a few of their photos and their video!

These two ladies are not only beautiful, they are both completely adorable and had a great time celebrating with their family and friends!  Sue Browning DJ & Karaoke kept the party rocking (941-626-0747) and several of Leslie and Jaiye’s friends  even sang special songs for the beautiful couple and their guests





Portofino’s crown jewel is its Tuscany Room located on the uppermost floor.  The Tuscany Room is adorned with imported Italian marble and granite as well as grandiose chandelier lighting and linen table cloth & black tie service. It has a  stunning panoramic view of Charlotte Harbor.

Sanibel Wedding Photographer - Tim & Ericka's Casa Ybel Wedding

I met Tim this past spring while dropping off graduation announcements to my friends Colette and Lynnette who work with him. I'm so glad he liked my work and asked me to photograph his and his beautiful fiance Ericka's wedding that was held this past Friday at Casa Ybel  Resort and Thistle Lodge on Sanibel Island.

Their wedding was a sweet family affair and Lea did an excellent job of making sure everything went smoothly for Tim and Ericka and their families. Ericka had B's everywhere and her sweet personalized touches were abundant from the ceremony to the reception.

 Christina Phelps Bowman  of Beautiful Wedding Ceremonies always performs the most beautiful ceremonies and when she ad's the Native American Wedding Blessing

"Treat yourselves and each other with respect, and remind yourselves often of what brought you together. Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness, and kindness that your connection deserves. If each of you takes responsibility for the quality of your life together, it will be marked by abundance and delight." It makes it even more special.

Thistle Lodge has been hosting weddings for more than 100 years. And how special it is that the romantic old-island beach manor was first built by a turn-of-last-century groom as a wedding present to his new bride.  We can see why so many happy couples have chosen to be married and have their receptions here it is absolutely gorgeous!

Tim & Ericka have got to be one of the cutest and most in love couples I've photographed. Their relationship is magical and those who know them can truly see their special love they have. You can see it in the way they look at each other and I LOVE that she is wearing her grandmothers wedding ring!

Enjoy this peek at their intimate Casa Ybel Wedding.

Tim & Ericka had an intimate reception with family and friends at Thistle Lodge

The Shells on Sanibel's beaches are beautiful! Thank you to Tim & Ericka for letting my friend Tina at Tina Shepherds Photography shoot their wedding too I know you will enjoy your extra photos!

Palmdale FL, Fisheating Creek - E-Session Tricia & Donnie

Tricia and Donnie have been planning for their wedding for nearly a year and we can't wait until their wedding this November in LaBelle Fl at the historic Captain Hendry House!
We finally did their pre-wedding shoot (E-session) if you will in Palmdale, FL at Fisheating Creek Outpost. Here are some of my favorites from their fun photo shoot!

Immokalee Wedding and Bridals with a handsome Cowboy and his horses- Luke & Ashley

 

 Ashley & Luke were married at the First Baptist Church in Immokalee Florida. There family and friends joined them in their celebration which featured touches of camo, burnt orange and fall flowers.

Gina Blocker did a beautiful job with all of the decorations adding personal touches for the bride and groom throughout the ceremony site as well as in the Event Pavilion at The Seminole Indian Casino in Immokalee where the party took on a whole new life and the Dj kept the party rockin! ! The bride and groom didn't let the rain dampen their spirits and they enjoyed every minute of their special day. We met up again after their honeymoon for a fun bridal shoot with the couples horses at a family friends home located on the beautiful Lake Trafford in Immokalee where we had a gorgeous sunset! You can see more pics from their e-session, wedding and Bridal shoot on our Photography By Jerri Lynn facebook page.

Fort Myers Wedding Photographer - Edison & Ford Winter Estates Wedding - Katrina & Kevin

(Beautiful Sunset at the Holiday Inn Airport At Town Center)

I didn't meet Kevin or Katrina until the day of their wedding and we all met at the Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport at Town Center where they would later celebrate in style with their family and close friends at their super fun reception. They traveled from Jacksonville, NC to be married under the Mysore Fig Tree at the   Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, FL.
Kevin was so handsome in his Marines Uniform it was easy to see why Katrina was head over heels for him and Kevin couldn't keep his eyes off off his beautiful bride from the moment he first saw her coming  across the lawn with her father. Their wedding was an intimate affair with just close friends and family who traveled to Fort Myers to celebrate with the Kevin & Katrina. Wayne from Beautiful Wedding Ceremonies performed a heart felt ceremony for the happy couple.
After the family and bridal party all left for the cocktail hour Tori Lawless escorted all of us around the estates property for some truly wonderful photos of  Kevin & Katrina. Kevin will be shipping out soon and they will have the photo's and video of their wedding day to keep them close.
Enjoy their wedding video


Their wedding will forever be dear to me as my youngest son has just recently joined the United States Marines and just like Kevin he will serve and protect our great country and all of the freedoms that we as Americans hold dear.
We don't have many opportunities to personally thank the men and women who serve and protect our country and our families…with that said I do proudly give a 25% discount to all Military family's for their photography services and I am honored to have been selected to play a small part in the lives of Kevin & Katrina and to the many soldiers and those who wait for them at home.

"Katrina's view as she dressed for her wedding day"

"Reception at the Holiday Inn Airport at Town Center"