Couple momentarily stop for a kiss in front of wedding guests at they depart Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
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Bri + Max | Pecan Springs Ranch, Houston, Texas

ByPhilip Thomas

I was honored to photograph Bri and Max’s wedding at Pecan Springs Ranch, Houston, Texas. These two soul mates tied the knot  a couple of weeks ago. I felt like they were the perfect couple for me as they’re pretty camera shy and wanted images that truly were authentic and told their story. That’s right up my alley!  Their rehearsal dinner was at one of my favorites places to visit, the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The following day, I traveled west to Katy just outside Houston to the lovely indoor/outdoor venue, Pecan Springs and the Stonecreek Hall. This venue shows of the beauty of the Texas countryside indoors with solid wood floors and many gorgeous architectural elements.

It was wonderful to work again with Houston photograph Deji Osinulu, who brings a fresh perspective to wedding photography.

The following is a curated selection of favorite images. Leave your love for the couple in the comments below.

Couple enjoy toasting with friends and family at Rehearsal dinner dinosaur image at Houston Museum of Natural Science by Philip Thomas Photography
How to Play the Shoe Game: Ask a member of your wedding party to place two chairs back to back in the middle of the dance floor. Sit in one chair and have your partner sit in the other. Then take off your shoes and switch one shoe with your partner. You should each have two different shoes in your hands. Designate a "caller" who will come prepared with a list of questions to ask you and your new spouse. (This is a great job for someone who didn't make it into your wedding party, but whom you still want to be involved.) Each question should start with "Who…?," as in "Who is the pickier eater?," or "Who has the better shower singing voice?" You can even get your guests involved by asking them to write their own questions and drop them in a box for the caller to read come game time. The caller should start with simple questions and gradually move to more personal ones (as long as both you and your spouse are comfortable answering them!). Once you're asked a question, raise your partner's shoe if it describes their tendencies and your own shoe if it represents yours. Your partner should do the same. The trick is that you can't see your spouse, so you'll have no idea if they're answering the same way you are—although you'll probably be able to tell by your guests' reactions. Of course, after a few drinks, you and your partner's answers might get a little unpredictable. But those surprise moments are what make the shoe game so entertaining—especially if you both don't know the questions ahead of time. Rehearsal dinner dinosaur image at Houston Museum of Natural Science by Philip Thomas Photography
Older couple share a dance and a kiss at a Rehearsal dinner dinosaur image at Houston Museum of Natural Science by Philip Thomas Photography
Beautiful Bri the bride stands by a window portrait at Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Bridesmaids shown getting ready in a mirror reflection Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Bride to be wraps her hands round grroms back during a rehearsal Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Wedding dress is shown hanging inside window at Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Dress is shown hanging pre wedding ceremony at Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Rings on finders wide angle of wedding venue Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Bride check out the window and check son groom and wedding guests Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Bridesmaid and bride wait by window pre ceremony at Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Bri hides from wedding guests prior to ceremony at Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Hook 'em Horns is the slogan and hand signal of The University of Texas at Austin at Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Bride dances surrounded by friends and family Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Groom and groomsmen walk down stairs amd commence walk to ceremony Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Bri mother and father walk down the aisle through door wedding venue Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Tall trees image at Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Bri and Max just wed at Rings on finders wide angle of wedding venue Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Boy covers eyes hide and seek Rehearsal dinner dinosaur image at Houston Museum of Natural Science by Philip Thomas Photography
Bride checks the mirror Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Two boys gawk at display cabinet Rehearsal dinner dinosaur image at Houston Museum of Natural Science by Philip Thomas Photography
Image shows Bri the bride applying makeup Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Groom walks down the aisle wedding Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Rehearsal dinner dinosaur image at Houston Museum of Natural Science by Philip Thomas Photography
Couple Bri and Max embrace after cutting the cake shot outside through a window pane Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Couple Bri and Max hug in a posed image with high trees at Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Guest dancing falls to wedding reception Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
wide angle of wedding venue Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Cows and bulls at wedding venue Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Bri and Max first kiss at Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Couple pose for wedding portrait Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Couple after wedding ceremony pose in the woods at Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Couple dancing through window pane at Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Nighttime dusk image of Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Evening view of Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Champagne glasses are stacked shows reaction of wedding guests at Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Wide angle of wedding reception with guests and father of the bride toasting Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Reaction of bride and groom during wedding reception toasts Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Couple sneek a kiss moments before entering wedding reception Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Bri and Max dancing in funny moves at Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Fun games with couple and friends photo booth Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Couple depart reception with bubbles blow from guests at Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
Couple momentarily stop for a kiss in front of wedding guests at they depart Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography