Wedding Day

The Government Peak Chalet

Ceremony

Reception

Rehearsal Dinner

Our Wedding

We met in the winter of 2022 through our mutual friend, Karrie. When she spoke about Richard, she said something that meant everything to me: " He is an honorable man." That was exactly what my heart had been hoping for someone genuine, kind, and steady in all ways that matter.We started talking first through texts, then long phone calls that made the miles and hours feel like nothing. When we finally met in Missoula, Montana, something just felt right. The very first thing I noticed were this gentle, kind blue eyes. Our conversation flowed so effortlessly, and after dinner we walked together along the Clark Fork River. It was a cold February night, but being beside him felt warm, familiar, and full of possibility. As time went on, we discovered just how deeply our values and dreams aligned. We didn't need to build a brand new life we simply wanted to build a shared one. We explored trails and waterfalls, and traveled from Oregon to Arizona, all the way to the Grand Canyon. And then we took one of the biggest steps of all: we moved to Alaska. It had been a dream for both of us to live where the mountains meet the ocean, where our love for the outdoors could be part of our everyday life. That move wasn't just a change of place it was a promise we made together. On June 30th, Richard proposed near Lovers Point in Monterey, California. I didn't realize what was happening at first it was just a warm, beautiful summer day the ocean with the man l loved. But when he asked me to marry him, everything felt perfectly clear. It was tender, heartfelt, and exactly right. Now, we look forward to the rest of our forever walking side by side into every new horizon, with the same steady love, shared wonder, and sense of home we found in each other. This is our love story!

Our Love Story

Our Story

Photos

Albert Sween

Madison Rose Debernardi

Joe Moore

Karrie Rich

Chris Morris

Wedding Party

Featuring a shared lounge, Fishhook Sunrise B&B offers accommodations in Palmer. 15 miles from Hatcher Pass and 30 miles from St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, the property features free bikes and a garden. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. The units provide views of the mountain and come with a seating area, a washing machine, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. A microwave, a toaster, and fridge are also available, as well as a coffee machine. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Continental and American breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries, and fruit are available. Skiing, cycling, and hiking are possible within the area, and the bed and breakfast offers ski storage space. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 48 miles from the property.

Fishhook Sunrise B&B

Amenities Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and barbecue grills. Dining A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9 AM. Renovations The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 1 to September 30:<ul><li>Parking area</li></ul> Business Amenities Featured amenities include a library and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and portable fans, and you can also request irons/ironing boards. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi Cottonwood Creek Park - 9 km / 5.6 mi Finger Lake State Recreation Area - 10 km / 6.2 mi Wayland University - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi Pedersen Park - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi Reflections Lake - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi Newcomb Park - 10.7 km / 6.6 mi Wasilla Public Library - 11.5 km / 7.2 mi Dorothy G. Page Museum - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi Wasilla Museum & Visitors Center - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi Nunley Park - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi Wasilla City Hall - 12.1 km / 7.5 mi Lucile Lake - 12.3 km / 7.7 mi The nearest airports are: Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 58.3 km / 36.2 mi Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC) - 70.7 km / 43.9 mi Location Located in Wasilla, Gateway Overlook is a 4-minute drive from Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm and 6 minutes from Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site. This bed & breakfast is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Cottonwood Creek Park. Headline Near Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm

Gateway Overlook

Located in Wasilla, 15 miles from Hatcher Pass, Meier Lake Resort provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Among the various facilities are a shared lounge and water sports facilities. The resort has a terrace and mountain views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. At the resort, the rooms include a deskand a patio with a garden view. All rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom with free toiletries, while some rooms come with a balcony and others also have lake views. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Meier Lake Resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wasilla, like hiking and canoeing. The accommodation features amenities such as an on-site business center and sauna. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 52 miles away.

Meier Lake

Free WiFi is included in all guest rooms and a business center is featured at this Wasilla hotel. RV parking is available on site. The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Museum is 1 hours’ drive away. The spacious guest rooms at the Alaska’s Select Inn Wasilla include fully furnished kitchens and large double beds. A cable TV with a DVD player is also provided. Hatcher Pass is 45 minutes’ drive from the Alaska’s Select Inn Wasilla. Muscox Farm is 11 miles away.

Alaska's Select Inn Wasilla

Located in Wasilla, 26 miles from Hatcher Pass, Windbreak Cafe has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. Built in 1980, the property is within 28 miles of St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. The property provides an ATM and free WiFi. At the hotel rooms contain a desk, a TV and a private bathroom. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 45 miles from the property.

