“Sacred Cliffside handfasting at sunset — bound by intention, nature, and the promise of forever.”

A fall wedding party poses outdoors with bridesmaids in burnt orange dresses and groomsmen in dark suits.

Click the photo of Sukriti and Brandin finally tyieing the knot during their Seba Beach Cliffside Village Vows spiritual sacred handfasting ceremony, to see the full gallery collection filmed and photographed by Wild Love Media, and Officiated by Reverend Crystal.

Sanskrit sloka (“What is your heart is now my heart”)

Handfasting Wedding

Brandin and Sukriti’s wedding day was a soulful blend of spiritual tradition, playful love, and jaw‑dropping natural beauty. Set high above a lake on a birch‑lined cliffside, their fall wedding unfolded like a love story written by the land itself — intentional, warm, and deeply connected.

This intimate Saskatchewan wedding (with guests traveling from near and far) was rooted in meaning, laughter, and a strong sense of togetherness — the kind of day that reminds you what weddings are truly about.

A close-up view of a bride's veil blowing in the wind during a wedding ceremony.

A rustic log cabin wedding venue with wooden beams and natural forest surroundings in winter.

Two people hold hands while wearing formal wedding attire with a white lace dress visible in the sunlight.

Two figures in formal dresses walk through a serene autumn forest setting with fallen leaves covering the ground.

Wedding ceremony scene with orange and pink floral arrangements and white drapery decorating the indoor venue space.

Wedding party stands in a row outdoors in a birch forest during autumn with fallen leaves on the ground.

Wedding party poses together outdoors in autumn with bridesmaids in rust-colored dresses and groomsmen in dark suits.

A couple shares a romantic moment under a rustic wedding arch decorated with orange and white floral arrangements.

Newlyweds celebrate with guests throwing flower petals during beach wedding ceremony along the coastline.

Wedding couple shares intimate moments in autumn forest setting with orange and peach floral bouquets.

A romantic wedding couple embraces in a golden field at sunset while the bride holds an autumn-colored bouquet.

Close-up view of hands with intricate henna designs holding each other against a dark background.

A couple in wedding attire walks through a rustic field of tall dried grass on their special day.

Black and white photo of newlyweds walking together through a serene meadow of tall grass.

Long orange table runner decorates a festive dining setup with glassware and small potted plants.

Newlywed couple walks through a serene autumn field during their outdoor wedding photoshoot.

Small potted plant with burgundy and green leaves sits on vibrant orange surface in progressive time-lapse sequence.

A large wedding party poses together in formal attire with bridesmaids wearing burgundy and orange dresses.

Couple in an intimate moment during their wedding ceremony share a tender kiss at the altar.

Wedding party lined up in formal attire with bridesmaids in orange dresses and groomsmen in dark suits.

Red and green lighting illuminates a dimly lit interior space with figures visible in the shadows.

Orange and green floral wedding reception centerpieces adorn dining tables at an elegant event.

People seated at a long table with orange tablecloths during a formal event in a bright indoor space.

Colorful nightclub interior with red and purple lighting illuminating a dance floor and seating area.

A couple shares their first dance at a wedding reception under dramatic red lighting on a wooden dance floor.

A couple shares their first dance at a wedding reception in a dimly lit ballroom with blue lighting.

A dramatic dance performance in a dark room illuminated by blue lighting and spotlights creates an ethereal atmosphere.

Couples dancing at a wedding reception under colorful blue and pink lighting on the dance floor.

Wedding reception venue illuminated with dramatic blue lighting and a dance floor setup for an evening celebration.

A couple performs an elegant dip during a dance performance on a stage with dramatic blue lighting.

A couple dancing together in black and white, creating an intimate silhouette against a soft background.

Wedding reception guests watch as newlyweds perform a fun dance move on the wooden dance floor at a banquet hall.

Couples dance on a dark dance floor at an elegant reception with red and blue mood lighting.

A couple dances together in formal attire on a dance floor with blue and red lighting in the background.

A couple in formal attire embraces in a golden field during sunset, creating a romantic silhouette against the landscape.

People gather in a rustic log cabin interior during a celebratory event with warm lighting and wooden walls.

A series of table settings with rustic decor, plates, and fall decorations arranged on a wooden surface.

Village Vows, the place to say I do in Seba Beach, overlooking the lake, with a whole school to your guests.

Exchange vows at the breathtaking Wabamun Lake Viewpoint. Lake Wabamun shimmers in the background, and there’s plenty of space for a marquee beneath the stars. Perfect for anything from a small, intimate affair to a large, invite-the-congregation wedding. The on-site charming Dome is included as your Bridal Suite., along with a newly added Sauna.

A Forest Lodge Morning & First Look Full of Laughter

The day began at a secluded forest lodge nestled among the trees — a cozy retreat that sleeps up to ten guests and features a private sauna, firepit, and endless land to explore. It was the perfect home base for a slow, grounded wedding morning.

