I’ve known Katie for probably around seven years now, but only met her in person just two weeks ago. The semi-quick story behind that is we both are members of Solo-Ops, a military wives and girlfriends support forum that has been around for almost ten strong years. I joined around 2003, when my husband Chris and his unit were sent to Iraq for the war. While hardly as active on the forum as I used to be back then, I still remember the amazing support and camaraderie we all formed in the sisterhood of being significant others of servicemen, many of whom were on tour or deployed far away from us. Incidentally, the forums are just as wonderful, and just as supportive, and I highly suggest everyone go check it out.
Anyhow, when Katie sent me an IM sometime in the Fall last year about wanting me to shoot her wedding, I was incredibly stoked! I was humbled not only at the fact that I could meet another of my long time SO buds in person (I’ve met up with several other awesome friends already), but that I would get to travel to Alaska to meet her. And not only was she just as incredibly awesome in person, but so was Wayne, and all of their family and friends. Everyone was so sweet and accommodating, and Chris and I were just so blessed to be a part of it all.
So for those who don’t know where Girdwood is, it’s about a half hour drive from Anchorage. A well known landmark and main attraction in Girdwood is the gorgeous Alyeska Resort– a popular ski resort that many out of state and Alaskans alike enjoy venturing to all year round.
And now enough chatter and on to the photos… let’s start by showing the girls hanging out at the Harmony House B&B:
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The lovely bride!
And here’s her handsome groom:
The ceremony and reception were held at this sweet and rustic Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows”:
They make a pretty fabulous looking couple don’t they?!
Check out their amazing cake:
I love their exit from the reception… by the way, in this photo it’s almost 11pm. Seriously, 11 at night.
And if you didn’t believe before when I said their family and friends were FUN:
THANK YOU again Katie and Wayne! We had such a blast with you guys and I’m so happy we finally met in person!
And for tons more of their amazing day, just click play:
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i don’t know how you did it, but it turned out AMAZING! I’m so grateful for you and chris for doing our wedding! we love it all!! if i can, i will definitely use you later and my friends have already said they want you for their weddings! :P THANK YOU AGAIN SOOO MUCH!
the pictures are awesome!! love them all !! But the dancing picture is my favor =)
And you serious about the 11pm at night? It is BRIGHT!!
That is pretty wild about how bright it is at 11pm at night! Beautiful photographs here! The colors are really popping and their dancing images, so tender. Have a great time on the road!
What a fun wedding! Did the guests need to dress in specific colors? If so, what a fun & classy theme!