I just adored the time I spent with these two lovebirds for their Tyler Arboretum engagement session! Steph and Joe have the sweetest story! I love how their paths crossed 10 years after they met initially in the 7th grade. It’s crazy how the world works like that! Enjoy some of my favorites from their session!
We first met in 7th grade (2005) at Garnet Valley Middle School in Mr. Weir’s science class. Joe asked me to be his girlfriend one day during that class, and I actually said no to him. Then, about 10 years later, we ran into each other at his graduation dinner from Williamson Trade School and have been together ever since.
We went to a bonfire/barbecue at Joe’s friend’s house, and then went to Buckley’s Tavern and sat at the corner spots at the bar where we still sit whenever we go there. After that, we went to the playground at the middle school where we first met, and sat on the swings talking for hours.
On Friday December 23, 2016, I went out with my mom, grandmom, and sister, to get our nails done. When I got home, I walked into the basement of our split level home, and as I got to the stairs leading up to the kitchen, I noticed it was completely dark in the house aside from candles in mason jars on the floor in a pathway shape with rose petals in between. These mason jar candles and rose petals led all the way through the kitchen and living room, and upstairs through the hallway and into our bedroom, where I then found Joe on one knee and a sign that said “Will you marry me?”.
We love trying new restaurants (especially for breakfast) and bars, spending time with our friends and families, binge-watching shows on Netflix, and traveling. We love going out, but have a serious appreciation for nights in, ordering Chinese food and watching movies on the couch.
Adrienne Matz Photography is a wedding photographer based in the Philadelphia area serving PA, DE, & NJ Weddings!
Arboretums are a gorgeous place for engagement photos. I love all the pictures you captured of this lovely couple
What a sweet engagement session at Tyler Arboretum. You can really feel the love between the couple!
What a sweet Tyler Arboretum engagement shoot! I love that ring shot. Your posing is romantic and fresh, really lovely work.
What a fun engagement session at Tyler Arboretum. Her ring is simply stunning and you can feel love chemistry between them- beautiful imagery!
Your engagement photography always captures a couple’s true selves, I love that about your work! Plus, getting to shoot at the Tyler Arboretum? Yes yes yes!
Yay! So glad Tyler Arboretum worked out for this beautiful engagement session! This is so adorable!
Gorgeous Tyler Arborteum engagement session! Swoon!!’
Absolutely stunning! These are incredible. Great work!
What a sweet couple and amazing engagement session at Tyler Arboretum. I love all the different backdrops and they look like they’re having so much fun.
Loving this engagement session at Tyler Arboretum. Looks like the bride and groom to be are completely comfortable! The engagement ring is a stunner. Great work, Adrienne Matz!