+
+
+ Getting to Anchorage
+
+
+ Never been to Anchorage before? No problem! We've set this site up
+ in advance so you can book flights and accommodations early. We
+ recommend booking your flight on the early side for the best deals
+ and seats, and you can book your discounted hotel rate at Alyeska
+ with our code,{" "}
+
+ MSWEDDING
+
+ . NOTE: check the prices with and without the code--the code is
+ only valid for daily rate Friday through Sunday, and paying ahead
+ may be cheaper/easier than using it! Servicing Anchorage and
+ Girdwood is Ted Stevens International Airport,
+ which has frequent flights from major US-based airlines.
+
+
-
-
- From the East Coast
-
-
- Alaska and United both have
- great flights with stops in Seattle, Portland, Denver, and Chicago
- that run year-round. Alaska Airlines is generally recommended for
- the shortest time in transit--they also have more comfortable
- Economy seats, and complimentary alcohol if you upgrade to
- Premium. Delta is also a good option.
-
-
+
+
+ From the East Coast
+
+
+ Alaska and United both have
+ great flights with stops in Seattle, Portland, Denver, and Chicago
+ that run year-round. Alaska Airlines is generally recommended for
+ the shortest time in transit--they also have more comfortable
+ Economy seats, and complimentary alcohol if you upgrade to
+ Premium. Delta is also a good option.
+
+
-
-
- From the West Coast
-
-
- Your best bet is Alaska Airlines from most major
- airports (Sea-Tac, SFO, etc.); they have a large presence on the
- West Coast and fly frequently between their hubs.{" "}
- Delta also has good flights from Sea-Tac.
-
-
+
+
+ From the West Coast
+
+
+ Your best bet is Alaska Airlines from most major
+ airports (Sea-Tac, SFO, etc.); they have a large presence on the
+ West Coast and fly frequently between their hubs.{" "}
+ Delta also has good flights from Sea-Tac.
+
+
-
-
Where to Stay
-
- Anchorage and Girdwood are home to a number of hotels and rentals.
- Girdwood has the benefit of being close to the actual wedding and
- some of the attractions to the south, but is about 45 minutes
- south of Anchorage and has fewer lodging options. Your best bet
- for the wedding in general is to stay at Alyeska--use discount
- code accommodations for booking rooms, and the reception and
- ceremony are right there. The reception will be in the building,
- and the ceremony about a quarter mile across the parking lot.
-
-
- If coming with a large family or group, your best bet may be an
- Airbnb/Vrbo in the hillside area. This will be about a 30-40
- minute drive to the wedding, and gives you great access to most of
- Anchorage while allowing you to avoid major traffic driving south
- to the wedding.
-
-
- If trying to use hotel points or looking for more options, you may
- be interested in some of the hotels downtown. The Hilton Downtown
- Anchorage is relatively recently redone, in a relatively nice
- area, and may be a convenient middle-of-the-road option. The
- Captain Cook is a fancier option with phenomenal dining venues
- within and a distinct architectural style, but may be on the older
- side. Nearby are the standard city offerings, a Marriott, Hilton
- Garden Inn, Sheraton, etc., blocks from each other. From most of
- the downtown hotels, you are looking at about a 45 minute drive to
- the wedding.
-
-
+
+
Where to Stay
+
+ Anchorage and Girdwood are home to a number of hotels and rentals.
+ Girdwood has the benefit of being close to the actual wedding and
+ some of the attractions to the south, but is about 45 minutes
+ south of Anchorage and has fewer lodging options. Your best bet
+ for the wedding in general is to stay at Alyeska--use discount
+ code accommodations for booking rooms, and the reception and
+ ceremony are right there. The reception will be in the building,
+ and the ceremony about a quarter mile across the parking lot.
+
+
+ If coming with a large family or group, your best bet may be an
+ Airbnb/Vrbo in the hillside area. This will be about a 30-40
+ minute drive to the wedding, and gives you great access to most of
+ Anchorage while allowing you to avoid major traffic driving south
+ to the wedding.
+
+
+ If trying to use hotel points or looking for more options, you may
+ be interested in some of the hotels downtown. The Hilton Downtown
+ Anchorage is relatively recently redone, in a relatively nice
+ area, and may be a convenient middle-of-the-road option. The
+ Captain Cook is a fancier option with phenomenal dining venues
+ within and a distinct architectural style, but may be on the older
+ side. Nearby are the standard city offerings, a Marriott, Hilton
+ Garden Inn, Sheraton, etc., blocks from each other. From most of
+ the downtown hotels, you are looking at about a 45 minute drive to
+ the wedding.
+
+
-
-
Getting Around
-
- We highly recommend renting a car. Ensure it will
- come with the appropriate studded snow tires or chains, as these
- are important for winter road safety and are not always
- automatically included. A car will be the best option for
- transportation, enabling you to escape the city and see some
- attractions elsewhere (see
- Things to Do). If you aren't interested,
- Uber is available in Anchorage, and can be convenient if you don't
- plan to get out much. The Alaska Railroad also exists, but will
- only be running north during March. See
-
- their site
- {" "}
- for availability.
-
-
+
+
Getting Around
+
+ We highly recommend renting a car. Ensure it will
+ come with the appropriate studded snow tires or chains, as these
+ are important for winter road safety and are not always
+ automatically included. A car will be the best option for
+ transportation, enabling you to escape the city and see some
+ attractions elsewhere (see
+ Things to Do). If you aren't interested,
+ Uber is available in Anchorage, and can be convenient if you don't
+ plan to get out much. The Alaska Railroad also exists, but will
+ only be running north during March. See
+
+ their site
+ {" "}
+ for availability.
+
+
-
-
- A note on cell service
-
-
- When travelling to, from, or outside of Anchorage proper, cell
- service can be spotty. Coverage is generally solid from Girdwood
- (45 mins south) through Palmer and Wasilla (45 mins north)--
- beyond that, just be prepared to take a break from doomscrolling.
-
-
-
-