Kelly & Dan in Trenton, NJ

Despite the summer heat, Kelly and Dan pulled off an elegant ballroom wedding with classic details and a pink color palette. The Bride Kelly Monaghan, 28, middle school computer teacher The Groom Dan Riely, 27, middle school math teacher The Date June 25 Although Kelly and Dan dated on and off throughout college (they’d been introduced Kelly’s freshman year by her roommate), the true test of their relationship came when Dan completed basic training and was stationed in Alaska for more than two years. “It was at that point, we knew we were either going to stay together or go our separate ways,” Kelly says. The pair chose to stay together, and their love grew even while they remained miles apart. “We saw each other every six months,” Kelly says, “and learned to treasure every moment together!” After Dan proposed while on leave during Christmas, the pair began planning a classic wedding with contemporary touches.