Say Yes Wedding Officiaint
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Say Yes Alaska, Wedding Officiant helps couples exchange vows in South Central, AK. Owner and founder, Laura Wilson, is excited to welcome couples to the altar. She listens to those getting married to learn about the personalities and vision for their ceremony, before creating their ceremony script. Helping others has always played a part in Laura's life. For years she was a counselor in New Hampshire before the appeal of Alaska’s stunning nature drew her north. Laura is proud to play a part in joining couples together with each ceremony she officiates. Say Yes Alaska, Wedding Officiants works with couples from concept to completion, ensuring their event is everything they dreamed of and more. Laura and her staff have officiated ceremonies in locations as diverse as glaciers, mountain tops and to remote wilderness lodges. The team offers counseling sessions leading up to the big day, and can be present for rehearsals.
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Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Wedding Activities
After The Wedding, Newlywed Life, Getting Engaged, Premarital Counseling, Wedding, Ceremony
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Say Yes Wedding Officiaint Reviews
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Very smooth and simple process, with thorough communication throughout. They helped every step of the way, even with the submission of some of our paperwork for our wedding certificate and license. They were willing to meet us and went above ...
and beyond to make sure we had an experience that fit our needs; which for us, was an elopement ceremony 1/2 a mile down a hiking trail in the middle of a snowstorm. It was magical.
Ceremony couldn’t have gone any smoother. Was provided info what we needed to do, showed up for the ceremony and went exactly how we were told it would go. Laura seemed genuinely happy and excited for us and I would definitely recommend Say ...
Yes Alaska.
I would definitely recommend Say Yes Wedding Officiant! Laura easily went above and beyond by giving us ideas, accommodating date changes, answering questions in a timely manner, providing links with more detailed information to our inquiries ...
and spelling out all of what we needed to do and how everything would happen. Luara was personable, professional, accommodating, funny and made us feel quite comfortable. The ceremony was exactly what we were looking for and wouldn't have done anything differently.
Our experience with Say Yes was WOW from start to finish. We chose to go forward with a counseling session with Laura @ “the tents” prior to the big day - the location was so serene and intimate, and all the personal touches to the tents and gr...
ounds were unforgettable. Difficult to put into words… but when you get there, you’ll understand what we mean! We were fortunate enough to have Laura as our officiant for our ceremony, and we felt like we were married by an old friend. She has a way of making the whole process so simple and warm. We also really appreciated the time she took with us after the ceremony to go over what to do next, as well as the keepsake marriage license she had ready for us as a little surprise. 10/10 experience - thank you for EVERYTHING, Laura! <3 Love, Rachael and Logan
Laura Wilson and Kerry Quade were wonderful!! My husband and I flew into Alaska from out of town the day before we got married, and Laura made herself available to explain the process of requesting our marriage license as well as our hopes for...
the content and feel of the ceremony well in advance of the actual day. We felt very comfortable with Laura, and Kerry officiated the day-of. The ceremony was perfect! Kerry was both punctual and personable, and her services were very much appreciated -- particularly because we all hiked out about a mile to our "venue"! I highly recommend Say Yes to anyone looking for someone to help make their own day both seamless and very special.
Laura was wonderful! She was flexible, thoughtful, and organized. She matched our energy perfectly and made our day exactly what we wanted. She walked us through all of the steps, gave us great advice, and was overall a pleasure to work with. ...
The ceremony was exceptionally thoughtful and the added touches, like the hand-lettered certificate and printed keepsake ceremony, were high-quality and absolutely lovely. Highly recommend Say Yes Alaska!!!
Laura was FANTASTIC!!! She made our day feel so special, and stress free. She has wonderful taste in decor and flowers, and has the most beautiful, river-side property that I absolutely recommend considering for your big day! If you are curren...
tly searching for an officiant service, look no further!!!
Laura’s service was incredible and the pricing is the best in the area. I highly recommend going with her for your wedding!
