In October, I got the call that Brittany and Larry had decided to do away with the large wedding they had been planning and elope in Seward, Alaska instead. It was where they met and had fallen in love (at the Yukon Bar to be exact!) and it only felt natural that things would come full circle here. In that pre-Covid era, this 180 turn wasn’t so much out of necessity, but really a desire to simplify and do something that felt more “them!”
Read MoreLacey and Wesley chose to say their vows in an intimate ceremony on the edge of Resurrection Bay in Seward, Alaska. It was toward the last days of spring and the ocean air was mild, the town still quiet. A perfect day for a wedding. These two are the kind of couple whose light you feel just by being near them. They’re adventurous, lighthearted, and thoughtful. Based on the many stories they shared, I’m pretty sure there are rarely boring moments between them.
Read MoreEvery July, thousands gather at the mouth of the Kenai river, twenty foot long nets, coolers, and families in tow. They stand side by side in the water, chest deep, as the sockeye salmon return home.The people present are as colorful as the tents that pack the beach. Every ethnicity, age, and walk of life are represented. Everyone is friendly, generous, and happy to lend a helping hand. This isn't combat fishing, it's a party and we're all here for the same reason--to fill our freezers for the winter.
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