Alaska Elopement Package
Hatcher Pass Hiking Wedding

Exchange vows overlooking a turquoise alpine lake, wander beside a mountain creek, and sip champagne or hot cocoa as the sun sets over the peaks. The Alaska Hiking Elopement Package is for couples who crave adventure and connection - your Hatcher Pass elopement is a breathtaking, intimate celebration surrounded by the wild beauty of Alaska. With the option to add on officiant services, bouquet and boutonniere, and a charcuterie picnic, you can arrive to your elopement without the stress of planning.

• Underneath you will find a timeline of your Alaska Elopement Package.

• 5:00 PM

  Arrive at the parking lot area for portraits

• 5:30 PM

  Drive to Summit Lake (15 minutes)

• 5:45 PM

  Vow and ring exchange at Summit Lake

• 6:15 PM

  Begin April Bowl hike

• 7:15 PM

  Champagne pop and picnic

• 7:45 PM

  First dance of your Hatcher Pass Wedding at the top of the mountain

• 8:00 PM

  Sunset Portraits and hike back down

• 9:00 PM

  Coverage ends

The hike to April Bowl is optional. With your Alaska Elopement Package, you can explore various beautiful spots in Hatcher Pass. depending on the day that you’re envisioning, there are options to add different locations. Summit Lake has stocked fish so if you’d like to go fishing, we can make that happen! If you’re feeling brave, you can also jump in for a swim.

Ceremony Venue

Legal Ceremony Information
Couples must apply in person for an Alaska marriage license at a Bureau of Vital Statistics office. A valid government-issued photo ID (such as a passport or driver’s license) is required. Alaska has a mandatory 3-business-day waiting period between applying for the license and holding the ceremony. The license is valid for 90 days.

The current marriage license fee is approximately $60, paid directly to the State of Alaska. Certified copies of your marriage certificate (recommended for name changes or international use) are available for an additional fee, typically around $30 per copy.

• 4 hours of continuous photography coverage for your Alaska Elopement Package.
• Unlimited high-resolution and web-size downloads are delivered through a private online gallery.
• Print release so you can print your photos anywhere.
• Timeline and planning assistance for your Hatcher Pass Wedding.
• Approximately 50 photos per hour of coverage delivered within 4 weeks after your Alaska Elopement.

• Travel to and from Hatcher Pass
• Travel Insurance
• Food and Beverage
• Flowers for your Alaska Elopement
• Officiant