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%uf098 A l a s k a B r i d e & G r o o m %uf099 2026 %uf098 1 5 The DetailsPhotography: Silver Birch Photography %u2022 Videography: Josh Vassar %u2022 Ceremony & Reception site: AK Diamond J Ranch %u2022 Dessert table: Bride%u2019s mother (baked cookies); Mel, Bridal Suite Catering (smaller cakes & desserts) %u2022 Catering: Virginia Fraase, The Hearth Eatery; Mel, Bridal Suite Catering%u2022 Beverages: Homer Brewing Company; Sweetgale Meadworks; Cider House %u2022 Day-of coordinator: Stephanie Jones, AK Diamond J Ranch %u2022 Flowers: Kasara Bertels, The Teal Door %u2022 Bride%u2019s dress: Natalia Romanova gown %u2022 Groom%u2019s & groomsmen%u2019s formal wear: Men%u2019s Wearhouse %u2022 Hair: Courtney Barlow, Beauty Travels AK %u2022 Makeup: Kierra Manion %u2022 Officiant: Brian Cook, Head Pastor of ACF Church; %u2022 Entertainment & music: Daniel Perry (violinist for ceremony); Megan Killoran, Killoran Productions (MC & DJ); Silas Luke Jones, (guitarist for cocktail hour) %u2022 Bridal brunch: Land%u2019s End Resort %u2022 Bride/groom%u2019s wedding night accommodations: Bear Canyon Cottages %u2022 Honeymoon destination: Halibut Covethe ceremony, the bride and groom participated in a private communion and foot washing ceremony. The groom built the altar, and the bride and her mother created the seating chart mural. The bride and groom hand wrote letters to each guest as part of the seating chart. Ceremony music included songs from Lord of the Rings and Jurassic Park. The groom, who was previously a professional ballroom dancer, choreographed the first dance. A moose made an appearance, which was a special treat for our out-of-state guests. We used a Bible as a guest book and had our guests highlight their favorite verses.%u201dMost memorable moment%u2026For her: %u201cSitting down for dinner and looking out at all of our favorite people gathered in one place.%u201dFor him: %u201cThe first look and the excitement leading up to it.%u201dFunniest moment: %u201cThe bride and her sister performed Defying Gravity from Wicked, which was a surprise for all the guests, including the bride%u2019s sister.%u201dThree words that best describe their day: %u201cJoyful, sentimental, and spiritual.%u201dIf they had the chance to do it again, what they would do differently: %u201cWe wouldn%u2019t do anything differently, we only wish there had been more hours in the day.%u201dBest advice for a couple planning their wedding: %u201cTo enjoy the planning process rather than just working through a to-do list.%u201d