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Blessings,

Bryan Morris

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Yes, they are. I’ve seen it for myself with my own eyes, I didn’t hear about it from anyone, no it’s not gossip it’s a done deal.

Eric and Ikna met online and decided to go on their first date to Carnivale a Latin American Fusion restaurant. Eric being the nice easygoing guy that he is waited for Ikna at the restaurant even though Ikna was late. She showed up one hour later with a valid excuse, she was lost. It was then that Eric decided that she will never be lost again because she’ll always be by his side.

They both enjoy going to the movies, dining and opera presentations.

My observation of these two are that they are a very fun loving couple, the thing I like most about Eric is that he’s a gentleman around Ikna or should I say around anyone for that matter. Being a gentleman works so much to his benefit. I’m sure this is what swept Ikna off her feet. This guy opens every door for Ikna including the car door, he so loves to serve Ikna and make sure that she’s OK.

To the world today that is not the “Macho” thing to do but Eric knows where it has gotten him, “brother never stop serving your wife”. It will be reciprocated and you’ll have a happy marriage many will wish they’ve had. Don’t look at what you do for her and measure it against what she does for you. All you have to do is your part and the rest will follow. If you seek to always be of service to her it leaves you no time to see if she’s being of service to you or not and she’ll have no other choice then but to be the same and you’ll live happily ever after.

Guys, know that you have a friend here in Aruba always and I’m looking forward to many family portraits of you guys in the future.

This wedding was on the Renaissance Island, there were a little less than 100 family and close friends. It was a great ceremony and  an awesome evening. Two cultures intermingling together and being bonded by love. Ikna’s descendants are from Colombia, so we’ve had a large amount of Latinos or should I say Rumberos and Eric’s descendants are from Lithuania, while it was yet part of the Soviet Union so one big party.

The guest were so in a party mode that all they really wanted was for the DJ to play music and the bar to remain open. They didn’t want to stop dancing for dinner. Dj Tino from Cyclone Promotion kept the guests on their feet the entire night.

Rafael “Juni” Jones from Aruba Renaissance was the wedding planner and he did a superb job with the decoration and setup of the island. The food was…..that’s a whole other post. I’ll just hint, yummy!

Here you have a detail shot of the dress!

The bridesmaids assisting Ikna with her dress.

Everything beautiful takes time. 

A shot of the back of the dress! 

Best man assisting groom. 

Groom and his groomsmen striking a pose! 

Men on a mission. Mission: Get Married!

Awaiting transportation to the island! 

Ikna hanging out with her bridesmaids in the room. 

All the ladies! 

Ikna’s dad just awaiting the big moment.

 Another portrait of Ikna in the room.

Ikna and her dad walking down the sand aisle at the Renaissance Island, Aruba. 

Ikna’s being given away by her dad to her groom. 

Ikna’s dad giving her a hug before he gives her away. I just love the flare in this one. 

A detail shot of the bouquet. 

Ikna giving Eric’s mom a kiss during the rose ceremony. 

I’ve called this one ”Together”  

I’ve just had to make use of the sun to get a shot with some flare. Here is Eric reading out his vows to Ikna………. 

………Which eventually caused her to get teary eyed. 

A detail shot of the bridal bouquets. 

Eric getting ready to place that ring on Ikna’s hand. 

Ikna’s just enjoying the moment. 

The ring ceremony… 

The Kiss! 

Man and wife walking back down the aisle. 

I’ll have to break this up in two posts, I have too many great shots and I’ve gotten only through preparation and ceremony so I’ll continue in part II with after ceremony and reception. Stay tuned!

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

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Due to my unfortunate inconsistencies I have not been coming up with this section on a weekly basis. In my effort to correct this issue I have a concern and a shot to share.

As you can see from a few weeks ago, we’ve purchased a dog, a dog that needs lots of exercise. We’ve chosen to almost on a daily basis walk the dog and that usually happens on the Eagle Beach.

A few days ago my wife and sons walked ahead as my daughter and I ventured into picking up cigarette stubs on the beach. It was not even ten minutes and it was not a thorough attempt, if it was we would’ve still been there around the clock picking up stubs.

These were picked up between MVCI (Not Marriott Vacation Club) and Oceania on the Eagle Beach.

Now, I don’t point fingers at visitors or locals but I do address the smokers. Please don’t smoke on the beaches or if you do so figure out a way to have a windproof ashtray. You know what, don’t complicate your life nor mine nor my children’s children.
DON’T SMOKE ON THE BEACH!

