A wedding at The Bryan Museum

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Corinne and Phillip had a simple yet elegant wedding at The Bryan Museum in Galveston, Texas, held in the fall just as the trees around the venue were starting to bloom again. This Galveston wedding was intimate, with no bridal party, but still included all the meaningful moments of a traditional celebration. The ceremony was held outdoors, with a five-piece mariachi band performing in the garden next to the ceremony site.

Afterward, guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres outside while the bride and groom took golden hour portraits around the museum’s beautiful gardens. Their grand entrance led straight into the first dance beneath the glass ceiling of The Bryan Museum Conservatory, as the setting sun lit the dance floor. The night continued with heartfelt toasts, cake cutting, and dancing—ending with a romantic horse and carriage send-off through the streets of downtown Galveston.

Tuscan Courtyard Wedding

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Nestled between Houston and Galveston, Tuscan Courtyard in Dickinson, Texas offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and European-inspired elegance. This beautifully landscaped wedding venue features stone archways, vine-covered walls, and a peaceful courtyard setting that feels like a countryside escape.

The ceremony took place under the open sky with oak trees and water features creating a romantic backdrop. From the spacious bridal suite to the candlelit reception hall, every detail of the day was thoughtfully designed. Tuscan Courtyard provided an intimate, picturesque setting for a celebration filled with love, laughter, and timeless wedding photography.

The Bryan Museum Wedding

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Wedding at The Bryan Museum in Galveston, Texas. The Bryan Museum in Galveston is truly one of the most elegant and timeless wedding venues in Texas. As a photographer who has documented weddings across multiple states and countries, I can confidently say that The Bryan Museum remains one of my absolute favorites.

Whether it’s the rich history of the building—a Gothic Revival masterpiece built in 1894, destroyed by the 1900 storm, and later restored as an orphanage—or the manicured grounds that feel like something out of a romantic garden, there’s something uniquely magical about this venue. Every time I photograph a wedding here, I know the images will be stunning.

The wedding of Eryn and Sam was no exception. Held during the challenging year of 2020, this intimate Jewish wedding was thoughtfully planned with guest safety in mind while preserving every meaningful moment. The venue’s staff did an outstanding job creating an atmosphere of elegance and care, ensuring social distancing without compromising the beauty, emotion, or experience of the day. It was a celebration full of warmth, love, and unforgettable memories—captured against one of Galveston’s most historic and picturesque backdrops.