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May 20, 2012

WEDDING: May 20, 2012

Anonymous ---- The Tribune Star Sun May 20, 2012, 05:00 AM EDT

TERRE HAUTE —

Allen-Baker

Mika McKenzie Allen and Justin Christopher Baker were united in marriage on Feb. 29, 2012, during a private ceremony in Deming Park at Terre Haute.

The ceremony was officiated by Andy Bent and attended by immediate family and friends.

A second ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2012, in the outdoor chapel at Camp Wabashi Christian Youth Camp with Richard Woodason officiating.

The couple’s parents will host a reception immediately afterward.

The bride is the daughter of Beth and Greg Allen of Terre Haute. She is enrolled at Ivy Tech Community College, studying to be a registered nurse. She is employed by ResCare of Terre Haute.

The bridegroom is the son of Shannon Baker of Indianapolis. He is employed by Riverside Landscaping of Terre Haute.

The couple reside in Terre Haute and plan a wedding cruise in the fall.

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