Brandin and Sukriti chose to share a first look outside the lodge, surrounded by quiet forest air and soft fall light. In true Sukriti fashion, she surprised Brandin by pulling out a tiny toy cap pistol — instantly dissolving nerves into laughter. That single moment perfectly captured their relationship: silly, relaxed, and effortlessly joyful.

We spent time soaking in those just‑married‑to‑be moments, followed by portraits with their bridal party at the lodge before heading toward the ceremony space.

Write a love story that starts in the woods of Seba Beach, at Village Vows very private and cozy lodge, 45 minutes from Edmonton. The calmness of your private woodland oasis will help you relax and recharge, ready to shine on your big day. Discover this unique property and their exciting packages .

Some features about Village Vows Venue, and its unique 3 location features:

Forest Lodge (Getting Ready + First Look)

Sleeps up to 10
Sauna
Firepit
Private land
Forest setting

Ceremony Space

5 minutes down the road
Birch trees, wide open feild views
gorgeous white ornate iron garden gazbo for photos
Cliffside
Lake + sunset view
fire pit
washrooms
Separate Airbnb glamping dome + sauna

Reception

School gym across the street
Fully transformed with lighting
Speeches + international slideshow on a projector.
catered dinner, and cake cutting.
access to the kitchen and washroom facilities, and anywhere on the grounds.

A Sacred Handfasting Ceremony on a Birch‑Lined Cliffside

Just five minutes down the road, their ceremony location opened up to a sweeping cliffside overlooking an expansive lake — the kind of view that makes you pause mid‑sentence.

Brandin and Sukriti chose a handfasting ceremony, a sacred spiritual ritual symbolizing unity, commitment, and the binding of two lives into one. Their hands were gently wrapped with a beautiful white knot as warm fall tones — oranges, golds, and soft neutrals — framed the moment. Birch trees stood tall around them, the lake stretching endlessly below, and the sun slowly sinking toward the horizon.

Despite the wind rolling across the cliffside, the ceremony felt calm, grounded, and deeply intentional — a quiet promise held between them and the land.

On the ceremony property itself sits a private Airbnb glamping dome and sauna, where we had previously photographed their engagement session. Though the wedding timeline didn’t allow us to return there for portraits that day, its presence felt woven into their story — a meaningful place already tied to their journey.

A Gymnasium Reception Turned Warm, Joyful Celebration

After the ceremony, the celebration continued just across the street at the local school — transformed entirely for the reception. With access to the full gymnasium, the space was lit up with warm string lights and filled with energy, laughter, and love.

Guests were treated to heartfelt speeches and a beautiful slideshow featuring video messages from Sukriti’s family abroad — a touching reminder that love knows no distance.

Brandin and Sukriti’s first dance was everything it should be: imperfect, genuine, and full of laughter. They helped each other through the steps, never taking it too seriously — a reflection of their easygoing, go‑with‑the‑flow nature.

As the night rolled on, the dance floor came alive with the shoe game, line dancing, the Macarena, and a room full of people celebrating without inhibition.

A Full‑Circle Love Story

This wedding holds a special place in my heart. Sukriti and I first met during her boudoir session — a space built on trust, confidence, and connection. From there, I photographed their engagement session, their wedding day, and now, as they prepare to welcome a baby, we’ll soon be creating maternity images together.

Watching love evolve through seasons like this is one of the greatest honors of my work.

Brandin and Sukriti’s wedding day was photographed and filmed solo using a multi‑camera setup:

Nikon Z6 and Nikon D7300
Lenses: 24–70mm and 35mm prime
Samsung Ultra 24 mounted on an AI‑tracking gimbal tripod for smooth follow footage during the ceremony aisle walk
DJI Wireless Microphone system for clear ceremony audio on a windy cliffside
DJI Neo drone for cinematic aerial shots showcasing the landscape

This setup allowed me to capture both stills and film seamlessly while preserving every meaningful moment.

A groom in tall brown grass an autumn field holding his indian wife. white fur and veil, dress with embroidery pattern, bridal portrait.

Double exposure of a wedding couple at sunset, with a slow dance hug, hands behind his head overlay. Brown feild of hay, at the cliffside seba beach lookout spot. This was taken after the ceremony during some breif bridal portraits.

Reverend Crystal, the officiant for sacred ceremonies.

the Reverend Crystal Rose

~ Gypsy Witch Dr of Divinity ~

Edmonton AB

780-897-9665

theRevCrystalRose@gmail.com

www.theReverendCrystalRose.com

www.MajikMama.ca

Crystal Rose

the Reverend Gypsy Witch Doctor of Divinity

Crystal Rose, also known as 'Majik Mama', can be described as a larger than life, charismatic yet down to earth, mystical personality who shares her insights and gifts with those who have come to her for advice.

Gifted as a reader since childhood, she employs several of the mystical arts as well as her natural gifts as a seer in a way that is both entertaining as well as insightful. She is comfortable in her skin and it shines thru. She lives with a confidence and ease that many are still looking for.

