Cozy Winter Alaska Airbnb Wedding | Alaska Wedding Photographer

truly, madly, deeply

an intimate styled session by Rachel Struve Photography

I don’t usually do this but I want to START this off with sharing the vendors that made it happen. It’s incredible to come together with other industry professionals to make a creative vision reality.

VENDORS (magic makers):

Venue: Mountain Field Farm

Wedding Dress: Bateau Bridal

Florals: Johanna Andersen Creative

Videography: Haley Jay Media

Event Planning: Wild Hearts Events

Hair: Emily at AK Upstyles

Makeup: Tiff at Vision Beauty

Veil: Dalliance Gowns Rentals

A couple more quick things before you bless your eyes with these photos:

  • this is a real couple. Ryan and Leslie got married in their living room over zoom a year ago and this session was the first time they wrote actual vows to each other. HOW SPECIAL.

  • if I tell you to turn all of the lights in the room off, trust me and do it.

  • I recommend adding 432 candles + cinnamon rolls to every winter elopement but that’s just me.

  • please, I beg you, if these images speak to you - don’t settle for less.

my hope is that these images inspire you to think outside of the box,

to create a slow and intentional day around the things that mean the most to you,

to work with your photographer to create vulnerable images that make you want to laugh and to whisper.

I would LOVE to hear how these photos make you feel. comment or DM me on instagram after you’ve scrolled through! ♡

Handwritten notes and photos surrounded by flowers and ribbons for a Winter styled shoot in Alaska.
A man putting a dish in an oven while a woman gets her hair done nearby by Alaska wedding photographer, Rachel Struve.
Wedding dress hung from a spiral staircase in an Airbnb in Anchorage
Bride getting her dress zipped in front of a window with snow outside in Alaska.
Bride adjusting her earring after getting ready by Alaska wedding photographer, Rachel Struve.
Groom standing on porch covered in snow for first look during a Winter styled shoot.
Bride tapping groom's shoulder for first look in the snow in Anchorage.
Bride and groom embracing outside of a window on a porch covered in snow.
Bride walking down a spiral staircase at an Airbnb for a Winter styled shoot by photographer, Rachel Struve.
Bride and groom holding hands in front of wood burning stove reading vows.
Bride reading vows in front of a wood burning stove in an Airbnb by Alaska wedding photographer, Rachel Struve.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss after reading their vows in intimate ceremony.
Bride and groom holding hands in a cozy airbnb for a Winter styled shoot with photographer, Rachel Struve.
Dinner table set for a small wedding reception with beautiful florals and candles.
Bride and groom sitting at candlelit table for Alaska intimate wedding.
Groom kissing bride's shoulder at a candlelit dinner after their intimate wedding ceremony in Anchorage.
Bride and groom surrounded by candles for a Winter styled shoot by Anchorage photographer, Rachel Struve.
Bride and groom kissing at a dinner table surrounded by candles in Anchorage.
Bride and groom standing in a snowy landscape holding flowers.
Groom kissing bride's temple out in the snow together for couples portraits.
Bride with pearl drop earrings wearing a white fur coat out in the snow for Winter styled shoot.
Wedding couple kissing in a snowy landscape in Anchorage, Alaska by photographer Rachel Struve.
Bride and groom lying on a couch together in cozy Airbnb after intimate wedding ceremony.
Groom lying on bride's lap on a couch, laughing together in their wedding clothes.
Bride and groom lounging on a white couch together in a cozy airbnb for a Winter styled shoot
Bride kissing groom's hand as they sit together in a large room after their intimate wedding.

to dive deeper into the story of the day, check out the VIDEO that Haley Jay created:

film of the day

thank you for appreciating with me! I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Rachel Willyerd

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