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The St.Anthony Hotel Wedding and Reception – San Antonio – Tyler + Nick

ByPhilip Thomas

Tyler and Nick’s wedding day was an absolute dream to photograph! The Travis Park Church and The St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, provided the perfect backdrop for their special day, and I was honored to be chosen as their photographer. Tyler’s mother, Cindy, referred me to the couple – thank you. Tyler and…

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My favorite wedding images of 2023

ByPhilip Thomas

It’s that time of year and I have curated a collection of my favorite photographs from 2023. I want to express my sincere gratitude to all the amazing couples who entrusted me with capturing their most special day. It is an honor to be able to tell their unique story through my lens, and I…

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Experience An Unforgettable Weekend Retreat At Balcones Springs

ByPhilip Thomas

We had such a blast at The Retreat at Balcones Springs with Mia, Brett, and their fantastic family and friends! It was a long weekend filled with so many memorable moments, or what I like to call in-between moments. I loved hearing how Mia and Brett met at a hat shop on South Congress in…

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Christ Episcopal Church + The Briscoe Museum Wedding Reception

ByPhilip Thomas

Courtney and Chase, a wonderful couple, tied the knot at Christ Episcopal Church just north of downtown San Antonio. I started photographing the bride and bridesmaids getting ready at Hotel Contessa, with the wedding reception following on a spring break weekend at The Briscoe Museum Art Museum. There are so many heartfelt in-between moments throughout…

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South Congress Hotel Wedding in Austin, Texas | Meredith +Jordan

ByPhilip Thomas

Meredith and Jordan tied the knot at the South Congress Hotel in Austin. I adore this couple and the beautiful energy they exude. My goal when photographing a wedding is to tell a unique story, and each image should stand alone as a wonderful photograph. At least, that’s the goal:-). Special thanks to Jaycie Kreitzer…

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Club Giraud Wedding + Reception | San Antonio | Amy+John

ByPhilip Thomas

Amy + John tied the knot just before sunset at Club Giraud, downtown San Antonio, Texas, on the banks of the Riverwalk. Amy and John are a lovely couple with warm personalities to match. Surrounded by family and friends, this was a wonderful celebration and so much fun to capture. I’m very fortunate to capture…

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Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection | Heather + Brannon

ByPhilip Thomas

A few favorite clicks from Heather and Brannon’s vow renewal celebration! So much fun with families and wonderful kids. Just my cup of tea. Thanks to the couple for their trust! Here are a few of my favorite clicks from the day. VendorsCeremony + Reception: Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts CollectionWedding Planner: Julep Events (Ginny)Hair/Makeup:…

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Arneson River Theatre Wedding + Hotel Havana + Ocho Reception | Cameron+Shane

ByPhilip Thomas

In downtown San Antonio, Texas, Cameron and Shane’s gorgeous wedding at Arneson River Theatre. The couple’s wedding reception followed just a mile north at Ocho, Hotel Havana. Cameron and Shane met on a warm July afternoon at a housewarming party. The rest is history! Talking of the past, Hotel Havana has to be my favorite downtown hotel….

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Mays Family Center – Witte Museum Wedding Ceremony +Reception | Mona + Nick

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s Mona and Nick’s wedding celebration at the Mays Family Center/Witte Museum off Broadway, San Antonio, Texas. I have been so fortunate to work with the Rominger family since 2013 for their other daughters and I feel like an old friend invited to the party, yet I’m lurking in the shadows with my cameras. Well,…

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The Red Berry Estate – Wedding + Reception – Sarah + Jake

ByPhilip Thomas

On the last fall weekend, a gorgeous wedding took place for Sarah and Jake at Red Berry Estates in San Antonio, Texas. Sarah and Jake met in a downtown San Antonio Pub Rub back in November 2016. Fast forward to the present, and like many couples, Covid put a temporary dent in their wedding plans…

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Favorite wedding images of 2021

