Alaska has a way of making everything else feel very small. Massive mountains, ancient glaciers, turquoise water, rugged coastlines, and landscapes that seem to stretch forever create the kind of place where simply getting there becomes part of the adventure.
Your wedding day can mean waking up in a cabin surrounded by mountains, hopping into a helicopter and landing on a glacier, exploring an alpine pass, or wandering somewhere wild enough that the rest of the world feels very far away. Alaska is for couples who want less tradition, more experience, and one hell of a story to tell afterward.
FOR COUPLES WHO WANT THEIR WEDDING DAY TO FEEL LIKE AN EXPEDITION
WHY ELOPE IN ALASKA?
There’s no one way to elope in Alaska—and your day doesn’t have to fit into one location or one kind of adventure. Start slowly together at a cozy cabin, take a helicopter into the mountains and step onto a glacier, explore an alpine landscape, wander beneath towering peaks, or head toward the coast for an entirely different kind of scenery.
Make it adventurous. Make it intimate. Make it an entire day—or an entire weekend—built around experiencing somewhere incredible together.
WHAT COULD YOUR ALASKA ELOPEMENT LOOK LIKE?
WHAT COULD YOU EXPERIENCE IN ALASKA?
GLACIERS. MOUNTAINS. COASTLINES. AND A WHOLE LOT OF WILD.
Some wedding-day experiences are hard to top—and stepping out of a helicopter onto a glacier surrounded by Alaska’s mountains is one of them.
A helicopter adventure can take you beyond the places you could ever reach by road, turning the journey itself into part of your elopement. Fly over mountains and glacial landscapes, land somewhere completely surreal, explore together, exchange vows somewhere unforgettable, and take a second to realize that this is actually your wedding day.
If you've been waiting for permission to make your elopement completely ridiculous in the best possible way, this might be it.
LAND ON A GLACIER BY HELICOPTER
FOR COUPLES WHO WANT TO GO ALL-IN ON THE ADVENTURE
Seward feels like Alaska packed into one incredible corner of the state. Mountains rise around the town, Resurrection Bay stretches toward the coast, and Kenai Fjords National Park brings glaciers and rugged landscapes into the mix.
Stay somewhere cozy outside town, explore around Seward, head toward the Exit Glacier area, or build an experience that gets you out on the water. This is perfect for couples who want their elopement to include completely different landscapes without losing that wild Alaska feeling.
FOR COUPLES WHO WANT MOUNTAINS, GLACIERS, AND THE COAST ALL AT ONCE
SEWARD + KENAI FJORDS
Hatcher Pass trades Alaska’s coastal landscapes for rolling alpine terrain, mountain views, winding roads, and the kind of scenery that makes pulling over every five minutes extremely tempting.
Explore the mountain roads, wander through the alpine landscape, find somewhere beautiful to slow down together, and let the scenery become part of the experience instead of simply a backdrop. Hatcher Pass is perfect for couples who want mountain adventure without needing their wedding day to feel like a full-scale expedition.
HATCHER PASS
FOR COUPLES WHO WANT TO EXPLORE THE LAST FRONTIER
Alaska changes dramatically throughout the year, and season can affect everything from daylight and weather to road access and available activities. Summer brings incredibly long days and more access, while the shoulder seasons can offer a completely different atmosphere. The right time depends on where you want to go and what you want to experience together.
WHEN TO ELOPE
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Alaska is massive, so choosing where to elope starts with deciding what you actually want the day to feel like. Glaciers? Mountains? Coastline? Alpine terrain? A cozy cabin somewhere wild? We’ll narrow things down based on your priorities, accessibility, season, activities, privacy, and the experience you want to build around your vows.
WHERE TO ELOPE
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Weather and daylight can dramatically shape an Alaska elopement. Conditions can change quickly, and the amount of usable daylight varies enormously throughout the year. We’ll plan around the season, keep flexibility in your timeline, and leave room for Alaska to do what Alaska does without letting a change in conditions ruin the experience.
WEATHER + DAYLIGHT
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A helicopter flight, glacier landing, boat excursion, hiking, or another adventure can become one of the most memorable parts of your elopement day. If you want to include something bigger than simply choosing a ceremony location, we can build the timeline around the experience and work with qualified local operators to make the logistics fit together.
