McNay Art Museum Elegant wedding reception with floral arrangements.
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Margarite B. Parker Chapel Wedding Ceremony | Natalie + Jonathan | San Antonio

ByPhilip Thomas

Ceremony: Margarite B. Parker Chapel, Reception: McNay Art Museum ~
Loved working with Natalie and Jonathan — such a wonderfully down-to-earth couple. I’m grateful for the trust they placed in me to photograph their day from my “fly-on-the-wall” perspective. It was both fun and challeng­ing in all the best ways. I also love the fall light in San Antonio — the long shadows and soft, diffused glow this time of year make for beautiful images.

A huge thank-you to Caroline, owner of Volare, an extraordinarily talented wedding planner, and to my two second shooters, Adam Swift and Christian Margain, whose support was invaluable on such a full wedding day.

Locations + Vendors:
Getting ready: The St Anthony Hotel, San Antonio, Texas
Ceremony: Margarite B. Parker Chapel / Trinity University
Reception: McNay Art Museum
Wedding Planner: Volare – Caroline Gollner
Hair/Make up: Veil Artistry
Florist: Freesia Designs
Catering: True Flavors
Cake: Asukar
DJ: Vegas Event Group
Lighting: Event Ignition
Musicians: Mariachi Los Galleros de San Antonio

As always, for readers interested in gear used by Philip Thomas:
Cameras: Leica M11 + 50mm Summicon APO f2 + M10R + 90mm Summicron f2
Cameras: Leica SL3-S + 35mm f2 Summicron-SL
Cameras: Leica SL3-S + 21mm Elmarit-M
Nikon D780 + 200-500mm

Bride preparing in elegant hotel room.
Bride preparing with someone special.
Bride preparing with someone special.
Bride preparing near wedding dress
A bride with her mother on her wedding dat at The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio
Bride in beaded dress, hands clasped.
Bride preparing with elegant veil.
Bride and bridesmaids in elegant attire.
Bride surrounded by bridesmaids with flowers.
Bride and groom near fountain.
Bride in elegant dress holding bouquet.
Bride in elegant venue with chandelier.
Wedding guests entering the chapel.
Bride ascending stairs in white shoes.
Bride preparing with bouquet in mirror.
Groom standing near decorative wall tapestry.
Groom and groomsmen in formal attire.
Wedding guests in formal attire gathering.
People entering a chapel with mural.
Bride holding bouquet, groom's gaze.
Bride walking down the aisle.
Black and white wedding ceremony scene
Bride and groom exchanging vows
Couple exchanging vows in ceremony
Bride and groom during wedding ceremony.
Elegant wedding ceremony in church
Couple exchanging vows at altar.
Bride and groom entering the venue.
Bride and groom exchanging vows outdoors.
Guests interacting during wedding ceremony.
Bride walking towards ceremony entrance.
Guests walking towards the venue.
Couple posing in elegant wedding attire.
McNay Art Museum - Couple kissing on staircase backdrop.
Couple dancing at wedding reception.
Elegant wedding reception in spacious venue.
Elegant wedding reception with floral arrangements.
Elegant wedding reception with floral arrangements.
Bride preparing for wedding reception.
Couple walking through wedding reception.
Couple dancing at wedding reception.
Couple celebrating at wedding reception.
Intimate moment between couple at reception
Elegant courtyard with palm trees.
Couple admiring art in museum
Elegant wedding reception with floral arrangements.
Elegant couple enjoying wedding reception.
Couple dancing at wedding reception.
Elegant wedding reception with guests mingling.
Couple dancing at elegant wedding reception.
Elegant wedding reception dance floor scene.
Elegant dance at wedding reception.
Elegant wedding reception with dancing guests.
Celebration with drinks and dancing.
Couple dancing at wedding reception.
Black and white wedding reception scene.
Celebratory dance at wedding reception.
Couple sharing a romantic dance moment.
Couple celebrating with guests at night.
Couple celebrating with sparklers exit.
Nighttime scene with trees and clouds

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