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5 4  A l a s k a B r i d e & G r o o m  2025Bride’s name: Carissa Houck Groom’s name: Max ScottHow they met: “We’ve known each other since we were kids. We first starting talking in high school.” Number of guests: 115Wedding colors: Green, dusty pink, wood Unique and special aspects of the day: Carissa and Max shared a “first touch” moment before the ceremony as they held hands back-to-back. “For our ‘first touch,’ we wanted to keep it traditional and not see each other for the wedding; it was a very special moment!” Also special: “We were the first couple to get married at the venue.” Most memorable moment…For her: “Our first touch and seeing Max while I walked down the aisle.” For him: “Exchanging our vows to each other.” Funniest moment: “One of my bridesmaids dove for the bouquet toss when I accidentally threw it too far to the left where nobody was.” Three words that best describe their day: “Whimsical, exciting, joyful.” If they had the chance to do it again, what they would do differently: “Get more tents because it had rained.”Best advice for a couple planning their wedding: “Communicate to each other about what you want for your wedding.”