For Our Couples

The Bride Guide

Every detail of your ceremony day — searchable, shareable, and short enough to actually read. Each answer has its own link, so send any page to the person who needs it.

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Planning Ahead

Sample ceremony timelines

You may arrive when your window begins to enter the suites and begin setup. Your ceremony must start at least 30 minutes in (it can be later) and everything must be out when your window ends. Here are timelines to reference.

Running your own rehearsal

If you would like to rehearse, we've put together resources here including notes and diagrams to make that easy to do offsite at your hotel or Airbnb. Our Experiences do not include a rehearsal in the chapel. On rare occasions, we may be able to schedule a rehearsal onsite for an additional charge but we could only confirm this when it is two weeks or less from your wedding date. More details are below.

Visiting before your wedding

Booked couples are always welcome on our free Venue Tours: book any open time, choose the option that says you're already booked, and bring your family, friends, or vendors. For engagement, bridal, or after-the-wedding photos, book a Portrait Session.

Marriage license & making it legal

Get a Texas marriage license from any county clerk between 90 days and 72 hours before your ceremony, bring it on the day, and your officiant signs it and returns it within 30 days. We don't provide an officiant — a pro or an ordained friend both work.

Add-ons & how to add them

Your Couple's Portal shows the add-ons you already have and lets you add more after you book. Champagne Toast, Refreshment Cart, White Floral Backdrop, and Livestream for any experience; Sip & Celebrate, Grazing Table Setup, Sparkler Send-Off, Extend Your Celebration, and the Charcuterie Cart for Premier.

Accessibility at the chapel

The main entrance has a few steps, so there's a separate step-free route: two accessible parking spaces connected to a ramp that reaches the suites, the bathrooms, and the chapel. One bathroom is wheelchair accessible. When you arrive, drive straight ahead to reach the accessible spaces.

Your final two weeks

Submit your Pre-Wedding Questionnaire two weeks out, and start prepping what to bring. We've got a list to get you started.

Your Ceremony & Celebration

Chapel layout & seating

We will have chairs set up when you arrive — 48 set by default, and up to 68 (a seat for every guest) if you're doing our Premier Experience and added more guests on your Pre-Wedding Questionnaire. We also have two tables — an entry table and a cake table. They can be used however you would like.

Your backdrop

Behind you at the altar: the arched window as it is, our free-standing cross (no charge), the White Floral Backdrop add-on, or — on the Premier Experience — a backdrop of your own. Pick yours in your Pre-Wedding Questionnaire.

Food & drinks at the chapel

We've made food and drinks simple with a few add-ons: a Refreshment Cart stocked with chilled non-alcoholic drinks, a Champagne Toast we chill and pour for you, and on Premier, your own beer and wine with Sip & Celebrate or a cold spread for your guests with Grazing Table Setup. Cake and desserts depend on your experience, and everything is detailed below.

The patio & outdoor furniture

Every couple gets the patio after the ceremony: six high-top cocktail tables, five wood benches, six limestone seats, and a 6' patio table, under shade sails with the Hill Country view. We don't provide linens, but you're welcome to bring your own.

Bringing your pet

Yes — your pet is welcome in your ceremony. Two rules: on a leash, and with a designated handler who isn't one of you two. Guests' pets stay home; service animals are always allowed.

The chapel bell

Ring it whenever you like during your window — though nothing beats ringing it together as you walk out married.

Your sendoff & wrapping up

A sendoff is completely optional. If you're heading to a restaurant or other location after, most couples do not do a sendoff at The Chapel. If you do choose to do one, you can do bubbles or wands, or add on our Sparkler Send-Off and we'll provide sparklers.

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Something not answered here?

If you have a question that is not answered in the Bride Guide or in your Couple's Portal, please reach out to us.