07/27/2026
💍 Sometimes love finds its way back to where it began. ❤️
Yesterday, we had the privilege of celebrating a very special wedding at Creamer’s Field in Fairbanks.
Doreen and Orrain Hershey, now from West Virginia, were originally married years ago on Adak, Alaska. Life eventually took them in different directions and they divorced, but their story wasn’t over.
They found their way back to each other, and fittingly, they returned to Alaska to say “I do” once again. ❤️
Their ring exchange made the ceremony especially personal. Instead of traditional wedding bands, Doreen and Orrain exchanged handmade rings crafted from the antler of a deer Orrain had harvested himself. It was such a unique and meaningful touch, and perfectly suited to an Alaska wedding.
Alaska gave them an absolutely beautiful day for their new beginning. The sky was clear and sunny, the fireweed was in full bloom, and the duck pond was perfectly still. The glassy water reflected the birch trees along the shoreline, creating one of those peaceful Interior Alaska summer scenes that photographs can hardly capture.
Coming from West Virginia while much of the Lower 48 is experiencing intense summer heat, they were also very happy to be enjoying Alaska’s cooler temperatures. A clear, sunny day without the sweltering heat was just about perfect for an outdoor wedding.
Now the newlyweds are continuing their Alaska love story with a honeymoon cruise along Alaska’s coast. 🚢🏔️
From their first marriage on Adak to exchanging handmade antler rings beside a quiet Fairbanks duck pond, Alaska has become part of their love story all over again.
Congratulations, Doreen and Orrain! Here’s to second chances, new beginnings, and finding your way back to each other. ❤️