The Reception Guide lists Alaska's top reception sites and is designed to help you find a
reception site
that suits your wedding style, personal taste, guest list and budget.
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| RECEPTION SITE | CAPACITY | RESERVATIONS | COST | SPECIAL FEATURES |
Admiral's Place 9350 Independence Dr. Anchorage, AK 99507 907-562-3090 |
Indoors: 110 |
Anytime |
Call for an estimate |
Stunning decor, spectacular views, easy parking, catering kitchen, audio-visual, weddings, corporate meetings, seminars, luncheons and parties. |
Alaska Aviation Museum 4721 Aircraft Dr. Anchorage, AK 99502 907-248-5325 |
Indoors: 120 Outdoors: 300 |
1 year |
Rental fee: $225/hour Friday-Saturday; $200/hour Sunday-Thursday. |
Caterer of your choice, indoor and outdoor options on Lake Hood |
Alaska Heavenly Lodge Mi. 49 Sterling Hwy., 34950 Blakely Rd. Cooper Landing, AK 99572 866-595-2012 |
Indoors: 30 Outdoors: 100 |
Anytime |
Cost varies, call for details |
18 acres with mountain/river views, manicured lawn, hot tub, sauna, full kitchen, tables/chairs, honeymoon suite. |
Alaska Native Heritage Center 8800 Heritage Center Dr. Anchorage, AK 99504 907-330-8000 |
Indoors: 300 Outdoors: 300 |
Check for availability |
$1800 for evening facility rental plus food and beverages. |
Full catering. Free parking. Great for outdoor ceremonies by lake. Theater available, seats 100. |
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Alaska Railroad Corp. Bill Sheffield Depot at Ted Stevens International Airport 907-265-2494 |
Indoors: 225 |
Anytime |
$250 per hour / $1500 evening minimum. |
Award-winning design. Magnificent views. Choose your caterer. Modern on-site kitchen. Ample parking. |
Alaska SeaLife Center 301 Railway Ave. Seward, AK 99664 907-224-6300 or 888-378-2525 |
Indoors: Up to 400 |
1 month to 18 months |
Varies depending on number of people. Off-site catering only. We can provide contacts. |
Unique and creative wedding and/or reception site; includes exclusive use/viewing of all Alaska SeaLife Center exhibits. |
Alaska Sunset View Resort 5322 S. Big Lake Rd. Big Lake, AK 99652 907-892-8885 |
Indoors:120 Outdoors: 200+ |
Anytime |
Basic package starts at $1200. Call for estimate. |
Lakefront setting with backdrop of Mt. McKinley. Three elegant homes around 1 acre of landscaped lawn, waterfall, patio, pavilion and gazebo. |
Alaska Zoo 4731 O'Malley Rd. Anchorage, AK 99507 907-242-9527 |
Indoors: 157 Outdoors: Unlimited |
Anytime |
Call for an estimate |
Event hall with full kitchen, greenhouse, lawn, complimentary tables and chairs, flexible times and affordable. |
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The Albatross at Settlers Bay Golf Course 7307 S. Frontier Dr. Wasilla, AK 99654 907-376-5833 |
Indoors: 75 Outdoors: 200 |
1 year/2 weeks |
$20 per person/$100 per person. |
Beautiful yet accessible outdoor wedding venue with an unbeatable view of the Chugach Mountain Range. |
Alpenglow Lodge at Arctic Valley Mile 7 Arctic Valley Road PO Box 200546 Anchorage, AK 99520 907-428-1208 |
Indoors: 200+ Outdoors: Unlimited |
1 year |
See website for rate information |
Spectacular mountain setting in Chugach State Park with views of Anchorage and the mountains. Open catering. |
Alpine Rose Inn 3105 N. Talbot Cir Wasilla, AK 99654 907-631-3048 |
Indoors: 40 Outdoors: 100 |
2 years |
Prices vary; call for estimate. |
Manicured lawn and landscaping with mountain views. Craftsman-style inn with dining and event room. |
