Eloping At Lake Travis: Austin, TX

Aerial view of Lake Travis

Have you ever visited The Oasis that overlooks Lake Travis and had your breath taken away? Or rented a boat to tour the blue waters of Lake Travis? I have, and this is why I know Lake Travis makes for a perfect lake elopement location in Austin, TX!

How to Elope in Texas

Aerial view of the Oasis at Lake Travis

Austin, Texas requires you to get a marriage certificate through the Travis County Clerk: GENERAL INFO.

You can apply online: HERE.

Once completing the marriage application, you can appear at the Travis County Clerk’s Office once an appointment is scheduled here: 5501 Airport Boulevard, Austin, TX 78751.

There is a 3 day waiting period between the time the marriage license is obtained and the ceremony.

The license is $80 and is valid to marry 89 days after it’s issue date. The document must be returned to the Travis County Clerk’s Office 30 days after the marriage date.

In Texas you don’t need to have additional witnesses, just an ordained officiant like a religious leader, a judge, or a family or friend that has gotten ordained. The Universal Life Church offers quick and easy Officiant Ordination: HERE.

Cory and I are also ordained if you need one of us to officiate your ceremony!

Aerial view of large blue lake - Lake Travis

Places to Stay on Lake Travis

View of Oasis overlooking Lake Travis in Austin
Aerial view of Oasis at Lake Travis
Shore view of Lake Travis
Cory and Tana - Utah Elopement Photo and Video Team

Hi there! We’re Tana and Cory Metcalf @ Roaming Desert Film Co. - a husband and wife photo/video team, located in Utah! We love exploring all that the world has to offer and taking our doggos and cameras along for the journey, as well!

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