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Wedding Professional Wednesday

Special Moments — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:43:04 +0000

Wedding Professional Wednesday, its pretty self explanatory, but our goal on this day is to introduce a company that you may not have heard of, or even to just help promote their company. No, these companies have not paid us, or put a gun to our head, they are just being spotlighted for being pretty darn cool. =) These companies will range from people we haven’t worked with yet, to some we have worked with hundreds of times. Either way, this should be fun for everyone. If you decide to book them for your event, just make sure you say Special Moments sent you! =)

Our 2nd Wedding Professional of 2010 is….(drumroll please) Beautiful Wedding Photography!
Marley Lindley is the Gal behind the camera… ( In fact, I have no photo to share of her, since she is always behind the camera) Instead of a long winded novel of us talking about her……I asked her some questions about her and her company so you can get to know the Gal behind the camera…Enjoy!

What year did you start your company? Beautiful Wedding photography was started in 2003.

What lead you to choose photography?Well, my mother was a fine artist, and she loved taking pictures, so I guess I got it from her. I love to be able to capture what I see and preserve it and share the moment with people. Life happens so fast and you can’t get those moments back.

Do you have any awards or certifications to share?Well, I am a professional certified wedding photographer by Professional Photographers of America. I also am the Portrait Photographer for the Tampa Brides Against Breast Cancer Gown Sale.. ( I donate my time to offer complimentary portraits of the Brides in their newly purchased gowns)

What school did you graduate from? I graduated from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in 1994

What is your favorite food? My favorite food depends on what day it is, seafood, Chinese, sushi and Italian.

Favorite color? My favorite color again changes with the seasons, right now I am big into chocolate browns and tiffany blue or sage green.

Favorite movie? Not a big movie person, but I did enjoy the book Marley and Me.

Favorite song? It had to be you by Frank Sinatra, ok I admit it I am an old soul, I enjoy the classics.

Hobbies? I dabble in stain glass, painting pottery, working on preserving my old home (1924)

Below are some favorite photos of Marley’s Work…. Enjoy:

If you are intersted in contacting Marley, the information is below:

Marley Lindley- Beautiful Wedding Photography- 727-447-3594

Brides Against Breast Cancer Tampa VIP Night

Special Moments — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:18:39 +0000

Last Night was the Vip Night for Brides Against Breast Cancer. This was the first time doing that along with the regular sale. As the attendees ( brides plus guests)arrived to the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel they walked the pink carpet( supplied by Grand Events) to registration table to check-in. There they had the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for $1.00. We were drawing during the event for a Free Wedding Dress ( valued up to $ 350.00 or they could use the discount off of a higher priced dress) and also a 4 day 3 night trip to Coconut Bay Resort ( all inclusive) in St. Lucia.

They were also treated to a free bridal publication from The Perfect Wedding Guide. As the guests left the Vip night , they were also given a goody bag supplied by Get Married with some goodies inside from various vendors.

After checking in, they were treated to glasses of wine & pink champagne along with a Mashed Potato Bar, fruit and cheese display,bacon wrapped scallops & and a Cappuccino and Expresso Bar….( Cafe A La Carte ) During the “cocktail hour ” they were also able to bid on Silent Auction items like hotel stays, wedding cakes & Flowers , plus a signed Martha Stewart Book.

One of the new additions to our gown sale this year was the Groom’s Lounge. The entire lounge set-up was supplied by Grand Events. Big thank to Grand Events, there lounge was a great success in the groom’s eyes and also for the kids in attendance.

After the cocktail hour the brides were let into the Ballroom to the main area and were greeted by ABC Members that were there to volunteer. The Brides were then treated to a suprise. Holly from Studio 10 was there to greet the guests and we had a very Special Guest with her… Cassiday…

Cassiday is sufferering with Breast Cancer and had asked the Making Memories Foundation for a wedding dress for her and a dress for her daughter. The Man that stood by her during this breast cancer treatment process has asked Cassiday to marry him. Cassiday arrived by Rolls Royce ( supplied by Ambassador Limousine) with her daughter and Fiance to the sale thinking she was picking out a dress. We suprised her with the help of fellow ABC ( Association of Bridal Consultants)Members a complete wedding including location for her. When Holly started reading off the different vendors and they came up and presented her with certificates for the wedding on March 30th, 2009 . Tears we filled in her eyes and her groom to be was speechless.

