Mountain Field Farm

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August 2017April the giraffe was pregnant and an internet sensation in the time leading to the birth of her calf at the Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, New York, with onlookers watching her progress via a live internet feed. Who are crazy animal lovers that tuned into April's wellbeing? Adrian's mom Kelli in Alaska and my Aunt "Tisa" Lisa in Florida. Kelli was sharing photos and info with those in the group watching April and Tisa saw Adrian's photo and decided she had to get us together. We became Facebook friends and met in November, when he came down with friends for a roofing job. We met in Titusville, FL and went to one of the only restaurants that was still open that weeknight ... World of Beer. We totally hit it off and began dating shortly thereafter.

The Giraffe

April 2022The community garage sale was taking place on a hot and humid April day. I woke up early to set up the sale while Adrian prepared for work, and managed the sale with my mom who came over to offload a few things and keep me company. Many hours later, the garage sale was finished and I was exhausted. Adrian came home from work and, usually he would want to take some time to relax before leaving again but this time, he really wanted us to take Tucker for a walk at our favorite outdoorsy area, Central Winds Park. After a lot of resistance, I gave in. We walked our usual route and along the way saw my mom, who did not live on our side of town, wearing the brightest blue shirt possible, with her back pressed into the very green foliage. Definitely not subtle! She had her phone out and aimed straight for us, following our path towards her. It turns out, she was facetiming Adrian's mom, Kelli, so she could be present for what was to come! My mom grabbed Tucker's leash from Adrian, who then lead me to the prettiest proposal spot! He had rose petals strewn about, long stemmed roses lining a picnic blanket with a Marry Me sign centered on one edge, and photos of us throughout our relationship strung around a giant park tree. It was gorgeous! He got down on a knee and asked if I would marry him. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to freak him out a little and by saying, "well.... this is awkward, but.....", and then after he looked concerned and mom gasped, I said "YES!" My brother Chris ran out with a camera at some point during all that and I was shocked to see him there too. Chris took a few cute proposal pictures of us and then had us reenact the photos Zach Galifianakis and Kate McKinnon took in Masterminds. People congratulated us left and right and I caught a second wind, no longer exhausted from the garage sale, up late sharing the news with as many people possible!

The Proposal

September 2023Join us as we begin this new chapter in our story!

We DO! 

Our Story

Engagement photo shoot. 

Have photos of us through the years? Send them to us and we will share them here!

Photos

Saturday, September 23, 2023

The Ceremony and Reception will be held at Mountain Field Farm4:00 PM - 10:00 PMMountain Field Farm<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=61.61001860,-149.11913050&amp;query_place_id=ChIJU56GOcAdyVYRtUKQUo1-jP0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">13150 E Scott Rd,&nbsp;Palmer,&nbsp;AK&nbsp;99645</a>Semi-Formal: Tuxes and gowns are welcome, and so are suits and cocktail dresses.

Venue

Wedding Party

Here are some flight, rental car, and lodging options to get you started!

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I love using Kayak to book flights because it compiles all of the flight costs for different airlines and presents it to you for comparison, to make sure you choose the flight that works best for you!*Kayak also offers hotel and vehicle bookings. PLEASE NOTE: I do have a discount code to book through Alaska Airlines's website (ECME713)

Flights to Anchorage, Alaska

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Alamo

Thrifty Car Rental

Enterprise

Budget

Hertz 

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*Recommended Housing* - A few of these Glacier Suites rentals (pictured) have been blocked for your use at a discounted rate between 9/20-9/27. The cost is $150 a night if the entire week is booked. Otherwise, the nightly cost is $165 for guests. If additional time is desired, that can also be arranged. In addition to the nightly rate there is a $150 cleaning fee and 5% standard tax (both fees are standard for all booking lengths). These individual 3/2 houses are fully accommodated, SPACIOUS, beautiful, close to all activities, and PERFECT for splitting cost between family/friends. Please keep in mind, there are a few rentals blocked and they are available for booking on a first come, first served basis. If you would like to book your stay here, please let me know and I will provide the manager's phone number for the discounted rate.

