The Pearl Brewery
Description:The best for a more urban/city look and feel with spots of greenery and areas around the riverwalk. This is a very large area with many options but can be crowded in some areas depending on events such as a farmers market. There are also bathrooms to use for changing.
Location Style: urban-city
Fees: Free
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Brackenridge Park
Description:A classic San Antonio park with some river views in the background and great trail pathways.
Location Style: Greenery, pond-river
Fees: Free
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Cibolo Nature Center
Description:Beautiful outdoor area with river access, tall tree’s and a nice open field. This is farther outside of San Antonio and doesn’t have a good place to change.
Location Style: country-rustic, Greenery, pond-river
Fees: $30 (This is an additional travel fee we can add to your invoice)
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Denman Estate Park
Description:A free outdoor location with a small pond and beautiful trees / open lawn space.
Location Style: Greenery, pond-river
Fees: Free
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Japanese Tea Gardens
Description:This isn’t our preferred location due to long term construction and small area. When this location is in good condition it features a nice pond and a nice green walkway.
Location Style: Greenery, pond-river
Fees: $20 Fee (Needs Advanced Booking)
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Landa Library
Description:This location is very small and has limited variety but it has nice greenery and has some nice architecture on the library building. (Update: September 1st – This location was recently placed under constructions for the building and isn’t recommended until the construction is finished.)
Location Style: Greenery
Fees: Free
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The McNay Art Museum
Description:This is a nice location with an antique looking building and fountain. It also has some nice greenery and decent variety.
Location Style: Greenery
Fees: $20 Fee Grounds Fee ($100 fee for indoor area and private patio area – Needs Advanced Booking)
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Old Town Helotes
Description:This is a bridal favorite for a local country feel. It is a very small location and is limited in variety of backgrounds but has some unique features such as the windmill.
Location Style: country-rustic, Greenery
Fees: Free
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Phil Hardberger Park
Description:Good outdoor location with natural greenery and open fields.
Location Style: Greenery
Fees:
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San Pedro Park
Description:This park has a more outdoor look and it has a little bit of water in the natural spring pool and it has tall trees but is sometimes fenced off when the spring is open for the summer. It also has a small flower garden and some big fallen tree trunks.) The location is not very large but is good as a free option.
Location Style: Greenery
Fees: Free
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Gruene, Texas
Description:This is one of the best spots for an absolutely country/rustic feel. There is a good variety of spots but it can be crowded and is a bit of a travel outside of San Antonio. PS: We took our engagement pictures here.
Location Style: country-rustic, Greenery
Fees: $50 per session ($25 location fee and a $25 travel fee)
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