Courtney & Woody in Darien, CT

Set up by their friends based on the sole fact that Courtney and both love gardening and the outdoors, the two hit it off right away. The Bride Courtney Manning, 39, marketing manager The Groom Woody Oldrin, 46, landscape contractor The Date October 6 When it came time to propose, Woody gave Courtney his grandmother's sapphire and diamond engagement ring and asked her to marry him while the two were out sailing. For their wedding, the couple chose Woody's family property set on five-and-a-half acres of green pasture in Darien. Because of their short engagement and Courtney's high-demand job, the couple hired a wedding planner to bring together all the details. The result was an earthy, elegant, outdoor wedding celebration.