I was a less than idea customer, in that I had a lot of things going on in life at the time and was not the best at being responsive or quick with communication. On top of all of that I work nights in healthcare so my schedule is a mess and mak...
es it kind of difficult to get ahold of people during "functioning hours" for me. Even with that, Laura was amazing to work with and made the whole process so wonderful. She was patient and understanding with me, and was on top of communication and providing helpful information and making sure I had though of everything (did I consider what time my ceremony was vs how long it would take us to get back to town for dinner reservations, would restaurants in the area be open at that time, inclement weather planning, backup planning, ect). We were from out of state and applied for our marriage license during the time frame that Alaska vital records had been hacked and was having issues processing applications. Laura made sure to check in with us along the way to ensure we were still making progress and helped out any way she could with the stress of making sure we had all of our paperwork in order. As if that wasn't enough, one of our witnesses had an unexpected medical issue and with less than a week from the elopement, we found out he could no longer be at the ceremony with us. Again, Laura jumped right in and told us not to worry, if we needed a witness she could help with that, and not let it stress us out. As for the ceremony itself, she was so professional, kind, and absolutely knocked it out of the park.
Response from the Vendor on 02/17/2022
Thank you so very much for your review. It was a pleasure to be a part of your wedding day! Wishing you and Aaron a lifetime of happiness together!
Super fast response, reliable, and made the process very easy. Grateful to Laura, who was very friendly, professional, and easy to talk to. Our officiant was the coolest too. Thank you all at Say Yes Wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 02/17/2022
Thank you so much for your review. At Say Yes Alaska, we love what we do and we were happy to be a part of your special day. The best to both of you for a happy life together!
Very accommodating as we changed our venue last minute and I (the bride) was late to my own wedding after my car died. She welcomed us with a smile and the ceremony went beautifully! Very happy with our officiant and all the assistance we recei...
ved prior to and after our wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 02/17/2022
Thank you for the review Rocio. It was our pleasure to be a part of your wedding day.
Wishing you and Nathachai a wonderful life together!
Super friendly and thoughtful!
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2021
Thank you Shi. It was such a pleasure to be a part of the intimate elopement that you and Nick planned! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness as husband and wife!
Laura was so warm and humble to be around. She really made sure everything went they way we wanted it! The day wouldnt have been perfect without her! (:
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2021
Thank you for your review Vivy. It was such a pleasure to be a part of your wedding celebration. The entire day had the quintessential Vermont feel and to be surrounded by the love of your family and friends was simply wonderful.
My best to you...
, Jonnah and Max!
Our wedding had been a Wedding of a Dream with Laura!!! We had been looking for something simple and fast, we had been traveling in Alaska and knew no one there. So we had been ready to "compromise" but Laura took it to the level of ceremony to...
be cherished in memory, beautiful and with impeccably made vows and certificate. She listened to what we want and improved all in just right direction. In addition, the location of her place gave us absolutely gorgeous backdrop for the photos!!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2021
Tamara, thank you so much for your kind words. I loved that you and Gregory were the first couple to marry on my new property. Wishing you a wonderful life together and if you make it to Alaska again, please stop in for a visit!
Laura
If you find yourself in need of a wedding coordinator Laura is your gal. I hired her as a day of coordinator. Best decision I ever made. She made my special day even more great. She took care of everything so we didn’t have too. Totally reco...
mmend her.
Response from the Vendor on 10/11/2021
Thank you for your kind words Trina! I absolutely loved being a part of yours and Luke's wedding. You brought in so many special touches to entire day. It was absolutely special and wonderful! May you have many fond memories as you look back. ...
Best to you both!
Look no further, Laura at Say Yes Alaska, is absolutely fantastic!! She is great to work with, she is so knowledgeable about all things wedding related. She was always quick to answer my panicked calls when I needed help, or had questions. We l...
oved that Laura took the time to get to know us as a couple before our ceremony, we weren’t just another ceremony to her. She wanted things to be perfect for us, and she did just that! She is so sweet and is truly fantastic at what she does!! We highly reccomend!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/18/2021
Makenna, Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so thrilled I was able to be a part of your wedding day. You looked stunning and Paul was so handsome. You both looked like you were having the time of your lives! Wishing you both the best a...
s you continue through life as husband and wife!
Just an absolutely wonderful experiance. One interview over the phone and she got us. The ceremony, the vows, all of it.
We interviewed 3 others and never felt comfortable with any until we talked with laura.
Response from the Vendor on 08/13/2021
Thank you for you kind review Bradley! I so enjoyed meeting you and Angie and being a part of your wedding day. Your story of finding each other still gives me chills!
What a wonderful day you had surrounded by friends and family. Truly special...
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My best to you and Angie for a lifetime of happiness!