Windbreak Hotel

Located within 24 miles of Hatcher Pass and 31 miles of St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Best Western Lake Lucille Inn provides rooms in Wasilla. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel has a garden and a restaurant. The property has a 24-hour front desk and an ATM for guests. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wasilla, like skiing. Merrill Field Airport is 42 miles from the property.

Best Western Lake Lucille Inn

Alaska Lake Lucille B and B is your premier accommodation
choice for your next business or leisure trip.  From the moment
you enter you feel completely at home.  We are an hour away
from the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Take a
stroll on our beautifully landscaped property and relax at the
lake and enjoy the view.
Health and safety have always been a priority at Alaska Lake
Lucille B and B; we have enhanced cleaning and hygiene
standards across all areas of the property in response to
COVID-19. We have increased frequency of cleaning for all
communal areas. Hand Sanitizer are in all rooms and common
areas. Socially distanced check-ins for guest protection. All
rooms are sanitized before arrival and serviced on departure
only. Fresh linen and towels can be replenished upon request.

Alaska's Lake Lucille B&B

Located in Wasilla, 25 miles from Hatcher Pass, Mat-Su Resort provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property has evening entertainment and free WiFi throughout the property. Guest rooms at the motel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Mat-Su Resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wasilla, like fishing. St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church is 31 miles from the accommodation. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 48 miles away.

Mat-Su Resort

Located in Wasilla, Grand View Inn &amp; Suites features an on-site bar and restaurant. The property has a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi is available. Anchorage is 30 mi from Grand View Inn &amp; Suites. Each guest room is equipped with a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Cable TV, refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are standard in each room. Guests can enjoy dinner at The Grill Steakhouse, open Tuesday through Saturday. American fare is served. Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Museum is within 10 minutes' drive of the property, while the Palmer Musk Ox Farm is within 20 minutes' drive. Independence Mine State Historical Park is less than 45 minutes' drive from Grand View Inn &amp; Suites. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 34 mi from the property.

Grand View Inn & Suites

Set in Palmer and only 27 km from Hatcher Pass, Snowgoose Pond Bed & Breakfast offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With lake views, this accommodation features a patio. Guests can make use of a garden. At the bed and breakfast, the units include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. There is also a well-fitted kitchenette in some of the units equipped with a microwave, a toaster, and a fridge. Guests can dine in an outdoor dining area at the bed and breakfast. A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries is available for the American breakfast. St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church is 49 km from the bed and breakfast. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 77 km from the property.

Snowgoose Pond Bed & Breakfast

Boasting rooms with a microwave and a small refrigerator, The Pioneer Motel is located in the center of Palmer, Alaska. Free WiFi is available throughout the motel. Each room here features a cable flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Guests can enjoy mountain views from every room. Several dining options can be reached within a 10-minute walk. A number of outdoor activities can be enjoyed in the area, such as fishing, horse riding, canoeing, and hiking. Wasilla is 15 minutes’ drive away, and the city center of Anchorage is 50 minutes’ drive from The Pioneer Motel.

The Pioneer Motel

This hotel features designated smoking areas, ziplining nearby, and cross-country skiing nearby. Recreational activities include bicycle rentals nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and mountain biking nearby. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Mat-Su Visitors Center - 0. 3 km / 0. 2 mi- Palmer Visitor Information Center - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Colony House Museum - 0. 7 km / 0. 4 mi- Arkose Brewery - 2. 9 km / 1. 8 mi- Palmer Golf Course - 3. 3 km / 2. 1 mi- Musk Ox Farm - 4. 7 km / 2. 9 mi- Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 7. 8 km / 4. 9 mi- Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area - 7. 8 km / 4. 9 mi- Finger Lake State Recreation Area - 9. 5 km / 5. 9 mi- Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm - 10. 9 km / 6.

Hyland Hotel

Eagle Hotel is located in Palmer, 21 miles from Hatcher Pass and 29 miles from St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. Each room at the 3-star hotel has city views and free WiFi. There's a restaurant serving American cuisine, and free private parking is available. All guest rooms are equipped with a fridge, microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Every room comes with a closet and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at the hotel have a terrace. At Eagle Hotel every room has bed linen and towels. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 46 miles away.

Autumn & Richard

Autumn & Richard

A&R

Wedding Day

3:00 PM

Ceremony

4:30 PM–10:00 PM

Reception