Elope In Austin | San Antonio to Austin
San Antonio Couples, Elope to Austin
You could get married at the courthouse in San Antonio — or you can make a day of it. About an hour and a half up US-281, our little white chapel and two other Hill Country venues host elopements that feel like a wedding, not an errand. Book online, bring your favorite people, and say I do under the oaks instead of under fluorescent lights.
Elope In Austin, founded 2011. 2,000+ couples married in Austin, 4,000+ nationwide. Venues: Chapel of Love ATX (in Austin), Lincoln Chapel, and Chapel Dulcinea (Driftwood). Venue fee is included with Chapel of Love courtyard packages.
Why couples drive up
A real chapel, not a courtroom
Chapel of Love ATX, a hundred-year-old white chapel; also Lincoln Chapel and Chapel Dulcinea in Driftwood.
Your people can come
Guest-friendly packages, not a 0-guest clerk window.
Real photos
Real photos included in Maxi packages.
Book and pay online in minutes
No weekday-only government hours.
English and Spanish ceremonies
LGBTQ+ welcome.
How it works
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Get your marriage license
Get your marriage license in Bexar County or any Texas county — a Texas license is valid anywhere in Texas. Texas has a 72-hour waiting period after the license is issued, unless an exception or waiver applies; the license is valid for 90 days.
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Pick your package and reserve your date online
Packages from $300.
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Drive up US-281, get married, and celebrate
Austin is your after-party.
Packages at a glance
Make It Legal
$300
Legal ceremony, your own cell-phone photos
The Maxi
$600
Chapel, officiant, professional digital images
Maxi Plus
$900
Chapel, officiant, professional digital images & more!
Micro Weddings
from $1,695
If the guest list grows
Frequently asked questions
Can we get our license in San Antonio and marry in Austin?
Yes — a Texas license works anywhere in Texas; remember the 72-hour waiting period and 90-day validity.
How far is the chapel from San Antonio?
About 80 miles, roughly 1.5 hours via US-281.
Can guests come?
Yes — packages are guest-friendly; tell us your count when you inquire.
Do you offer Spanish ceremonies?
Yes, English and Spanish.
Check Your Date
Tell us when you'd like to get married — we'll confirm your date is open and reply personally.