meraki wedding planners

What we love

Isn't it amazing how much a Wedding Planner like Meraki enjoys pleasant surprises? Perhaps because there is no formula for love and not all weddings succeed according to a pre-planned schedule - sometimes unforeseen events make the day unforgettable. The wedding of Trang and Duc will undoubtedly live on in our memories for a very long time, and stories about the "unplanned" moments will be recounted often. Stunned by the strong wind blowing over Phu Quoc, followed by updates from guests and decorations getting stuck on the mainland, we then had to cancel the well-prepared Welcome Dinner.. Only one thought kept us steadfast: while the weather has always been a variable, we strive for the experience of wholesomeness and intimacy … - a constant that Trang and Duc have been seeking. Hence, despite the wind, we not only did not get lost, but also embarked on a new journey.
meraki wedding planners

WELCOME DINNER

It was difficult to not regret the Welcome Dinner with campfire, buffet, and various games in the previous plan, but if the weather was nice, guests with Trang and Duc would not have had a warm night together eating snacks, watching the World Cup finale, and playing board games in the couple’s room. The atmosphere that night reminded us of our college time - simple yet cozy - where having fun means hanging out together. The journey “past the sea breeze” that each guest just experienced suddenly became so worthwhile.
Meraki Image
Meraki Image
Meraki Image
Meraki Image
Meraki Image
meraki wedding planners

Getting Ready

The Priceless Letter
Blessings on your special day – especially when they come from your loved ones – are priceless. Understanding that the groom and his dad had a wall up in their relationship, Meraki and Trang prepared a unique gift for Duc - a handwritten letter from his father with wishes and advice for the marriage journey. The touching letter, the tears in Duc’s eyes, they have said it all - beyond the invisible wall between the father and the son is empathy and connectedness that the special day has brought to both Duc and his endearing father.
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
Leaving aside the emotional moments, the groom had to "brain strain" to complete 10 challenges from the bridal party to “ask for the bride".
The bridesmaids put together a “document” in which the groom would make promises about their upcoming daily life together if the groom failed the challenge. Riddles and proverbs, posing in a particular position, singing to Minion music, and more... Meraki had thought that Duc would be defeated. However, with the enthusiastic help from the best man team, Duc successfully conquered it all, passing with a perfect score in great surprise from the bridal party.
meraki wedding planners
We humorously said that "the harder it is to get, the more we treasure it," but from the way Duc looks at Trang to his determination to finish each challenge and his attention to detail about his wife, Meraki believes the groom will always cherish and love the most important woman in his life. .
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners

CEREMONY

The sky over Phu Quoc that afternoon was aflame with the setting sun, which seemed to make up for the recent storm. The decorative floral details were minimalist with white and pastel pink colors that seem to stand out even more against the background of golden sand and the glaring afternoon sunlight. The groomsmen team gave a distinctive dancing performance when Duc entered the ceremony. Equipped with waist bags containing flower petals, the groomsmen threw them up in the air with each dancing move. The guests were impressed by the team's "debut" and thought they were "really bang for the buck".
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
Meraki Image
Meraki Image
Meraki Image
Meraki Image
Meraki Image
meraki wedding planners

The moment Trang's parents brought their daughter over to Duc, the bride's sister also stood in front as the wedding celebrant. Traditionally, we only see the bride's father at this moment, but Trang wanted the entire family to be present for the momentous event. Trang proceeded quietly and joyously along the road of a single family with Duc, with the support and affection of the entire family.
meraki wedding planners
Meraki Image
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners

reception dinner

Transportation issues necessitated considerable changes in the planning and arrangement of aesthetic features. As night fell and Meraki saw the celebration table glistening with fairy lights and paper lanterns, we knew their efforts to change had been worthwhile.
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
Meraki Image

"The way people love each other is shown via what they do together" - the sweet and passionate First Dance had revealed all of the sensitivity that both feel for each other. The sea wind was as mild as a gift, but we know that whether the weather is bright or rainy, stormy or quiet, Duc and Trang's love would endure.
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners

If the First Dance was a present for all guests, then our bride and groom opted to have their own Last Dance. Beneath the streetlights, the two freely harmonized to the pleasant "A whole new world" tune, pulling off their high heels. Meraki used to appreciate the lovely sequences in La La Land, but we understood that love can also generate amazing moments in real life at that moment.
meraki wedding planners
meraki wedding planners

Our amazing vendors

Wedding Planner & Coordinator: Meraki Wedding Planner Concept, design, decor, flowers: Home Garden Wedding Decor Photographer & Videographer: KailashWedding MUA & Hair: Huy Ji Chun Wedding Dress: Brides by Olivia & Sue Ann Bridal Venue: InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort