A Celestial Secret Garden at Hastings Lake Gardens
by Tameka Bromfield, Edmonton Wedding Planner
There’s something about Hastings Lake Gardens that feels like it’s holding a secret. A quiet kind of magic. That’s what drew me to the space for this styled shoot. I didn’t want to just style something beautiful—I wanted to create something intentional.
This wasn’t about trends or Pinterest-perfect tables. This was about feeling. Atmosphere. That moment where time slows down and the setting speaks without saying a word.
The vision? A Celestial Secret Garden. Romantic, moody, and grounded in nature—with little moments of sparkle that caught the light and made you pause. The kind of mood that feels both wild and carefully considered.
We started slow. Hair. Makeup. A bride getting ready with no rush, no noise—just soft waves and a dress that shimmered like moonlight. The cabin porch became a frame for her gown, and when she stepped into it, everything felt still.
From there, every piece fell into place:
A chandelier ceremony tucked into the trees.
A sweetheart table styled with glass, candlelight, and soft draping.
A hand-painted black wedding cake crowned with croquembouche—bold, artistic, and a little unexpected (exactly how I like it).
Even the little details had weight. A single rose at each place setting. Charcuterie cones from Our Table. A red truck turned bar. A glass of rosé under the stars. We weren’t just styling a shoot—we were telling a story.
And at the centre of it all was connection. Between the couple. Between the design and the space. Between what we created and what it felt like.
That’s the kind of work I love. Not just designing beautiful weddings—but working with couples who move with intention. Who care about how their day feels. Who want their wedding to be rooted in meaning, not just in what’s “in” right now.
Whether I’m brought on as a wedding planner or as a day-of coordinator, my approach stays the same: thoughtful, purposeful, aligned.
If that’s what you’re looking for, we’ll probably work really well together.