ByPhilip Thomas

Thank you to all my beautiful couples in 2021. Here’s my roundup of favorite wedding images throughout the wildest twelve months in my 15-year career photographing weddings. We all know how challenging and complex 2021 was, so I’ll dispense with those comments and let you know I love what I do with a passion that sees…

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San Antonio Museum Of Art Wedding – SAMA – Hotel Havana – Katie+Riley

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s a curated set of images from Katie and Riley’s wedding at the San Antonio Museum of Art. They married a few weeks ago, and make a wonderful couple. I’m so happy for them! We start at Ocho for Katie’s bridal luncheon, a chic riverside restaurant adjacent to Hotel Havana. On the morning of the…

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Getting dressed for a wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

The bride getting dressed for a wedding. Here’s a showcase of my favorite images. For me, always one of the most anticipated parts of the wedding day. After months of searching for the perfect dress, followed by fittings and finding the right accessories, all lead to this moment, a custom in its own right. These…

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Dr. Kristen + Christopher’s Wedding at Spinelli’s , Comfort Texas

ByPhilip Thomas

Dr.Kristen and Chris tied the knot a couple of weekends ago at Spinelli’s in Comfort, Texas. This couple is a delight to work with, along with their laughter all day. They met after a thunderstorm at Zilker Park, Austin., in the spring of 2017. At the time, Kristen was a medical student, and Christopher was an…

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The Springs in Angleton // Magnolia Manor Wedding // Ashley+Daniel

ByPhilip Thomas

Tucked away along the Gulf Coast is an impressively grandiose venue, Magnolia Manor, part of The Springs. This was the setting for Ashley and Daniel’s wedding a couple of weeks ago. I’m so fortunate to photograph their wedding day. Referred by friends of the bride, MaloRee and Dan Huot, I photographed their wedding a few years…

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The Bryan Museum Wedding Galveston, Texas | Lacey + Chris tie the knot

ByPhilip Thomas

Wedding at The Bryan Museum, Galveston. Here’s a curated set of images from Lacey and Chris’s fun wedding in Galveston, Texas. We start with the bride and bridesmaids getting ready at the magnificent and historic Hotel Galvez and Spa. The couple tied the knot at The Bryan Museum, one of the world’s largest collections of…

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Chapel of the Incarnate Word Wedding | Rosenberg Skyroom UIW | Loran + Andrew

ByPhilip Thomas

Ceremony: Chapel of the Incarnate WordReception: Rosenberg Skyroom at UIWWedding Planner: Sweet August Events – Janell and KatherineCatering: Jerusalem CateringCake: Cakes by CathyPhotobooth: Artemis PhotoboothHair + Makeup: Mistique Makeup – SuzieEntertainment: DJ DaquariRentals: Illusions RentalsTransportation: Elegant LimoPhotographer: Philip ThomasLoran and Andrew’s engagement session

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I need your vote! | San Antonio Weddings Magazine 2020 Cover Contest

ByPhilip Thomas

I need your help! Please share this post. The annual San Antonio Weddings Magazine 2020 Cover Contest is now LIVE! Visit www.sanantonioweddings.com/photoshootout Please help win this for two of my couple, Leslie + Brandt and Kelsey + Dan.Remember that you can vote daily so be sure to vote once a day until Sunday, January 19th!

Laughter and joy as couple walk away from the wedding ceremony at The Witte Museum
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The Witte Museum Wedding + Reception | Kelsey + Dan

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s a curated set of images from Kelsey and Dan’s wedding a few weeks ago at The Witte Museum, San Antonio. I’m so thankful to have met this fantastic couple, and to Peggy Walker, mother of Sara, a bride a photographed many years ago and referred me to them. Kelsey and Dan met in New York…

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La Mansion Hotel Wedding | San Antonio | Blanca + Walt

ByPhilip Thomas

Blanca and Walt’s tied the knot at Omni La Mansion Riverwalk hotel in downtown San Antonio, Texas. This refined hotel in a Spanish colonial building is genuinely historical and one of my favorites along the river. I’m so happy for them! They’re two smart, intelligent, and pleasant couple, and I had so much fun hanging…

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