R & B Singer marries pregnant fiancee in beachside wedding

Portia Arthur 11:59 - 22 February 2016

Ne-Yo and his fiancee, Crystal Renay, are officially husband and wife.

R&B star, Ne-Yo , real name Shaffer Chimere Smith and his model fiancée Crystal Renay tied the knot Saturday, February 20, 2016 in front of family and friends at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes.

In an interview with PEOPLE magazine, Ne-Yo revealed that , "We can't wait to start our life together. We're looking forward to just being each others' best friend."

"I kind of knew right away. From that first encounter, I knew there was something different about her, something special, he added.

The happy couple's big day comes just before they will welcome their first child together. Ne-Yo is already dad to daughter Madilyn Grace, 5, and son Mason Evan, 4, from his previous relationship. And the expectant bride took her growing belly into consideration as she got her gown.

The Grammy winner proposed to his pregnant girlfriend last summer. Renay admitted that she had some pre-nuptial jitters. In particularly, the pregnant bride was worried about her long walk down the aisle.

“I’m gonna be honest: I’m nine months pregnant I’m nervous about falling on my face!” she said.