Beach, Glacier, Waterfall & Mountain Weddings

Get married ocean side, by a waterfall or within sight of icebergs in beautiful downtown Valdez, Alaska.    Travel to Keystone Canyon and Thompson Pass for breathtaking waterfalls, mountain vistas and hanging glaciers.  The scenery is just breathtaking anywhere you look.  In the summer months the wildflowers in bloom around this coastal community are brilliant in color and texture.  Plan your Coastal Alaska Wedding today!!  SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM FOR THE BUDGET "HAPPY VALDEZ" WEDDING PACKAGE.

**WE DO NOT ISSUE MARRIAGE LICENSES. YOU MUST APPLY FOR ONE FROM THE STATE OF ALASKA. ALL PACKAGES ARE SUBJECT TO OUR INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY. PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. **
​​2025 Available Valdez Dates 
May 3 - 11, May 17 - 21, May 31 - June 8, June 28 - July 8, July 19 - 22, August 2 - 5, August 16 - 24

Valdez Minister Packages

"Tie-The-Knot"
Officiant Package
$468

Special day for two?  Or maybe you only want a few family members to witness your vows.  Consider our Simple elope ceremony to make your intimate wedding a memory that you will treasure.  This service is delightful and affordable. 
  • Choice of short pre-scripted non-religious or Christian ceremony. With limited customized features.
  • Unlimited number of guests - no wedding party, processional or recessional
  • Help with writing your vows.
  • Signing of your marriage license by our non-denominational minister/wedding officiant
  • Ceremony at location of your choice within 10 driving miles from Valdez city center. Within 1/4 mile of established parking areas.
  • Available on above dates, 9am - 7p.m.  After hours (7:30pm - 12am) or holiday charges apply.
  • Ring Ceremony
  • Unlimited email consultations with our wedding planner to finalize minister package details.
  • Unlimited phone consultations with our minister for any ceremony related questions.
  • Emailed copy of your wedding ceremony and vows. 
  • Arrival of officiant 5 minutes prior to ceremony.
  • Complimentary USPS Priority Mail submission of your completed Marriage License to Alaska Vital Statistics with a tracking #. 
  • Follow up email on how to change your name.
  • Keystone Canyon & Thompson Pass $561

Happy Valdez Elope Wedding Package
​$667

Package includes:
  • Tie The Knot Valdez Miniter services.
  • One wedding witness to sign your marriage license (making it official), be an amateur photographer (with your device) and hold bouquets, rings etc.

"Forever-In-Love"
Officiant Package
$977​

Designed to be short & sweet and is for couples who want an affordable yet high-quality, traditional wedding ceremony with a wedding party.  We respect your busy schedule and your need to keep wedding planning time to a minimum, so all pre-wedding arrangements are done via phone and email.  
  • Choice of one of our pre-scripted Christian or Non-Religious ceremonies -customized for you.
  • Help with writing your vows.
  • Ceremony includes processional, giving away of the bride and recessional.
  • Unlimited guests and bridal party size.
  • Choreographed ceremony script written for all wedding participants to rehearse from.
  • Ceremony at location of your choice. Ceremony within 10 miles of Valdez city center.
  • Available on above listed dates on this page.  9am - 7pm.  After hours (7:30pm - 12am) or holiday* charge apply
  • A printed and emailed copy of your ceremony and vows for a keepsake.
  • Ritual ceremonies included (i.e. ring ceremony, handfast, sand ceremony, unity candle, time capsule - you provide supplies for all ceremonies).
  • Unlimited email consultations with our wedding planner to finalize ceremony minister package details.
  • ​Unlimited phone consultations with our minister for any ceremony related questions.
  • Performance of ceremony in formal or informal setting.
  • Signing of your marriage license by our non-denominational minister/wedding officiant.
  • Arrival of officiant 30 minutes prior to ceremony to advise on ceremony choreography, if needed.
  • Coordination with your vendors staff and family members.
  • Complimentary USPS Priority Mailing of completed Marriage License to State of Alaska with tracking #, if desired.
  • Follow up email on how to change your name.
  • Keystone Canyon & Thompson Pass $849

Prince William Sound Elope! 
"The Works"
Starts at $1872 

Package Includes:
  • Non-denominational minister & 1 wedding witness - required by Alaska State Law
  • Assistance with ceremony coordination
  • A free copy of our exclusive "Guide To Planning Your Alaska Wedding" - Traditional & Destination wedding planning book.
  • Suggestions on a perfect spot to have your ceremony in Valdez Area
  • Unlimited emails with our wedding planner to plan your perfect ceremony.
  • Unlimited phone calls with our minister to talk about your ceremony specifics
  • Your choice of "Tie-The-Knot" basic ceremony scripts - no bridal party, processional or recessional.
  • Ring exchange ceremony.
  • Signing of your marriage license by our non-denominational minister/wedding officiant.
  • Emailed copy of your ceremony and vows for your records.
  • Souvenir frameable "Alaska Themed" Marriage Certificate -Not an official document
  • Unlimited number of guests
  • Follow-up email on how to change your name.
  • 1 hour wedding photography - ceremony & posed digital pictures - Additional Photography/ Photographic locations available at an additional charge. 
  • High resolution photography, edited in HB Photography signature style, with reprint rights.
  • Available on above listed dates on this page.  9am - 7pm.  After hours (7:30pm - 12am) or holiday* charges apply.  Within 1/4 of established parking areas.
  • Complimentary USPS Priority Mailing of completed marriage license to Alaska Vital Statistics with a tracking #
  • $1872 - Within 10 miles of City Center
  • $2080 - Keystone Canyon, Thompson Pass​
**All Prices are subject to change without notice.** 4% credit card procession fee added to all transactions.