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Edison & Ford Winter Estates
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,689 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Fort Myers, Florida
21 acres featuring the former homes of Edison & Ford, a research lab, botanical gardens & a museum.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 239-334-7419
- Website edisonfordwinterestates.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
The setting
“The botanical gardens and massive banyan tree are standout features.”
“I finally revisited that estate for their spring event today, and the tropical arrangements were breathtaking.”
“Everyone who works there is kind, it’s always so well manicured, and it’s so beautiful.”
“I finally revisited that estate for their spring event today, and the tropical arrangements were breathtaking.”
“Loved the visit especially by learning a lot of historic moments from the past.”
Amenities couples mention
“Being able to walk the grounds where both Edison and Ford spent time together is awesome, but how well everything is kept and organized the tour is you learn so much!”
What couples say again and again
“The grounds are beautiful, the history is fascinating, and the homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford are incredibly well preserved.”
“Being able to walk the grounds where both Edison and Ford spent time together is awesome, but how well everything is kept and organized the tour is you learn so much!”
“The property is very neat and clean, great staff, and gorgeous landscaping.”
From the reviews
I would give it 10 stars if possible!!! I met my boyfriend there, got engaged at the same place we first met, and we visit constantly!!! The memberships are fairly priced and give you access to every part of the experience! Everyone who works there is kind, it’s always so well manicured, and it’s so beautiful.
Getting married at Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Edison & Ford Winter Estates comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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