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A wedding at The Bryan Museum

A timeless fall wedding at The Bryan Museum in Galveston, Texas, featuring an outdoor ceremony with mariachi music, golden hour portraits in the garden, and a romantic horse and carriage send-off. Captured by Galveston wedding photographer Ryan R. Jones, this elegant celebration blended simplicity, history, and heartfelt moments in one of Galveston’s most iconic wedding venues.

galveston photography at a beautiful wedding venue

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.

Ceremony Site with The Bryan Museum Backdrop

Groom’s Jacket Hanging in Lounge at The Bryan Museum

Bridal Portraits in The Bryan Museum Garden

Detail of Wedding Rings at The Bryan Museum

Wedding Dress Hanging in the Bryan Museum Bridal Suite

Bride Putting on Shoes in the Bridal Suite at The Bryan Museum

Bride Looking Out Window in The Bryan Museum Bridal Suite

Reflective Bridal Portrait by the Window at The Bryan Museum

Father Helping Groom with Tux at The Bryan Museum

Groom Putting On Tuxedo with Father's Help

Final Touches: Groom Adjusting Tux with Father’s Help

Groom Portraits in The Bryan Museum Garden

Bridal Portraits with Bouquet in The Bryan Museum Garden

Bride Walking Through The Bryan Museum Garden

Groom Waiting for First Look at The Bryan Museum

Bride Preparing for First Look at The Bryan Museum

First Look in the Garden at The Bryan Museum

Bride and Groom See Each Other for the First Time

Bride and Groom Walking Down Grand Staircase

Outdoor Ceremony Site at The Bryan Museum

Groom Walking Down the Aisle with Officiant

Groom and Officiant Waiting at Ceremony Site

Father Giving Away the Bride at The Bryan Museum

Outdoor Ceremony at The Bryan Museum in Galveston

Officiant Leading Wedding Ceremony at The Bryan Museum

Sharing Vows During Outdoor Ceremony at The Bryan Museum

Ring Exchange at The Bryan Museum Wedding Ceremony

First Kiss at The Bryan Museum Wedding Ceremony

Just Married: Walking Down the Aisle at The Bryan Museum

Golden Hour Wedding Portraits at The Bryan Museum

Wedding Portraits on the Grand Staircase at The Bryan Museum

Outdoor Cocktail Hour Setup at The Bryan Museum Conservatory

Reception Dinner Details at The Bryan Museum Conservatory

Grand Entrance of Bride and Groom at The Bryan Museum

Reception Table Setup at The Bryan Museum

Romantic Reception Tablescape at The Bryan Museum

First Dance Beneath the Glass Ceiling at The Bryan Museum

Wedding Cake with Cascading Florals at The Bryan Museum

First Dance at The Bryan Museum Conservatory

Bridal Portraits in the Garden at The Bryan Museum

Walking and Kissing Wedding Portraits at The Bryan Museum

Sunset Glow Wedding Portraits at The Bryan Museum

Romantic Sunset Wedding Portraits in Galveston

Golden Hour Wedding Photography at The Bryan Museum

Elegant Sunset Wedding Photos at The Bryan Museum

Golden Light Wedding Portraits on the Museum Grounds

Cutting the Wedding Cake at The Bryan Museum

Bride and Groom Kiss Beside Wedding Cake

Grand Exit Under String Flags with Cheering Guests

Romantic Horse and Carriage Wedding Send-Off

word of mouth

“We love working with Ryan!! He did an amazing job for our engagement photo shoot. Both me and my fiance are not very good at posing and sometimes quite shy in front of camera. Ryan was very professional and patient. We received over 400 edited photos (!!) in about 2 weeks and they are so great!! We highly recommend him!”