Meraki

XU & HIEU

NATIONALITY
Vietnamese
WEDDING VENUE
Ana Mandara Dalat

THE SECRET PINES

Ceremony
Xu & Hieu

What we loved

As the founder of Meraki and someone who has always deeply loved weddings, Xu had long imagined her own celebration as a truly meaningful milestone. Because she understood so clearly what she wanted, the entire team was able to align seamlessly with her vision from the very beginning, allowing every detail to come together with remarkable harmony and intention. More than anything, what made the wedding so special was the collective love and support from family and friends, each person contributing in their own way to create memories that will be cherished forever.

Xu & Hieu wedding at Ana Mandara Dalat in Đà Lạt — photo 1

The Materials

Xu had always dreamed of getting married in the middle of a forest, surrounded only by the people closest to her heart. After spending a long time searching, she finally found a hidden pine forest nestled within Da Lat, the very city where Hiếu first confessed his love to her.

Beneath the towering pine trees, the team at HOME GARDEN brought one of the bride’s most whimsical wishes to life: “We want flowers falling over our heads.” A suspended floral installation was carefully created to resemble blossoms drifting through the forest air, becoming one of the most unforgettable visual details of the ceremony.

The wooden benches used for the vows ceremony were transported all the way from Xu’s high school to Da Lat, thoughtfully chosen to blend naturally into the surrounding landscape. It was a small yet meaningful reflection of the couple’s meticulous attention to beauty, sentiment, and atmosphere.

Xu & Hieu wedding at Ana Mandara Dalat in Đà Lạt — photo 12

From the earthy stillness of the forest, Hiếu & Xu gently guided guests into a completely different emotional setting for the evening reception. Inside a warm, intimate space glowing beneath countless candles and hanging lights, clusters of flowers in varying heights filled the room with softness and depth. Every handwritten name card and every carefully prepared table detail carried the touch of the couple’s closest friends, who devoted themselves wholeheartedly to making the evening feel personal and sincere.

In collaboration with

Floral & Decoration: Home Garden Wedding Decor

Photographer: Phan Tien Photography

Videographer: MOVE Studio

Wedding Gown: Cee's Bridal

Groom Suit: DATI Tailor

Band: A7N Band

Reception venue: Ana Mandara Villas Dalat, Resort & Spa