Chapel Dulcinea Elopement in Austin, TX
Lorelai + Evelyn’s Rainy Day Romance on Digital & Film
This one’s for the romantics who love a good rain-soaked love story with major film energy. Lorelai + Evelyn’s Chapel Dulcinea elopement in Austin, TX, was intimate and full of that bold-hearted love I LIVE to capture.
When Lorelai first reached out, she told me she wanted their wedding day to feel like a coming-of-age film — soft, nostalgic, and full of feeling, but also playful and not too serious. She loved how film captures that in-between magic with such texture and feeling: the goofy glances, the quiet pauses, it all becomes an instant classic. It was important to her that the photos reflect them — their joy, their tenderness, their quirks — and I was so honored to tell their story in a way that feels honest, cinematic, and totally true to their love.
Chapel Dulcinea is a Gem for Intimate Elopements
(free Austin wedding venues really do exist)
Let’s talk about this venue because Chapel Dulcinea is a total hidden gem. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic TX Hill Country views and romantic Spanish-style architecture, it’s not only stunning — it’s FREE to reserve during the week. That’s right. A free wedding venue in Austin that doesn’t skimp on the magic or vibes? Say no more, babes!
This place was perfect for couples like Lorelai + Evelyn who want to keep things intimate and focused on what matters most (their love, their people, and just a few sweet little details).
The Inspo: A Coming of Age Love Story on Film
From the moment Lorelai first slid into my inbox, I knew this was going to be something special. She found me on TikTok (go give me a follow, y’all!) and said she loved my film photography and really wanted their elopement photos to feel like a coming-of-age movie. That was the vibe they were dreaming of, and honestly? I think it really came through in both the digital and film photos.
Lorelai + Evelyn got ready together, walked down the aisle with their dads (seriously the sweetest moment EVER), and kept the ceremony short and deeply meaningful.
It was soft. It was joyful. It was beautifully, unapologetically present. It was an honor to document.
Rainy Day Magic at Chapel Dulcinea in Austin, TX
Despite weather being a common stressor at outdoor weddings, I love it when my couples are so chill and just fully embrace it. And as a film photographer in Austin, this day gave me allll the moody, misty vibes I could’ve dreamed of.
Soft light, gentle drizzle, and the kind of connection you feel through the lens. I shot a mix of film and digital for this one, but the film photos? You never really know how they’ll turn out, but these were so good!
Thinking About Your Own Elopement in Austin or the TX HILL COUNTRY?
If you’re dreaming of a cozy, meaningful celebration at a free wedding venue in Austin like Chapel Dulcinea or some other offbeat hidden gem — let’s chat. I’m here for your most-you day ever.
As an LGBTQ+ ally & photographer in Austin & San Antonio, I’m here to honor whoever you are and whoever you love.
I’m here to create art that feels classic — but different — and celebrates diversity by making people feel more comfortable in their own skin. Because you deserve absolutely nothing less, babes. ❤️🔥 Let’s chat or take a peek at more Austin elopements with a twist, like this crazy cool retro elopement.