Magical Wedding at Raven Glacier Lodge with Rosalyn & Tyler
I had the pleasure to design dreamy and magical wedding flowers this past summer at the lovely Raven Glacier Lodge.
If you haven’t experienced this amazing place, let me just say that I expected woodland fairies to pop out from behind every tree.
Raven Glacier Lodge is a mystical and enchanting place.
Weddings here are intimate and are sheltered amongst the towering hemlocks and spruce of a temperate rainforest.
A rushing creek populates the background, giving folks a sense of calm and quiet peacefulness.
Rosalyn & Tyler wanted to express a wildness in their florals. Ultimately, after seeing their photos I saw also saw magic, romance, and enchantment.
Rosalyn’s most important pieces were her full arch and bridal bouquet.
I love a woman who values herself!
We debated the single flower bouquets. Rosalyn was worried they might look small but instead evoke modest luxury. Each bridesmaid holds a single stem Cafe au Lait dahlia (with a couple of stems of filler and foliage) straight from the Turnstone Farm field.
I like couples to think about what is really important to them on their wedding day. Priorities are important to identify and own.
This is a big day, and although there are many reasons for having a wedding, staying true to your vision is a must.
Rosalyn made it clear that a full arch was a non-negotiable.
The flowers I chose for this wedding were straight from the Turnstone Farm field (dahlias, snapdragons, anemones, and ranunculus) and bought in from other American Grown farmers.
August weddings are perfect for Alaskan-grown flowers. The fields are usually flush with all sorts of variety.
This particular summer was a more traditional summer - cooler and cloudier. My anemones bloomed almost all season (they are usually considered a spring-blooming flower) and my second planting of ranunculus did amazing.
Thank you to Joshua Veldstra Photography for these romantic and evocative photographs.
He is one of my favorite wedding photographers. Those who seek to capture romance and magic in their wedding photographs, he is your guy.
Girdwood Wedding at Raven Glacier Lodge with Rebekah & Chaz
One of my all time favorite venues for weddings is the Raven Glacier Lodge in Girdwood, Alaska.
It is nestled among towering evergreens. It is a magical place. My assistant last year, said she expected fairies to jump out at every turn. Yep - that’s how it feels!
In addition to it's magical setting Raven Glacier Lodge has an infamous host and owner.
Kathy is not on social media, doesn’t seem to have a webpage and is quite the challenge to get a hold of. Every bride I talk to gives a big sigh and says how hard it is to try to track her down!
But, let me tell you - it is totally worth the struggle. As far as I know, there are not too many venues of this nature in the close proximity to Anchorage: small, cozy, pure magic, the perfect micro-wedding destination.
I had the great pleasure to create florals at this venue a couple of times in 2021. Here is one of those weddings!
Rebekah and Chaz wanted fall colors for their flowers.
I incorporated lots of greenery for a slightly loose and wild look. Bright rusty-orange and burgundy dahlias were the stars of this wedding.
Special thanks to Joe Connolly at Chugach Peaks Photography for these gorgeous photos.
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