Prepared for Sara & Thad

Fifteen years
of telling love stories.
Yours is next.

Prepared specifically for you and your family, with full coverage details, gallery examples, and transparent pricing.

Walk into your wedding day confident you chose the right photo and video team to capture your story in a vibrant and authentic way.

Who we are

Nate Messarra

I love capturing stunning images and films that tell joyful love stories.

Over the last 15 years, I've been entrusted to photograph more than 400 weddings. I would be honored to also capture your wedding story, because after the champagne has been toasted and the honeymoon is over, I want you to be able to relive the joy of your wedding day for the rest of your lives.

What sets me and my team apart isn't a list of gear or a style preset, it's time, trust, and presence. We work collaboratively with our clients to craft a photography and filmmaking plan in advance. On the day of, we'll help you feel natural and relaxed, and your images and films will reflect your genuine joy and connection.

What makes us different

01

Collaborative Approach

Every wedding day is different, and we treat yours that way. We will work closely with you in advance to understand what matters most and use our 400+ weddings of experience to craft a wedding timeline that incorporates your vision and priorities. We'll share honest advice and go the extra mile to lessen stress, serve our couples, and create great photos and films.

02

Authentic & Timeless

Most couples tell us they're worried about looking stiff or awkward in front of the camera. We promise to offer plenty of guidance as we work together to create authentic portraits that capture your personality and love story. With true-to-life editing, your photos will stand the test of time, remaining beautiful and meaningful for decades to come.

03

Strong Leadership

Weddings rarely go exactly to plan, and that's where my 12+ years of experience, and my team's collective 40+ years of capturing weddings, makes a difference. When timelines shift, lighting changes, or unexpected moments unfold, we adapt quickly and problem-solve so that you can stay in the moment and present with your people, knowing the photos are in capable hands. And often, you'll never even know those problems existed, which is exactly how it should be.

Choosing wedding vendors can feel overwhelming, but if you're thinking about working with Nate and his team, you can be confident you're in great hands. We can't recommend them highly enough!

— Anik

Full event galleries

We're sharing two full wedding galleries and a blog post featuring past weddings at The Houstonian, with coverage in the Forest Ballroom and Aspen Room. Most photographers share curated highlights or polished social media posts, which only show their best 1% of work. We share full galleries from start to finish, getting ready, ceremony, portraits, reception, and the quiet in-between moments, so you can see how we actually capture the full story.

Jen & Matt wedding
Jen & Matt
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Rachel & Aaron wedding
Rachel & Aaron
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Joan & Brad wedding at The Houstonian
Joan & Brad · Blog Feature
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Our philosophy on time

One of the most important ingredients in great wedding photography is time.

After 15 years, we've learned that tight coverage windows don't serve anyone well. That's why we'll work with you in advance to craft an ideal timeline so that you can feel less stressed and more present in each moment.

For us, the work doesn't end when the wedding does. After your wedding, we host a private wedding reveal party at our showroom featuring a slideshow of photos from your day. We love creating a special space for our couples to relive the highlights of their wedding day for the first time together. And because we believe great wedding photos belong in your home, not just on a hard drive, every collection includes a $200 credit toward ready-to-hang wall art of your favorite images. We'll walk with you through everything that comes next!

Nate has an incredible creative eye. His photos aren't just beautiful, they tell a story. He captured everything from the big, emotional moments to the quiet, unexpected ones with stunning detail and care.

— Meghan & Tod Henning

Your custom collections

Based on our conversation, here are three collections built around your May wedding at The Houstonian. Collection 1 covers full photography for the day; Collections 2 and 3 add filmmaking and an engagement session. Everything is customizable, and we can always modify to fit your vision.

Collection 1
Wedding Day Photography
Wedding Day Photography
Unlimited wedding day coverage with two photographers, dress to exit
1,000+ high-resolution digital images
Duplicate fine art black & white images
Two-week sneak peek of 50+ wedding photos
Two-month wedding slideshow reveal party
Online gallery + USB drive
$100 wall art credit
Custom photography timeline creation
Wedding Day Photography
$6,850
Subtotal
$6,850
– Preferred Planner Discount (Mary Rios Events)
–$300
– Decisiveness Discount (book by October 5)
–$200
Your Investment
$6,350
Collection 2
Adds Wedding Highlight Film Collection
Includes everything in Collection 1, plus:
Wedding Highlight Film Collection
Two experienced wedding filmmakers
Unlimited coverage from dress to exit
1-minute teaser trailer, premiered 2 weeks after wedding
6-8 minute wedding highlight film, premiered at wedding reveal party
Available to stream online
Delivered on USB drive
Wedding Day Photography
$6,850
Wedding Highlight Film Collection
$5,750
Subtotal
$12,600
– Photo + Video Bundle
–$500
– Preferred Planner Discount (Mary Rios Events)
–$300
– Decisiveness Discount (book by October 5)
–$200
Your Investment
$11,600

All services are subject to Texas State Sales Tax (8.25%).

Booking offers applied to your collections

The offers below are already baked into the prices shown above. Here's what each one represents:

–$500
Photo + Video Bundle, save when both photography and filmmaking are booked together
–$300
Preferred planner discount, thank you for choosing Mary Rios Events to be a part of your wedding day team
–$200
Decisiveness discount, secure your date by the beginning of October
By October 5
–$100
Engagement session bonus, save on your engagement session when included with the collection at booking

The best money we spent on our wedding!

— Paige

The next step

Relive the joy of your wedding through stunning images.

We would love the opportunity to be part of your celebration. We find that meeting in person is the best way to get a sense of how good a fit we would be. You can flip through our wedding albums, see our wall art options in person, and Nate will mix you a tasty cocktail. Of course, a video call works beautifully too. Whatever is easiest for your family.