San Antonio Elopement with Go-with-the-Flow Vibes
Plus a very appropriate sweatsuit after-party
Hey babes! I’ve got such a special story to share with y’all today — one that perfectly captures why I love documenting intimate, real, from-the-heart weddings. Sara and Kelsey’s courthouse elopement in San Antonio had a shaky start (hello, surprise flat tire and a missing judge), but the vibe throughout it all? Totally relaxed, deeply joyful, and full of love from start to finish. The sweatsuit after-party was a very apropos end to their elopement story.
A Courthouse Elopement That Didn’t Go to Plan
IE: When your judge doesn’t show and a tire blows (these things make for the best stories, babes)
Sara and Kelsey chose to keep things simple and true to them—a sweet ceremony at the courthouse followed by an intimate hangout at a family member’s home. But as anyone who's planned even the smallest wedding can tell you, sometimes the universe has a few plot twists up its sleeve.
Their original judge didn’t show (not answering calls or anything), and then a family member got a flat tire on the way. But instead of stressing, Sara and Kelsey didn’t let it stop them. They got in touch with a different judge, rerouted to another office, and made it happen. Love still showed up—just on a slightly different timeline.
What made this courthouse elopement feel so special wasn’t that everything went to plan (because let’s be honest, it didn’t), but how everyone leaned into the moment with open hearts. It was one of those this-is-real-life kind of days, and I truly think it made it all the more special for everyone involved (especially once they were all sipping champagne in their cozy sweats afterwards).
From Courthouse to Cozy: A Sweatsuit Elopement After-Party
Because sweatsuits and champagne is always a good idea (especially after a wild DAY)
After the courthouse elopement ceremony, we headed to a nearby family home where things got much more chill. The dress code: sweatsuits.
Once portraits were finished, Sara and Kelsey changed out of their beautiful wedding dresses and into comfy, matching sweatsuits. A joyful sweatsuit party took over the afternoon—with food, drinks, laughter, and that kind of togetherness that fills a room with bubbly warmth.
The shift from courthouse formality to total laid-back vibes felt like the perfect metaphor for their day: not perfect, but perfectly them. This lesbian elopement was all about rolling with it, staying rooted in joy, and showing up exactly as you are. Because when life gives you lemons, bust out the sweats and drink champagne with your favorite people. Obviously.
You may be wondering? Christy, how did you stay grounded during this courthouse elopement in San Antonio?
That’s easy: I always make sure to be a source of support and calm during stormy moments
One of the things I’m most proud of on wedding days—especially ones like this with unexpected twists—is staying calm, adaptable, and 100% in your corner. I’m a big believer that every wedding day has a little chaos baked in, and my job is to help keep the experience grounded and joyful no matter what.
Sara left me the sweetest comment the other day that just about made me cry:
“Christy, I can’t thank you enough! Not just for the photos (which are amazing) but for being such a calm, fun, and overall incredible presence on our wedding day. You made everything feel effortless, and I’m so grateful we had you there. Seriously, you’re the best!”
That’s the kind of feedback that means the world to me. Whether it's a big celebration or an intimate San Antonio elopement, I’ll be there—calm, collected, and ready to roll with whatever the day brings.
Planning Your Own Courthouse Elopement in San Antonio?
Whether you’re a queer couple planning a wedding / elopement or you simply want to do things your way, I’d love to help you capture it all:
The big feelings, the little moments, and everything unexpected in between.