Jackie & Donnie’s Unforgettable Outdoor Wedding in Kodiak


Some weddings go exactly as planned. Others? Well, they take a few unexpected turns—but sometimes, those last-minute changes make the day even more special.


Jackie & Donnie’s wedding at the Kodiak Fisheries Research Center was supposed to be indoors, but when they both tested positive for COVID right before the big day, everything had to be reimagined. Instead of postponing, they moved the entire celebration outside—and honestly, it couldn’t have been more perfect.

An intimate outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated on chairs among evergreen trees on a cloudy day.

A Ceremony Filled with Love (and Bubbles!)

Picture this: crisp fall air, an intimate gathering of loved ones, and a bubble gun sending little orbs of light floating around as they danced through the reception. It was playful, fun, and felt exactly like them. Their sweet pup was front and center, making sure everything ran smoothly—because let’s be real, no wedding is complete without a four-legged guest of honor.


Forget-Me-Nots & A Whole Lot of Heart

One of my favorite details? Their wedding cake, beautifully decorated with pressed forget-me-not flowers—a delicate, timeless touch that felt like a love letter to Alaska itself. The mix of laughter, a few happy tears, and a whole lot of resilience made this day one to remember.


Despite the last-minute chaos, Jackie & Donnie’s wedding was a perfect reflection of who they are—laid-back, full of joy, and ready to take on anything together.


👇 Check out more from their incredible wedding below! 👇


Newlywed couple laughs together while eating ice cream pops in an outdoor garden setting.
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A scenic outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated in rows facing an evergreen forest backdrop.
An outdoor wedding celebration in a rustic mountain setting with chairs set up on natural terrain among evergreen trees.
A couple shares an intimate dance moment at their outdoor wedding celebration.
Wedding guests mingling during an outdoor reception beneath autumn trees.
A joyful wedding celebration on a grassy hilltop with evergreen trees in the background.
A guest gives an enthusiastic speech at an outdoor reception near buffet tables.
A romantic black and white wedding photo of a couple dancing together in a garden setting.
Guests seated in chairs arranged outdoors for an intimate wedding ceremony with evergreen trees in the background.
Wedding guests relax in chairs outside a modern building during an afternoon reception.
Two people share a joyful dance moment at an outdoor wedding celebration with bubbles floating in the air.
Wedding ceremony guests seated outdoors among evergreen trees as couple walks down rustic aisle.
A romantic wedding embrace with the bride in a lace dress and groom in navy suit surrounded by greenery.
A couple share a joyful moment together at their outdoor wedding.
A couple poses together at their outdoor wedding surrounded by lush greenery.
Guests mingle and chat at an outdoor gathering wearing fall coats and sweaters.
An intimate outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated on chairs surrounded by autumn foliage.
A tiered white wedding cake with blueberries and floral decorations displayed on a red tablecloth.
A group of people gathered outdoors in autumn attire, with greenery and fall foliage in the background.
A couple shares a romantic moment surrounded by soap bubbles during their outdoor wedding celebration.