HELICOPTER + ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES
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Alaska’s landscapes are managed by different agencies and landowners, which means ceremony, photography, commercial-use, or activity requirements can vary depending on exactly where your plans take us. Once we narrow down your locations and activities, we’ll determine what requirements apply and make sure the necessary pieces are addressed before your day.
PERMITS + LAND RULES
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Layers are everything in Alaska. Comfortable shoes, rain protection, warm layers, water, snacks, and anything you need to stay comfortable outside can make a huge difference when conditions change. What you need for a helicopter glacier adventure can look completely different from exploring Seward or Hatcher Pass, so we’ll plan around your specific locations, season, and activities.
WHAT TO PACK
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The wildness is exactly what makes Alaska such an incredible place to experience, and protecting it matters. We’ll respect wildlife and closures, stick to established trails and durable surfaces where appropriate, pack out everything we bring in, and follow the regulations for the lands we're exploring so these places remain wild long after we leave.
LEAVE NO TRACE
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You’ll receive a gallery full of moments that let you feel your day all over again—not just how it looked, but how it felt.
4. Relive It Forever
On your day, you get to focus on each other while I guide you naturally and document everything as it unfolds—no pressure, no awkward moments.
3. Be Fully Present
I’ll help you bring it all to life with location ideas, timelines, vendor recommendations, and everything in between—so nothing feels overwhelming.
2. Plan It Together
We’ll start by getting to know your vision—what you want your day to feel like, where you’re drawn to, and what matters most to you.
1. Dream It Up
What does working together actually feel like?
That depends on what you want your Alaska experience to include. Season affects daylight, weather, road and trail access, activities, and the landscapes you’ll be able to explore. Instead of choosing a month simply because it’s popular, we’ll look at what you actually want to do and choose a season that supports that experience.
WHAT'S THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO ELOPE IN ALASKA?
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Absolutely—helicopter experiences can be an incredible way to make the adventure itself part of your wedding day. Where you can land and what’s possible depends on the operator, conditions, land-management rules, and your specific plans, so we’ll work with an experienced local operator and build the rest of your timeline around the experience.
CAN WE TAKE A HELICOPTER TO A GLACIER FOR OUR ELOPEMENT?
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Flexibility is especially important in Alaska. Weather can affect roads, trails, flights, boat trips, and other activities, so we’ll keep an eye on conditions and build backup options into the plan where appropriate. Your elopement isn't dependent on one exact photograph or one exact location—the experience comes first.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE WEATHER AFFECTS OUR PLANS?
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It depends on exactly where you're going and what you're planning. National parks, state parks, public lands, private property, and adventure activities can all have different requirements. Once we know your locations and plans, I'll help you determine what applies rather than leaving you to sort through a million different rules yourself.
DO WE NEED A PERMIT TO ELOPE IN ALASKA?
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Absolutely. If a helicopter glacier experience, boat excursion, hike, or another adventure is part of what you're dreaming about, we'll consider it from the beginning rather than trying to squeeze it into an already-packed timeline. We'll build the day around the things you're most excited to actually experience.
CAN YOU HELP US PLAN A HELICOPTER OR OTHER ALASKA ADVENTURE?
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That depends on how much you want to experience. Travel, weather, adventure activities, multiple locations, and simply slowing down somewhere incredible all take time. More coverage gives us the freedom to let the day unfold naturally instead of racing through Alaska just to check locations off a list.
HOW MUCH TIME DO WE NEED FOR AN ALASKA ELOPEMENT?
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FAQS
— SHAWN + BRANDON
My fiancé, Shawn, and I looked into MANY photographers for our wedding but we knew Holly was the one after speaking with her on the phone. Holly is so down to earth, relatable, and easy to talk to. We initially were very nervous for our engagement session because we've never had professional photos taken and both of us prefer not to be the center of attention. Holly was so fun and goofy with us that we felt comfortable right away.
“HOLLY WAS SO FUN AND GOOFY WITH US THAT WE FELT COMFORTABLE RIGHT AWAY.”
