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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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LOCATION :: A Birthday Sunrise

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Sunrise Beach Lifeguard Stand by Chip Bunnell Photography

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Thursday…a day like many others.  It does not have quite the fanfare of, say a Friday and chants of TGIF, or Saturday for a wild night on the town or even a relaxing Sunday morning brunch.  Wednesday is at least hump day leading to the weekend and Monday has the title of being the single most dreaded day of the week.  No, Thursday is simply a day to hold a place when completing a 7 day week.  So what makes this normally uncelebrated Thursday so special?  Well, its my birthday.

This special morning, my wife gave me the wonderful gift of watching the sunrise together on our favorite beach.  As the sun peaked above the horizon, it lit the clouds and cast a soft golden glow on all it touched.  A soft tropical breeze blew upon our faces.  One by one I made my images and thought that this sunrise seemed a little more special.

It was a mark in time to reflect on my past and ponder my future.  Today is not a significant milestone such as 18, 40 or even 50, but it is a time to reflect and set goals to reach before the next milestone reaches my door.  What seemed so distant, now seems so close.  It is a realization that time is a precious gift that cannot be wasted or taken for granted.  Like this iconic Delray lifeguard stand, I show a bit of wear, but plan on being here for many years to come.

Mostly, on this normally uncelebrated day of the week, I am grateful for my loving wife, supportive family, dear friends and all those that have touched my path and helped shape who I am today.  This, this first sunrise of my new year is the start of many wonderful adventures, challenges and successes to come!

Photo Stuff:  3 Frame HDR Image.  Processed in LR, PS and Topaz Clarity

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