james + mariela {san fernando cathedral wedding ceremony, mcnay art museum wedding reception}

Mariela & Jim’s (aka James!) wedding ceremony was held at the gorgeous San Fernando Cathedral in downtown San Antonio. Their wedding reception took place at the McNay Art Museum… two amazing venues and one totally-in-love (not to mention ridiculously-good-looking) couple. :-) Here are our favorites from their big day… we’ll start with a shot of the city from Jim’s downtown hotel room. (Can you spot the San Fernando Cathedral?)
When you can’t choose a favorite wedding gown, what do you do?! Get both, of course! :-)
Mariela wore the dress on the left during the ceremony and the one on the right for the reception.
Love this shot that our associate photographer (Sada) took as Mariela was waiting to walk down the aisle. *Chills*
Here comes the bride! :-D
San Fernando Cathedral = total gorgeousness. :-)
Introducing dress #2! We took photos of Jim & Mariela outside of San Fernando Cathedral (when she was wearing dress #1), and then headed to The McNay Art Museum (where the reception was held) for photos in dress #2. Which dress is your fave?
The cocktail hour was held in the McNay courtyard (above) and the main wedding reception was held in the McNay ballroom (below). Planning a cocktail hour (in a different room/location from your reception area) is the best way to ensure we’ll be able to take photos of your place settings, center pieces, etc. before your reception area is full of guests. Kaylinn took photos of the cocktail hour while Jenn & Sada captured several amazing shots of the reception ballroom (below). For more tips about how to plan a photo-friendly wedding, click here!
We love love LOVED the uplighting that Jim & Mariela had at their reception!! Having your reception lighting professionally done adds so much to your photos and to the atmosphere of the room. For more info about why we suggest professional lighting, click here!
Couldn’t decide which ring shot was my favorite, so I’m including them both. :-) Which do YOU like best?

Jim & Mariela, congrats on being the new Mr. & Mrs. Hession!

View our other wedding ceremonies at San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, TX here: http://tinyurl.com/BTLsfcathedral
View our other wedding receptions at the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas here: http://tinyurl.com/BTLmcnay

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