We were going to vacation in Alaska. A couple of weeks before we were set to leave, my boyfriend suggested that we get married in beautiful Alaska. I sent about twenty emails to different wedding vendors. Say Yes Alaska was the only one to r...
eply. Laura not only agreed to marry us, she helped us pick the location, date and time. Laura offered help and suggestions with the ceremony script. We would not be married today without the help of Say Yes Alaska and Laura Wilson.
Response from the Vendor on 08/13/2021
Thank you for your kind words Rose! It was an absolute pleasure to be a part of your wedding day. I remember you had the biggest smile through the entire ceremony! My best to you and David!
She went above and beyond , she helped find a location, played a song for me to walk down, and created the most intimate moment for my family. Definitely a fairytale elopment.
Response from the Vendor on 08/13/2021
Thank you for your review Rebecca! It truly was a fairytale with you, Dustin and the girls! Thank you for entrusting Say Yes Alaska with such an important day in your lives!
Laura was wonderful to work with! She walked us through how to apply for a marriage license, what to bring, what we needed to do during the ceremony, and was extremely accommodating with the changes we wanted to make to the script so the ceremo...
ny felt perfect to us.
Response from the Vendor on 08/13/2021
Thank you for such a nice review Adele! At Say Yes Alaska, we love what we do!
It was an honor to be part of your wedding ceremony in Denali. My best to you and Ed for a lifetime of happiness!
Laura went above and beyond to work with us and made our day exactly what we wanted it to be. She took the time to have a “get to know us” conversation before she even drafted the script for the ceremony. I thought that was a very nice touch. W...
hen I had hiccups with shipping for an item I wanted to be included in the ceremony, she came up with an alternate option so we didn’t have to cut the tradition from our day. She was wonderful and so supportive of making it everything we envisioned. I am so grateful that we chose her to officiate our marriage. She also was nice enough to bring her boyfriend for bear patrol and the two of them were so sweet to take pictures and video for us that we wouldn’t have had otherwise. They were so sweet and helpful. We appreciated everything they did for us!
Response from the Vendor on 08/13/2021
Thank you for your wonderful review Magin! It was our pleasure to make your wedding day the "best day ever!"
We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! Wishing you and Corby much love, joy and happiness!
Laura helped us put together exactly what we were looking for. Both personal and professional at the same time. We had some special requests including a handfasting ceremony and to involve our kids. All of our requests were met beyond expect...
ations.
Response from the Vendor on 06/28/2021
Thank you for your review and the kind words Ryland. Your ceremony with your family and friends was incredibly sweet. I hope you and Lindsay had a wonderful honeymoon and that you have fond memories of your wedding day. My best to the children ...
and to both of you!
Laura with say yes was amazing! She took the time to ask us questions so she could make our vows exactly what we wanted! She was very patient with my questions and my requests. She responded immediately and even went above and beyond with info ...
needed for a license and name changes. We are very grateful!
Response from the Vendor on 06/24/2021
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was such a pleasure to be a part of your wedding day. Your day was so special surrounded by family and close friends and no rain for the ceremony! Wishing you and Zak a wonderful life together!
Kerry was just amazing. Very personable and fit right in with our group. She was very accommodating with our weather delay and helped with plan B’s in the event that we couldn’t get married on the Glacier, but it happened!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/24/2021
Thank you for your kind words. We love Kerry too! We are so glad we were able to accommodate the date change due to weather. It was so worth it! Great photos and memories for you to look back on! Wishing you many more adventures together!
We had such a great experience with Say Yes Alaska. From our first conversation with Laura she helped put us at ease as we navigated planning a wedding during COVID. She was more than just an officiant. She truly listened to our needs, concerns...
, and wishes and helped guide us in developing a ceremony we loved. Say Yes Alaska was exactly what we needed and more than what we expected!
Response from the Vendor on 05/12/2021
It was our pleasure to be a part of your wedding day! I know there were a lot of concerns with planning during covid and I am so glad you were able to move forward with your wedding plans. Thank you for including us on your special day!
Wishing...
you and Bret a lifetime of happiness together!
We worked with "Say Yes" for our engagement photo shoot. They had great, creative ideas and brought out the best in my fiancé and I. We had a ton of fun!
