SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL WEDDING + ST ANTHONY HOTEL | BRITTANEY + NATHAN
Chic and potentially one of the best looking couples of 2017, Brittaney and Nathan tied the know at San Fernando Cathedral. Their wedding reception was at the historic 1909 St Anthony hotel here in San Antonio, Texas.
Yes, it was one of the hottest and humid days in July – at least for this Brit. And yes, I may be as fit as a fiddle, but after 11 years living here in Texas, I’m still not used to this heat. But hey, that’s why we have air conditioning, right!!
The San Fernando Cathedral is eye candy in itself. With its gothic architecture facing the city’s Main Plaza, it is the mother church of the Archdiocese of San Antonio and the seat of its archbishop. The plaza outside is modern now but you can well imagine the cities townsfolk bustling through this area in days gone by. The St Anthony hotel has recently gone through a major renovation and is now, in my humble opinion quite the jewel here in downtown. Built in 1909, it was considered one of the most luxurious hotels in America and hosted a wide range of movie stars, royalty, and other famous guests.
On a couples special day, I bring my heart and full on focus so it’s great with all humbleness to say thank you to Nathan and Brittaney for their trust. These are my favorite images on an amazing wedding day. You can even take a peek at their city engagement shoot here.
Finally, thanks to Chris Margain, second shooter, Jax and the hair/makeup artists at Jax Studio and the fab Roxanne Day, Catering Mgr at St. Anthony for making their day go so smoothly.
Send your love for the couple in the comments below.
![Brides hair is prepped and makaeup by Jax applied St Anthony Hotel Wedding-01](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St-Anthony-Hotel-Wedding-01.jpg)
![The original welcome mosaic entrance 1909 St Anthony Hotel Wedding-02](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St-Anthony-Hotel-Wedding-02.jpg)
![Bride see her reflection in a small makeup mirror St Anthony Hotel Wedding-03](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St-Anthony-Hotel-Wedding-03.jpg)
![Looking through windows at St Anthony Hotel Wedding-08](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St-Anthony-Hotel-Wedding-08.jpg)
![Bride looks just so content thought in this timeless moment St Anthony Hotel Wedding-04](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St-Anthony-Hotel-Wedding-04.jpg)
![Bride as lip stick applied on her wedding morning preperation St Anthony Hotel Wedding-05](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St-Anthony-Hotel-Wedding-05.jpg)
![Bride places shows with bows and the Fibonacci Spiral attempt with bridesmaids St Anthony Hotel Wedding-07](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St-Anthony-Hotel-Wedding-07.jpg)
![Bride checks the large mirror on her wedding day St Anthony Hotel Wedding-06](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St-Anthony-Hotel-Wedding-06.jpg)
![Brides dress is held high by her sister at St Anthony Hotel Wedding-09](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St-Anthony-Hotel-Wedding-09.jpg)
![Bride and mother hold hands at St Anthony Hotel Wedding-10](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St-Anthony-Hotel-Wedding-10.jpg)
![Super elegant and chic bride poses at St Anthony Hotel Wedding-11](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St-Anthony-Hotel-Wedding-11.jpg)
![Bride ascends staircase at Haunt Lounge St Anthony Hotel Wedding-12](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St-Anthony-Hotel-Wedding-12.jpg)
![Bride at Haunt Lounge St Anthony Hotel Wedding-13](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St-Anthony-Hotel-Wedding-13.jpg)
![Bride and sister share a moment on trolley taking them from St Anthony to San Fernando Cathedral during a very hot humid July wedding](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St-Anthony-Hotel-Wedding-14.jpg)
![Emotion run high for a father and daughter as he sees her for the first time at a waiting area San Fernando Cathedral Wedding-15](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/San-Fernando-Cathedral-Wedding-15.jpg)
![Groomsmen male their way as a group toward entrance San Fernando Cathedral Wedding-16](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/San-Fernando-Cathedral-Wedding-16.jpg)
![Left image shows bride and bridesmaid racing toward the entrance to start the wedding ceremony San Fernando Cathedral Wedding-17](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/San-Fernando-Cathedral-Wedding-17.jpg)
![Friends and groomsmen share a light hearted moment before the wedding ceremony San Fernando Cathedral Wedding-18](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/San-Fernando-Cathedral-Wedding-18.jpg)
![Bride and father peer through a glass door awaiting the signal to enter the wedding ceremony San Fernando Cathedral Wedding-19](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/San-Fernando-Cathedral-Wedding-19.jpg)
![Grroom quenches his thirst moments before wedding ceremony San Fernando Cathedral Wedding-20](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/San-Fernando-Cathedral-Wedding-20.jpg)
![Bride and father walk down the aisle at wedding ceremony in July 1 2017 San Fernando Cathedral Wedding-21](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/San-Fernando-Cathedral-Wedding-21.jpg)
![A wide shot captured from a tall winding staircase wedding ceremony San Fernando Cathedral Wedding-22](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/San-Fernando-Cathedral-Wedding-22.jpg)
![Groom wipes tear from brides eye during vows at San Fernando Cathedral Wedding-23](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/San-Fernando-Cathedral-Wedding-23.jpg)
![Brides eye captured as she looks into a long shot San Fernando Cathedral Wedding-24](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/San-Fernando-Cathedral-Wedding-24.jpg)
