Wedding Date: September 24th, 2021
Gown Designer: Essense of Australia
Veil Designer: Bel Aire Bridal
Venue: Raven Glacier Lodge
Photographer: Donna Marie Photography
DJ: Fernando with 907 Entertainment
Florist: The Teal Door
Menswear: Men's Warehouse
Catering: Raven Glacier Lodge
Cake: My sister Katie
The best part of the venue: “That is a tough one to answer... Being enchanted by Girdwoods beauty, the canopy to keep us dry, the food, the dance floor, the creek and pond, the crew...Everything!”
Why did you pick your venue: “We knew wanted a romantic and whimsical outdoor space for family and friends to cherish. And better yet Cathy has a welcoming and cozy interior that our guests could go to relax and warm up in next to all her candles and multiple fireplaces (since it snowed the night before)! We also knew we wanted a host and venue that had all the amenities and perks (chairs, tables, cutlery, plates, etc.). We only had to show up with ourselves, attire and choices of adult beverages. Cathy and her crew had everything covered, it created such a relaxing and fun day.”
Favorite part of your gown: “The many beautiful, detailed layers and it felt flattering.”
Why did you pick your dress: “It was the first and tenth dress I tried on! Each time my heart felt more full and happy than ever before. I felt like a beautiful bride to be.”
Three words to describe your day: “Blissful, Devotion, & Magical.”
Your inspiration for the wedding: “Alaska! We wanted to spend our day glamorously living it up in the trees.”
How you met: “Good ole work!”
How they proposed: “Kevin surprised me last minute by joining a friends B-day weekend in Homer. While on a beautiful sunny saturday September beach walk talking about future fun and plans... he asked me to spend the rest of my life with him....while holding a ring-pop (No Joke. A blue raspberry ring-pop). I thought he was pulling my leg but when I had turned back to look at him, BAM, there was his handsome face with a gorgeous smile, a nervous "will you be my wife?" and a ring!”
Any other fun memories / moments from the day: “A crazy snow storm the night before, leading to a long power-outage and property damage at the Venue. It ended up being the best part of the whole weekend. We stayed up late with friends and flashlights. A few vendors had to cancel due to road conditions and we were just excited to marry each other with our closest people around, we were happy to improvise and simplify. It was fun and playful. Chilly for our guests but oh so memorable.”
