Jennifer Rotz Photography

I fell in love with these two super quick. Unfortunately, I never met Joe prior to the wedding day since he and Beth live in Erie where Joe is currently pursuing a degree in the medical field. However, I did meet with Beth a few times and I knew it was going to be a wonderful day. I was wrong. It was an amazing, magnificent, beyond wonderful wedding day! Beth and Joe are always laughing. And when they're not laughing, they are full of some other emotion that makes them one of the sweetest couples to work with. Although I had still not met Joe prior to the ceremony (since I was with the ladies all morning), when he could barely finish his vows due to being overwhelmed with happiness, I. Was. Sold. That spoke more to me than if I asked him how he felt about Beth. And the same goes for Beth. Earlier in the day, she became emotional once her dress was on and it finally felt real. I knew then it was going to be a day full of love and laughter.

Beth and Joe were married June 22, 2013 in front of all their fabulous family and friends. To say this was a fun wedding would be an understatement. All of their family and friends like to have fun and laugh just as much as Beth and Joe!

Congratulations again, Beth and Joe, we wish you many blessings and all the happiness in the world. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your beautiful day and documenting your amazing love.

Special thanks to the following vendors for making their day perfect:

Ceremony: Corpus Christi Catholic Church

Reception: Wilson College

Catering: SAGE Dining Services @ Wilson College

Cake: A Matter of Taste

DJ: Phantom Shadow

Dress: J&B Bridals

Hair/Makeup: WARMSPRINGS Salon and Spa

Florist/Decor: The Gala Event

Photographer: Jennifer Rotz Photography

This wedding holds a special place in my heart. Aaron and I were married in this church and it brought back so many memories from our wedding day.

Beth was one of the most beautiful brides!

Unfortunately, we weren't able to do an engagement session. I always worry a tiny bit about how couples will interact for photos, especially since they haven't had a practice session...

Well, no worries here! These two were so natural and amazing to photograph!

Love Aaron's view.

LOVE this shot.

They are huge Penn State fans :)

The Gala Event did a wonderful job with the room.

I told you the reception was entertaining.

Recently I've been pondering why couples choose one wedding photographer over another. There are SO many talented photographers out there it sometimes boggles my mind, and makes me feel incredibly blessed, to fill up my calendar with so many beautiful weddings. However, I am reminded what I love about photography, specifically engagements and weddings. The connection. The love. The emotion. The beauty. The interaction. The romance. I love providing couples with classic, timeless, beautiful photographs. I may not be as creative as those photographers who use bright colors and have fancy photoshopping skills (I don't even edit my photos in photoshop - just keeping it real!), but I do love the couples I attract who appreciate the beauty of my photos. The images I take reflect my couples, their style, and their personality and it's extremely important when seeking a photographer for your wedding day to make sure their style reflects YOU.

So with that being said, Kelli + Vincent are one of those perfect couples. I wish I could keep them around and photograph their engagement session every year. They are so crazy in love it was too easy to capture their emotion and pure happiness towards each other. And they were excited about this session. That's SO important. I'm excited (of course, this is what I do for a living and I love it!) so when my couples are excited and really into their photos then it makes me even more excited and I truly believe it is reflected in their photos. Wow, way too many 'exciteds' in one paragraph - what can I say, I'm excited! Their session was shot at Harpers Ferry, WV which is right around the corner from where the couple lives. Plus, Kelli used to actually work there - lucky girl! This is the cutest little town ever. Anyone who knows me knows I love small, historical towns packed full of charm, so this was a perfect location. Kelli + Vincent were so fun to photograph. We were laughing and having fun the entire time. Definitely on pins and needles in anticipation for their upcoming September wedding. The best part? Kelli sent her best friend my way for her 2014 wedding, so not only do I get to photograph another great couple, but I get to hang with Kelli + Vincent again!