From Muggle to Mrs: Melissa and Kim’s Magical Wedding
Melissa and Kim’s real wedding | wickliffe, oh
Welcome to Melissa and Kim’s wedding of witchcraft and wizardry. These ‘Potterheads’ achieved a magical aura by mixing loads of décor and details one might find at Hogwarts with modern moody florals and rustic accents. But not everything was explicitly Harry Potter themed. The couple made efforts to give their wedding day a Hogwarts feel, rather than a totally on-the-nose theme. And the results? MAGICAL. So, wands at the ready! This LGBTQ+ Real Wedding with a touch of Hogwarts will have you waiting for your own owl-post invitation. Take a look!
Melissa and Kim’s Bridal portraits
“The Unbreakable Vow”
Kim’s proposal
This proposal story is extra special, because it comes in two parts: Melissa’s and Kim’s. Kim got on bended knee and asked Melissa to be her wife at Christmastime.
Melissa’s Proposal
So, after Kim’s proposal was accepted, Melissa’s proposal was submitted — straight to Rai of Love, a charity founded by the very photographer of this Real Wedding, Jodi Hutton Photography!
What Melissa didn’t know was that when her friends convinced Kim and her to go to a local gay bar one evening for a post-dodgeball drink, Jodi and her amazing team of vendors would be waiting there to surprise both of them. “Just like I’d planned to surprise Kim!” Melissa says. The entire Stonewall Sports league was in on it, and their friends brought Kim’s engagement ring with them. Melissa and Kim were surrounded by excitement, happiness, and, most importantly, the love of their close friends.
the magic of decoration
Melissa and Kim’s planning created a magical, Harry Potter-inspired wedding. We say “inspired” because that’s fits better than “themed,” which would have the potential to look like the birthday party our parents threw us when Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire came out in 2005. (Which was totally epic, but not the kind of vibe you want for your wedding!) Overall, this wedding is giving us whimsical and rustic vibes with a hint of minimalism and modernity. And, the Harry Potter Easter eggs you’ll find throughout this section are pure magic. We’ve said it a million times over: your wedding should be a reflection of YOU, above all else. We love that Melissa and Kim invited their guests into a piece of their world, full of storytelling, laughter, and love — “one of the hardest and strongest forms of magic.”
MElissa and Kim’s Vendors
Alterations: Cara’s Alterations
Bridal Dress Designer: Melissa – Justin Alexander. Kim – Mikaella.
Bridal Dress Preservation, Bridesmaid Dresses, & Menswear: David’s Bridal
Bridal Shop: Melissa – Belle Amour Bridal. Kim – Medina’s Dress Rack.
Cake/Bakery: Canela Bakeshop.
Caterer: Trevi Catering
Ceremony Venue: Coulby Park
Entertainment & Lighting: Christian Dela Vega
Florist: Diana Elizabeth Designs
Hair Salon: Melissa – Carla Marcelle & Hair by Malaija. Kim – Kelly Jenkins at KellyJ Hair Cle.
Head Table Signage: Laser Pop Studio
Invitations & Stationery: Brittney Nichole Designs
Makeup Artist: Melissa – Beauty by Carelicha. Kim – Bombshell Beauty.
Photographer: Jodi Hutton Photography
Reception Venue: Trevi Catering Signage: Plume and Paper Staging: Rough Diamond Studio Transportation: New Wave Limousine Videographer: Work Shed Weddings
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