A Touch of Saige Events and I wanted to put our heads together to put on a styled elopement that could inspire couples to think outside of the box on their elopement day. It doesn’t always have to look like running to the wilderness, sometimes it can look like running away to a carnival! That’s the beauty of eloping: it can look however you want it to! This Alaska State Fair collaboration styled shoot was the MOST fun session and it was so great to come together with local Alaska wedding vendors and fair vendors alike and make some magic!
Alaska State Fair Vendors
We wanted the carnival theme to be apparent in all of the details, from the colors, the incorporation of fair goodies, and out of the box decor and attire! We also really wanted to incorporate classic/staple Alaska State Fair Vendors like Aunt Linda’s Funnel Cakes, Becky’s Kettle Korn and Cathy’s Candy Cabin among others. It was awesome to showcase them in a different way outside of their usual booth space in this wedding setting.
The funnel cake wedding cake was my favorite part I think!! It is a unique spin on the wedding cake tradition. I do highly recommend eating it hot though. Like cook that sucker, cut it, and eat it haha!
The entire theme was very nostalgic as a whole as well as many of us participating had been to the Alaska State Fair many times growing up and as adults. Super special.
Elopement Inspiration
I hope you enjoy this inspiration! Ultimately, your wedding day is all about you and your honey so make it about that! Have your favorite foods and drinks, have all the colors or neutrals, have all the things that would make you both the MOST happy. Don’t be afraid to add a little nostalgia as well. Happy planning!
Marin and Garrett were the perfect couple for this very unique theme because they loved the colors, face glitter, and fair hair!
All in all, this carnival-themed elopement was pretty much a whole dream and I highly recommend thinking outside of the box if that suits you and your honey’s style!
Are you looking to elope in Alaska but aren’t sold on the Alaska State Fair setting? Check out this How to Elope in Alaska Blog!
Planner/Styling// A Touch of Saige Events
Host// Alaska State Fair – Eckert Garden
Videographer// Don Chon Photography
Fair Hair Couple// Marin & Garret
Gown// Bateau Bridal Boutique
Florals// Flower Flingers
Drink stand// Wedding Creative & Design
Invitation Suite// Grey Meets Gold
Fair hair// Emarosehair
Fair makeup// Chance Droege –Cloud 9 Day Spa
Glitter// Raw Crystal Collective
Funnel cakes// Aunt Linda’s Funnel Cakes
Licorice// Timbo’s Licorice Ropes at the Fairs
Cotton candy & Apples// Cathy’s Candy Cabin
Donuts// The Rollin Donut
Ice Cream// Dippin’ Dots
Macaroons// Sweet Caribou – handcrafted in Alaska
Popcorn// Becky’s Original Kettle Korn LLC
Carnival Rides// Golden Wheel Amusements
Drinks// Alaskan Soda Jerk
Okay well if this isn’t the most epic elopement I’ve ever seen I don’t know what is! Wow! Everything about this has me 🤩. From the table set up to the portraits. You killed it!
Obsessed with this! Love how you are presenting creative options for couples.
Donna! These are freaking incredible! I would have loved to attend this elopement. So fun – I want to see more weddings and elopements like this one.
Oh myyyy this is absolutely amazing! So fun and colourful, I am absolutely in love!!!
What a fun idea for an elopement!! I love all of the colors and you captured the details perfectly!
Okay this is SO FUN!!! I’M OBSESSED! What an inspiring idea! Hope you definitely get some more fun couples ready to create this magic with you!
This is so FUN!! I love all of the colors and the overall energy of this elopement!
Oh my gosh I am OBESESSEDDDDDD with this! I love the pops of color and how unique everything is! This is awesome and really shows your couples that they can think outside of the box for their day.