Her title, although she admits may be a little dramatic for some, definitely reflects who she is. She walks between worlds with balance...she is both an Ordained Metaphysical Minister and a Witch Dr - spiritual energy healing is her chosen tool to get deeper than what is seen, creating changes in subconscious habits & cellular memory.

Wherever it is that you connect with her, she will be offering a safe place in which one can heal & empower the self along your chosen path as you find your way back to wholeness as a human angel.

Working with the mental, physical and emotional bodies, Crystal will help you triangulate in a way that opens your heart center, activates change & helps you find ways of expressing compassion, allowing flow, trusting your intuition, staying balanced, & overflowing with joy & gratitude, experiencing giggle-gasms while living life to its fullest.

Whether just curious or serious, spending an hour with Crystal will help you find tools with which you can change your life. You choose how to use them or even IF you want to use them.

Village Vows a venue to remember.

A huge part of what made the day run so smoothly was Thomas from Village Vows, who went above and beyond behind the scenes. From carefully setting up the ceremony space to checking in on catering and coordinating movement between venues, he worked tirelessly to make sure every transition felt seamless. Watching him quietly problem-solve throughout the day made it clear how much care he puts into each couple’s experience.

Id also like to thank this incredible venue, for their support and mentioning us on their blog post. https://www.villagevows.com/post/how-to-choose-the-one-to-capture-your-great-day

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A Wedding Rooted in Meaning, Nature & Joy

Brandin and Sukriti’s wedding wasn’t about perfection — it was about presence. Sacred rituals, playful surprises, heartfelt connection, and a setting that reminded everyone to slow down and breathe it all in.

A cliffside handfasting ceremony, forest lodge moments, a transformed gymnasium reception, and a love story that continues to grow — this day was truly unforgettable.

If you’re dreaming of a nature‑forward wedding, spiritual ceremony, or an intimate celebration rooted in meaning, this is your sign that magic happens when you make the day your own.

Wedding Gallery:

Relive every magical moment from Brandin & Sukriti’s cliffside handfasting and joyful reception here:

https://wildlovemedia.pixieset.com/sukiandbrandinwedding/

Engagement Gallery:

We also captured their love in a dreamy engagement session at the glamping dome where their story first began:

https://wildlovemedia.pixieset.com/sukiandbrandinengagementsebahub/

Brandon and Sukriti chose a venue setup that allowed the day to unfold naturally across a few meaningful spaces. They got ready and shared their first look at a cozy forest lodge that sleeps up to ten guests, complete with a sauna, firepit, and wide-open land to explore. It was here that Sukriti surprised Brandon by pulling out a tiny toy cap pistol during their first look — instantly breaking the nerves and perfectly setting the tone for the day.

Just five minutes down the road, their handfasting ceremony took place in a birch forest overlooking a dramatic cliffside with sweeping lake and sunset views. The ceremony property also features a private glamping dome and sauna, where their engagement session had previously taken place — making the wedding feel like a beautiful full-circle moment.

Close-up of two hands with henna tattoos holding each other against a dark background.

Black and white close-up photo montage of wedding details showing rings, hands, and lace decorations.

Detailed view of hands adorned with intricate henna designs and jewelry against a blurred outdoor setting.

Two people stand close together in a golden field during sunset, viewed from behind.

Panoramic view of a dry grassland field with tall brown vegetation stretching into the distance.

Black and white wedding photography sequence showing couple dancing and embracing in a rustic outdoor field setting.

Black and white romantic wedding photos showing intimate moments between newlyweds in an outdoor setting.

Black and white romantic photos show a couple embracing in a field wearing formal wedding attire.

A tender moment between newlyweds sharing an intimate embrace outdoors at sunset, with the bride wearing a white veil.

A couple in wedding attire sharing romantic kisses across a series of photos in a rustic outdoor setting.

A bride in a flowing white dress walks through a rustic field during a wedding photoshoot.

A bride and groom walk hand in hand through a golden autumn field on their wedding day.

A bride and groom walk hand in hand through a serene autumn field during their wedding photoshoot.

Couple in formal attire embraces in a rustic field with tall grass during autumn.

Romantic wedding couple embraces in a golden field during sunset while the bride holds a rustic autumn bouquet.

A couple shares a romantic moment in a rustic field during their outdoor wedding photography session.

Newlywed couple shares intimate moments in a serene field with autumn-toned florals and natural lighting.

Throughout the ceremony, Reverend Crystal spoke about love not as perfection, but as partnership — a theme that echoed so clearly in Brandon and Sukriti’s relationship. Their vows were filled with humor, honesty, and everyday devotion: packing snacks for hikes, warming cold feet, learning to live with hunting trophies beside crystal collections, and choosing each other again and again in both chaos and calm. A huge part of what made the day run so smoothly was Thomas from Village Vows, who went above and beyond behind the scenes. From carefully setting up the ceremony space to checking in on catering and coordinating movement between venues, he worked tirelessly to make sure every transition felt seamless. Watching him quietly problem-solve throughout the day made it clear how much care he puts into each couple’s experience.