Strawberry Pines—South Texas Venue

It’s almost always a bit challenging to shoot a ceremony here because the pine trees cast so many long dramatic shadows. But, it’s usually only for the procession. As the couple and the wedding party are approaching the altar, they are quickly walking in and out of the shadows. However, once they reach the altar, they are pretty much fixed in one spot, and it’s easier to lock in an exposure. I’ve thought about how to fix this obstacle—if the aisle could be positioned in another direction or moved to another side of the barn. And while those might be solutions, it would definitely move the ceremony away from the towering pine trees which probably attract so many couples here in the first place. So, just make sure your photographer is skilled enough to make exposure decisions and changes on the fly, or else you will not be in love with your ceremony images if it happens to be on a sunny day.

Aside from that, The Pines, as it is affectionately called, is a beautiful, peaceful venue. When the doors on the west side of the barn are open at dusk, you and your guests will be able to witness the setting sun right from their reception seats.

There are pines trees, oak trees, and even flat wide open, grassy pastures. There’s a catfish pond and a pier to walk out on. Literally, hundreds of spots to make beautiful, romantic wedding day images.