Gorgeous Alaskan Riverfront Wedding Venue
Alaska
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Holds ceremonies and receptions
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Jennifer Hedley
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Cusack's On The Kenai – A One-of-a-Kind Alaskan Wedding Venue
Whether you're dreaming of a one-day celebration, called our "Alaskan Shotgun Wedding" or a "Multi-Day" Destination Wedding, Cusack’s On The Kenai provides an extraordinary setting w/ Alaska’s natural beauty as your backdrop. Plus, with the INCLUDED essential rentals & our vast FREE décor collection, you’ll save time, stress, and money while designing your perfect wedding day.
Nestled along the stunning Kenai River in Soldotna, AK, Cusack’s On The Kenai is a breathtaking bed & breakfast wedding venue that blends luxury, rustic charm, and natural beauty. It is the only venue in the area where you can exchange vows directly on the riverbank, creating an unforgettable backdrop for your special day.
A Wedding Experience Made Simple & Stress-Free
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but Cusack’s On The Kenai makes it easy by including many essential rentals in your venue pricing. You'll receive:
✔️ Essential rentals such as the event tent tables (2 styles), chairs (3 styles), arbors (many), 30 whiskey barrels, a pallet bar, sound system w/microphone, unlimited firewood, and more
✔️ A curated exclusive COTK (Cusack's On The Kenai) Vendor's List (with no obligations)
✔️ A bonus "Free Wedding Décor" Room – an unmatched collection of wedding décor, romantic signage, faux florals, candle holders, vases, table linens, multiple place settings options, table runners, and more!
As a family-owned venue, the Cusack sisters started out primarily as a fishing lodge. But their unmatched beautiful hand-sewn Sprucewood logs created such an awe-inspiring majestic feeling upon entering the property, that their lodge became an overnight success after their first wedding hit social media in 2018. Their passion for hospitality shines through as they help couples create unforgettable moments surrounded by loved ones and Alaska’s untamed beauty. While attempting to simplify your wedding planning process as well as save you money - being nearly a "one-stop" shop type of venue - the fishing lodge almost instantly rose to Alaska's top wedding venues.
Venue Highlights & Amenities:
Privacy: 100% Private Venue Rental
Versatile Wedding Options: From intimate elopements to destination weddings, we customize each wedding for every couple
Spacious Event Tent: A 40’x60’ clear tent allowing river views from all seats(seating up to 240 guests) stays up until late October w/ stunning, weather-proof outdoor celebrations
Luxurious Lodging: Sleeps 25+ guests in high-end luxury lodging
w/private bathrooms in each room
Scenic Outdoor Features: Waterfront ceremony site, clear event tent, riverside firepit
Catering Made Easy: A gorgeous commercial kitchen w/walk-in refrigerator, as well as a walk-in freezer
Bonus Perks: Book a 3-day package during the week & receive a free 4th night!
Available year round including late fall for post-hunting season weddings!
Book a tour today & start planning!
We do Face-Time tours, too!
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Backyard
Beach
Waterfront
Estate
Garden
Hotel
Mountain
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
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Meet the team
Jennifer Hedley
Owner
Born & raised in Alaska, I came from a big wild and crazy Alaskan Family from both Anchorage (& King Salmon in the summers), where my dad had a fishing lodge in our summers. My profile pic is w/my dad's world record moose shot by a bow&arrow at the Anch airport. I decided to recreate the idea of my dad's lodge on the Kenai Peninsula and purchased the lodge with my late husband, Tony Hedley, MD in 2013. I'm a mom of 3 awesome kids. Obsessed w/ Alaska and my new wedding venue at the lodge. Live in both Phoenix & Soldotna now. Love my 7 dogs. Love shooting & tennis & RVing....Have recently become a very part-time antique dealer.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.06 reviews
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Kaycee S
5.0
10/10/2025
Cusack was AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL!! It was such a perfect place to hold a wedding! Also big enough for our whole wedding party to stay with us! We got the wedding rental pack for fo...
ur days. We communicated and did everything through Jenny! She was very helpful with all the questions, even if I thought about them late in the AM! She also would check in through text and give updates throughout the entire time to check in then after check out! They left us alone during our stay but made sure we knew that we could call or text them during the stay if we needed help or anymore questions. The price was great, it was so beautiful, and they already had so much that we used for the rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception! (I think I just bought a few personalized items to use.) Very highly recommend Cusacks if you want a very beautiful Alaska/outdoor wedding!
Response from Cusack's On The Kenai on 12/24/2025
Awwww....Kaycee! That's an awesome review! Thank you so much! You were such an easy won...
derful bride....it was my pleasure to give you a great place for your beautiful Alaskan wedding!!
Jenny
Samantha C
5.0
6/30/2023
A perfect spot for a wedding - great views, beautiful lodge, sleeping room for a bunch of people, a TON of wedding decor, and a new beautiful clear tent. You really don't need much...
to host your wedding, and it makes DIY very simple. Jenny and her team were so kind and helpful. Everything was perfect at Cusack's!
Any questions?
Naomi S
5.0
3/20/2023
I truly can’t say enough good things about Cusack’s on the Kenai, I feel so lucky to have gotten married at this magical place! What we loved most is that you get the entire lodge ...
for three days (as opposed to a few hours for other venues). That means that ~20-30 friends and family have an incredible place to stay for 3 nights, with an industrial kitchen, huge river-front lawn, and lots of extras. Cusack’s gives you full privacy and freedom, so the place is completely yours for 3 days with very minimal rules. However, if you do need them for questions or help, they will show up with just a phone call. Jenny helped us find vendors and answered all of our questions as we were planning for the wedding. She and others at Cusack’s are so sweet and truly want your wedding to be amazing! They also provide chairs, tables, alters, and tons of other little things that make the process so much easier! We also felt like this was a great value for how much you get.
Dottie B
5.0
8/23/2022
Beautiful wedding venue! Our vision totally came to life here and we could not be happier. The sleeping room for all of our wedding party was a huge bonus and all of our guests wer...
e raving about the views! We are beyond happy and would recommend Cusack’s on the Kenai!
Kylie b
5.0
6/24/2021
I was so fortunate to get married at Cusacks on the Kenai on 6/12/21 and it couldn't have gone more perfect. The venue is absolutely amazing and it is right on the Kenai River. The...
re is so many rooms and beds for friends and family to sleep in. All the amenities are there as well, besides food.. you really dont have to bring anything else. Jenny has a "pay it forward" system with brides, and provides a whole room of wedding decor that you can use free of charge (its ALOT of stuff, like ALOT) and all they ask is to leave a couple things behind for future brides. You get tables, chairs, a bar already set up with lights, kitchen ware, bikes, and more. Its amazing how much comes with the venue for the price. Staff is incredibly helpful and attentive. I must have had multiple people come up to me leaving their name and number saying if I needed anything, even at 2 am to let them know, it was very reassuring. 100% would recommend getting married at Cusacks on the Kenai. I couldn't say enough good things about the venue. Thank you for making my wedding weekend so amazing and to have memories that last a lifetime!
Kayla A
5.0
9/05/2020
The most beautiful wedding venue/reception venue. Everything you could dream of from a venue. Plus working with Jenny and her team was amazing!!
Response from Cusack's On The Kenai on 09/09/2020
Thank you, Kayla! You were the most laid back happy bride I think I’ve ever seen! Nothin...
g frazzles you! You were easy to please! I’m glad you enjoyed the lodge!
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