Response from the Vendor on 05/12/2021
Thank you for your kind words Erin. We had a blast being a part of your photo shoot and wish you Nate and Henry a wonderful life together!
We hired Say Yes Weddings to officiate our Elopement at the urging of our Photographer. Within an hour of our request Ms.Laura contacted us to let us know she was available and her pricing and process. We immediately hired her. We received a pa...
cket to fill out regarding our wishes and then scheduled a time to meet via phone to talk about the details. We both very much enjoyed meeting with her and discussing our wedding. Our officiant, Ms. Kerry of Say Yes, was early to the venue to meet us there and we instantly felt comfortable and relaxed with her! The ceremony was perfect. We knew exactly how it would go before we got started. Ms. Kerry read the ceremony beautifully and elegantly. By the time it was over I felt as if we’d met a new friend!
We are both Type A neurotic people and the Say Yes Team went out of their way to make sure we had the elopement ceremony of our dreams. Forget the pandemic, forget the wedding jitters, just hire Say Yes and they will ensure your day feels like the beautiful moment it should feel like!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/01/2021
Oh Rebecca, Thank you so very much for your kind and thoughtful review! Both Kerry and I love what we do and we were so happy to hear you were pleased with the service we provided to you and your new husband Drew! Wishing you the best life ever...
as husband and wife!!!
Flawless Execution!
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2020
Thank you for your review Keyshawn! It was a pleasure to be a part of your wedding day! Best wishes to you and Emilia for a lifetime of joy as husband and wife!
My fiancé and I came to Alaska for a month long trip after getting furloughed and our original wedding date was cut due to Covid. We brought our rings and such just in case we decided to do it here. We stumbled across ‘Say yes to Alaska’ while ...
just looking up information. I called Laura and she was so helpful and informative! She put us on the right path and sent us her information with packages of what we could do & plenty of ideas! What a wonderful experience even though it was not the wedding we planned. It was cold, breezy and somewhat sunny. Despite the weather, this team made us feel so humbled and very welcomed. The officiant was very professional and made us feel like we were the only 2 people in the world in that moment! Please reach out to this team, you will be happy you did!
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2020
I am so glad we were able to get you and Dan married while you were here in Alaska. There certainly were a lot of hoops you had to jump through. With determination you made it happened and we were thrilled to be a part of it with you! Thank yo...
u for your kind words. We love what we do and couples like you make it so enjoyable. Best wishes to you both for a beautiful life together as a married couple!
Laura had been my first choice for our multicultural wedding ceremony. We are Hindus and wanted to incorporate a few of our traditions in the ceremony and never had we imagined that this all would be possible. We just pitched a random idea to L...
aura and she was all on board with it. She got a table, rocks, fire and a bowl to create a portable fire pit for us on a random mountain that we had picked for our ceremony in Alaska.
She was very communicative and always followed up with us about our needs. I can’t recommend her enough for your ceremony. She is super flexible, accommodative and extremely cooperative.
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2020
It was such a pleasure to be a part of your wedding day! I am so glad you were able to include family and friends! What a special occasion it was! Thank you so very much for your review. I appreciate it greatly. My best to you and Pankaj for a ...
wonderful life together as husband and wife!
Three weeks ago, on the autumnal equinox, my husband and I eloped in Hatcher Pass, Alaska. We were fortunate enough to have Laura Wilson, of Say Yes Alaska, as our officiant. Luckily for us, Laura went above and beyond. Laura had several con...
versations with my then fiancé and me along the way. She was the one who suggested the majestic backdrop of Hatcher Pass for the ceremony. She talked us through the necessary steps to feel safe about traveling during this unprecedented time. Laura gave us advice as we made plans for accommodations and experiences before and after our wedding day. She was professional, kind, and patient in every communication we shared. Before the bid day, we talked about our vision for the ceremony. Laura sent us a draft of the ceremony based on our conversations and encouraged us to ask for changes so the ceremony would be exactly what we wanted, and it was! She even coordinated with our photographer, florist, and witnesses (all of whom we adored) so that he and I could concentrate on one another. Laura took care of the details around filing our license so we knew everything was in good hands as we moved on to our honeymoon. On the day of our wedding, Laura had created an environment in which my husband and I were able to relax, have fun, and truly be in the moment. We could not have asked for anything more. With my whole heart, I recommend Say Yes Alaska if you are planning to be married in Alaska. Laura made our day perfectly unforgettable, and we are incredibly grateful for her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail.
