MELISSA KINCAID

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Cordia + Andrew

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West Virginia Wedding

Hi, I'm Melissa, a photographer and brand content creator based in Wv. So glad you're here.

Cordia and Andrew, like most, had their dream wedding planned for this year. Also, like most, they had to put their celebration on hold. They did, however, decide to gather their immediate family and still become husband and wife.
Cordia is absolutely beautiful. I am not sure she quite realizes how beautiful she truly is. You can tell how Andrew looks at her, he is smitten.
The two of them gathered in front of the home that Andrew grew up in and shared their vows. As Andrew gave his vows I don’t think there was a dry eye! They were sweet and poetic.
Elopements, and micro weddings, have become quite popular this year and I love them. They are more intimate. The experience is more about the Bride and Groom. Doing the ceremony like this, in many ways, takes away the hustle and bustle.
The portrait session only took a short time with these two. I caught Andrew looking down admiring his Bride in so many of these portraits. ( you will soon see for yourself) It is like his eyes light up as he looks her way.
Rather than a reception, these two had dinner with their immediate family at the French Goat. They shared their first dance together as husband and wife in front of a water fountain, it was a recipe for romance.
I am so excited I get to celebrate with these two again this spring! I will be counting down the days until they are able to have their big celebration.

Venue: Private Residence
Dinner Venue: French Goat
Dress: Eliza J.
Shoes: Nine West
Jewelry: Tropiano & Son
Hair: Body and Sol, Erika Dailey
Makeup: Bride
Florals: Gillespie’s Flowers and Productions
Cake: Patty Totten
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Hi, I'm Melissa Kincaid a photographer and brand content creator based in WV. So glad you're here.

  1. Eric Lucas says:

    Beautiful couple

  2. Vickie Hafer says:

    Hi,

    Can some of the phots of Cordia & Drew be ordered?

  3. Pamela Workman says:

    Stunning bride, handsome groom, sentimental & romantic venues, family, and love, love, love 💜 Everything was simply beautiful.

  4. Andrew Heard says:

    absolutely beautiful.
    I wish you both all the happiness in the world.
    😎

  5. Paula Carson says:

    Beautiful pictures!

  6. Janice Glasser says:

    Congratulations Drew and Cordia, May God bless your union. You both make a beautiful couple. Cordia, you were a beautiful bride and Drew as handsome as she was beautiful! Sending my love, janice

  7. Melissa Kincaid says:

    Thank you all who caught the typo. Unfortunately, autocorrect changed the wording and I missed it. However, it is fixed now 🙂

  8. Lisa Mackey says:

    These pictures captured beautiful moments. Congratulations to the Andrew and Cordia. Enjoy your journey together.

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