Tying the Knot in Alaska

The Alaska Heavenly Lodge is set up perfectly to deliver outdoor weddings on 12,000 square feet of land with gorgeous flowers and manicured lawns. The wedding rental always includes tables, chairs, and linens, along with accessible parking. You are welcome to use the full kitchen yourself, or let your caterer take over. This venue lets you add a personal touch to your wedding and has an on-site reception area with space for 100 guests. A wedding package also includes lodging for 25 guests overnight, which means the entire property is private for your party. There is also free parking for convenience, an outdoor fire pit, BBQ grills, and an included private honeymoon suite.

34950 Blakley Road, PO Box 634, Cooper Landing, AK, Phone: 866-595-2012

The Alaska Native Heritage Center provides a peaceful and scenic backdrop for all your wedding photos and the big event itself. You can have your reception indoors to take advantage of the eye-catching floor-to-ceiling windows or opt for an outdoor ceremony with amazing views of the lake. The venue is gorgeous no matter the time of the year, and in the summer you will hear birds chirping and rustling leaves while you admire the plush vegetation. In the winter, the lake is covered in snow, highlighting its beauty. In addition to a great photo opportunity, the Alaska Native Heritage Center provides a cultural learning experience for your guests and supports the center’s education efforts.

8800 Heritage Center Drive, Anchorage, AK, Phone: 907-330-8000

Alpenglow is part of the Anchorage Ski Club and allows you to host an unforgettable wedding with amazing views. The lodge itself has two stories along with numerous large windows that look out onto mountain views of Anchorage. You can also put the spacious lawn area to good use for outdoor ceremonies. For those who want views of the beautiful Chugach range, you can also rent the chairlift weather-permitting. The buffet style kitchen has a front serving counter large enough to hold your food, and there is open catering. There is room for as many as 500 guests, so you can plan a wedding as large or small as you want.

PO Box 200546, Anchorage, AK, Phone: 907-428-1208

For a Unique Setting

In addition to the comfortable accommodations, Alyeska Resort delivers a picture-perfect wedding setting with scenic panoramic views where the Chugach Mountains serve as the backdrop. There are multiple wedding site choices both inside and outside, including access to open spaces and manicured courtyards. The wedding sales manager will coordinate everything for you and you, and your guests will get to stay in the 304 guest rooms at the resort. Don’t worry about them finding things to do during their downtime as there are plenty of outdoor activities and a spa on site. Consider a private spa event to get pampered with your bridesmaids before you say “I do.”

1000 Arlberg Avenue, Girdwood, AK, Phone: 907-754-2111

There is no shortage of options when you choose to have your wedding at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown with six event rooms, up to eight breakout rooms, and a total event space of 14,729 square feet. There are flexible seating arrangements, and your guests will appreciate being able to stay right at the hotel. They can even get a discount when you reserve your room block. The venue also has Marriott Certified Wedding Planners with the training to help you coordinate any type of wedding. They will work with you to set a budget, choose a menu, arrange your table settings, and find your band, photographer, and florist, among other things.

820 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, Phone: 907-279-8000

The Birch Leaf Chapel is the ideal artistic building for your small wedding. It was created with the goal of creating an area that was equal parts spiritual and beautiful. It sits on top of piles left by gold miners years and years ago and required 16 craftsmen to complete. Every detail is exquisite, giving your guests any number of things to admire throughout your event. Let the stained glass windows serve as a mesmerizing backdrop for your photos, and if you plan correctly, your guests will be treated to the colors reflecting on the ceiling in a way that mimics the northern lights. You can fit up to 30 people seated at this wedding venue, making it an intimate setting.

3626 Old Nenana Highway, Ester, AK, Phone: 907-378-4487

Calypso Farm and Ecology Center hosts weddings outdoors for a fun venue complete with rain protection. There is space for up to 75 people, and if you want, they can even provide your meal in the form of farm-fresh produce. Your guests can pass between two tiers, including large windowed tents on the top terrace and a 30-foot yurt with a stove and wood floor on the bottom terrace. Factor in the open space and you’ll find that there is plenty of room for pictures and celebration. When you choose to rent this space for your wedding, you will be supporting the center’s educational programs, which benefit from all the proceeds. If you want, add on a farm tour or fresh flowers.

4780 Old Nenana Highway, Fairbanks, AK, Phone: 907-451-0691

Crow Creek Historic Gold Mine prides itself on providing the bride and groom with a gorgeous facility that is well run and staff that builds a good relationship with you on your big day. The staff can help you coordinate your wedding and do so at an affordable price. With plenty of outdoor areas and tents to protect you from potential rain, this is a unique setting for a wedding that your guests will not forget. The mine also comes with plenty of history; it was established in 1896 and earned the reputation of being one of the best-known hydraulic gold mining operations in the state. Take photos in front of the historic buildings or mountain scenery or even on a hiking trail.

601 Crow Creek Road, Girdwood, AK, Phone: 907-229-3105