Beyond the heARTs Workshop – Day 1

Organic Summer Romance at Château Ste-Agnès

This June, I had the absolute joy of creating florals for Beyond the heARTs, a two-day photography workshop designed to fuel creativity and community among wedding photographers. Hosted by Kerstin Hahn and Myriam Ménard at the stunning Château Ste-Agnès in Sutton, Quebec, the workshop was a beautiful blend of learning, artistry, and connection.

Day 1 had the most peaceful, romantic energy. Set against the backdrop of rolling vineyards and historic stone walls, the vision for this shoot was soft, organic, and full of movement—like the very best kind of early summer afternoon.

The Floral Vision

For this first day, I wanted the florals to feel elegant but effortless, as if they had naturally grown into the space. I leaned into a warm pastel palette with cheerful pops of colors from blooms such as peonies, roses, ranunculus and sweet peas.

The tablescape came together so beautifully thanks to Paulina from Paulina & Co., who thoughtfully dreamed up and sourced all the stunning details—the delicate lace linens, romantic taper candles, and elegant tableware. Her vision created the perfect canvas for the florals, helping to bring the entire story to life.

We kept the arrangements airy and garden-inspired, avoiding anything too structured. The centerpieces spilled organically across the table, blending beautifully with the soft textiles and glassware that caught the afternoon light.

Collaborating with the Creative Team

One of the best parts of this workshop was collaborating closely with the other creatives. It was inspiring to see how the photographers styled and captured the florals in different ways—whether through wide romantic shots of the entire table or intimate close-ups of single blooms. Watching their artistry in action gave me a fresh perspective on how floral design contributes to the story of a wedding day.

Stay Tuned for Day 2

This was just the beginning—Day 2 took on a whole new mood, with bold colors and editorial energy. I’ll be sharing that story next on the journal.

Creative Team

Hosts & Photographers: Kerstin Hahn & Myriam Ménard
Workshop: Beyond the heARTs
Planning & Styling: Paulina & Co.
Venue: Château Ste-Agnès
Floral Design: Studio CK
Hair & Makeup: Narges Sheed
Videography: Fulko Weddings
Dresses: Dream It Yourself
Groom’s Attire: Blandin & Delloye
Stationery: White Willow Paper Co.
Catering: Traiteur Archer
Jewelry: Loft Bijoux
Shoes: Bella Belle
Rentals: Celebrations Group
Tabletop Decor: Simply Beautiful Decor
Accessories: La vie est une fête
Violinist: Émilie Violon
Mobile Bar: Buvette Mobile L’Apéro
Behind the Scenes Photography: Camille Gravel
On-Site Coordinator: Beyond the Knot Wedding Co.
Models: Annie Li, Dion Wang, Nick Calderon, Ana Capbatut