Planning an Alaska destination wedding? Preparing your guests is just as important as planning the big day itself. Unlike traditional wedding destinations, Alaska comes with unique travel logistics, unpredictable weather, and one-of-a-kind adventures. To help friends and family enjoy the experience, communicate early about flights and lodging, share a detailed wedding website with packing and travel tips, and give realistic expectations about Alaska’s weather year-round. From layering clothes in summer to bundling up in winter, comfortable footwear, and knowing which airport to fly into, your guidance will make the trip seamless. Don’t forget to suggest local activities—like glacier tours, wildlife viewing, and scenic train rides—so your guests can turn your wedding into the trip of a lifetime. With the right preparation, your Alaska destination wedding becomes more than a celebration—it’s an unforgettable adventure for everyone.

Wondering how much an Alaska wedding really costs? From glaciers to garden parties, here’s your honest 2025 guide to wedding prices in Alaska—straight from a local planner who’s seen it all.

This Seward, Alaska glacier wedding featured a helicopter ceremony, a private chef picnic on the ice, lush florals, and a candlelit reception by the sea. A romantic Alaskan adventure from start to finish.

Discover the process and steps involved in applying for your Alaska state marriage license to ensure a legally recognized marriage in Alaska.

Wondering where to begin with your wedding planning budget? Check out this guide for smart wedding spending on where to splurge and save for your wedding.

As an Alaska wedding planner, I have all the inside tips for planning an epic backyard wedding. Check out this guide to learn everything you need to know to plan a backyard wedding in Alaska from logistical details to design and decor.

Planning a wedding in Alaska? Check out this ultimate guide to planning your dream wedding in Alaska with AKHappenings. From defining your vision to securing the perfect venue and assembling your dream team of vendors, our step-by-step approach ensures a seamless celebration in the breathtaking state of Alaska.

It’s hard to know where to find the perfect place to elope. I’ve chosen five of the most unforgettable Alaska elopement locations to inspire your search.

Are you dreaming of a scenic and intimate wedding surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Alaska's lakes? Look no further. This ultimate guide will help you plan your dream lake elopement in Alaska and create memories that will last a lifetime.

For their winter wedding, Susie and Cam celebrated with their favorite people at an Anchorage Wedding Venue. See more about their beautiful day and celebration!

For their wedding, this couple traveled to their first-ever glacier. See the results of this Alaska glacier elopement and their unbelievable experience.

Dreaming of getting married in the forest? Take a look at Taylor and Perry’s intimate wedding day in Girdwood, Alaska.

Dreaming of reaching new heights for your elopement? Let me show you how to have a majestic mountain elopement with all the inside tips and tricks.

Wedding planner plans her own Alaska Wedding on a peony farm. See the results of this luxury Wedding in Alaska.

For a snowy adventure this couple snowshoed through the forest to a candlelit cabin. See the results of this Alaska winter elopement and their incredible experience.

As an Alaska wedding planner, I have all the inside tips for a beautiful elopement. Check out this guide to learn everything you need to know to elope in Alaska.

Wondering where to begin with your search for Alaska wedding venues? Here are four of my favorites to help this search move along a little easier.