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2020
It was such a joy to be a part of your wedding day! Thank you for your kind words in your review. It means a great deal to me and the Say Yes Alaska team! Wishing you and Jason a lifetime of happiness as husband and wife!
We could not have been more pleased with our choice in hiring Say Yes. Laura was easy to work with, prompt with responses, and such a joy to work with on the wedding day! Laura is extremely knowledgeable on the area and even helped us to choose...
our ceremony location and gave tips for photo spots after. I have no plans on needing an officiant again, but if I did, I'd still hire Say Yes!
Response from the Vendor on 09/24/2020
Thank you for your thoughtful review Kennedy. I greatly appreciate it! I so enjoyed being part of your wedding day! Just so you know, I also perform vow renewals so get in touch when your ready to do that! My best to you and Robert as you cont...
inue your journey together!
The decision to select “Say Yes” ended up being the perfect compliment to our COVID-challenged, yet magical Wedding day. Laura helping navigate an Alaskan wedding from Arizona with many changes along the way. We ended up selecting a glacier hel...
icopter ceremony (just my husband and me) and Laura was more than happy to accommodate! She was professional, timely, kind and a delight to work with.
We selected “Say Yes” by pure chance and we couldn't be more delighted with the outcome. Laura is also very knowledgeable about the town and she was able to recommend a fantastic local florist, restaurant and hotel.
Absolutely loved this company and we highly recommend! Thank you times a hundred.
Response from the Vendor on 09/13/2020
I am so glad you took a chance on Say Yes! It was such an honor to be part of your wedding day. I loved meeting you and Brian and getting you two married to each other! Thank you for your kind words. It means the world to me and the staff of S...
ay Yes Alaska!
We are so thrilled we were able to book with Say Yes! From the minute I spoke with Laura on the phone, I felt at ease. She made everything so easy, made sure the ceremony was just as we wanted it, and was very communicative. We are so happy tha...
t she was our officiant and really helped make it the perfect day for us. Do not hesitate to book with Say Yes, they are wonderful!
Response from the Vendor on 08/27/2020
Oh Meggie, thank you so very much for your kind words. I feel so honored to have been a part of your special day. You added loving touches that made it unique to the love you and Sean share. Thank you for including Say Yes Alaska. Warm wishes ...
for a beautiful life together ❤
Laura was incredibly helpful and we loved her from the moment we first talked to her! We had never been to Alaska so planning a wedding from Texas was a bit scary. Travel during COVID added even more stress!! Laura took the time to talk at...
length by phone so we could to get to know each other and what we were looking for! She was so helpful in all of the arrangements as an officiant which was such a relief! And she was very willing to travel to our chosen location!! Our day turned out just perfect and we could not have been happier with our wedding ❤️
Response from the Vendor on 08/27/2020
Thank you for your thoughtful review Holly. It was such a pleasure to be a part of your wedding day! I loved meeting and working with you and Wild Bill and being a part of your ceremony. Sending best wishes for a happy long life together!
Laura is fantastic as an officiant and we now consider her a friend. She strives to make your ceremony 100% personal to you while giving guidance as needed. Laura is personable and genuinely cares about her couples. She also helps with the lice...
nsing details so that you don't have to worry about a thing. We are SO glad we were able to pull off a June 2020 elopement and we are so very happy that Laura was an important part of our special day. You will love her!
Response from the Vendor on 08/09/2020
Kim, thank you for your kind review. I remember you and Joe were the first couple to book with us for the 2020 summer season! It was pins and needles whether you would be able to make it here or not. Determination and dedication got you here an...
d I'm so glad we were able to make your ceremony happen here in Alaska! I also consider you friends. Much love, Laura
Contact Info for Say Yes Wedding Officiaint
6601 E Skyhawk Circle, Palmer, AK | Alaska
Meet the Team
Laura Wilson
Owner
Founder : Officiant : Wedding Planner : Ukulele Player
Laura recalls kayaking in Juneau surrounded by sea lions as the moment she fell in love with Alaska in 2002.
With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry she has been working with couples starting their journey together and finds joy in every new beginning.
Having received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Connecticut she had a rewarding career as a counselor in New England where she was born and raised. Her adventurous spirit brought her north where she has embraced the outdoor lifestyle.
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