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Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau

Anchorage Ceremony & Banquet Facilities

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4th Avenue Theater
This theater is a slice of Anchorage history. Renovated with the original art deco design, with floor to ceiling murals done in brass and copper depict that life in Alaska during the 1940's. On-site catering. (907) 344-9000

  • Capacity: 700 guests (theater), 450 (banquet).
  • Availability: Year-round

    Alaska Botanical Garden
    This 110-acre site features a variety of gardens nestled in a wooded expanse that is home to moose and other wildlife. www.alaskabg.org
  • Capacity: 50 participants, including the wedding party.
  • Availability: The Garden is available from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. year round. There are five locations within the Garden where weddings are generally held.

    Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
    A perfect place to hold a wedding or reception. Lobbies have many large windows, allowing excellent exposure to the evening sun. Town Square is just a few steps away, a prime picture taking opportunity. www.alaskapac.org
  • Capacity: 500-700
  • Availability: Summers are best.

    Alaska Native Heritage Center
    The Alaska Native Heritage Center offers a unique venue, onsite catering, and a variety of entertainment options. www.alaskanative.net
  • Capacity: Facilities to accommodate up to 700 guests
  • Availability: After 5:00 p.m. from October - April, and after 6:30 p.m. from May -September.

    Alyeska Prince Hotel at Alyeska Resort
    Alaska's only 4-diamond hotel, located just 40 miles south of Anchorage, in a pristine wilderness setting. Features 307 guestrooms, over 30,000 square feet of banquet space, and a variety of restaurants, including award-winning Seven Glaciers atop Mt. Alyeska. www.alyeskaresort.com
  • Capacity: 250 occupants configured with banquet tables
  • Availability: Hotel facilities are open year round for weddings, private parties, and special events. Upper mountain facilities have limited availability.

    Alaska's Natural Wonders Bed and Breakfast
    This 5000 sq. foot Bed and Breakfast is an ideal location for a wedding. Set within 1.4 wooded acres with landscaped yards and huge decks. www.aknaturalwonders.com
  • Capacity: 50-60 people
  • Availability: Year-round

    Mann Leiser Memorial Greenhouses
    A tropical greenhouse with fish pond and aviary open to public view and can be rented for small weddings or other special events. www.ci.anchorage.ak.us
  • Capacity: 20-25 participants for each function. This number includes bride, groom and pastor.
  • Availability: Weddings/functions can be held seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Greenhouse is not available in the evenings or on city- recognized holidays.

    Alpenglow at Arctic Valley
    The lodge offers beautiful views of Anchorage, and a wonderful mountain view. For incredible Chugach Range views, the chairlift is available for mountain top ceremonies. The large kitchen is a buffet style with a front serving counter. www.skialpenglow.com
  • Capacity: Free standing chairs & tables for up to 100 people ustairs. Downstairs offers seating for 204 (12/table.
  • Availability: Year-round

    Anchorage Museum
    The atrium's sparkling reflective pool and beautiful marble staircase provide an elegant venue for truly memorable and delightful occasion. www.anchoragemuseum.org
  • Capacity: 200 for a sit-down dinner or 300 for a more casual affair
  • Availability: The atrium and galleries are available for rental one hour after the Museum closes.

    Crow Creek Gold Mine
    Nestled in the Chugach National Forest, facilities include an indoor pavilion with wood stove, an outdoor performance stage, barbecue area, and scenic pond. www.crowcreekgoldmine.com
  • Capacity: 150 people
  • Availability: May 15-September 15

    Eagle River Nature Center
    The gateway to the 500,000-acre Chugach State Park, with spectacular views from the Nature Center Facility. www.ernc.org/Rentals
  • Capacity: 74 occupants configured with banquet tables
  • Availability: October 1- June 1: Daily between the hours of 5:30 pm and midnight. June 1 - September 1: Monday through Thursday and Sundays between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and midnight. Not available Fridays and Saturdays.

    O'Malley's on the Green at the Anchorage Golf Course Enjoy breathtaking views of Mt McKinley, downtown Anchorage, and The Chugach Mountains. www.alyeskaresort.com
  • Capacity: 170 occupants configured with banquet tables
  • Availability: Facilities are open year round for weddings, private parties, and special events.

    William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
    A full service catering facility with professional meeting planners to assist with every step of the wedding reception planning process. www.egancenter.com
  • Capacity: Seating for 100 to 1000 guests.
  • Availability: Facilities are open year round for weddings, private parties, and special events.

    Anchorage Municipal Parks
  • Kincaid Park
    1,400 acres of beautiful scenery & a view of Mt. Susitna, Fire Island, Mt. Foraker and Denali. New! Comfortable outdoors center with over 12,000 square feet of rental space.
  • Russian Jack Chalet
    Set among serene, wooded fairways. Scenes, including the Chugach and Alaska Ranges, and the city skyline, can be viewed from large picture windows. www.muni.org

    Bill Sheffield Depot - Alaska Railroad Corporation
    Contact: Renae Werner
    (907) 265-3910
  • Capacity: Anchorage International Airport- elegant interior ideal for banquets up to 200 ppl, receptions up to 450. State-of-the-art catering kitchen, tables and chairs provided.

  • www.AlaskaRailroad.com

    Anchorage Historic Depot - Alaska Railroad Corporation
    Contact: Renae Werner
    (907) 265-3910
  • Capacity: Downtown near Ship Creek- charming open space for banquets up to 180, receptions up to 400.
  • www.AlaskaRailroad.com


    Outside of Anchorage

    Box Canyon Cabins
    Box Canyon Cabins in Seward Alaska provides a unique location to hold your wedding in front of a reflective pond in the woods. Fully-furnished cabins can accommodate up to six people per cabin (three 2-bedroom cabins) and four people in our 1-bedroom cabin for a total of 22 guests. Available May through early September.
    www.boxcanyoncabin.com

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