Something Blu for You

Standing five-feet and a few meters tall in a mall atrium turned wedding paradise was premier wedding videographer Jason Magbanua. In front of wedding enthusiasts and spouses-to-be, he gave a talk about the spellbinding science behind preserving beautiful love stories through the art of making wedding films.


"P150,000 pa-taas," he gamely answered when a fresh face from the crowd questioned how much he charges for creating magic. A staggering six digits – six digits for the filming of wedding previews and other ceremony-related video clips. Magbanua, being the sought after storyteller extraordinaire that he is, is in charge of creating the Same Day Edits for the weddings of Nikki Gil, Georgina Wilson and Bianca Gonzales, to name a few.

In between his talk and stories, videos of his past work were played, each telling a tale of different couples.

"I don't just bring creativity, I bring professionalism," he bravely adds as he moves further in his discussion; and true enough there is something beautifully different in the visuals of his stories.

There is something different about the way the waves crash in his videos, the way the bride glows in her wedding gown through his lens, and the way speeches are given as he depicts them through motion picture.

The king of spousal storytelling also shared how one of his latest projects include rendering his services for free. He states that this is part of his efforts to leave a legacy. His work and many of his stories can be witnessed on his website under his name.


J-Mag's presence is just one segment of the successful two-day bridal fair by Radison Blu. Radison Blu Cebu's Something Blu: Wedding of a kind was graced by over 50 of the wedding industry's biggest names. After the much-appreciated talk by Mr. Magbanua, a fashion show ensued. Featuring the designs of notable fashion designers Valerie Alvez, Edwin Ao, Hanz Coquilla, Protacio Empaces Jr., Ronald Enrico, Dino Lloren, Mel Maria, Lord Maturan, Wendell Quisido, Philip Rodriguez, Mary Ty, Philipp Tampus and Elmer de Venancio, an enchanting display of their creations were witnessed, while a live orchestra provided melody.


Exclusive perks and privileges were also given to those who availed Radison’s Something Blu wedding packages.


The affair was every single bit of a dream wedding heaven as elaborate cakes and grand dining table set-ups filled SM’s Northwing area.



Bjorn Tabanera
iSTORYA League of Writers