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Most couples begin their venue search thinking about scenery. They imagine the ceremony view, the reception space, or how the sunset might look during portraits. What many couples do not realize at first is that another factor quietly shapes the entire experience of their day.
Ownership.
Read MoreThere is something unmistakable about the moment you step into San Fernando Cathedral for the first time. Even when it is empty, even when the doors close quietly behind you and the sounds of downtown soften into a distant murmur, the space feels alive with memory. The air is cool. The ceilings rise higher than you expect. Light filters through stained glass and settles gently across the stone floor as if it has all the time in the world.
Read MoreWhen couples begin searching for wedding venues near San Antonio, they often focus on the city itself. Yet just east of San Antonio sits one of Texas’ most historic and quietly beautiful towns—Seguin. Founded in 1838 and known for its rich German heritage, limestone architecture, pecan groves along the Guadalupe River, and one of the top barbecue spots in Texas - The Burnt Bean, Seguin offers something increasingly rare in modern wedding planning: authenticity.
Read MoreWhen couples first ask how long we’ve been photographing weddings together, the answer is never as simple as a number. We usually pause and smile, because the real beginning of our story did not come from a business plan or a carefully mapped timeline. It started with a July wedding in San Antonio, a last minute phone call, and a couple named Ashley and AJ who had no idea they were part of a turning point that would shape everything that followed.
Read MoreWe know how overwhelming planning a wedding can be. It happens so often when we are meeting a newly engaged couple for the first time; they’re excited, a little overwhelmed, and already apologizing for the number of questions they have about pricing. We laugh and tell them what we tell every couple. If you are not asking questions, you are probably doing it wrong.
Read MoreWhen someone reaches out to us about San Antonio proposal photography, the conversations almost always begin the same way. There is excitement underneath the words, but also a careful hesitation. Someone has an idea. Someone wants it to feel meaningful. And almost always, someone wants to make sure the surprise stays intact.
Read MoreSome wedding days feel loud and fast from the moment they begin. Others unfold more gently, like they’re in no rush to prove anything. Kimberly and Donald’s wedding at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country—hosted at the Sunday House—was very much the second kind.
Read MorePlanning a wedding doesn’t have to mean a massive guest list, a packed ballroom, or a whirlwind schedule that flies by in a blur. Over the last several years, we’ve seen more couples intentionally choose smaller, more meaningful celebrations—and honestly, we love photographing them.
Read MoreIf you're considering tying the knot just outside San Antonio and want that magical blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, The 1850 Settlement in Bulverde, TX might be your dream venue. As a San Antonio wedding photographer duo, we've had the joy of capturing multiple weddings at this beautiful Hill Country location—and each time, it delivers something unforgettable.
This post is for couples who are planning a wedding that’s laid-back but beautiful, elevated but easy. Below, we’re sharing what real couples loved most about getting married at The 1850 Settlement, plus our tips from behind the lens to help you make the most of the space.
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