![Close up of strings sow a mariachi San Fernando Cathedral Wedding-25](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/San-Fernando-Cathedral-Wedding-25.jpg)
![Looking at their rings the couple are delighted San Fernando Cathedral Wedding-26](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/San-Fernando-Cathedral-Wedding-26.jpg)
![A favorite image at the bride and groom are played to by mariachis walking out of San Fernando Cathedral Wedding-27](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/San-Fernando-Cathedral-Wedding-27.jpg)
![Just married couple post San Fernando Cathedral Wedding-28](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/San-Fernando-Cathedral-Wedding-28.jpg)
![Captured the Festivities on a tram St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-30](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-30.jpg)
![Couple in the garden at San Fernando Cathedral Wedding-29](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/San-Fernando-Cathedral-Wedding-29.jpg)
![Bride enters the lobby with groomsmen helping hold her train St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-31](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-31.jpg)
![Around dusk shows the historic 1909 St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-39](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-39.jpg)
![Coupel arrive walking through the hotel lobby captured in the mirror St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-32](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-32.jpg)
![Bride fixes grooms tie in bathroom mirror St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-33](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-33.jpg)
![Almost silouette with strong backlight captured in a restroom St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-34](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-34.jpg)
![Sunset The couple cross the street toward St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-37](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-37.jpg)
![Couple on balcony just outside the library cafe at St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-35](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-35.jpg)
![Photographed in the mens restrooms show the couple in a mirror St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-36](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-36.jpg)
![Couple arrive to a roar of approval at wedding reception St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-40](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-40.jpg)
![The happy couple photographed steps from St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-38](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-38.jpg)
![Nathan the groom reacts to a joke made by his father in law during a toast at St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-41](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-41.jpg)
![Two fathers share a light hearted moment during speeches St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-42](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-42.jpg)
![High angle looking down during speeches given by grooms best men at St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-43](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-43.jpg)
![Family member plays with a young boy St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-44](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-44.jpg)
![First dance between father and daughter shows emotion St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-45](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-45.jpg)
![Mother of the groom wipes a tear during the first dance St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-46](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-46.jpg)
![The bride and groom announce thank you to the wedding reception guests St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-47](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-47.jpg)
![Just married couple dance close in monochrome image St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-48](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-48.jpg)
![Married couple Nathan and Brittaney share a quick kiss on reception floor St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-49](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-49.jpg)
![Excited guests raises his arms reacting to guests below dancing St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-50](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-50.jpg)
![Wide color shot of center bridal party tables and guests in the background St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-51](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-51.jpg)
![Bride clutches her wedding dress train at St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-52](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-52.jpg)
![Groom on the dance floor awesome St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-53](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-53.jpg)
![Groomsman dances with the groom wedding reception St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-54](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-54.jpg)
![The groom Nathan dances jubilantly with friends at St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-55](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-55.jpg)
![Saxophonist from the band Finding Friday performing at St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-56](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-56.jpg)
![A wide shot of guests dancing St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-58](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/St.-Anthony-Hotel-San-Antonio-Wedding-Reception-58.jpg)