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Black and white photo through a helicopter windowLevi and Katrina are proof that you don’t have to live outside the state to have an Alaska Destination Wedding! These two traveled up from Point Alsworth to celebrate their love at the base of the Knik Glacier. It was a beautiful day perfect for flying out and going on an adventure, so we did just that. The couple, along with their closest family flew out to the Picnic Strip along the Knik Glacier.  After the ceremony, we flew from the Picnic Strip and up to Grasshopper Ridge for a beautiful view of the glacier. Wanna know something cool? Lauren Daigle was in that very spot a few months prior to record a music video for Rescue. The sweeping vistas are breathtaking! Scroll to the bottom to see a behind the scenes of our adventure that day.

“Donna is incredible. As a fellow photographer, picking the person who was responsible for the memories of our wedding day was nerve-wracking. But her portfolio and personality put her at the top of my list very quickly, and choosing her was easy after some quick messages. She is incredibly sweet and personable, captures the right moments and emotions, and is super creative. She fit right into our small family wedding and was totally game for going on an adventure in a helicopter!! 😊😃 She had our sneak peeks up within a week and had the full gallery to us incredibly fast (Since I am also a photographer I know how hard it is to finish editing galleries, and this lady is a speed demon). I would have Donna be our photographer again in a heartbeat!!!” -Katrina

Aerial photos of the Knik Glacier and Bride sitting in the helicopter before her Alaska Destination Wedding Bride about to get out of the helicopter for her alaska destination wedding Bride walking to see her groom for the first time during their alaska destination wedding Bride being presented to groom during ceremony Bride and groom during their alaska destination wedding ceremonySide by side images of bride and groom during their ceremonyIntimate ceremony at Knik GlacierA black and white photo through guests at an intimate wedding by Knik GlacierSide by side images of bride and groom during ceremony Photo of small group gathered for an intimate ceremony Side by side image of couple exchanging rings and then their family praying over them Black and white photo of family praying over bride and groomFirst kiss after alaska destination wedding Black and white photo of the groom kissing the brides forehead after the ceremony Family photos side by side after an intimate wedding Group family photo after a wedding Family photo after a wedding, bride and groom with brides parents Bride and groom with their siblings Photo of an entire wedding party standing in front of a helicopterAll of bride and grooms guests cheering as they kiss in front of a helicopter Bride and groom holding guns in front of a helicopter Bride and groom walking through fall shrubs after their alaska destination wedding Bride and groom during their fall alaska destination wedding Close up of bride and groom wrapped up in each others armsBride and groom kissing in the fireweed by Knik Glacier Bride and groom kissing in front of Knik River as her veil blows in the windBride and groom kissing in a helicopter during their alaska destination wedding Aerial view of Knik river area from a helicopterBlack and white photo of a Bride and groom smiling in a helicopter during their alaska destination weddingBride and groom standing on grasshopper ridge walking and he is picking her upSide by side images of Knik Glacier from Grasshopper Ridge during an Alaska Destination WeddingBride and groom almost kissing in front of mountains during alaska destination wedding Side by side photos of bride and groom dip kissing and holding hands and walking on grasshopper ridge during their alaska destination wedding Bride and groom holding hands in front of Knik Glacier smiling at each other during Alaska Destination weddingSide by side image of bride and groom smiling at each other during their alaska destination weddingBride and groom sitting on a mountain top during their alaska destination weddingBride and groom laying down and sitting on mountainside during alaska destination wedding Bride and groom laying in the moss on a fur rug on a mountain top during their alaska destination weddingSide by side detail photos of bride and groom holding hands in black and white and sapphire wedding ring in blueberriesBlack and white photo of bride and groom walking towards helicopter with mountains in focus in front of them Bride and groom interacting, walking and he's picking her up and kissing her Groom picking his bride up in front of knik glacier during alaska destination wedding Groom giving his bride a piggy back ride during their alaska destination wedding Aerial photo of bride and groom walking along grasshopper ridge during their alaska destination wedding

Bride and groom dip kissing on top of grasshopper ridge with Knik glacier in the background Bride pointing out the helicopter windowGroom watching his bride look out the window in the helicopter Photo of Knik River, Alaska from the airGroom leading his bride out over the blue ice of the Knik Glacier during their alaska elopement Photo of the glacier and glacier silt on the Knik Bride and groom kissing in front of a pristine blue glacier lakeBride hugging her groom from behind and smiling at each otherSide by side images of bride and groom dip kissing on the knik glacier and sitting in the helicopter on the glacier Bride and groom smiling from the helicopter on the glacier Side by side black and white detail photo of brides bouquet as they sit in the helicopter and glacier pools on knik glacier

Are you planning an Alaska Destination Wedding?

I would absolutely love to be a part of and photograph your special day in Alaska! Contact Me and we can get to the deets!

I’ve been to various gorgeous places around Alaska and am always down to explore with you and help you find the perfect spot. Check out this glacier wedding in Denali National Park on the snow-packed Ruth Glacier.

I highly recommend hiring a local wedding planner to help you make sure you have everything in place for the special day. They can help coordinate your officiant, florals, hair and makeup, and anything else you’ll be needing! I highly recommend A Touch of Saige Events! If you’re thinking of flying out in a helicopter, definitely check with Heli Alaska.

Shoutout to Mike from AK Hand Doctor for lending the Helicopter, and to Mark for flying us around.

Let’s make your Alaska Destination Wedding epic!

Groom giving his bride a piggy back ride during their alaska destination wedding

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  1. Tonya Willis says:

    Looking for wedding destination Sept 2022
    We got engaged on top of Harding Ice Field Glacier
    Is this an option for wedding?? I didn’t see it on your list

    Any and all I do is greatly appreciated,
    Thanks
    Tonya

    • Donna Smith says:

      Hi Tonya!
      It absolutely is a wedding option! The list isn’t exhaustive of all the possibilities of where you can hike or fly for an elopement, I know couples have gotten married there before and it would be so epic! I just sent an email your way so we can chat over more details and I can help with any questions you might have as well!! 😀 Can’t wait!

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