After the “Wish ” for Cassiday… Holly drew the tickets for the free dress and also for the trip and the Brides eagerly were anticpating being allowed to shop for the dress of their dreams nefore the public the next day. Once, Holly asked the volunteers to let go of the chain , the brides hurriedly grabbed dresses and were off to the fitting room …

It was an amazing night and we raised $ 14,000 on the VIP night … We are so excited for next years sale and can hardly wait! Will keep you updated on the date for next year and also the location!

Below is a list of the Kind and Generous ABC members that donated to Cassiday for her Dream wedding!

Sacino's donating the Groom's Formalwear for wedding

Mike & Dave donating their video services to Cassiday

Location: Safety Harbor Resort and Spa

Tina and Katie from Safety Harbor presenting to Cassiday

Photographer: Brian C Idocks Photographics

Videographer : Artistic Media

Music : Creative Productions

Minister: Virginia Bishop – Loving Unity

Flowers: Apple Blossoms Floral Design

Tux:Sacino’s

Rev.Virginia Bishop donating her officiating services

Scott Darhower donating flowers for Cassiday's wedding

Brian Idocks hugging Cassiday after giving her photography for wedding

Below are the pictures provided by Marley from Beautiful Wedding Photography for you to enjoy. Marley was present for the entire sale and was shooting complimentary photos of each of the Bride’s as they found their dream dress.. Thanks Marley for your time each year and the amazing photos you so graciously donate…

Brides Against Breast Cancer – Tampa Set-up

Special Moments — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:25:09 +0000

On Thursday, March 5th, 2009 we arrived at the Howard Johnson’s Plaza Hotel to begin set-up for the Brides Against Breast Cancer Gown Sale. The pictures below are from Britt McAllister , who was helping with set-up also and was so kind as to catch a few photos of all of us getting ready for the Vip night tonight. Marley Lindley from Beautiful Wedding Photography will be sending us photos from the Vip night tonight along with pictures of Cassiday. Cassiday is being granted her wish tonight… Story to Follow tomorrow about that! Enjoy photos below of: Brian, Derrica, Angela, Krissy, Tammy, Ken, Kenia, Amany, Britt, Judy, Veronica,Jeff, and the Fox 13 news reporter. Special Shout out to the Santee Crew also – Barb, Peter, Hildegard, Don, Betty and the 2 dogs Sparky and Madison..

A-La Carte Event Pavilion -Bridal Show

Special Moments — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:06:51 +0000

Special Moments was involved in a Bridal Show Booth with the Association of Bridal Consultant Members this weekend. The Bridal Show was located at the A-La-Carte Event Pavilion and was put on by Keith LaMotte from Your Wedding TV. Thanks to all of the Participating ABC Members who all contributed money towards the booth and their time. With the money from ABC Members, we were able to have a Making Memories Booth also. Making Memories is the sponsor of Brides Against Breast Cancer Gown Sale. We were able to get the word out to all of the many Brides in attendance about the Gown sale and that purchasing a gown from the Sale helps the Making Memories Foundation grant wishes to people with terminal breast cancer. A great gown at a unbelievable price, that also gives a last wish to a terminal breast cancer patient’s family. For further information about the Brides against Breast cancer Gown Sale go to:

www.BridesAgainstBreastCancer.org

A Big Thanks to all Participating ABC ( Association of Bridal Consultants) Members:

B&O Photography

Ola & Bartek

727-488-1650

www.bophotography.com

Champagne Wishes

Debbie Riviera

813-690-4448

www.achampagnewish.com

Grand Events

Lovelynn Jensen