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Congratulations, Ashley & Danielle!

Ashley Marie Kelly and Danielle Rose Conforti were married on May 1st at The Pavilion Event Space in Kansas City, Missouri. Ashley is the daughter of Dana Kelly of Miami, Oklahoma. Danielle is the daughter of Kim and Nick Conforti of Kansas City. On the evening of April 30th, the couple hosted a rehearsal dinner at Piropos.

Crystal Calderon and Claudia Selsor served as maids of honor. Nick Conforti, brother of the bride, was the best man. The bridesmaids were Deonna Carson, Lydia Carson, Amber Clouse, Kilee Sharbutt, Alexandra Tucci, and Ally Tucci, along with Michael Tucci who served as a bridesman. A beautiful reception was held at The Pavilion following the ceremony. The happy couple is planning a honeymoon to Tahiti. They are at home in Kansas City, where Ashley is self-employed as a hairstylist, and Danielle is a mental health therapist with Synergy Services in Parkville, Missouri.

Also featured in the July 10, 2021 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Jefferson May Photography

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