If this continue and we don’t do anything, could you imagine what would happen?

See what was collected in under 10 minutes.

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

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Ikna and Eric really wanted every aspect of their wedding on the island to be documented, so documented we did. A few days before the wedding they wanted to go out and shoot some pictures. We’ve had a town and country as the wedding was going to be on the beach. This is always nice as it assist the couple in loosening up infront of the camera come wedding day.

Here are a few of the many shots that I’ve made on this day.

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Bryan Morris

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For your viewing pleasure!

Enjoy it!

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Bryan Morris

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Stay tuned for many more images of this wedding shot at the Renaissance Island in Aruba on Saturday.

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Bryan Morris

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The latest addition to the Morris’ family is a girl. She’s 6 weeks old and an American Pitbull Terrier or should I say Aruban Pitbull Terrier. Her name is Abishah, pronounced “a bee sha” A sweet dog that has adapted to the family very quick. A dog spoiled by all.

This was really a task trying to get these shots of her, she’s so attached as soon as I take to steps away she runs and stand next to me making it difficult to almost impossible to get the shot.

This is the one of the few times that she stayed in place for me for a very short period.

This is the forbidden teddy bear from Shayenne but……..   I think someones in love!

This is her being a good girl but I have to be real quick. 

Exploring the area just a little bit. 

 Relaxing like a queen.

This is puppy power in action, getting ready for take off. Could you see the cape? LOL, nah she was running. 

This is a selfportrait of us. She didn’t want to leave my side and she cuddled up against me in the grass so I took the camera and shot back at us. Do you see my jeans in the background? 

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

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What do you get when you have a stunning bride, a hunk of a groom at a spectacular location? Fabulousity!

This is exactly what I’ve experienced on Friday at Bucuti Beach Resort where I’ve had the honor to document the wedding of Daniela & Anthony Vazquez. The celebration went off without a hitch, thanks to the wedding planner at the Bucuti, Nashette Wouters.

Daniela & Anthony a.k.a. T.J. lived very close to each other, T.J. actually lived right up the road from Daniela. They were mutually attracted to each other bu the timing was just not right, they’ve had all the patience in the world, they’ve decided if it’s meant to be it will be. Over the course of time they’ve got to know each other pretty well to the point that they’ve decided to kick up the friendship to a greater level and knew from the beginning of the relationship as lovers they’ve had something special going on. It felt so right and so natural confirmed Daniela.

They’ve started dating in 2007 and came on their first trip together as a couple  to Aruba in April 2008, they’ve gotten engaged in August 2008 and knew that they wanted a destination wedding at a safe, romantic getaway that gives the feeling of being home all tangled in one. Upon discussing plans Aruba came simultaneously to their minds for their destination wedding, since it’s very safe, a romantic getaway  and the warmth of the people make you feel at home.

Daniela and T.J. I would like to thank you for choosing me to be part of such an important milestone in your life, it’s really appreciated. I’ll also add that things will not always be honkey dorey but giving up is easiest thing you can do, be a fighter when these trying times present and don’t give up.

The things that so make us feel like twisting our heads like the little girl in the “Exorcist” today will be laughed at a few years down the road.

T.J. and Daniela making it down the sand aisle to get married.

 Daniela and T.J. listening attentively to the officiant during the ceremony.

T.J. was put on the spot to say his vows to Daniela, here you have him spilling his heart. 

Sexceptional, exceptionally sexy! This is the first kiss, I just love this shot. I’ve played up the flare with the shadows. 

They ooze love, they cuddle any chance they get. This was when the minister was announcing them to the crowd. I loved the weather conditions, it was awesome for flare.

These are the guests rejoicing along with Daniela & T.J.

Here they are walking back down the sand aisle! 

The first toast! 

 At our meeting prior to the wedding T.J. requested some timeless portraits, here you go sir!

What’s a wedding in the Caribbean without a coconut tree on the beach? It just exudes Caribbean. 

 Did I say they cuddle every chance they get?

Daniela’s dad moved everyone aside to get this shot of him and his new son in law. 

This is the new Mr&Mrs Vazquez frolicking on the Eagle Beach in Aruba as a boat pass by.

A detail shot of the rings! 

Vogue on the beach of Bucuti Beach Resort in Aruba.

A detail shot of the back of Daniela’s dress. 

The first dance under the moon and stars on the beach at the Bucuti Beach Resort in Aruba 

A close up of the first dance. What a happy couple!

Blessings,

Bryan Morris

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Blessings,

Bryan Morris

Popularity: unranked [?]