Gianna and Mitchell had dreamed of eloping in Las Vegas since their first days together. When the moment finally arrived, they knew they wanted to capture the charm of Old Vegas with a vintage vibe. The couple effortlessly nailed their wardrobe and looks, while the enchanting city and the talented Junebug vendor, The Rose Reflective, helped bring their vision to life. Every detail of their Sure Thing Chapel elopement was filled with personal touches and delightful surprises, making their special day truly one-of-a-kind.
On their big day, filled with surprises, they kicked things off with a trip to Dutch Bro’s, where they were delighted to receive free drinks after sharing their exciting wedding news. Next, they treated themselves to doughnuts at Saint Honoré and stopped at Trader Joe’s to pick out flowers for the bouquet. Once back at the hotel, they assembled the bouquet together before getting ready for the ceremony. In a spontaneous moment, Gianna gave herself a haircut just an hour before saying, “I do”! After tying the knot at the chapel, they took a fun detour to a nearby tattoo shop for surprise tattoos. Staying true to their Vegas vibe, they cruised around for portrait sessions in a convertible with the top down, ending their celebration with delicious In-N-Out burgers and cake.
Choosing Las Vegas for their celebration, complete with vintage fashion and sweet, laid-back vows, was the perfect choice for the newlyweds. We’re thrilled to share their story! Once you see these stunning photos, you might just find yourself longing to break away from tradition and elope in an epic location, just the two of you.
The Couple:
Gianna and Mitchell
The Wedding:
Sure Thing Chapel, Las Vegas, Nevada
How Their Sure Thing Chapel Elopement Came To Be
I have come across Sure Thing Chapel on TikTok many times. A content creator I follow named Lily got married there, and I was just obsessed. Every time they would come across my for you page, I would grab Mitchell and say, “Look, look! How cute is this venue!” or “Look, here’s that venue again!” And he loved it just as much as I did! It was the perfect vintage vibe that we were looking for.
The Shift from Expectation to Personalization in Wedding Choices
Get the idea of “supposed to” out of your head. We did the whole bit with the venue tours and meeting with vendors because it’s what we thought we were “supposed” to do. None of it felt right, and we couldn’t figure out why until I saw a girl on TikTok that said, “If there’s any part of you that thinks you don’t want a big wedding, don’t do it.” Planning became a breeze once we realized that we weren’t “supposed to” have a big wedding or do things a certain way and that it was just about what we wanted.
Personalizing Every Detail of Their Celebration
We stayed true to ourselves and did exactly what we wanted every step of the way. From what we wore to where we went (thank you, Milly, for building us a flawless itinerary), I feel like our personalities really popped, and we were able to make our day all about us. Which may sound selfish, but if there’s a day where you get a pass on being selfish, it’s your wedding day.
How They Cut Costs Without Sacrificing Memories During Their Sure Thing Chapel Elopement
Having photos to remember our dream wedding was our main priority; we both agreed early on in the planning process that if we were going to splurge on something, it was going to be our photographer. Which we did, and it was absolutely well worth it. On the other hand, since it was just the two of us, we cut out essentially all of our other costs. We didn’t have to purchase food, alcohol, favors, a DJ, a florist, a reception venue, any of it! We had one decoration, a banner we made ourselves; we put my bouquet together from Trader Joe’s flowers, and my dress and his tux were admittedly both from Amazon.
A Day of Surprises: How They Made Bold Choices Just Before Saying “I Do”
Our tattoos were surprises! Our venue was right next to a tattoo shop, and when we were about to head to the slots, Milly was like, “Y’all wanna get tattoos?” UM, yes! Also I chopped off about 6 inches of my hair roughly an hour or so before we got married. As we were getting ready separately, I felt short hair would fit the vibe better, so I grabbed a pair of scissors and started chopping! I’m in no way, shape, or form a hairstylist, so there were a million and ten ways it could’ve gone horribly wrong, and Mitchell had no idea. Luckily, it turned out how I wanted it to, and Mitchell loved it!
The Wedding Team:
Photography – The Rose Reflective
Ceremony Venue – Sure Thing Chapel
Cake – Freed’s Bakery
Wedding Dress – Amazon
Congratulations to Gianna and Mitchell on their Sure Thing Chapel elopement, complete with a haircut, tattoos, and In-N-Out. We’re thrilled that Junebug member The Rose Reflective was there to capture each beautiful moment and help bring their wedding vision to life. To see more of their stunning work, check out their profile in our directory of carefully vetted photographers from around the world.
If this couple has ignited your passion for planning an unconventional wedding, you’re in luck! If you’re considering eloping, be sure to check out our comprehensive guide to help you navigate the process and make it unforgettable.
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