On September 12, 2021, Kelly and Larry will stand before family and friends to renew their vows after 14 years of marriage. For this beautiful couple, the road back to the alter has been paved with sickness, perseverance, and most of all – love.

Kelly and Larry first met in 2004 when Kelly decided to meet up with a friend late one night after work. Her friend, as it turns out, wanted her to meet Larry. Despite going into the meeting with low expectations, Kelly and Larry completely hit it off. They chatted the night away and sang karaoke. The two started dating two weeks later and very quickly fell in love.

Kelly and Larry dated for the next two years and were married in 2007. As Kelly describes it, life was good. Within a few years, the couple began having children. In 2014, their life was turned upside down when their oldest son was diagnosed with Leukemia at just 3 and a half years old. For the next four years, Kelly and Larry clung to each other as they watched their son endure cancer treatments. Thankfully, Noah has been cancer free for the past three years.

In the summer of 2019, Kelly began experiencing some concerning medical issues of her own. She had started having some female pains and went in for an ultrasound. The testing revealed a large tumor on her ovary, which he was told was likely not something to be concerned about. A biopsy then sadly revealed the worst. She was diagnosed with colon cancer that had spread to her ovaries. Throughout the next two years, Kelly underwent numerous painful and invasive surgeries and treatments, including a full hysterectomy and a rigorous chemotherapy regiment. Kelly is currently undergoing more treatment and is continuing to fight hard for her sweet family, with Larry by her side.

We have loved getting to know this beautiful couple over the past few months and have been touched by their sweet story. Despite the many painful moments that they have experienced through the years, Kelly and Larry’s love continues to grow and they continue to celebrate the good in their life – things like 3 healthy kids and ice cream cones in bed.

We teamed up with a fantastic wedding planning team, Wedded Perfection and have been so impressed with the many special wish granters that they have brought on board for Kelly and Larry’s vow renewal.

Thanks in advance to these kind souls:

Planner: Wedded Perfection

Venue: The Grand Belle Banquet and Event Center

Catering: Chowhound Gourmet

Floral: Flower Smith Studio

Photo: Francis Albers Photography

Video: John Kopko Films

Paper: Avant-Garde Impressions

Illustrator: Jes Married

Ceremony Music: White Pines Entertainment

DJ: K & K Trinity Entertainment

Lawn Games: Five Little Monkeys