A Kansas couple who tied the knot in Las Vegas had an unexpected visitor at their ceremony: their newborn baby.
The couple had planned to exchange vows on Aug. 15 at the Little White Chapel, but their baby had other plans. While exploring Fremont Street the night before, the bride’s water broke unexpectedly.
“I just went to the bathroom and felt cramps,” Kelsey Ross told KLAS-TV/Las Vegas. “Then, all of a sudden, it started trickling.”
An off-duty OB-GYN, who happened to be at the 24-hour White Castle where the couple sought refuge, provided medical assistance to Kelsey until paramedics arrived to transport her to University Medical Center (UMC).
Surprise Birthday
Kelbey Willow Sapphire Ross, who was not due until Sept. 23, made her grand entrance through a C-section at 3:12 a.m. PT on Aug. 15, five weeks ahead of schedule.
Just twelve hours later, Kelsey and Dakota Ross proceeded with their wedding ceremony on the same date in the hospital instead of the planned venue. UMC staff arranged a small area for the occasion, with Dr. Francis Bandro, NICU’s medical director, officiating the ceremony and Kelbey playing the role of flower girl. The NICU nurses and other hospital staff members acted as witnesses and guests, adding to the joyful atmosphere with their applause and tears.
“It was as if everything was meant to be, even though it wasn’t planned,” shared Dakota with KLAS.
This unexpected turn of events marked Kelbey’s first trip to Las Vegas.