Bindi Irwin has taken to social media to share a photograph of a thoughtful wedding gift which pays an emotional tribute to her late dad Steve Irwin.
The 21-year-old daughter of the late Crocodile Hunter and her husband Chandler Powell no doubt received plenty of presents on their big day, but their latest gift has sent fans into meltdown.
Bindi has taken to social media to share a photo of a piece of artwork that she is set to receive, which includes a portrait of her father in a special wedding photograph.
The painting depicts Bindi, her husband Chandler, her mum Terri Irwin and brother Robert Irwin along with her puppy Piggy.
In addition to the clan, the piece also featured her late dad Steve dressed in his trademark khaki, posing along with his beloved dog Suey.
Bindi Irwin missed her father Steve on her wedding day to Chandler Powell (Image: Animal Planet/Instagram)
Sharing the artwork on her Instagram and Twitter account, an emotional Bindi penned: “My family. Our wedding day.
“This artwork gave me happy tears. Thank you to ‘The Monkey Brush’ for creating such a beautiful piece, it means the world to me.”
The Aussie star’s latest social media post was unsurprisingly inundated with messages from fans.
Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: “What a treasure! Know that Dad was right there…you feel him all the time! His smile is beaming all the time over your accomplishments and life you’ve led. I know he’d given stamp of 100% for Chandler.”
Bindi has taken to social media to share a photo of a piece of artwork that she is set to receive
A second added: “That is very special. Your father! Very nice! He is always with you! He would have been proud of his beautiful daughter.”
While a third posted: “Wow that really is a beautiful, almost magical picture!”
Another said: “What a beautiful family. Made me tear up seeing Steve in the picture. I’m sure he’s watching over all of y’all. Sending love and hugs.”
Debb Oliver, the artist herself, shared her own heartfelt message and thanked Bindi for sharing her piece.
“Talk about happy tears I’m bawling here,” she commented on Bindi’s post.
“Bindi, you have no idea what you and your family mean to me.
Bindi was eight years old when her dad Steve passed away in 2006 (Image: PA Archive/PA Images)
“I cried many times when I was drawing this, I cried again when I got a card and gifts from you, and here I am crying again.
“Thank you so much. We all wish your amazing dad was there to walk you down the aisle. And I know he was, somehow.”
Bindi and Chandler tied the knot at Australia Zoo on March 25 of this year, just hours before government restrictions were put in place due to the coronavirus.
Many friends and family members were unable to attend due to the pandemic, but the couple lit a candle in Steve’s honour on the day.
A tearful Bindi said at the wedding: “I think it’s really special that he’s always with us and he walks beside us with everything that we do.”
Chandler, 23, added: “He was my hero growing up and it means the world that he’s always here with us.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
