Downtown Austin Wedding at Chateau Bellevue

Downtown Austin Wedding: Megan and Sam

A downtown Austin wedding was a must for Sam and Megan. Because Megan had moved from San Diego to Austin, she has a ton of friends and family coming to their wedding from out of town. So these two wanted to give their guests the best Austin has to offer. And to do this, they needed to be in the heart of the city!

Sam’s Proposal

After a wonderful afternoon together, drinking at their favorite bar and trying a new dinner spot, they arrived home.

They were “in Megan’s favorite spot, in front of the fireplace. While having a glass of wine, playing Yahtzee, and watching television with their furbaby, Barkley, by their side, Sam took the sweet, private moment to propose. Truthfully, he had the ring and just couldn’t wait any longer!”

The Wedding Day

There are quite a few great downtown Austin wedding venues but Megan and Sam chose two of my personal favorites: the Driskill and Chateau Bellevue.

“The Driskill is recognized as a coveted Austin hotel since 1886. It offers a historic setting entrenched in timeless charm. With a prime downtown location off 6th Street, it is surrounded by Austin’s food scene, nightlife, and live music. They’re also less than ten minutes by foot from historic attractions like the Texas State Capitol Building and Congress Avenue Bridge.” A great place for their out-of-town guests to stay and enjoy all the charming Austin attractions!

Wedding details at the Driskill hotel at the Downtown Austin wedding

Wedding favors the bride and groom gave out to their guests.

The bride's wedding dress hanging up at the Driskill downtown Austin.

The bride getting ready at the Driskill hotel in downtown Austin.

The bridesmaids helping the bride get ready at the Driskill hotel.

The bride getting into her wedding gown at the Driskill hotel.

The bride getting ready for her Downtown Austin wedding ceremony.

Bridal details at the Driskill hotel in downtown Austin, Texas.

The women toasting at the Driskill hotel in Austin, Texas.

The bride's first look with the girls at the Driskill hotel in Austin, TX.

The bride hanging out on the balcony at the Driskill in Downtown Austin.

Bridal portraits before her Downtown Austin wedding.

The bride showing off her wedding gown at the Driskill hotel.

The maid of honor putting on the bride's veil at the Driskill in Downtown Austin.

As for Chateau Bellevue, it’s only a few minutes from the hotel. This makes for an easy commute for them to say their “I do’s.”The crazy thing about this venue is that you’d never know that it is in the heart of the city. It is abnormally quiet and feels so private.

The girls hanging out at Chateau Bellevue before the Downtown Austin wedding.

One of the friends was spying on the bride and crew from the outside:

The bride looking out the window at the Downtown Austin wedding ceremony site.

The girls under the awning at Chateau Bellevue in downtown Austin, TX.

The groom has arrived!

The groom arriving at Chateau Bellevue in Austin, Texas.

The flowers girls running around Chateau Bellevue before the Downtown Austin wedding.

The groom getting ready at Chateau Bellevue.

The bride getting ready to walk down the aisle at Chateau Bellevue.

How beautiful are these hanging floral installations by the Spotted Poppy?!

Wedding ceremony details at Chateau Bellevue in downtown Austin.

Sam and Megan’s Wedding Ceremony

And so the ceremony begins with one member of the Royal Dukes Band plays the keyboard.

Wedding ceremony at Chateau Bellevue in downtown Austin.

First to come down is the groom, their furbaby, and the officiant, one of their cousins.

The groom walking down the aisle at their Downtown Austin wedding.

Next up: the flower girls. They had everyone giggling because while one would throw down flowers, one behind her would pick them up and put the flowers in their basket.

The flower girls walking down the aisle at the Downtown Austin wedding ceremony.

I don’t know who was more excited to see the bride: the groom or Barkley!

The bride and her father coming down the aisle at Chateau Bellevue.

The groom seeing his bride for the first time at their Downtown Austin wedding.

Barkley seemed to think he was the star of the show. He put on every facial expression possible, and was quite theatrical with his body language!

The bride and groom's dog between them during their Downtown Austin wedding ceremony.

The bride, groom, and their dog getting emotional during their wedding ceremony.

An overview of the bride and groom's Downtown Austin wedding.

The bride crying while they say their vows at Chateau Bellevue in Austin, Texas.

The bride and groom holding hands during their ceremony in Austin, Texas.

Austin wedding photographer capturing the bride and groom exchanging rings.

With their first kiss as husband and wife, they’re officially married!

The bride and groom celebrating because they're married!

The bride and groom walking down the aisle at their Downtown Austin wedding.

Their dog stepping on the bride's dress after their Downtown Austin wedding ceremony.

Family portraits under the magnolia tree at Chateau Bellevue in downtown Austin.

Wedding family pictures at the bride and groom's Downtown Austin wedding.

The bride and groom with their dog under the magnolia tree at Chateau Bellevue.

The Newly Weds

Despite the heat, these two made it, and with a smile on their faces! The excitement and love for one another just radiated:

The bride and groom portraits on the balcony of Chateau Bellevue in downtown Austin.

Close-ups of the bride and groom at their Downtown Austin wedding.

The bride and groom walking around Chateau Bellevue in Downtown Austin.

Some of my personal favorites:

The bride and groom out on the balcony at Chateau Bellevue in Austin.

Bride and groom being photographed by an Austin wedding photographer.

Bride and groom holding each other on the steps of Chateau Bellevue in Austin, Texas.

One of their favorite spots is this downtown Austin wedding venue’s magnolia tree. So besides getting married under it, they also wanted some of their couples’ portraits here as well.

The bride and groom dancing under the magnolia tree at Chateau Bellevue.

Groom's portraits at Chateau Bellevue at their Downtown Austin wedding.

Bridal portraits after their Downtown Austin wedding ceremony.

The bride and groom kissing outside of the Downtown Austin wedding venue.

Let the Party Commence

Cocktail hour outside of Chateau Bellevue, a Downtown Austin wedding venue.

Wedding reception details at the couple's Downtown Austin wedding.

The bride and groom's wedding reception at Chateau Bellevue.

Mini pies at the couple's Downtown Austin wedding.

A little bustling to help Megan move around easier …

And then they are introduced as husband and wife!

The bride and groom's first dance at their Downtown Austin wedding reception.

The father-daughter and mother-son dance at Chateau Bellevue.

Special dances at Chateau Bellevue, a Downtown Austin wedding venue.

Cheers to the happy couple:

Toasts at Chateau Bellevue, a Downtown Austin wedding venue.

The wedding party at Chateau Bellevue, an Austin wedding venue.

Speeches at Chateau Bellevue, a Downtown Austin wedding venue.

Then the Royal Dukes Band came on stage and got the party on the dance floor!

Candid moments at the bride and groom's wedding reception.

The guests dancing at the couples Downtown Austin wedding.

The guests were having a great time at the bride and groom's wedding reception.

The wedding guests were celebrating the bride and groom all night at Chateau Bellevue.

The wedding party had a blast on the dance floor at Chateau Bellevue.

Sweet Words

“We absolutely loved working with Naomi and would recommend her to anyone and everyone that is looking for a fun, energetic, hilarious photographer who makes you feel comfortable, beautiful, and tailors to your own unique experience. Our wedding pictures and engagement pictures are so beautiful, I am obsessed with all of them. We had so many compliments on our wedding photos and photographer and are so so thankful we went with Naomi!” – Megan and Sam

Congratulations to this beautiful couple! It was such a pleasure celebrating with you both!!!