This weekend we kicked off our wedding season with a really fun couple. We met Courtney and Joe quite by accident. We had just finished a meeting with one of our future brides, when Courtney came over and introduced herself. It just so happened that she and Joe were looking for a wedding photographer, too! So we sat down with them and, over a nonfat decaf latte and our iPad, had an impromptu meeting. We liked them right away, and were intrigued by their venue, a beautiful place called Whispering Pines in Rhode Island. And luckily the liked what they saw because we got to spend Saturday with them and their ridiculously funny friends! Courtney & Joe's guests were welcomed to the venue by these cute signs created by her mother. Whispering Pines is tucked away deep in the woods, so these were very helpful! 
Courtney and the girls got ready in the bridal suite at Whispering Pines. 
Joe and the guys got ready in the "man lodge". 
The ceremony was outside near the Lake. 
Courtney and Joe wrote their own vows. There were laughs (Joe promised to kill bugs and carry beach chairs).... 
and tears.... 
and a whole lot of happiness. 
Stay tuned for part II of Courtney and Joe's wedding, coming soon!