Summer in Alaska is incredible but the weather varies dramatically from year to year. Temps will likely be in the mid 60s. The venue has both indoor and outdoor areas. We recommend bringing a jacket in case it is cool outside.

We want everyone to be comfortable but understand the desire to dress up. We have adopted the term "Alaska Formal" which can mean anything from traditional formal wear to jeans and a flannel. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes or plan to be barefoot as we will have yard games set up outside.

We will have complimentary beer and wine available for our guests all evening, and a limited number of cocktails provided as well. That being said, there are no restrictions on bringing your own booze, so if you'd prefer to bring your own beverages, feel free!

We recommend booking lodging soon. Solstice weekend is a popular event weekend in AK. Hotels and airbnbs will fill up quickly. There will be a shuttle to/from the wedding from Valley Hotel, in downtown Palmer. A hotel room or BnB in downtown Palmer will likely be the most convenient.

The sun will be up for the entire event. If you are not from AK, we recommend bringing a sleep mask. It takes a while to adjust to sleeping while the sun is out. On June 22, 2024: Sunrise - 4:14 AM; Sunset - 11:46 PM.

We will have a bus that stops at Valley Hotel in downtown Palmer. They have limited rooms so we suggest booking soon if you plan to stay at this facility, but there are additional lodging options nearby as well. The shuttle will run two times in the evening. Additionally, if you're planning to keep the party going after the wedding celebration, taking the shuttle to Palmer could be a great option, there are several watering holes downtown.

Alaska is HUGE. If you plan to spend time exploring the state before or after the wedding, we strongly recommend reserving a vehicle for transportation. Turo is often a cheaper option than car rental companies.

Coming to our wedding is a gift in itself but if you would like to give us a little something, a contribution to our honeymoon would be much appreciated. A link to the gift fund can be found under the gifts tab.