Real Wedding: Melissa Dailey & Kelly Connolly

from NOW Weddings Magazine Summer 2023

by NOW Weddings Magazine

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Real Wedding: Melissa Dailey & Kelly Connolly

LOVE TAKES CENTER STAGE

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 | NEW ORLEANS, LA

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIDNEY DONALDSON PHOTOGRAPHY

Melissa Dailey and Kelly Connolly's wedding was a beautiful celebration of love and creativity. The couple, who met and fell in love at first sight, shared their special day with family, friends, and vendors who helped make their day unforgettable.

Melissa and Kelly's wedding had several unique and fun elements. They had 11 flower boys who tossed rainbow petals from fanny packs, and Melissa’s niece and nephew carried the rings. During the ceremony, they wanted to symbolize their unity in a different way, so they incorporated a rock-breaking ceremony instead of a traditional unity candle or sand ceremony.

Kelly explained, "The rock was actually a geode with a beautiful crystal inside. It symbolized our beautiful love for each other and our resilience as a couple."

The couple also had several wardrobe changes throughout the day, which reflected their love for fashion and performance. They wore elegant RISH Bridal gowns from Unbridled for their first look and ceremony. Kelly changed into a pantsuit for her signature dance lift. For their third looks, they went outside the box and Melissa rocked out with their band Capital City Soul.

Melissa and Kelly's wedding was a beautiful and creative celebration of their love. As Melissa said, "From the second we shook hands and looked into each other's eyes, sparks flew, and our fire burns brighter every day! Love at first sight and soulmates truly do exist."