Some love stories hit like confetti cannons. Others feel more like slow-simmering magic. This Sure Thing Too elopement? Somehow it was both. From the moment Adam teared up (okay, let’s be real sobbed) watching Nikki walk down the aisle in that puff-sleeved dress with pink platform heels and a bouquet straight out of a fever dream, it was clear: these two were head-over-heels, can’t-stop-smiling, ride-or-die in love. And watching it all unfold through a viewfinder? An absolute honor. What followed was 90 minutes of pure joy, scattered with vintage motel signs, photo booth strips, pastel buildings, and the kind of electric energy you can’t stage.
The Ceremony At A Sure Thing Too Elopement
If you’ve never been inside Sure Thing Too, imagine walking into a cinematic daydream dipped in bubblegum-pink, baby blue, and velvet drapes. Now imagine saying your vows there, while crying, laughing, and holding hands like you’re each other’s lifeline. That was Adam and Nikki. The whole ceremony felt like a scene from an indie film one of those quiet ones where the emotion sneaks up on you and before you know it, your cheeks hurt from smiling. Nikki cried happy tears the entire time (seriously, it was adorable), and Adam? He looked like someone who had been waiting his whole life for this exact moment. And with just four of their favorite people in the pews? The intimacy was the point.
Candid Moments & Why They Matter During Your LV Elopement
These two didn’t want the traditional stiff poses or overly polished moments. They wanted real. They wanted the in-betweens the hand squeezes, the smirks, the awkward spins on the faux altar floor. And let me tell you: they delivered. Here’s the thing about capturing candid photos you’ve gotta be in it. You’ve got to forget the camera’s there and just be. Adam and Nikki didn’t just understand that they embodied it. Every smile, every tear, every pinky-linked sidewalk stroll was authentic and unfiltered. So if you’re dreaming of photos that feel like you not the Pinterest-perfect version of you let this be your permission slip.
Exploring Downtown Vegas: Color, Decay & Motel Magic
After the ceremony, we hit the streets. And not the glitzy, tourist-packed Strip kind of streets. No, these two wanted “decay and dereliction,” and Downtown Vegas understood the assignment. We wandered past peeling paint, retro signage, and graffiti-covered walls, stopping at rundown shopfronts and pastel motels that looked like they hadn’t seen a reservation since 1983. And yet? Every location was so them. A love letter to old Vegas raw, romantic, and beautifully imperfect.
When a couple says they’re into film, we go all in. This Sure Thing Too elopement was documented across all three formats 35mm, 120 film, and Instax. The result? A dreamy, textured time capsule of a day that was already unforgettable. Each format added its own layer of nostalgia. The 120s were moody and cinematic. The 35mm gave that classic grit and warmth. And the Instax? Pure joy, with fingerprints and all. It’s moments like this where film really shines, where imperfection is the point and emotion takes the lead.
Client Love
Here’s what Nikki and Adam had to say after seeing their gallery:
“These pics are absolutely perfect! Thank you so much for being our perfect partner in this enterprise! Thanks so much again for such beautiful work!”
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Analog Elopements | Las Vegas Film Elopement Photographer
This is the kind of elopement that fuels me. Intimate. Creative. Unscripted. When couples trust me to step off the path and into the weird, wonderful corners of their love story? That’s where the magic happens. So if you’re dreaming of an elopement that feels less like a checklist and more like a love-soaked adventure whether that’s at Sure Thing Too, the neon-lit backstreets of Downtown Vegas, or a dive bar with velvet booths, I’d be honored to photograph it the way memory intended. Head to my contact page so we can chat about the ideas you have. Can’t wait to hear from you!
