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%uf098 A l a s k a B r i d e & G r o o m %uf099 2026 %uf098 2 7 The DetailsPhotography: Nikayla and Co. %u2022 Videography: Bonnie Thibault Films %u2022 Ceremony site: Saint Andrew Catholic Church %u2022 Reception site: Alaska Native HeritageCenter %u2022 Cake: Shelly Eller %u2022 Catering: Sal%u2019s New York Grill & Catering %u2022 Wedding coordinator: Event%u2019s by Ayla %u2022 Flowers: The Teal Door Alaska%u2022 Bride%u2019s dress: Casablanca gown, Orainda%u2019s Bridal Boutique %u2022 Groom%u2019s & groomsmen%u2019s formal wear: Men%u2019s Wearhouse %u2022 Officiant: Father Arthur Roraff %u2022 Ceremony music: Julia and Maria Beck (childhood friends) %u2022 Reception DJ: Alaska Professional Entertainment %u2022 Hair & makeup: %u201cMy sister Josi did my hair and makeup (not bad for an electrical engineer)%u201d %u2022 Party supplies & rentals: Classy Elegant Events (napkins); Alaska Native Heritage Center (tables, chairs, linens, bar, etc.) %u2022 Bartender: El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant %u2022 Casino games: Main Event CateringMost memorable moment%u2026For her: %u201cThe dance floor never had less than 10 people on it, and usually completely packed. As a dancing queen myself, I was very proud to see all our guests enjoying themselves so much.%u201dFor him: %u201cThe first time I saw the reception space was on the day of the wedding. Walking in and seeing the Alaska Native Heritage Center full of all our family and friends was very memorable.%u201dFunniest moment: %u201cMy mom roasted the groom during her toast,%u201d says Eliza, %u201cand it had some people in tears, including the groom%u2019s brothers.%u201dThree words that best describe their day: %u201cSpectacular, unforgettable, fun.%u201dIf they had the chance to do it again, what they would do differently: %u201cHold the ceremony earlier in the day so that the day could have lasted longer.%u201d