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Worth the Wait
After several postponements,
a Wilmington couple finally ties the knot in an intimate celebration.
By Lisa Dukart Photos By kerry harrison
It was a rocky first date, but Chris Kelly was intrigued. “She was somebody who was going to keep me on my toes,” says Chris, noting his first impression of Jessica Micchelli.
The first weeks of their relationship were a whirlwind filled with ups in downs, including some great dates and the unfortunate passing of Jessica’s foster dog. Collectively, those moments helped bring the Wilmington couple closer together—so close that Jessica unofficially moved in.
By Thanksgiving 2018, they were talking about marriage. Picking an engagement ring she loved, Jessica assumed Chris would pop the question at Christmas. The day came and went with no proposal. Apparently, Chris also had a knack for keeping Jessica on her toes. Six months later, he popped the question in their home. It was Mother’s Day weekend, and the two celebrated with family.
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