Courtney and Dylan knew they wanted an easy Block Island beach wedding. The two opted to have less than 20 guests, and have a lobster dinner on the beach with their guests. Courtney got ready at the Narragansett Inn — one of the best hotels on the island. The hotel sits right on New Harbor with a large lawn, and ocean views from almost every room. Dylan got ready on their boat on New Harbor – where they spend so much time together with family every year.
Courtney getting ready for her beach wedding on Block Island.A bride gets ready with her daughter sitting in her lap for her Block Island wedding.
Getting Ready for their Block Island wedding at the Narragansett Inn
Guests who couldn’t stay on their boats stayed at the Narragansett Inn. This allowed Courtney to get ready with her friends, and spread out to get her hair and makeup done with the kiddos. For her Block Island beach wedding, Courtney had her mom do her hair, and did her own makeup. Of course, she didn’t do anything full glam — staying true to her own experiences and comfort.
The couple’s young daughter playing with the wedding dress.
Getting ready at Narragansett Inn.Getting ready at Narragansett Inn.
Courtney getting her heels on.Courtney getting her heels on.A bride with her daughter.
Courtney’s daughter, and friend wait for her to come down the stairs.Courtney’s daughter, and friend wait for her to come down the stairs.Saying see you soon to friends and family in the hallway.
A First Look on the Deck of the Narragansett Inn
After Courtney and Dylan got ready, the two met on the deck at the Narragansett Inn for their first look. It was a perfect location, of course, a meeting point between where the two got ready. Afterwards, we walked around New Harbor for their Block Island wedding portraits. Indeed, the two wanted to have some time alone to embrace the emotions of the day.
Courtney walking down the stairs.Courtney walking down the stairs.
A first look between Courtney and Dylan.A first look between Courtney and Dylan.Courtney and Dylan embrace.Courtney and Dylan embrace.
The two share excitement and tears.Both Courtney, and Dylan cry at their first look.The two share excitement and tears.
Courtney and Dylan embrace.Wedding portraits in a field.Dylan and Courtney embrace in a field.
Courtney and Dylan on a private dock.Wedding Portraits on a private dock.Courtney and Dylan on a private dock.
Wedding portraits walking along the road.Courtney and Dylan walking along the road.Wedding portraits walking along the road.
The couple pose for wedding portraits.Wedding portraits overlooking the water.
Courtney and Dylan embrace for wedding portraits.Wedding portraits overlooking the water.
Wedding portraits overlooking the water.Courtney and Dylan walking along the road.The couple pose for wedding portraits.Courtney and Dylan walking along the road.The couple walking back to the Narragansett Inn.
Meeting folks on the dock.
Courtney and Dylan walking on the dock.Courtney and Dylan walking on the dock.
Wedding PortraitsCourtney and Dylan overlooking New Harbor.
The couple on the dock.Courtney and Dylan walking on the dock.Wedding Portraits
One of their daughters run to Courtney.
Courtney and Dylan swing one of their daugthers.Courtney with her daughters on the lawn.
A Block Island Beach Wedding at Dory’s Cove
The two were set on doing something unique, of course, treating their guests for all the work they did to get to the island. The Block Island wedding ceremony overlooked cliffs at Dory’s Cove — with sunset looming. The family enjoyed a short, meaningful ceremony that included nods to their children, and their life together. The two cried throughout the wedding ceremony, claiming to be blinded by the sun rather than overcome with emotion — a shield, haha.
Dory’s Cove for a Beach Wedding
Indeed, the two chose Dory’s Cove for their wedding ceremony, and reception as it was close to New Harbor, and offered all they wanted. Of course, two wanted to have a beach wedding with cliffs in the distance, space for the wedding reception, and for the dogs, and kids to run, and play. The two chose a timing that worked well with the kiddos schedule. They maximized the space on the beach by doing their wedding ceremony, and reception at low tide.
Shoes tossed in the sand at a Block Island beach wedding.
Guests arrive to the beach for a Block island beach wedding.One of the couples kiddos cuddles the groom before a Block Island beach wedding.
Guests talk about where to have a ceremony.
The older daughter of the couple stands with the couple wanting to play in the water.The bride and her older daughter play in the water at the beach before the ceremony.
Dylan and Courtney have their wedding ceremony.
Courtney and Dylan have their wedding ceremonyDylan and Courtney exchange vows.The family and friends watch the ceremony.
Dylan and Courtney exchange vows.One of their daughters join them for their wedding ceremony.
The couple exchange rings.
Courtney and Dylan exchange a first kiss.
Dylan and Courtney share a moment.Courtney and Dylan celebrate their wedding.
A family portrait on the beach.A family portrait on the beach.
A portrait of Courtney with her wedding flowers.A portrait of Courtney with her wedding flowers.
Working with Howarth Family Lobsters for a Wedding Reception on the Beach
As the ceremony wrapped up, you could notice that Howarth Family Lobsters had set up the Block Island wedding reception right on the beach. Of course, Courtney and Dylan had been following Howard Family Lobsters for a while and knew that they were the best choice for their Block Island beach wedding. With a long table, dressed, and ready, the family, and friends sat down to chat, enjoy snacks, and beverages together. Lobsters were served with sides of corn, and potatoes, freshly cooked right on the beach. The lobsters came from the Howarth Family — caught right off Block Island.
To the Narragansett Inn After a Block Island Beach Wedding
Since dessert was done, it was time to head back to the Narragansett Inn to get the kiddos ready for bed. The family enjoyed time on the lawn — indeed they get to see the best sunset from that lawn. Before heading off to the boats, families headed off for ice cream. The guests, and couple then headed off to celebrate at Mohagany Shoal’s together.
The wedding reception set up.The wedding reception set up.
Howarth Family Lobster wedding reception.Howarth Family Lobster wedding reception.
Guests seated at the table for a Block Island wedding reception on the beach.Guests seated at the table for a Block Island wedding reception on the beach.
A flower girl eating lobster.
Courtney and Dylan’s daughter eating lobster.A flower girl eating cake at a Block Island beach wedding.
Couple shares cake during their Block Island beach wedding photographed by a Block Island wedding photographer.Couple shares cake during their Block Island beach wedding photographed by a Block Island wedding photographer.
A family enjoys the beach during their Block Island wedding.One of the babe’s smiling at the camera.A family enjoys the beach during their Block Island wedding.
A portrait of everyone in attendance at the Block Island beach wedding.All four dogs in the back of the taxi.
Family enjoys the lawn at the Narragansett Inn.A dog resting on the lawn.
A flower girl with her crown sitting on a blanket.Courtney with her dress and a shirt on overlooking the harbor.
A final family portrait with the harbor behind.One of the daughters of the couple playing with the bride’s dress.
