Jul 03

As promised, here is the part 2 for Ikna & Eric Wedding. 

One portrait before heading into the reception!

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Bridesmaids just chillin’ in a hammock! 

Brides Maids on Renaissance Island Aruba

First Dance, I just love the expression of the onlookers in the background. 

First Dance on Renaissance Island

Some art of the first dance. 

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Daughter and father dance. 

Father Daughter Dance

Son & Mother Dance 

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 Bride & Groom during the toast.

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Bestman with the toast. 

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Mother of the groom with a toast. 

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Maid Of Honour with her toast. 

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Father of bride with a toast. 

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Bride & Groom being romantic during dinner 

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Father of bride was just having a blast. 

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I just love this shot! 

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A cake shot 

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Cake cutting! 

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Cake smearing! 

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And the best part, cake cleaning! 

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This is the bouquet toss. 

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Mission: Find The Garter 

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These single guys were having fun with the garter toss. 

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The departure……. 

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This is not the most technically sound shot but it tells the story of the evening. 

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Blessings,

Bryan Morris

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Jun 30

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!

Wedding Dress

The bridesmaids assisting Ikna with her dress.

Putting on wedding dress

Everything beautiful takes time. 

Wedding Dress Preparation

A shot of the back of the dress! 

Details at the back of the wedding dress

Best man assisting groom. 

Groomsman assisting groom with tie.

Groom and his groomsmen striking a pose! 

Groom and Groomsmen

Men on a mission. Mission: Get Married!

Men in Black

Awaiting transportation to the island! 

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Ikna hanging out with her bridesmaids in the room. 

Ikna striking a pose in her wedding dress

All the ladies! 

Brides Maids hanging out in room with the bride before the ceremony

Ikna’s dad just awaiting the big moment.

Ikna's Father

 Another portrait of Ikna in the room.

Portrait Of The Bride

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

Father and Brid Walking Down Aisle

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

Father Giving Bride Away

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

Father Kissing Bride Before Giving Her Away

A detail shot of the bouquet. 

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

Rose Ceremony

I’ve called this one ”Together”  

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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………. 

Groom Reading Vows

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

Bride Shedding A Tear During Vows

A detail shot of the bridal bouquets. 

Bridesmaids Bouquet

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

Groom During The Rings Ceremony

Ikna’s just enjoying the moment. 

Bride Laughing

The ring ceremony… 

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The Kiss! 

The Kiss

Man and wife walking back down the aisle. 

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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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