Getting Married at The Driskill Hotel — Austin’s Most Iconic Wedding Venue

Some venues are beautiful. The Driskill is legendary.

Since 1886, this Romanesque-style hotel has been the crown jewel of 6th Street and the most prestigious address in Austin for weddings. When couples choose The Driskill, they're not just picking a venue — they're stepping into 140 years of Texas history.

We've had the privilege of filming here multiple times, and it never gets old. The grandeur is real, and it translates to film in a way that few venues can match.

Why The Driskill is in a Class of Its Own

The architecture does all the work. Soaring ceilings, ornate columns, stained glass, marble floors. Every room in The Driskill looks like it was designed to be filmed.

Best spaces for filming:

• The Maximilian Room — The grand ballroom with massive crystal chandeliers and arched ceilings. Jaw-dropping on camera.

• The Driskill Ballroom — Warm wood paneling, more intimate mood.

• The Mezzanine — Overlooking the lobby, incredible for dramatic bridal portraits.

• The Grand Staircase — Curved marble with wrought iron railing. Iconic.

• The Lobby Bar — Dark-wood warmth perfect for cocktail footage.

What to Know About Costs

Wedding packages typically start at $10,000 and can exceed $30,000 for peak dates with full catering.

What's included:

• Venue space for ceremony and/or reception

• In-house catering and bar service

• Event planning/coordination

• Linens, china, flatware

• Valet parking available

• Hotel room block for guests

What sets Driskill apart:

• Full-service hotel — guests stay upstairs

• Getting ready in a luxury suite, elevator down to ceremony

• No loading in/out — everything handled

Worth knowing: The Driskill is a Hyatt property — World of Hyatt points can offset room costs.

Filming Tips

1. Low light is your friend and enemy. We bring supplemental LED panels for clean footage.

2. The staircase shot needs planning — block 5 minutes with your planner.

3. Audio bounces on marble. Multiple lavs are essential.

4. Explore the hotel — best footage comes from unexpected moments.

5. Night shots outside — the facade lit up with 6th Street behind you is an unbeatable closing shot.

Day-of Timeline

• 3:00 PM — Getting ready in hotel suites

• 4:30 PM — First look in a private Driskill space

• 5:00 PM — Bridal party portraits on staircase and mezzanine

• 5:30 PM — Ceremony

• 6:00 PM — Cocktail hour

• 7:00 PM — Reception in the ballroom

• 10:00 PM — Night exterior shots

The Bottom Line

A Driskill Hotel wedding is a statement. Old-world elegance in the heart of modern Austin. The films we capture here have a cinematic weight that's hard to replicate anywhere else.

If you've booked The Driskill and want a film that matches the grandeur, let's create something timeless.

Moonlit Weddings creates cinematic wedding films in Austin and across Texas. Over 10 years of capturing love stories at the most iconic venues.