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Nikki & Marquis’ Love Story : Real Love : Syracuse, NY Wedding Photography

I’ve known Nikki for about 4 years now. She’s and her wonderful family attend my church, Faith Chapel. It’s always such a blessing to capture a wedding and even more so when you worship & pray together on a regular basis! So when Nikki asked me to do her wedding I was more than thrilled! She and Marquis are like peanut butter and jelly, they just go so well together! When you meet them and watch them interact it’s obvious that their souls were ment to be tied to one another. So of course their wedding day was amazing & full of beautiful moments. I especially love that they got married the day after Christmas! All of the decorations were stunning & we got to play a little bit in the snow! (Thanks for braving the wind for me guys!)  The whole day was a giant celebration of two families FINALLY becoming one! Thank you so much Nikki & Marquis!

Also, I’m switching up my contest this time around. Instead of voting for your favorite image, help the Bride & Groom RECEIVE their favorite image! Just comment on their wedding below!

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xoxoxo

Mabyn

The Details

Hair: Sherri June

Makeup Artist: Sara at Chanel, Macy’s

Dress: “Victoriana” by Maggie Sottero from Spy Baby Bridal

Bridesmaids Dresses: Multi-way collection at Victoria’s Secret

Tuxes: Tuxedo Junction

Venue: Ceremony: Faith Chapel Reception: Pensabene’s Casa Grande

Florist: Rosebuds

Transportation: American Limousine

DJ: The Great Music Company

Caterer: Pensabene’s Casa Grande

Cake: Allison Matthews

Their Songs:

First Dance: Brian McKnight “For the Rest of my Life”

Father/Daughter: Bob Carlisle “Butterfly Kisses”

Mother/Son: Boyz II Men “A Song for Mama”

Introductions: Black Eyed Peas “I Gotta Feeling”, Switchfoot “Stars”

About the day:
Bride & Groom:

What was the most memorable moment of your day?

Walking into the reception hall. The room looked amazing- it was a surreal experience!

What was you favorite detail?

Groom: The blue uplighting at the reception all.
Bride: The “God’s knot”

Any advice for future bride & grooms?

Groom: Plan early, don’t sweat the small stuff, and remember to enjoy your day- it’s about you!
Bride: You are the Princess for the day!- Just RELAX and soak it all in.

Funniest memory from you wedding day?

Groom: Pastor Chris Metallo’s wonderful ceremony!- Filled with laughs!
Bride: Everything having to do with the GARTER!

If you had to do it all over, would you change anything?

No, it was perfect, from start to finish!

What was your favorite wedding purchase?

Groom: Argyle socks and military medals!
Bride: My navy blue wedding shoes!

Where did you go on your honeymoon?

We relocated to Jacksonville, FL- we hope to take a honeymoon Fall 2011

Isn’t she stunning! Wowzah!

Look at those deep brown eyes!

Sweet grandma seeing Nikki for the first time all dressed up

Keep it on Nikki! You just got it! ;o)

The sparklers were so fun!

The reception was overflowing with love Love LOVE! It just oozes from these picutres!

One of my favorite party shots of the year! You work it Mama!

Did I mention Marquis is an absolute cheeser?! I loved it!

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John Whyland - February 23, 2011 - 8:00 am

Mabyn – These are awesome! The picture of them running out of the church is spectacular. It truly captures their joy.

Annie Didio - February 24, 2011 - 4:12 pm

These are beautiful! I LOVE the outside shots!

Twiggy Meshele Eure - February 24, 2011 - 10:58 pm

Nik & Mar, Wow…this are absolutely gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the rest. I lrove how she catches the natural pose :) ditto to John

Regina Reid - February 24, 2011 - 11:14 pm

All the photos are beautiful, remarkable shots, simply beautiful. God Bless and prosper this union in Jesus Name, Amen!

Danielle Thomas - February 24, 2011 - 11:41 pm

These pictures are AMAZING! You really captured some wonderful moments. I want to just comment a bunch of times so they can get they’re free photo. Haha! I loved them all. Beautiful job.

S Hicks - February 24, 2011 - 11:48 pm

I really like the mother son dance pics. They are all goregous! Love the pics out in the snow. It just all looks great! Congrats!

Maria Angelo - February 25, 2011 - 4:41 am

The bride and groom looked beautiful! Everyone looked so happy and I love the picture of the bride and groom next to the Christmas tree. Her bouquet was just beautiful. God Bless, and may heaven continue to smile upon the two of you! Twiggy and Eric, I know this a day you will never forget. :)

Kim Taylor - February 25, 2011 - 5:31 am

The pics are really nice you can see the true love shining right through. congrats.

Jenn Owens - February 25, 2011 - 8:19 am

Nikki & Marquis, wish you the very best of God’s blessings… wonderful pictures, I am sure God has BIG plans for you all.. Much love, Jennifer Owens

Yolanda Mitchell - February 25, 2011 - 8:36 am

Absolutely beautiful! The moments were captured beautifully! Thank you so much for sharing! Congratulations Eure Family! May God’s Grace and Peace continue to abound in your lives. Much love from the Mitchell family!

Gretchen & Jeff Surface - February 25, 2011 - 8:50 am

Nikki you are such a beautiful person!! Fabulous pictures – We are so happy for you and wish you all of Gods blessings :)

Georgianna Pinkard - February 25, 2011 - 10:58 am

Pictures are beautiful. Bride and groom are areally cute. Parents arenot so bad either. God bless.

Yajha Stewart - February 25, 2011 - 11:01 am

Great photos!!! Love the pic of Pastor E and First Lady Twiggy! LOL

Cynthia Johnson - February 25, 2011 - 11:35 am

The lamp post shot! Priceless!

Tiffany Fenton - February 25, 2011 - 4:01 pm

I missed the wedding but I’m so glad I was able to see these pictures. They came out absolutely gorgeous.

Shelly Whyland - February 25, 2011 - 9:18 pm

Mabyn you are truly a gifted photographer! We are truly honored and blessed to have you in our lives. We thank God for YOU :0)

marie whyland - February 28, 2011 - 10:09 pm

You sure captured the wonderful day. The pictures are beautiful!

Karla Nesbitt - March 1, 2011 - 1:04 am

What a beautiful wedding. The photos were great. My favorite photo was my Pastor and First Lady Eure
cuttin’ a rug and having fun. God is Great.
My best to you all…

Bridget McCarthy - March 1, 2011 - 7:50 am

Wonderful ceremony. I loved how you were able to make the day uniquely yours & fun!!

Clare Murray Volo - March 1, 2011 - 1:07 pm

The picture of the 2 of you out in the parking lot with the single light and the snow falling took my breath away! Mike and I wish you many moments like that on your journey together. Love and Peace, Clare and Mike Volo

Karen Chisholm - March 1, 2011 - 2:45 pm

Mar and Nikki. What a beautiful ceremony! Again, wishing you all the best! Luv every picture!! xoxo

Emily Whyland - March 3, 2011 - 11:28 pm

I love the one of Nikki stabbing pop with the needle lol. And the one of Erik and Twiggy bustin a move. hahahaa

debi houser - March 5, 2011 - 11:51 am

Love, love, love the picture of John getting his boutonniere pinned on by Nikki…PRICELESS!!!

Liz Runnels - March 5, 2011 - 3:20 pm

I love your wedding pictures! I’m so jealous. You guys are the cutest couple. I love you guys!!!

Chantel Powell - March 11, 2011 - 2:54 pm

Nik and Mar, you are the people I have been the closest to since moving to Syracuse. I wish you the happiest times together and Chris and I were grateful to share your day with you. Best Wishes!