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Tie the Knot Where the Mountains Meet the Sea

Imagine this: you’re standing barefoot on a beach, where the sea whispers secrets to the shore, and the mountains loom like ancient gods, nodding their approval. Overhead, seagulls cackle in delight as you make your way down the “aisle,” which is actually a stretch of pristine, private Alaskan coastline—the largest, no less, in all of Seward. You exchange a glance with your soon-to-be, both of you basking in the cool breath of Resurrection Bay. This is not just a wedding; this is the lovechild of adventure and romance, and you’re both in on the secret.

a group of people standing in the rain holding an umbrella

Photographer @tanya.val

Welcome to Millers Landing, where the universe slows down long enough for you to slip a ring on your beloved’s finger while the world applauds. If you’re tired of cookie-cutter ceremonies in stuffy ballrooms and would rather spin your wedding day into a wild, coastal dream, you’ve just found your holy ground.

Under the Big Top of Alaskan Sky

Forget the ordinary. At Millers Landing, you get married under a 65×65 wooden-sided tent that opens out onto the untamed beauty of Seward’s shores. The sky stretches high and wide, the ocean hums its eternal rhythm, and the mountains? Well, they stand watch like silent poets, giving your big day a little extra gravitas.

Wedding Tent

Photo credit @barebonesphoto

The tent is just the beginning. Picture this: as night falls, you gather your guests around a bonfire pit—a massive beast of a fire that mirrors the passion sparking between you and your spouse. Wood crackles, flames dance, and the smell of burning cedar mixes with the salty tang of the ocean. This is not your run-of-the-mill wedding reception; this is a primal celebration, equal parts mystical and magnetic.

Alaska Beach Wedding Bonfire

Photographer @barebonesphoto

Beach Wedding Bonfire

Photographer @barebonesphoto

Adventure-Laced Love Affair

You know what’s better than a one-day wedding? A weekend wedding adventure. At *Millers Landing*, you and your guests don’t just have the party of a lifetime—you stay, play, and let Alaska work its magic on your souls. Our cozy cabins and waterfront campsites offer a front-row seat to Resurrection Bay’s wild wonders. And while you’re here, why not swap formalities for a kayak paddle or a fishing pole? Explore the rugged coastline, or let your wedding guests howl at the moon after a whale-watching tour.

a small boat in a body of water

Millers offers a wide variety of kayaking excursions!

Millers Landing fishing Crew standing in front of the catch of the day

Millers Lading fishing Crew, fisherman, Millers Crew

Because let’s be honest: when you come to Alaska, you don’t just want to celebrate—you want to dive headfirst into an experience. And at *Millers Landing*, that’s exactly what you get. It’s the place where campfire smoke smells sweeter, where love feels deeper, and where your wedding day becomes an unforgettable chapter in your life’s story.

 

The Road to 2025

Here’s the kicker: the word is out, and *Millers Landing* is quickly becoming the dream destination for couples who want something extraordinary. We’re already filling up fast for 2025, so if you’ve got wedding bells in your near future, now’s the time to secure your spot on this wild, windswept beach.

a group of people on a beach near a body of water

Alaska is calling, and it’s not just a whisper—it’s a full-throated invitation to step into a love story bigger than you imagined. So pack your bags (and your vows), because we’re waiting to help you create something cosmic, something unforgettable.

Alaskan beachside wedding venue

Photographer @tanya.val

Step into the Dream

To make your wedding day a page-turner, visit our Weddings and Events page for all the details. Whether you’re booking a quaint cabin or reserving the whole beach for your crew, Millers Landing has the magic. Tie the knot under Alaska’s endless sky, and let your love story become legend.

Your wedding doesn’t need to be ordinary when it can be extraordinary. Adventure awaits—are you ready to take the plunge? Visit Millers Landing and start planning your wild Alaskan love affair today.

 

 

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