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Alta House Vacation Rentals Chateau Various locations, Girdwood, AK 907-770-0482 |
Indoors: 30 |
Anytime |
Price depends on venue and number of overnight guests. Off-site catering only. |
Intimate but luxurious properties for small ceremonies. Amenities vary: Appointed kitchens, hot tubs, enclosed yards. |
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Alyeska Resort 1000 Arlberg Ave. Girdwood, AK 99587 907-754-2213 |
Indoors: 200 |
1 year |
$50-$75 per person |
Alyeska Resort is Alaska's premier wedding destination featuring panoramic glacier, mountain and water views and luxurious accommodations. |
Bayshore Clubhouse 3131 Amber Bay Loop Anchorage, AK 99515 907-344-0539 |
Indoors: 150 |
2 years |
Cost varies; call Cherie, 522-4910. |
Beautiful chalet event room with dance floor and fireplace, kitchen, tables/chairs, deck/BBQ, mountain/lake view, plus bridal dressing suite. No corking fees. |
Chena Hot Springs Resort PO Box 58740 Fairbanks, AK 99711 907-451-8104, ext. 1904 |
Indoors: 150 Outdoors: 250 |
Anytime |
Cost varies; call for details. |
440 acres of pristine wilderness set in Alaska's only year round 100+ year old natural hot springs resort. Aurora Ice Museum is a one-of-a-kind location. |
Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center 600 West 7th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 907-263-2850 |
Indoors: 600 Outdoors: 300 |
1 year |
Room rental varies and numerous menu options-please inquire |
Floor to ceiling windows in ballroom. Beautiful mountain views. Outside terrace-perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions. |
Driftwood Inn & Lodge 135 W Bunnell Ave. Homer, AK 99603 907-235-8019 |
Indoors: 150 Outdoors: 150 |
Anytime |
Call for an estimate. |
Beautiful setting overlooking Kachemak Bay and Bishop's Beach. Convenienty located in Historic Old-Town Homer. |
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Firetap Alehouse 10950 O'Malley Centre Dr. Anchorage, AK 99515 907-561-2337 |
Indoors: 170 Outdoors: 60 |
1 year |
$15-$18 per person |
36 beers on tap, ceramic hearth oven cooking, full bar, pizza, pasta, salad, lively and colorful interior. |
Hilltop Ski Area 7015 Abbott Rd. Anchorage, AK 99507 907-346-1446 |
Indoors: 200 Outdoors: 200 |
Anytime |
$1100 (8 hr rental) 200 (person capacity) = $5.50/person (food not included) |
Great venue for indoor or outdoor weddings and receptions. Plenty of free parking. |
Hotel Captain Cook 939 W. 5th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99501 907-276-6000 |
Indoors: 550 |
Up to 1 year in advance |
Cost varies dependent upon the event; average dinner is $50 per person. |
Downtown Anchorage's most prestigious wedding and reception site. An experience out of the ordinary. |
Inn at Tern Lake Mile 36, Seward Hwy. PO Box 7 Moose Pass, AK 99631 907-288-3667 |
Indoors: 80-100 |
1 year |
$30-$40 per person. Site rental $1000/day |
Nine acres surrounded by natural forest, ponds, streams, mountainous panoramic view, 30-foot ceiling in great room. |
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Inn at Whittier 5A Harbor Loop Whittier, AK 99693 907-472-3200 |
Indoors: 80 |
6 months |
Two-entrée buffet: $39.50; Venue rental: $2000. |
Exclusive use of property when booking 20 or more guest rooms. Capacity is 25 rooms/80 people. |
Kenai Landing 2101 Bowpicker Ln. Kenai, AK 99611 907-235-0422 |
Indoors: 200 |
1 year |
Ala-carte menu: $3-$7 per item |
