Thursday, August 1, 2013
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Hello Again!
Just some other random thoughts ...
Even though it's Alaska, a lot of places have hot tubs and if this amazing weather holds out, you may want to take some swims in our frigid mountain lakes - so bring your swimsuits!!
Also, Cathy (the owner of Raven Glacier Lodge) recommends using 'shoe slips' if you do not have much traction on your wedding shoes as the dance floor and decks can get slippery and there are also these nifty 'solemates' for preventing high heels from slipping into dirt/grass if you're planning on wearing some! The ceremony/reception will be both in and outside depending on the weather so these may help!
Sarah :)
Just some other random thoughts ...
Even though it's Alaska, a lot of places have hot tubs and if this amazing weather holds out, you may want to take some swims in our frigid mountain lakes - so bring your swimsuits!!
Also, Cathy (the owner of Raven Glacier Lodge) recommends using 'shoe slips' if you do not have much traction on your wedding shoes as the dance floor and decks can get slippery and there are also these nifty 'solemates' for preventing high heels from slipping into dirt/grass if you're planning on wearing some! The ceremony/reception will be both in and outside depending on the weather so these may help!
Sarah :)
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Hi All!
So far this has been an epic summer - sunny and hot the majority of the time which has enabled us pasty white Alaskans to get some color!
We're keeping our fingers crossed that this amazing weather will continue but considering we got a foot of snow this year at the end of may ... you just never know :) Be sure to pack a lot of layers (including a rain jacket) as the temperature can change dramatically throughout the day. Mosquitos and 'no-see-ums' are also always bad in the summer here so plan on investing in some bug spray when you land. We are lucky enough to have two 'skeeter-vacs' which keep our house very pleasant but they're a bit hard to lug around when hiking!
For those of you planning on exploring the wilderness a bit, here is a nice reference for bear safety. Even if you're not exploring too far, it's still good information to have as you can encounter bears anywhere from our yard to downtown Anchorage :)
Can't wait to see you all so soon!
Sarah & Ryan
So far this has been an epic summer - sunny and hot the majority of the time which has enabled us pasty white Alaskans to get some color!
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| Midnight gardening with happy hooligan dogs, wine, and sunshine. |
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| Epic sunsets night after night ... come on weather - hold out!!! |
For those of you planning on exploring the wilderness a bit, here is a nice reference for bear safety. Even if you're not exploring too far, it's still good information to have as you can encounter bears anywhere from our yard to downtown Anchorage :)
Can't wait to see you all so soon!
Sarah & Ryan
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Hi All!
Just another update as we've had some questions from a few of you and thought we'd address them here :)
We are now registered at Target and at Amazon.com. We picked these because there are a lot of online options and direct shipping makes things easier.
Also in terms of dress for the wedding, Ryan and I did a google search because we had no clue ... did you know there was a 'white tie' level of fanciness??? Our wedding will fall more into the category of "semi-formal" although that term can be applied loosely to allow for comfort and extra layers depending on the weather the day of.
We hope that helps a bit and just let us know if you have any questions!
Sarah, Ryan, & Tassie-Dog
Just another update as we've had some questions from a few of you and thought we'd address them here :)
We are now registered at Target and at Amazon.com. We picked these because there are a lot of online options and direct shipping makes things easier.
Also in terms of dress for the wedding, Ryan and I did a google search because we had no clue ... did you know there was a 'white tie' level of fanciness??? Our wedding will fall more into the category of "semi-formal" although that term can be applied loosely to allow for comfort and extra layers depending on the weather the day of.
We hope that helps a bit and just let us know if you have any questions!
Sarah, Ryan, & Tassie-Dog
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Hi All!
Just a quick update:
We looked into blocking rooms at some hotels in downtown Anchorage and at the Alyeska Resort in Girdwood to make things as inexpensive as possible for guests choosing to stay in those places. Interestingly enough, however, Expedia has prices either comparable or cheaper than the deals offered for blocking rooms.
Sooo ... have a look here.
In terms of downtown hotels in Anchorage, the Hilton is definitely in a great location where you can walk around downtown Anchorage. We have never stayed in any of these hotels, however, so can't recommend anything personally!
*Also we are planning some get togethers on Wednesday and Thursday the week before the wedding - very casual hiking/BBQing/etc options for anyone in Anchorage without plans. We'll be sure to give more details on the invitations!
Cheers!
Sarah & Ryan
Just a quick update:
We looked into blocking rooms at some hotels in downtown Anchorage and at the Alyeska Resort in Girdwood to make things as inexpensive as possible for guests choosing to stay in those places. Interestingly enough, however, Expedia has prices either comparable or cheaper than the deals offered for blocking rooms.
Sooo ... have a look here.
In terms of downtown hotels in Anchorage, the Hilton is definitely in a great location where you can walk around downtown Anchorage. We have never stayed in any of these hotels, however, so can't recommend anything personally!
*Also we are planning some get togethers on Wednesday and Thursday the week before the wedding - very casual hiking/BBQing/etc options for anyone in Anchorage without plans. We'll be sure to give more details on the invitations!
Cheers!
Sarah & Ryan
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