Glacier Suites

Colony Suites

Stoneridge Place

Alaska Backcountry Cottages

Mat-Su Resort

Alaska Glacier Lodge

Hatcher Pass Cabins

Meier Lake Resort

Best Western Lake Lucille Inn

Grand View Inn & Suites

Modern Alaskan Bluffside Retreat

Travel

Some fun local adventures await you! 

For suggestions, please see the list below.

Dog Sled Adventure Tour – Fall - Dog sledding doesn’t just happen during the winter. Autumn not only brings out the beauty of Alaska’s changing leaves and cooler temperatures, it also brings about fall training. This is the time of year when mushers begin to train their dogs for the winter race season.

Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska

The Mat-Su Valley is known as the "Stillwater Fishing Capital of Alaska" because the abundance of road-accessible lakes. Catch landlocked salmon, arctic char and rainbow trout in one of the many lakes. Don't forget about those big northern pike out there too!

Drill Team 6 Fishing Excursions, LLC

Knik Glacier is located on the northern edge of Alaska's Chugach Mountains. Over 28 miles long and 5 miles across this is one of central Alaska's greatest rivers of ice. Often referred to as Alaska's 'sunny glacier', a unique microclimate or "rain shadow" has created a truly diverse ecosystem. A northern desert surrounded by snow covered peaks, hanging glaciers, and waterfalls.

Knik Glacier Tours

The endangered beluga whales of upper Cook Inlet near Anchorage follow the runs of salmon and hooligan—and are most often seen just before/ after high tides in Turnagain Arm along the Seward Highway. Watch for the winking white of their backs arching from the water as they breathe (sometimes difficult to distinguish from white caps.) It’s not uncommon for them to swim only yards off the rocks. Listen and you may hear them chirping and chattering as they pass (old-time whalers nicknamed belugas “sea canaries.”) Aptly named Beluga Point overlooks an expanse with another chance to see them on the move. Belugas will also occasionally swim past Anchorage beaches along Knik Arm […] so it’s always good to be alert when visiting Kincaid Park or the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail during high tide. Scientists say the belugas often work the mouths of the Susitna River beyond Knik Arm west of Anchorage and the Chickaloon River on the northern Kenai Peninsula—both remote and difficult-to-reach spots.

Beluga Whales at Turnagain Arm

I highly recommend this for anyone in the area, as often as possible! Feed reindeer, a moose, alpacas, elk, and so much more! Dr. Michelle Oakley of Nat Geo's show "Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet," tends to the animals at this farm when needed. You may just get to meet an animal friend that she has helped / that you recognize from the show. You never know! (If you meet Dr. Oakley you have to get her autograph for me, or else you are uninvited to the wedding. - Elizabeth)

Reindeer Farm

Outdoor recreation at its finest! Take in the sights by car, or pull over and explore.

Hatchers Pass

Kelli (Adrian's mom) recommended this attraction because she said it is a beautiful, short, and easy walk to the falls. Google says it will take less than 1 hour to walk to the falls and back.

Thunderbird Falls Trailhead

The train seen in the link is a different train that ends its seasonal run on 09/16/23. However, the ARR Coastal Classic Train, run by the same company, ends its season on 09/25/23, which is perfect for anyone interested in traveling to the fjords of Seward, AK in the Gold Star domed carts, with bottle and food service. The train also has an upper level viewing platform, which would be great for photographs. Seats on the train even rotate, so you can face your group, if you'd like.Explore glaciers, fjords (natural habitats for whales and porpoises), the Alaska SeaLife Center, fishing boats, or shops.The train departs Anchorage at 6:45am and arrives in Seward at 11:20am. You can enjoy the day exploring, board the train at 6:00pm and arrive back in Anchorage at 10:15pm.

Alaska Railroad Coastal Classic Train to Seward, AK

Get outdoors and explore! UTV, ATV, kayak, and boat rentals are available here.

Alaska Toy Rental

While you are welcome to explore on your own, it would be nice to get the friends and/or families from both sides together beyond the wedding day! Please let us know if this is something you would like to do so we can make any reservations needed.

Adventures

If you have any questions that are not answered here, please let us know!

&nbsp;-Elizabeth and Adrian&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Adrian & Elizabeth

Adrian & Elizabeth

A&E

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