Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of meeting Jenna, her mom, and her sister at Panera. We met to discuss wedding photography. From the start, I knew this sweet family was a perfect match for the JLP brand. I’m so lucky to be their chosen photographer, and I couldn’t wait for their Breitenbach Winery engagement session!
Breitenbach Winery Engagement Session in Sugarcreek, Ohio
Fast forward a few months: Jenna expressed interest in having her engagement photos taken at Breitenbach Winery in Sugarcreek. After a quick email to get permission, we were thrilled to get the go-ahead! The rolling hills, lush grapevines, and scenic views created the perfect backdrop for this beautiful couple’s photos. I loved every minute of this session!
Jenna and Justin’s Love Story
Jenna and Justin first met at Notre Dame College, where they were both on the swim team—he was a diver, and she was a swimmer. They didn’t initially think of each other as anything more than friends, but during their sophomore and junior years, their relationship blossomed. Their first official date was a special evening at Maggiano’s on May 6, 2012.
The Proposal
In Jenna’s words:
“Let’s rewind to three years ago. I was in college and had made Justin these ‘coupons’ for Valentine’s Day, not realizing he’d kept them all these years. Justin had moved to Utah for work while I finished graduate school. When he returned home just before my graduation, we planned a hiking trip to some of his favorite places in Utah.
We were hiking up a steep hill in Park City when the clouds darkened, and it started to snow on the mountaintops. Realizing we wouldn’t make it to the top, we decided to turn around. While taking pictures, Justin surprised me by pulling out one of the ‘coupons’ I had made. He handed me a torn, wrinkled coupon that read ‘One Free Wish.’ I laughed and said, ‘Those are long expired!’ But Justin went down on one knee and asked me to marry him! Of course, I said yes, and he slipped the perfect ring on my finger.”
They Knew They Were Meant to Be
Jenna and Justin share so many common interests, admire each other deeply, and align in their morals. It’s easy to see they were meant to be together. I loved capturing their special moments during their Breitenbach Winery engagement session, and I’m excited to photograph their wedding at Encore Hall in Berlin this September.
Enjoy these gorgeous photos from their engagement session, and stay tuned for their beautiful wedding day!
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