Romantic Wedding at Creekbend Cafe, AK

couple walking around their wedding venue

Let’s rewind to an unexpected day two summers ago when I ran into Anna at a concert on her birthday. As soon as I spotted her, she excitedly shared the news, Ryan had just proposed on their way to Hope, Alaska! Eeee! I managed to snap a few photos to commemorate the moment before parting ways. Fast forward almost a year, and the day had finally arrived for their adventurous and romantic wedding at Creekbend Cafe!

groom looking at the camera during his bridal portraits

portrait of the groom before the ceremony

groom helping the bride with her wedding dress

picture of the bride and groom looking at each other

picture of the bride and groom holding hands

groom kissing the bride on the forehead at creekbend cafe in alaska

cute couple hugging before their romantic wedding ceremony

bride and groom with their dogs at their romantic wedding at creekbend cafe in alaska

A Beautiful Small Town

Creekbend Cafe in Alaska is located in a tiny town with a population of just over 100 people. With only one highway in and out, so when there’s an emergency that shuts it down, you’re stuck. And wouldn’t you know it, on the morning of Anna and Ryan’s wedding, the highway was closed for nearly 12 hours due to a serious accident. More than half the guests, including myself, found ourselves stranded on the wrong side with no way to Hope.

cute picture of the bride and groom looking at each other

cute couple hugging during their bridal portraits

groom kissing the bride on the shoulder at creekbend cafe in alaska

cute picture of the soon to be married couple at creekbend cafe in alaska

closeup of the bride and groom wedding rings

The Journey to Anna & Ryan’s Romantic Wedding at Creekbend Cafe

Determined not to miss the special day, I quickly got on the phone, calling everyone I knew with a pilot’s license. In Alaska, those people are a dime a dozen. But the good weather meant they were all out on their own adventures. I finally was able to track down a friend of a friend of a friend who came through with a Husky bush plane. With just 20 minutes to spare before the photo session was set to start, I landed on a small gravel airstrip. A family member of the groom picked me up and delivered me to the campsite where Anna and Ryan were getting ready!

bride and groom fishing before their wedding ceremony

bride and groom at their adventurous wedding at creekbend cafe in alaska

picture of the bride and her friends at creekbend cafe in alaska

bride and groom looking at each other at creekbend cafe in alaska

bride and groom looking at the camera at creekbend cafe in alaska

bride and groom at their romantic wedding reception

A Celebration to Remember At Creekbend Cafe in Alaska

Despite the highway drama, the wedding was nothing short of magical! As the highway reopened later in the evening, guests arrived just in time for the after-party. The band played a special song for Anna and Ryan’s first dance while we all twirled sparklers around them. Creekbend Cafe went above and beyond letting the couple pour their own beers and keeping the kitchen open late so everyone could enjoy a meal. The venue’s flexibility and warmth made the night unforgettable!

cute wedding reception at creekbend cafe in alaska

romantic wedding reception at creekbend cafe in alaska

cute reception at creekbend cafe in alaska

fun props at the reception at creekbend cafe in alaska

bride and groom having food at their reception

newlyweds having food at their wedding reception

newly married couple holding hands at creekbend cafe in alaska

picture of the newlyweds with their guests

bride and groom at their reception at creekbend cafe in alaska

bride and groom holding hands at their ceremony at creekbend cafe in alaska

bride and groom kissing at creekbend cafe in alaska

Adventurous & Romantic Wedding at Creekbend Cafe, AK

bride and groom at their reception party

fu picture of the newlyweds and their guests

cute picture of the newly married couple at creekbend cafe in alaska

newly married couple kissing at creekbend cafe

Bare Bones Photo | Alaska Wedding Photographer

Anna and Ryan’s wedding at Creekbend Cafe despite all the circumstances was an amazing day. They will cherish it for many years to come! Ready for me to capture your dream wedding next? Head to my contact page so we can chat about the ideas you have! If you want to learn more about me and what I do, click here. Can’t wait to hear from you!

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Taylor+Paul

We hired McKenzie to take photos for our wedding and couldn’t have been more thrilled with the experience! She was extremely professional and timely with her communication. She is committed to her clients, takes absolutely stunning photos and strives to provide the best experience possible. Not many photographers that would be willing to take engagement photos in January at 20 below… but McKenzie did! She was a dream on our wedding day, keeping us calm and reminding us to enjoy the little moments. We loved working with her and are thankful to now call her a friend! If you have any doubts, push them aside, she will exceed all your expectations!