Mountain to Sea Wedding

Here’s one of my favorite weddings of 2024. Most of my couples fly in from out of state for destination weddings.

But each summer I get a handful of local couples who know the state well and have their favorite hidden-away spots.

Hannah and Matti were one such Alaskan couple.

And while I want to protect the location of this gorgeous wedding, please enjoy the photos and gather inspiration for creating a meaningful, creative and one of a kind wedding.

Bright Alaskan-grown garden flowers pop against the Alaskan backdrop. Flowers include: rudbeckia, dahlias, cosmos, and feverfew.

Hannah and Matti trekked deep into the mountains to create a one of a kind and deeply personal wedding ceremony.

Our floral is easily transportable to the most remote roads in Alaska. Pictured above is a dog collar (left) and a collection of boutonnieres for the groom and men of honor.

An early September wedding can give you any weather in the mountains. Here, Hannah and Matti lucked out with a burst of sun.

Think out of the box when choosing a location for your ceremony. Public lands can be a magical place to host a nature-centric gathering. Remember to tread lightly, be respectful and leave no trace.

When planning a mountain wedding you are at the whims of mother nature. Have a rain plan: umbrellas, tents or an alternate location just incase the skies open up.

I was impressed with the set up for this one! Most people can easily plan a mountain elopement but a full blown wedding ceremony is a bit harder. If you want to make it happen, delegate a team of willing helpers and make your dream come true.

For some, there’s nothing more spiritual than the a mountain backdrop.

Mountains, the place where true joy and freedom live. Mary Lila captured the essence so skillfully here.

Alaska grown flowers are at their prime in late August and early September. Pictured here are floral from the Gardenwild gardens and Gardenkeeper Blooms.

Blueberry foraging bride with the expansive valley behind her.

Turnagain Arm winds its way deep into the mountains offering a mountain-to-sea backdrop perfect for breathtaking photos.

Hope, Alaska is a quaint end of the road town offering rustic old time cabins and the Seaview Cafe known for hosting summer music shows.

Hannah and Matti planned their wedding to coincide with a concert so their party could spill over into the festivities.

Hope, Alaska

Blueberry leman kake.

Stunning photos by Mary Lila Photo.