Wedding Photography and Videography at The Driskill Hotel
Wedding photography and videography at The Driskill Hotel in Austin, TX. Free RAW files, packages from $1,695, photo and video teams by Candid Studios.
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First-Hand Experience
Shooting at The Driskill Hotel
Updated July 2026
The Driskill Hotel is one of Austin's most storied landmarks, a Romanesque Revival building dating to 1886 that has hosted Texas governors' inaugural balls since 1887 and remains the oldest operating hotel in the city. Its ornate lobby, Grand Staircase, and historic Ballroom give any wedding a sense of old-world grandeur that is hard to replicate elsewhere. Shooting here means working around a live, daily-operating hotel: public spaces share time with other guests, and decor, flame, and load-in logistics follow the strict rules typical of a historic landmark property. The Grand Staircase in particular is the shot most couples build their timeline around, so confirming access windows with the hotel's events team early is essential.
Insider tips for The Driskill Hotel
The Driskill Hotel is located at 604 Brazos St in downtown Austin, Texas, a National Register of Historic Places landmark dating to 1886.
Yes, Candid Studios photographs weddings at The Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas.
The Driskill is Austin's oldest operating hotel, known for its Grand Staircase, ornate lobby, and historic Ballroom, and it has hosted Texas governors' inaugural balls since 1887.
The Driskill offers multiple indoor event spaces, including the Ballroom, Mezzanine, and Maximilian Room, that are commonly used for both ceremonies and receptions, though exact configurations and capacities should be confirmed directly with the hotel's events team.
The Details
The Driskill Hotel at a glance
- Location
- 604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
- Setting
- Historic 1886 Romanesque Revival luxury hotel with Ballroom, Mezzanine, and Maximilian Room event spaces
- Region
- Downtown Austin, Texas
- Style
- Historic landmark hotel, formal indoor event spaces
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