Trivia: Battle of the Alamo
The Battle of the Alamo, the thirteen-day siege that became a rallying cry for Texas independence, ended in March of what year?
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Alamo City finale for the bride
This is the final challenge! Take an amazing closing group photo where the bride wears a full bachelorette accessory set (sash, veil, cowboy hat, the works) with a San Antonio backdrop (the river at golden hour, the Alamo in evening light, a Pearl courtyard at dusk). A photo for the wedding slideshow, well done everyone!
Alamo facade bridal shot
The Alamo's arched limestone facade is the symbolic heart of San Antonio. Line the team up with the bride centred and take a group photo with the full facade behind everyone.
Alamo facade pose
The Alamo's arched limestone facade is the symbolic heart of San Antonio. Line the team up and take a group photo with the full facade in the background.
Checkpoint: Market Square
Cross back to downtown and check in at Market Square between Forbes and Fifth Avenue.
Checkpoint: Pearl District
Walk or rideshare north along the Museum Reach of the river to the Pearl District (former Pearl Brewery), and check in by the Bottling Department food hall.
Checkpoint: River Walk
Walk one block south and down to the River Walk. Check in near the main bend by the Aztec Theater or Hyatt steps.
Checkpoint: The Alamo
Navigate to Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio and check in in front of the limestone facade of the Alamo.
Checkpoint: Tower of the Americas
Walk through HemisFair Park to the base of the Tower of the Americas and check in.
Cypress canopy bridal portrait
The River Walk is shaded by massive bald cypress trees that arch over the water. Find a stretch where the canopy fully shades the path and take a group photo with the bride centred, the team looking up.
Cypress canopy portrait
The River Walk is shaded by massive bald cypress trees that arch over the water. Find a stretch where the canopy fully shades the path and take a group photo looking up.
GO RIO barge bridal wave
GO RIO barges loop the river constantly. Either take the bachelorette on a barge or, from the riverside path, time a group wave at a passing barge with the bride leading. Capture it in a photo or short video.
GO RIO barge wave
GO RIO barges loop the river constantly. From the riverside path, time a group wave at a passing barge and capture the moment in a photo or short video. Bonus points if the barge waves back.
Local San Antonian bridal tip
Convince a local San Antonio resident to share one favourite venue, taco spot or bachelorette tip. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and the bride, remember the tip.
Local San Antonian tip
Convince a local San Antonio resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.
Mariachi serenade
Market Square and Mi Tierra are famous for roaming mariachi groups. Find a mariachi musician, ask for a song (a tip helps) and take a group photo where the mariachi plays for the team.
Mariachi serenade for the bride
Market Square and Mi Tierra are famous for roaming mariachi groups. Find a mariachi musician, ask for a song dedicated to the bride (a tip helps) and take a group photo where the mariachi plays for her.
Pearl bachelorette brunch
The Bottling Department food hall at the Pearl rotates a dozen vendors. Pick a brunch dish each (Maybelle's donuts, Carnitas Lonja, Tenko Ramen) and take a group photo with the bride leading the first bite, every plate in shot.
Pearl brick tower bridal portrait
The Pearl Brewery's original red-brick tower still stands at the centre of the district. Find a flattering angle and take a group photo with the bride centred and the historic tower behind her.
Pearl brick tower portrait
The Pearl Brewery's original red-brick tower still stands at the centre of the district. Find a flattering angle and take a group photo with the historic tower behind you.
Pearl food hall shot
The Bottling Department food hall at the Pearl rotates a dozen vendors. Pick a dish (Maybelle's donuts, Carnitas Lonja, Tenko Ramen) and take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time.
Recreate the bride's wildest moment (San Antonio)
Everyone knows that one legendary night out. Imitate the bride at her most wild moment ever. One person plays her, the rest directs, capture it in a photo or short video. Best impression wins.
River Walk bridge bridal pose
The downtown River Walk is crossed by dozens of small stone bridges. Find a bridge with a great vantage point and take a group photo with the bride centred and the river curving below.
River Walk bridge pose
The downtown River Walk is crossed by dozens of small stone bridges. Find a bridge with a great vantage point and take a group photo from the bridge looking down at the river.
San Antonio bride lift
The party begins! Take a group photo where the bride is triumphantly lifted up by the team with a San Antonio backdrop (a cypress over the river, a mariachi musician, a Texas flag). Higher and louder, this is your opening shot!
San Antonio finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful San Antonio spot (the river at golden hour, the Alamo in evening light, a Pearl courtyard at dusk) and take an amazing closing group photo. Cheers from Alamo City!
San Antonio kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a classic San Antonio backdrop (a cypress overhanging the river, a mariachi musician, a Texas flag) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.
Tex-Mex classic taste
Order a San Antonio Tex-Mex classic (puffy tacos, breakfast tacos, enchiladas suizas, a guacamole made tableside) and take a photo with the whole team taking the first bite at the same time.
Tex-Mex toast for the bride
Order a San Antonio Tex-Mex classic (puffy tacos, breakfast tacos, enchiladas suizas) with margaritas. Take a group photo with the bride leading a toast, every glass and plate in shot.
To Market Square (bride)
Rideshare or walk west to Market Square (El Mercado) and check in inside the covered market.
To Pearl District (bride)
Walk or rideshare north along the Museum Reach to the Pearl District and check in by the Bottling Department food hall.
To River Walk (bride)
Walk one block south and down to the River Walk. Check in near the main bend by the Aztec Theater or Hyatt steps with the bride and the team.
To the Alamo (bride)
Navigate to Alamo Plaza and check in with the bride and the team in front of the Alamo facade.
To Tower of the Americas (bride)
Walk through HemisFair Park to the base of the Tower of the Americas and check in.
Tower silhouette bridal pose
The Tower of the Americas is San Antonio's skyline anchor. Find a vantage point in HemisFair Park where the full tower fits in the frame, line the bride up in front and take a group photo with everyone pointing up.
Tower silhouette pose
The Tower of the Americas is San Antonio's skyline anchor. Find a vantage point in HemisFair Park where the full tower silhouette fits in the frame and take a group photo with everyone pointing up at the top.
Trivia: Alamo mission founded
The Alamo started life as a Spanish mission, Mission San Antonio de Valero. In what year did construction of the mission begin?
Trivia: Tower height
The Tower of the Americas is San Antonio's tallest structure. How tall is it in feet, measured to the top of the antenna?
Trivia: Tower of the Americas opened
The Tower of the Americas was built as the theme structure for the HemisFair World's Fair held in San Antonio. In what year did the tower open?
Trivia: Tower of the Americas year
The Tower of the Americas was built as the theme structure for HemisFair. In what year did the tower open?
White for the bride in San Antonio
The bride is the star today. Make sure everyone in the team wears or holds something white, find a cypress, a mariachi or a colourful market stall, and take a group photo where the bride stands out in the centre.