Um…. are you ready for some eye candy?  I’m talkin’ candelabras, chunky pearls, and grandma’s beloved bracelet.

Lisa and Joe were married on perhaps THE hottest day of the season in the heart of Washington state.  There is just something about Lisa and Joe…. Yes, they’ve been sweethearts since middle school, I do believe.  Yes, he’s in dental school and she is a dental hygienist.   Yes, they are perfect for one another.  I know that sounds so cliché, but they really are.  L&J are beyond sweet.  There’s something so captivating about them.  They’re both very soft spoken.  Very humble.  Very deep.  And so so so full of love to give.

As are their families.

I couldn’t help but walk away from this wedding aspiring to be a golden blonde with a pearly white smile pursing a career in dental hygiene – who also knows how to dougie on the dance floor. hah!

To Lisa and Joe and their parents: we cannot thank you enough for what you do for us!  It seems so backwards that WE the ones who are completely and utterly blessed.  We love you to the moon and back.  Really.

Congratulations, Lisa and Joe.  You two have waited a long time for this moment.  We’re honored to be the ones who captured it.

So much love and joy to you.  We can’t wait to cross paths with you again!!

XOXO
René + Jesie

Lisa’s Aunt Shirley did her hair… which was quite possibly one of THE best up-do’s I have ever seen.

I’m pretty sure Joe tried on a pink tie, then a gray tie, then a pink tie, then finally decided on the gray one. :-)
Good choice, brother.

Lisa’s twin brother, Brian, and his girlfriend, Blair.  Love them.

Lisa’s older brother Kevin, and his wife, Eryn.  Love them a lot too!  We were so blessed to photograph their wedding in South Carolina on New Years Eve 2009.

Ah!  Have you ever seen such a stunning group of girls?!

Or a more dapper group of guys?

*sigh*  Such an amazing first look.

It’s almost go time! Lisa’s dad, Jim, is pretty much the best.  Wait till you see him in Part II.

… The best is yet to come!