Kelsey and Joey had a small but lovely summer outdoor wedding at North Bend State Park in Cairo, West Virginia. Everyone contributed to making their special day come together! This location is special to Kelsey and her family and knew it would be the perfect location for her and Joey to say “I do!”
This sweet couple actually met online in March and hit it off immediately. They were engaged a month later. Kelsey is a pediatric cardiac sonographer at WVY Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Joey is a middle school teacher for Taylor County Schools. When I met with her and Joey during our discovery call, Kelsey mentioned that she was married before and believed that relationship was her “test run”. Both rooted in their faith, Kelsey and Joey knew they were meant for each other.
A West Virginia State Park Wedding
This wedding was planned in a little over two months. Kelsey along with her mother Marisha, settled on North Bend State Park as their ceremony and reception location. Kelsey grew up close by and her parents still live in the area. Kelsey told me her family would camp and take vacations at this park. She knew it was the perfect place to get married. Kelsey’s mom, Marisha, is skilled at crafting and she created all of the floral arrangements, from the bouquets to the reception tables.
Kelsey chose sage green, rust, and neutrals as her color palette. Joey was visibly emotional when Kelsey came down the aisle during the ceremony. This ended up being one of my favorite images of the day! They had a unity cord braiding and a family prayer, with everyone gathered together to pray over Kelsey and Joey. During the reception, Kelsey honored her mom with a special bouquet in recognition of her effort in helping coordinate her and Joey’s wedding. Even the catering was done by a family friend and it was delicious!
We had beautiful weather the entire day! It was hot and humid, but we didn’t have any rain. This was my first time shooting at North Bend State Park, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. However, I would take couples like one hundred times a year! Kelsey and Joey, along with their families, were so sweet to work with. I loved shooting her details and couples portraits with her and Joey. Even though their day was laid back and casual, it still made for a really pretty wedding!
Congratulations to Joey and Kelsey on their outdoor wedding at North Bend State Park! If you’re looking to have a small wedding at a West Virginia state park or a large reception at a big venue, reach out to me so we can create beautiful memories!
Wedding Vendors
Ceremony and Reception Venue: North Bend State Park
Dress: Davidโs Bridal
Hair: Autumn Knopp
Entertainment: Live Wire Entertainment
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