Historic riverfront site: Unique setting for your quintessential Alaskan wedding. Various options for accommodations, large restaurant. |
Kenai Peninsula Suites 3685 Sterling Hwy. Homer, AK 99603 907-235-1866 |
Outdoors: 150 |
Anytime |
Call for details. |
Incredible view, full accommodations, outdoor hot tub and firepit. |
Land's End Resort 4786 Homer Spit Rd. Homer, AK 99603 907-235-0400 or 800-478-0400 |
Indoors: 200 Outdoors: 200+ |
Anytime |
Average sit-down 3-course meal: $40 per person; site fee: $500-1000. |
Full catering and event coordination services, dance floor, stage, spa, endless pool, outdoor hot tub, discounted ERA airfare, shuttle, beach access, exquisite panoramic views, A/V equipment. |
Majestic Valley Lodge Mile 114.9 Glenn Hwy. 16162 West Glenn Hwy. Sutton, AK 99674 907-746-2930 |
Indoors: 125 Outdoors: 225+ |
Up to 12 months |
Full course sit-down dinner averages $34/person |
6000 square foot, hand-scribed log lodge overlooks the Chugach and Talkeetna mountains. |
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Millennium Alaskan Hotel 4800 Spenard Rd. Anchorage, AK 99517 907-266-2216 |
Indoors: 300 Outdoors: 300 |
1 year |
$45 per person. |
Extraordinary lake side and mountain views. Authentic Alaskan décor. Exceptional service for your wedding and reception. |
Port View Banquet Room at the Alaska Experience Theatre 333 W 4th Ave. (Corner of 4th and C St.) Anchorage, AK 99501 907-272-9076 |
Indoors: 120 |
Open |
Rental starting as low as $800 for 5 hour use of the 2,060 sq ft banquet room |
State of the art theatre featuring 96 seats, 43' screen, and can show DVD, Blueray, 3D & HD. |
Settlers Bay Lodge Mile 8 Knik Rd. PO Box 877868 Wasilla, AK 99687 907-357-5678 |
Indoors: 250 |
Anytime |
The cost for buffest ranges from $21-$39 and for a plated dinner $24-$32. |
Three meeting rooms with view of Cook Inlet or Chugach Mountains that can accommodate small groups or up to 250 people. Just 45 miles from Anchorage. |
Seward Windsong Lodge 31772 Herman Leirer Rd. Seward, AK 99664 907-727-4018 |
Indoors: 120 Outdoors: 200 |
Anytime |
Fee dependent on space rented. |
Located on the forested banks of glacier-fed Resurrection River in Alaska. |
Snowfire Gardens Outdoor Event Venue 3379 S. Inlet Vista Circle Wasilla, AK 99654 907-376-5390 |
Outdoors: 125 |
Anytime |
Varies depending on type of event and use of area. |
Four beautifully landscaped acres in a pristine wilderness setting. Includes lawns, waterfall, firepit, flower borders and arbors. |
Summit Lake Lodge Mile 45.5 Seward Hwy. Moose Pass, AK 99631 907-244-2031 or 503-833-2823 |
Indoors: 50-75 Outdoors: 100 |
1 year |
Site rental $1500; sit-down dinner $40 per person. |
Private lodge, cabins available, can sleep up to 50 guests, beautiful scenery. |
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge 23601 S. Talkeetna Spur Rd. Talkeetna, AK 99676 907-727-4018 |
Indoors: 150 Outdoors: 300 |
Anytime |
Site cost is $800 per day for each area used. Tenting is extra. |
Ours is the best view of North America's tallest peak, Mount McKinley. |
UAA Conference Services 3700 Sharon Gagnon Ln. Anchorage, AK 99508 907-751-7241 |
Indoors: 250 |
1 year |
$20+ catering per person; site rental $300-$800, depending on location. |
Flexible, affordable options to meet your budget in a private setting with plenty of parking. |
Viking Hall 8141 Briarwood Anchorage, AK 99518 907-349-1613 |
Indoors: 180 |
Anytime |
Jan.-Nov. $800; $900 Dec. |
Fireplace, mountain views, dance floor, tables and chairs. Full kitchen for self-catering and hired catering. |