July Wedding at Raven Glacier Lodge in Girdwood
A beautiful and intimate venue for your Alaskan wedding is the Raven Glacier Lodge in Gridwood, AK.
Wedding party with Gardenwild (previously known as Turnstone Farm) flowers outside the Raven Glacier Lodge.
Just a short and stunning drive from Anchorage is the picturesque ski town of Girdwood, AK.
Girdwood is home to a few impressive wedding venues including the Raven Glacier Lodge.
I’m always thrilled when I get to design flowers for this magical space. For this mid July wedding, the couple chose soft and bright pinks to really pop in the sheltered forest surroundings.
Peonies were the perfect flower to create exactly what they were looking for. Lush, fragrant and luxurious, peonies are the quintessential wedding flower. And with this wedding date lining up perfectly with Alaskan peony harvest, I was delighted.
Alaskan Peonies were the star of this Turnstone Farm bouquet for a wedding at July Raven Glacier Lodge.
What type of weddings are best for Raven Glacier Lodge?
Smaller weddings. Wedding sizes of 75 or less do great here. (Don’t quote me on this, please check with the lodge owner) From my recollection, weddings that I’ve designed for here have around 30 - 80 guests.
Simple weddings. If you want ease of planning, Raven Glacier Lodge is fabulous as they do all your food in house. There’s lodging inside for the couple and a limited about of wedding guests. Lots of other lodging is available close by, so your guests will have quick travels to and from. Although, it’s always better to book early in order to secure rooms for everyone.
Intimate weddings. Due to the towering sitka spruce and hemlock forest, and the homey lodge interior, Raven Glacier Lodge has a cozy feel. Your guests can stroll the surrounding forested paths, walk down to the babbling creek or hang out by the fire pit. Cherished conversations and connections among your guests are sure to blossom here.
The reflecting pool at Raven Glacier Lodge offers magical photo options.
Just married couple under soft and lush peonies on the Raven Glacier Lodge arch.
The arch at Raven Glacier Lodge
The arch at Raven Glacier Lodge is a classic garden-style shape. It can be moved to wherever you’d like to have your ceremony. Most couples choose to have their ceremony near the reflecting pool. It offers a serene backdrop for your event and numerous possibilities for photos.
The arch I sent our for this couple was pre-made at my Anchorage studio. The couple delegated “flower fairies” from their wedding group to attach it. This is a lower cost option for folks that want a floral arch but want to save on delivery and set up fees.
Want to learn more about wedding floral arches? GO HERE to read our blog.
Just married couple descending the stairs to the reception area at Raven Glacier Lodge.
The reception space at Raven Glacier Lodge
The reception area at Raven Glacier Lodge is outdoors on the patio.
Depending on the weather, you may need to ask guests to bring layers. I’ve set up for multiple weddings here where the air was chilly. But being in the presence of the forest is well worth the temperatures.
The bar area is tucked under the porch and stairs. And the stair descent offers a dramatic entry for the just married couple.
The dance floor is at the base of the stairs. It is a nice size for any number of dancers.
Just married couple on the dance floor with cake table in the foreground.
Looking for more inspiration for weddings at Raven Glacier Lodge?
GO HERE to see a fall wedding at Raven Glacier Lodge.
GO HERE to see a big full floral arch at Raven Glacier Lodge.
Thanks to Emily Jordan Photography for the amazing photos in this blog.