Ben & Shanika | Wedding

August 12, 2008 Posted in lifestyle, wedding

On Friday August, 8th (8/8/08), Ben and Shanika, two of our good friends, got married!  We’re so excited for them!

We started the day with Shanika and her maid of honor getting their makeup done at the amazing Elea Blake Cosmetics.  Darin does an excellent job with makeup and we had a great time with her!

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Shanika looked absolutely fabulous for her wedding! I could tell right off that she was going to be relaxed and just enjoy her wedding day.  It really showed in her pictures!

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The ‘vogue’ look:

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Ben and his groomsmen:

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Shanika and her girls:

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The ring shot:

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Shanika’s little neice who was one of the flower girls was just the cutest thing ever.  Absolutely adorable!

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Shanika was radiant walking down the aisle!

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I love this couple! So much fun!

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The new Mr. and Mrs. Ben Marshall!

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Party time!

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They made the place look amazing at night! Love all the lights!

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After Ben and Shanika left, the kids and I had some fun! Love this shot!

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Ben and Shanika! we are so excited for you! We’ve enjoyed watching your relationship bloom from the beginning and I’m so honored that you picked me to document your big day.

It was so special, just like you two.

Enjoy your slideshow!

by Rich Smith

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diana simpson - Awesome!!!August 12, 2008 – 2:32 pm

heather - STUNNING…the photos and the couple! And that is one of the best slideshows I have ever seen!!! Amazing job!August 12, 2008 – 2:51 pm

Ashley - Shanika and Ben you look wonderful and extremly happy in these pictures. Rich you did an amazing job. I’ve never seen my sister so estatic and beautiful! Take care of her Ben.August 12, 2008 – 2:52 pm

Leslie - I am blown away! You did SUCH a great job! It was a pleasure to work with you!August 12, 2008 – 3:14 pm

christa - Rich you did an amazing job of capturing the joy of the day, but even more so, their joy for each other. truly incredible!!!! you’re the best :) August 12, 2008 – 3:17 pm

DIANE RAWLINGS - Oh my goodness. MY OTHER DAUGHTER!! Buddy and I have loved you from our first day at calvary.I am in awe of these pictures- You looked beautiful together–I see Jesus in your eyes. And Ben, it’s obvious that you cherish “our” girl. Praise God for a beautiful day and a beautiful worship time with Him for all of us there. May God fill you both to OVERFLOWING with His marvelous LOVE each new day!!

ps WOW Rich!!!!August 12, 2008 – 4:02 pm

Yvonne&Gabriella - Thankyou Rich….what a gift you have….Our body is blessed to have your eyes…..

Ben&Shanika…thankyou for including us in your beautiful day…August 12, 2008 – 4:17 pm

tim - Wow. love these concepts-shots.

Rich.
I hope I still know you when I tie the knot in several years.

Ben & Shanika. You guys are a stunning couple. inside and out.
What a honor to play for you on (one of) the biggest day of your earthly-life!!!August 12, 2008 – 4:33 pm

Amber Lashbrook - Great photos Rich. It was so good to see them! Love the one of the bridesmaids.August 12, 2008 – 7:08 pm

Ivey Handcrafted - Very beautiful – I knew from this couples fun engagement photos that their wedding would be great! You did an awesome job photographing a beautiful couple!August 13, 2008 – 9:16 am

Amber Lashbrook - Okay, so I got a chance to watch the slideshow! Wow! Seriously…it was a great location – but the photos were really amazing Rich. Nice work. Love the creativity.August 13, 2008 – 6:23 pm

brittany - The pictures are amazing and I love the color scheme for the wedding attire!August 15, 2008 – 12:35 am

Peter - Love itAugust 20, 2008 – 2:11 pm

Jenny Bramley - sob, that was beautiful. shanika u r so hot!! cant wait for the day ur my neighbour!
gertrude
xxxxSeptember 4, 2008 – 5:03 pm

La-Tesia - I wanted to tell you that you look soooooooo beaUtiful!! Your husband he’s a cutie!! AND I LOVE YOU and CONGRADS to you both.
LOve you your cuz La-Tesia (Tesa)September 16, 2008 – 1:22 pm

Deborah Poole (your cuz) - You look so pretty, you and Ben make a Beautiful couple.September 16, 2008 – 3:39 pm

elea blake cosmetic studio - Ben & Shanika,

Your wedding photos are simply fabo!

The love experienced on your special day, jumps off the page.

Thanks for allowing us to be a part of your wedding.

Blessings,

elea blake cosmetic studio——-September 18, 2008 – 11:55 am

as of late… at Rich, Heather and Alana’s Blog - [...] and Ben such a loving groom. For those of you who know Ben and Shanika, you must check out their wedding blog that Rich just [...]August 12, 2008 – 11:05 pm

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