Meraki Village | Workshop
At the end of September, I had the greatest pleasure in participating in the Meraki Village workshop put on by my friends Kristilee Parish and Lyndsay Greenwood. Meraki Village is a workshop designed to give photographers the tools they need for a full wedding day. My favourite part was the fact that their workshop was not designed to be perfect. It wasn’t over the top, and it wasn’t completely extravagant. Meraki Village’s inspiration sessions were designed to be an accurate representation of what an average couple can afford for their wedding. They provide real inspiration for a wedding day design that is attainable and affordable, while working with smaller businesses and vendors. I particularly loved the “edible centerpiece” idea – using fruits like pomegranates and grapes for your table decor!
We were able to be the first photographers to photograph inside of Sweet Haven Barn, a new all-in-one wedding venue near Huxley, Alberta. It was built from the ground up with a bridal suite, brand new washroom facilities, a modern kitchen, loft, fireplace, tables, chairs, and a hidden projector screen. Basic white linens and dinnerware are also included, with the option to upgrade to their vintage set. This is the perfect option for couples that are looking to simplify their wedding day by having everything in one place!
It was wonderful to work with two real, amazing couples for the workshop! Liz and Phil and Peter and Dylan were such great models for us. Thank you for braving the icy wind! A huge thank you to our wonderful hosts, Lyndsay and Kristilee, and all of our talented vendors:
Florals: Earthy Accents
Cake: Stella Bean Sweets
Calligraphy: By Gian Lee
Jewelry: Haylee Marie
Dresses: Bridal Avenue
Hair + makeup: Allison Clare
Men’s accessories: Tie One On
Prop rentals: Classic Black Event Rentals
PS. thank you to âme collective for the lovely custom necklace, and to Tyler for making us the most delicious lunch!
meraki: to do something with soul, passion and creativity or love; to leave a piece of yourself in your work
