WEDDING :: Formal Beach Morning

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Formal Beach Morning by Chip Bunnell Photography

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When we last left our intrepid bride and groom, they had just danced the last dance and headed to their ocean front hideaway for their first night as man and wife. Their honeymoon night would, however, be short as they met me, their humble photographer, at 6AM for some fun photos in the early morning light.

Dana Beach by Chip Bunnell Photography

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The skies to the east were a deep, rich blue and the sun would not rise for another 30 mins. After a couple quick images at the hotel pool, we made our way to the waiting surf. Clouds overhead seemed to perfectly frame them as they looked lovingly into each other’s eyes. Both were incredibly comfortable in front of the camera as they held each other in their arms. We made some beautiful images, but their playful side was impatiently waiting to come out.

Beach Couple Pose by Chip Bunnell Photography

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Like joyful children, they ran and jumped in the surf. A little splashing was naturally required. There is something oddly liberating to see a couple wearing their elegant attire from their wedding day, now playing in the warm summer ocean. And yes, they even brought their faithful rubber duck, of course.

As the sun climbed slowly in the sky, Dana and Rob looked as wonderful as they did the day before. Their wedding magic was still there as they held hands and walked along the beach. We ended our session in the hotel pool, the rubber duck and bouquet floating as they posed and played. While Rob got a few good splashes in, always put your money on the bride to drench the groom.

Ocean Splash by Chip Bunnell Photography

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Congratulations to Dana and Rob. May they have a long, full and happy life together!

Couple Beach by Chip Bunnell Photography

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WEDDING :: Dana and Rob

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Veiled Kiss by Chip Bunnell Photography

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“Mawwage….”  Or should we say “Wove…twuue wove…”  Either way, the Fair Dana was truly a princess bride!

I had the honor of photographing Dana and Rob’s special wedding day this past weekend.  What an amazing couple!  They are both strong, heartfelt and filled with the need to laugh.  This joy carries over to their two beautiful daughters, their most trusted Penny and the nearly 100 fun-loving guests that filled The Venue in Ft Lauderdale to celebrate their lives together.

In the many weddings I have attended, there were few that would come close to the level of true enjoyment all felt that special night.  From the seats to the decor to the wonderful words the Rabbi shared as he bound them in marriage, Dana and Rob honestly had the wedding they wanted.  Details like the intricate table decorations all the way up to the giant confetti cannon as they sealed their 1st marital kiss made the night truly theirs.

Confeti Kiss by Chip Bunnell Photography

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Dancing, dancing and more dancing ended the night.  Even their girls were in on the party action. One by one, their beloved family and friends shared their congratulations and well wishes.  When Donna Summers sang the Last Dance, Fair Dana and Stud Rob where the only two left on the floor.  What a perfect ending to their perfect night!

As I often say (and words I live my life by), “but wait…there’s more!”  Tune in for the next exciting episode to see what our dynamic couple did just hours later in the pre-dawn light….

Pre-Wedding Look by Chip Bunnell Photography

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Daughter Kiss by Chip Bunnell Photography

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Rob Down the Isle by Chip Bunnell Photography

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Beautiful Table Settings by Chip Bunnell Photography

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