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  • Homer-Risse Wedding
    Homer-Risse Wedding
    Sat, Jun 06
    Alyeska Resort, Pond Courtyard
    Jun 06, 2026, 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM AKDT
    Alyeska Resort, Pond Courtyard, 1000 Arlberg Ave, Girdwood, AK 99587, USA
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Kyle & Francesca

Our wedding is not about the marriage, it's about the party, so come party with us!

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Save the Date

Date

June 6, 2026

Time of Ceremony

05:00 PM

(welcome/gathering time 4:00 PM)

Location

Alyeska Resort

1000 Arlberg Ave,

Girdwood, AK 99587

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Information

What to Wear

  • Formal

  • Mid 50's/low 60's °F

  • Possible rain

  • Long daylight hours

  • Ceremony/cocktail hour outdoors, reception indoors

  • Note: Children are absolutely welcome! But just a heads-up, our wedding will be tailored to adults, so there won't be child-specific entertainment or menu options

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Where To Stay

WARNING! Places like the Alyeska Resort book up fast for the summer from all the tourists. Don't wait too long.

How To Get There

 

From Anchorage, AK:

  • Go south on the Seward Highway

  • Exit left on the Alyeska Hwy

  • Turn left on Arlburg Ave

  • Follow signs for Alyeska Resort, Parking, and Overflow Parking

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Parking

  • Alyeska Guest parking lot (shown)

  • Alyeska Overflow parking (shown)

  • Park at Alyeska Daylodge and take free Girdwood Shuttle to resort (see below)

Transportation

WARNING! Car rentals also book up fast for the summer from all the tourists. Don't wait too long.

  • Free Girdwood Shuttle (route shown)

  • Car rental out of Anchorage

  • Uber/Lyft

  • Traditional Taxi

Things to Do

  • Alyeska Nordic Spa

  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

  • Hiking - recommend Flat Top in Anchorage, Winner Creek in Girdwood

  • Mountain bike rentals

  • Breweries - so many to choose from, a couple ideas King Street Brewing in Anchorage, Girdwood Brewing Company in Girdwood

  • Koots - our preferred dive bar

  • Moose's Tooth Pub and Pizzaria

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Timeline

Welcome (Pond Courtyard) - 4:00 PM

Ceremony (Pond Courtyard) - 5:00 PM

Cocktail Hour (Columbia Patio) - 5:30 PM

Reception (Kahiltna Court) - 6:30 PM

Dancing (Kahiltna Court) - 8:00 PM

Last Dance/Pack Up (Kahiltna Court) - 10:15 PM

Kicked Out of Venue (Kahiltna Court) - 11:00 PM

After Party (AirBnB/Open to Ideas) - 11:30 PM

8 Years Together

 

Check out our 8 years together in just a few photos.

No Gifts Needed

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Your Presence is a Gift

 

Your presence at our wedding is all we need! If you’d like to give something, a gift is entirely optional and appreciated. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and make unforgettable memories!

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