A same-sex couple in Ohio were left flabbergasted when a local videographer refused to film their wedding citing religious reasons . Jenn Moffitt and her partner Jerra Kincely had sent an email to video production business Next Door Stories in Bexley , about filming their upcoming wedding . 'Unfortunately at this time I do not offer services for same-sex weddings , ' replied owner Courtney Schmackers . Jenn Moffitt and Jerra Kincely contacts Next Door Stories in Bexley , Ohio , last month but owner Courtney Schackers replied that she does n't do same-sex weddings for religious reasons . Courtney Schmackers has refused to comment publicly on the issue but posted her version of events on Facebook and said : ' I made a business decision based on my spiritual beliefs and the biblical definition of a marriage because I thought I had a right to that ' ' I could n't believe it , ' Moffitt told CNN . 'It is a small business , and I thought this was a tight knit community . We wanted to support local commerce and to get that kind of response was astounding . ' Schmackers has refused to comment publicly on the issue but posted her version of events on Facebook . ' I made a business decision based on my spiritual beliefs and the biblical definition of a marriage because I thought I had a right to that . Unfortunately I gave the wrong answer to the wrong person , who decided to make a private issue into a public platform , ' she wrote . Angered by their treatment , the couple filed a complaint against the business with the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce . In a statement , Bexley Mayor Ben Kessler said : 'Understandably , the community is concerned about a recent internet post regarding a query to a Bexley based business , in which the private business in question has reportedly denied a service based on sexual orientation . 'The City is concerned as well . We are proud of our community 's welcoming environment and encourage mutual respect and inclusivity . Jerra Kincely shared both the reply from Schmackers and the videographer 's explanation for refusing to film the couple 's upcoming wedding . 'Bexley , Ohio is a community that embraces diversity and welcomes businesses , families and individuals of ALL sexual orientation , race , religion , age , nationality , ethnicity , disabilities , socio-economic levels , etc . As an employer and a provider of services to our residents , we extend that same openness and inclusivity . ' The city is currently one of the municipalities in Ohio that does n't prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation . Moffitt hopes the attention from officials will lead to legislation that protects Ohio 's LGBT community . 'The outpouring from strangers has been absolutely amazing , ' she said . Ohio is one of 13 states that currently does not allow same-sex marriage . The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to make a decision on whether the state 's same-sex marriage ban is constitutional come spring .
Jenn Moffitt and Jerra Kincely contacted Next Door Stories in Ohio , Bexley , last month . Owner Courtney Schackers replied that she does n't do same-sex weddings for religious reasons . 'We wanted to support local commerce and to get that kind of response was astounding ' said Moffitt . The couple have filed a complaint with the Ohio Area Chamber of Commerce .