Hello, I’m Stephanie Niemeyer
Alaska’s Wilderness wedding planner
“There are not enough words to express our gratitude for Stephanie and her team. From start to finish, she was an absolute dream to work with and brought so much joy and peace to the planning process. Not only is she incredibly talented, but her kindness, organization, excellent communication, and knowledge on local vendors truly set her apart.”
The Leflers, March 2025
Why I’m a planner?
Most days I work as a special education teacher in Eagle River, AK. I have a bachelors in business and a masters in special education. My husband, a fighter pilot, and I have been married for nine years. We have our own small airplane and love adventuring around the state with our six year old son. A few years ago, my grandmother passed her dream log home on Rustic Wilderness Airstrip just north of Willow to us. We turned it into a vacation rental and I started getting requests from couples to get married there. I began to help these couples with their weddings and completely fell in love with the process. Out of this, Rustic Wilderness Weddings was born. Now you’re here and I hope that I get to meet you and help turn your love story into an unforgettable Alaskan celebration.
What I enjoy
Trends are not for me. I enjoy using natural colors and materials. I prefer to be outside whenever possible. Good food and friends are a staple in my life and something I put a lot of value on. I rarely meet a stranger that I don’t find something to talk about. If you want to go anywhere in an airplane, I’ll jump in! I grew up flying all over Alaska with my grandparents and they taught me to appreciate the world from above. I think you find the most beauty in the Wilderness. You’ll always find me wearing functional footwear and I encourage you to do the same. I’m head over heels in love with my husband and I take every chance I get to celebrate real love stories.