The woman Behind Mavie Events Management “THE W EDDING PLANNER” Who is Mavie Macalindong Weddings then and now “We do more than just plan occasion, we create memorable experience,” as Mavie Events Management promises to its clients. But who started it all? As a wedding planner, Mavie gets to see the overall picture of a wedding and she makes sure that all elements work well together. It was Mavie Macalindong’s passion for events management that gave way to Mavie Events Management, a full-service events management business which specializes in destination weddings. It was opened in November 2008 and has since then catered to almost 500 weddings. Mavie admits to being determined and customer-oriented. Her best asset is her heartfelt concern for clients and the desire to provide them with only best events management services. She combines her academic training with her entrepreneurial skills. She graduated with a degree in Business Administration Major in Marketing and Management at the Philippine School of Business Administration and obtained a post graduate training in Professional Events Management at the De La Salle – College of St. Benilde. She used to work for a leading car company but she decided to quit her job to become a full-time wedding coordinator, focusing more in the Tagaytay area. Since then, she has stood by what her company’s acronym stands for: “We Make an Amazing Vibrant and Indulging Events”. Nine years of experience In the nine years that Mavie has helped bring hundreds of couples’ dreams to life, she has learned that money is not everything, even for business minded people like her. She believes that if you’re in it only for money, you won’t last in the industry. According to her, mavie.events clients won’t trust you if you’re only thinking about commission. For Mavie, there is also no big or small wedding. All weddings require the same level of commitment and passion for clients. That’s why no wonder, she has earned the trust of other suppliers’ trust by referring her to potential clients. But what really spurred her success? One can say it’s her unrelenting desire to learn more about the craft she loves. She would join bridal fairs online and made sure her own brand is visible in the online space, especially with the value that digital marketing can bring to any business who wants to reach their customers. Soon, Mavie found her own niche – be-coming a destination wedding planner with a strong track record trailing behind her. www.mavie-events.com She’s also witnessed how demands for weddings in Tagaytay changed overtime. “Mas madaming wedding ngayon pero ang price mas competitive dahil sa dami na rin ng suppliers (There are more weddings now and the price is competitive because there are more suppliers too),” she shares. Scams cannot be avoided, she admitted. There are wedding suppliers who are not authorized to operate so it’s important now for a business to open its own shop, which Mavie Events Management did. When it comes to specializing in destination weddings, Mavie stressed the importance of being detail-oriented. As a destination wedding planner, Mavie Events Management has to plan even the smallest detail like flight or transport of guests. She advised couples to make sure they have a rehearsal dinner before the big day as well and most importantly, conduct a thorough research on their wedding planner to ensure that they’re getting the best value for their money. +639179317377