I am a Member-Certified of American Academy of Wedding Professionals, I am the Founder & Owner of Elegance By Marivic LLC. Our team of professionals provides full service weddings & special events consultation. We provide event planning globally, including college, high school and elementary homecomings, family reunions, and any special events. I am a special child of God, I am very Blessed, I am a very excited Business Entrepreneur, and I am building an organization that will provide others the opportunity to live the life of their dreams! We are the Organizer of the following:
*Blacksburg Bridal Expo, 2010 & 2011, Bridal Shows
*Make A Wedding Wish Come True, 2010 & 2011, Charity Event
*NRV Wedding & Special Event Professionals, 2011, Professional MeetUp
*NRV Bridals and Events, Inc., 2011, Local Network of Bridals & Events Professionals
EleganceByMarivic is very excited with the progress of the Event planning for Blacksburg Bridal Expo coming up August 28, 2010. Just sent out today the private invitations to our 35 Brides-To-Be and 25 Professional Vendors. All invitations provided by SendOutCards, my online business relationships builder. The numbers are looking good for us. We hope to hear from them in the next few weeks. Public invitations, announcements, and other information will be out starting in June 2010. We'll keep everyone posted with this exciting bridal event... four more months of planning!!
PLANNING for this exciting event is currently on full swing and getting busy with taking care of the many aspects involve. One major good news... yes, we got us a date set for Saturday, August 28, 2010 and will showcase professional vendors both indoor and outdoor booths. EleganceByMarivic is very excited to be working as the Event Consultant-Coordinator, along with Libby Mansfield, Sales Manager of Hilton Garden Inn Blacksburg. We are very honored and both are working so hard to bring together our area's finest group of wedding professionals, and our gorgeous Brides-To-Be at this bridal event right here in our beautiful town of Blacksburg. Direct Invitations to our professional preferred vendors were sent out last week, and responses are coming in. Aztec party rentals will be providing our outside tents and of course Hilton Garden Inn Blacksburg will be our Event Host and providing the Catering for us. Our Brides-To-Be will likewise be receiving a special invitations from us this week... Website, Announcements, DJ's Music, Food, Cakes, Flowers, Photographers, Videographers, Bridal Gowns, Make-up Artist, Hair Stylist, Skin Care Specialist, Limousines, and many, many more wedding professionals are looking forward to be a part of this bridal expo coming in August. More detailed announcements will be posted soon at the website, facebook, and twitter... but here's a sneak preview of our information...
BLACKSBURG BRIDAL EXPO Saturday, August 28, 2010 ~ 12:00pm-6:00pm (the weekend after VT students back to school) Blacksburg Hilton Garden Inn 900 Plantation Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
It was a great pleasure having to spent time getting to know this one super talented photographer from Roanoke, VA. Elegance By Marivic really enjoyed chatting with Debrah at her beautiful home and indeed very cozy studio, where she meets with Brides-To-Be and discuss their photo shoot plans. Debrah's professionalism, organization skills and creative photographic designs are so impressive that you don't want to missed out. Her website says it all... to know more about this professional photographer visit www.inspirationanddesign.com
Q: Could you tell us what's your style as a photographer? A:My approach is very story-telling with "guided" photojournalism. My images are very romantic, but also very fun & playful. Since each bride is different, some wedding images may have a more sophisticated contemporary look, while others may have a more casual relaxed feel. When I'm photographing the different groups, I try to make it fun, offering suggestions, but letting them be who they are. It always results in fun, natural, relaxed, & real images. I want the day to unfold naturally and for the bridal couple to enjoy their day and not feel like pictures are a lot of "work". Brides often tell me they liked my website because my images didn't look posed & stiff. As an artist, I'm not locked into any "one style", and I'm always evolving. For me it's more about capturing the day in a way that is true to myself, while also being true to the bride & her vision as well. I also try to create images that are new and fresh at each wedding, rather than just doing the same thing because it works. I love the opportunity to take risks when I can, to get something really different. Okay, was that too much information? (laughs)
Q: What's your most favorite part of the wedding, that you really enjoy taking pictures? A: I pretty much love the whole wedding day! Hmmm...I would have to say my absolute favorites are the detail shots! OMG, I love those! A close second place goes to taking pictures of the gorgeous bride and of course last but not least, the romantic portraits of the bride & groom together showcasing all the joy, romance, playfulness, intimacy, and deep love, that they feel for each other. It doesn't get better than that!
Q: Do you personally edit your bridal photos? A: Absolutely! I'm a perfectionist and would have a hard time letting someone else have creativecontrol over the final look of my images.
Q: How long normally will the bride and groom have their photos back? A:My goal is to have a sneak peak of the wedding day on my blog a few days after the wedding. I usually have the wedding gallery edited and on-line with-in a week of the wedding. The delivery of the album varies, but the average is about 6 months after they have chosen their wedding images.
Q: Do you travel and how much will you charge to out of town weddings? A:I try to stay with-in 2 hours of Roanoke, VA. On occasion I will travel further and I give custom quotes for each situation.
Q: How long have you been working as a professional photographer? A: I went professional in 1987 part-time and transitioned to full time in 1993.
