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A Romantic and Intimate Hotel Emma Wedding

Weddings

November 29, 2022

romantic bride and groom portraits inside hotel Emma

I don’t often get to photograph the the siblings of past clients’ weddings. But I was so honored when I got to see Michelle and her family again at hers and Andrew’s intimate Hotel Emma wedding. It had been over 5 years since I photographed Christine, Michelle’s sister, at her wedding and reuniting for another wedding felt like an extended family gathering.

Neither the bride nor groom had an interest in being the center of attention at a large wedding, so the two decided to have just family and a couple friends join for a private dinner provided by Hotel Emma. The bride’s soft lace dress gives off some light Taylor Swift, Folklore-ish vibes and the groom’s classic blue suit is fitting for a funny, scholarly guy like Andrew.

This intimate Hotel Emma wedding was such a treat to photograph. It’s such a treat for me to see clients and their families again after so many years.

classic photo of bride's dress hanging in window at an intimate and romantic wedding at hotel Emma in San Antonio, texas — This dress feels very Taylor Swift/Folklore inspired. I love the way the light shines through it to see all the details.

bride's sparkly sneakers for intimate summer wedding at hotel Emma

bride's Heidi Gibson design engagement and wedding rings in blue ring box]

groom getting dressed for microwedding at hotel Emma

mother of groom adjusts son's collar during his intimate wedding in San Antonio

black and white portrait of groom looking stoic on wedding day

detail of groom's floral bowtie and pocket boutonnière — A pocket boutonniere is now my favorite new wedding trend. it is 1000% easier to work with and still looks amazing!

natural light photo of bride getting dressed in her romantic wedding dress at Hotel Emma San Antonio

window light portrait of a bride at hotel Emma

two men chat inside the hotel Emma wedding suite — The groom’s dad and brother share a pre-ceremony chat inside at Hotel Emma

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intimate wedding on the patio of a private suite at Hotel Emma, San Antonio texas

English tradition at weddings that has the groom face the other way until the bride is at the altar before turning around to see her

bride and her mom share a moment before walking down the aisle at her Hotel Emma wedding

groom reacts to seeing his soon-to-be-bride walking down the aisle

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black and white bride and groom laughing, candidly, after their hotel Emma wedding ceremony

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two tier wedding cake with cascading florals and wooden cake topper with couples' names

traditional engraved cake cutting utensils

champagne flute with the couples' names and wedding date engraved

black and white portrait of bride and groom sitting together on a couch in a very cool textural room at the hotel Emma in San Antonio, Texas

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romantic bride and groom stand on a stair case for wedding day portraits inside a dark academic library at hotel Emma in San Antonio — When there’s a gorgeous, dark, academic library at your venue and your dress looks like this??? We’re taking photos.

candid of the mother of the bride making an emotional speech at her daughter's wedding — I hadn’t expected Laurie, the mother of the bride to make an emotional toast at dinner but I loved capturing these candids. Intimate weddings provide such a deeper understanding and appreciation for my clients and their families.

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