FAQs
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Should we rent a car?
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Yes - it's strongly recommended. Most guests will be arriving into Anchorage by plane. Our home is located about 20 minutes north of Anchorage, and the venue is located about 2 hours south of Anchorage. Unfortunately Alaska does not have mass transportation. We do have Uber / Lyft / taxis in Anchorage & Eagle River, you would not want to rely on these services for the longer-distances and they would likely not be available around the wedding venue either. There is plenty of parking at venue for the event.
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Where should we stay?
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First and foremost: BOOK EARLY. Our venue is near highly desirable fishing destinations, and accommodations will be in high demand. Second: here's some basic geographical context: guests traveling via plane will arrive into Anchorage - this is "the big city." Kevin and Kelsey live in Eagle River, which is 20 minutes north of Anchorage. We will be there through Thursday 8/10. On Friday, we will be heading to our venue, The Inn at Tern Lake, which is located in Moose Pass, about 2 hours south of Anchorage. We will be there Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night. Depending upon your own travel plans / availability we recommend staying in Anchorage or Eagle River until Friday. From Friday through the weekend, we recommend staying closer to the venue. There might be long road construction delays on Saturday ahead of the wedding, so best to plan an extra buffer if you can! There are accommodations in Cooper Landing and Moose Pass for your stay. Take a look at our "Travel" tab for a more comprehensive list of places to stay.
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We're traveling in from out-of-State, what can we do while we're in your city?
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There are so many amazing activities available in Anchorage, and in the wedding venue area (referred to as the Kenai [kee-nye] Peninsula]. We have some put some thought into what you might like to do on our "Things to Do" page.
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What is the Wedding-Day timeline?
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We are working to outline the timeline still, but will update this when we have more details ready. So far, we know that our ceremony will begin at 3pm, followed by a cocktail hour, and then by the reception.
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How do we get from the Ceremony to the Reception?
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The Ceremony & Reception will both be held at the same venue: The Inn at Tern Lake. The Ceremony will be held on a grassy area, accessed via gravel walkways and boardwalks. There will be a 'Cocktail Hour' around the grounds immediately after the Ceremony, and the Reception will be held indoors, at the Inn.
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What time should I arrive for ceremony?
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Guests should arrive about 20 minutes ahead of the ceremony start time. The owners of the venue say that there is plenty of room for parking, however it's always a good idea to consolidate & carpool where possible! It will certainly help with congestion when the reception wraps up in the evening.
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What is the dress code?
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The suggested attire is Semi-Formal, but most importantly we want you to be comfortable! That said, the wedding IS in Alaska so come prepared: The Ceremony will be held outdoors: guests will walk on gravel & grass to access the site. Given the unpredictibility of Alaska weather, plesae come prepared with a raincoat. The Reception will be held indoors: with less erratic weather indoors, guests should be prepared to eat, laugh, and dance the night away.
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What type of food and drink will be served during cocktail hour & reception?
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We will have light appetizers servied at the cocktail hour following the Ceremony, and will serve a buffet-style dinner during the Reception.
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I have dietary restrictions/allergies. What is the best way to let you know?
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We have included space for notifying us of your meal preference in the RSVP section of our site, and will address those with our caterer.
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Will there be an open bar?
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During the cocktail hour, we will have an open bar with signature drinks and beverages. During the Reception, we will have an open bar serving beer & wine, as well as other sodas and drinks. Rest assured, there will be ample supply of sparkling water.
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Can I take pictures during the ceremony to post on social media?
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During the actual wedding ceremony, we hope to see your faces, not your phones. If you're compelled to take a photo during this time, please be discreet and keep it brief. We have hired a photographer to capture the event. After the wedding ceremony, you may take all the photos you'd like! We would love to see what angles, moments, and joy you've captured, and will share a QR code in our event signage, for you to uploade your favorite pictures to a shared Google drive! Please also feel free to share photos to your social media, we will have an event hashtag to share too.
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What is your wedding hashtag?
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We want one, but don't have one yet! If you think of a great one, please let us know!
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When is the RSVP deadline?
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We ask that you RSVP by May 12, 2023.
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Do you have a wedding registry?
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We kindly request no gifts for our wedding. Your journey to celebrate with us is enough of a gift! (Unless you had planned to gift us with a new boat - then we'll make an exception!)
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Can I bring my gift to the wedding?
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Again, please no gifts. We will have a basket for cards however, and look forward to reading your sentiments!
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When will the reception end?
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The reception will end at 10:00 pm.
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Will there be any other events to attend during the wedding weekend?
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Yes! We want to maximize any available time we have with our guests. We have 'events' starting on Thursday in the Anchorage/Eagle River area, as well as Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Inn. We have these listed on the "Schedule" tab on this website. Please note that you can RSVP for these specific events on that tab too, which will help us with logistics & planning.
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How will you communicate any updated information and/or changes before the wedding?
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If we must make any major changes to the wedding, we will update our information on this website, and notify you by e-mail.
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What will the weather be like?
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August in South Central Alaska can be glorious: warm to Alaskan standards (mid 60's-70's) when sunny, but it can also be a rainy season (sometimes drizzly, sometimes pouring rain). We recommend guests come prepared for inclimate weather, that way you're pleasently surprised if the sun makes an appearance! It would be a good idea to add both "Anchorage" and "Moose Pass" to any weather-monitoring apps you use so you can watch the weather patterns ahead of time.
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Will there be mosquitos?
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Absolutely. We love the outdoors, and are excited to have our friends and family witness our wedding in a beautiful, natural environment. The ceremony and cocktail hour will be held outdoors. We hope for a low-bug count by August, but when in doubt: bring bug spray. Generally we're more concered about bears ;)
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What's the best way to contact you if I have additional questions?
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If you have any additional questions on how to plan your travel for the wedding, we hope you first read through the information provded here in this site. We know travel to Alaska may come with some big unknowns, but we have put effort into outlining expectations and resources in this site. If you have made your way through this whole website with persisting questions, please reach out to us by phone, text, or e-mail. During the wedding festivities, we (Kevin & Kelsey) will be focusing on our guests and not our phones, (especially on the day of our wedding.) If we do not answer texts and phone calls, we know you'll understand.