hopespringsphotography
June 14, 2025
For this adventurous couple from Northern Ireland, a traditional wedding just wouldn’t do. They dreamed of something wild. Intimate. Surreal. So they packed their wedding clothes, flew across the world, and said “I do” on top of Knik Glacier, surrounded by brilliant blue pools, sunlit ice, and the untouched beauty of Alaska.
Their glacier elopement was more than just a wedding day.
It was an experience of a lifetime—and proof that love is the greatest adventure of all.
Together for 11 years, their relationship has been shaped by joy, humor, and a shared sense of wonder. Introduced through friends, they’ve spent the last decade making each other laugh with their uniquely weird sense of humor, building a home in Northern Ireland with their much-loved cat and dog, and collecting memories from every corner of the world.
Whether it’s a Scrabble match in their garden or a wildlife trek on the other side of the globe, they chase adventure in all its forms—and their wedding was no exception.
“We love adventures—both close to home and as far away as we can manage.”
Their day began with the thrill of lift-off, as they boarded a private helicopter and soared above braided rivers, emerald valleys, and towering peaks. As they approached the glacier, the landscape changed—brilliant white ice formations, glowing turquoise melt pools, and miles of untouched snowfields spread out below them.
When they landed, the air was bright, the sun was shining, and the stage was set for the kind of ceremony most people only dream about.
Tucked just an hour from Anchorage, Knik Glacier is one of Alaska’s most popular—and visually stunning—elopement locations. Accessible by helicopter, it offers a truly immersive, once-in-a-lifetime setting.
What makes Knik Glacier elopements unforgettable:
And on sunny days like theirs, the glacier transforms into a mirror of light and color—a natural masterpiece that makes every moment feel like it belongs on film.
What made this day magical wasn’t just the scenery (though the photos say it all). It was the way their love came alive in that setting—laughing together on the ice, holding each other close as the wind danced around them, savoring every second of the memories they were making.
They didn’t follow tradition.
They followed their hearts—and the result was so much more than a ceremony.
It was joy. Adventure. Commitment. Celebration.
And a chapter in their story they’ll never forget.
You don’t need to be from Alaska to elope on a glacier. Whether you’re flying in from Ireland, Australia, or just across the U.S., it’s more accessible than you might think—and infinitely more breathtaking than you can imagine.
Here’s what to know: