Monday, March 7, 2011
Strictly Business Feature!
We are honored to be featured in this months edition of Strictly Business Magazine! Our president, Cali Hlavac, was interviewed for their story on Planning Your Wedding. She discusses the importance of videography for your wedding day, and how you won't ever regret having a quality, creative video that will capture all the moments of your wedding day. A few of our other friends were also featured, such as Petal Creations, Shane and Sunny Photography, Zabloudil Photography, Ellynne Bridal, and Hallow Candle Company. You can read the entire story here!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Cupcakes & More!
A new cupcake shop opened on Wednesday and of course I had to swing by and check it out. It's called Cupcakes & More and is the cutest little shop, with pink everything! They had a whole display case full of cupcakes in three different sizes, with flavors and colors galore. I opted for 5 of the jumbo cupcakes - 2 peanut butter, 1 cookies & cream, 1 snowflake (coconut) and 1 winter mint. I left a peanut butter cupcake with an amazing client of mine while I dropped her wedding DVDs off, and took the other four home. So far, only the coconut one has been tasted, but it's was amazing! I heard they will be doing wedding cakes as well, so we look forward to getting to know them in the future! Check out some images of the cupcakes below!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Baby Macy's Birthday Video
We were in for a real treat with Macy! Her parents are good friends, and we were given advance notice that this cutie loves food.. actually gets a little crazy everytime she eats! So when mom brought out the cake, we were sure to catch her initial reaction. As she eats it, I think she defines "an toddler on a sugar high". It's definitely great for a smile.. so enjoy!
We also got to work with Leah Marie Photography.. here are some images she captured below!
We also got to work with Leah Marie Photography.. here are some images she captured below!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Las Vegas Bridal Show!
This past weekend we traveled to the gettin' hitched capital of the world to get a taste of their wedding industry. We took a walk through the Bridal Spectacular Bridal Show and were amazed! It was as if the vendors were competing for the best bridal show booth - some of their designs and set ups were so creative and eye catching, we cant help but wonder how long it took them to get set up. We were able to meet vendors and really get to talk with a couple of them regarding their services and the Las Vegas industry as a whole. Besides the white chapels and drive thru marriages, Vegas has some gorgeous venues to get married, bumping it up on my "Destination Hot Spot" list. I was surprised to find many affordable options, pricing it to be about the same as a local wedding. So if you're looking for a fun, romantic place to tie the knot I would highly recommend checking it out. I brought home a few photos to share with you..
This was the entrance of the show - the dress gallery to the right was a fun idea, and there were tons of inspiration tables!
This is a shot of the fashion show stage - the lighting was amazing!
I loved this cute idea at one inspiration table. The table napkins were wrapped in a mardi gras bead necklace to hold them together! It just looks sleek and simple, yet classy. LOVE!
This was the entrance of the show - the dress gallery to the right was a fun idea, and there were tons of inspiration tables!
This is a shot of the fashion show stage - the lighting was amazing!
I loved this cute idea at one inspiration table. The table napkins were wrapped in a mardi gras bead necklace to hold them together! It just looks sleek and simple, yet classy. LOVE!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
SongFreedom
This is NEW for 2011, and I'm oh-so-excited. I used to cringe when I heard the term "royalty free music" (and I'm sure most of you do too), esepcially since I'm in a highly scrutinized industry where record labels are readily hunting for companies using unlicensed music. While I'm an avid music fan/artist supporter, until mainstream music went licensed for a reasonable price, I decided to take my chances using fun, upbeat tunes for our videos. Now, after a phone call that stemmed from a Twitter meeting (go social media!) we've officially become a member of SongFreedom - an awesome website that houses thousands of licensed songs that I've actually heard of for use in all of our videos. So now, brides, we can promise your video is legally owned and will remain online for as long as you want it there! Songs we LOVE from the website:
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Who Am I?
I’ve been meaning to write this one for a little while, so today I finally bit the bullet and decided to go for it. Most of you only get to know me through the style of my work, so I wanted to give you a peak into the person behind that lens. Straight ripped off from US Weekly Celebrity section, here are 25 things you don’t know about me:
1) I have one sibling – a sister, Hanah, who is 20 years old.
2) I love everything glitter.
3) The weirdest job I ever had was a Strawberry Picker.
4) I graduated from UNL with a Bachelors in Advertising, which has nothing to do with filming or editing.
5) I love surprises. LOVE them. Big or small.. if it’s something I’m not expecting.. it’s probably going to make me smile!
6) I was 22 years old for one month when I purchased this company.
7) Shoes are my guilty pleasure, and at last count had close to 100.
8) In my next “career life”, I want to be a cosmetologist or a travel agent.
9) Traveling is my favorite thing to do!
10) I was voted “Best Dressed in Lincoln” in 2009 (Thanks to everyone who voted!)
11) Voicemails are NOT my thing. I would much prefer to text or email.
12) I could live on Mexican food and margaritas.
13) Country music speaks to me in a way that is indescribable.
14) There are only 3% of people in this world whose views, thought process, and gut feelings are similar to mine.
15) I’ve never broken a bone.
16) I hate smoking. It’s a major deal breaker.
17) I don’t really like to shop.
18) It’s safe to say, I’m addicted to scratch tickets.
19) I’m very athletic, and played all 4 sports in High School.
20) I love to read, and wish I had more time for it.
21) I rarely get sick.
22) Cooking isn’t really my thing – I prefer something fast and easy to make.
23) Don’t bother me during a Husker Football Game – I’m a diehard fan.
24) I took 8.5 years of Spanish classes in HS and College and now have a minor in it through UNL.
25) I’ve seriously become a wedding geek. Magazines, colors, ideas, dresses, you name it. It's a bit ridiclous.
So there you have it.. me in 25 crazy facts! Look for more to come as I try to keep this updated at least weekly :)
1) I have one sibling – a sister, Hanah, who is 20 years old.
2) I love everything glitter.
3) The weirdest job I ever had was a Strawberry Picker.
4) I graduated from UNL with a Bachelors in Advertising, which has nothing to do with filming or editing.
5) I love surprises. LOVE them. Big or small.. if it’s something I’m not expecting.. it’s probably going to make me smile!
6) I was 22 years old for one month when I purchased this company.
7) Shoes are my guilty pleasure, and at last count had close to 100.
8) In my next “career life”, I want to be a cosmetologist or a travel agent.
9) Traveling is my favorite thing to do!
10) I was voted “Best Dressed in Lincoln” in 2009 (Thanks to everyone who voted!)
11) Voicemails are NOT my thing. I would much prefer to text or email.
12) I could live on Mexican food and margaritas.
13) Country music speaks to me in a way that is indescribable.
14) There are only 3% of people in this world whose views, thought process, and gut feelings are similar to mine.
15) I’ve never broken a bone.
16) I hate smoking. It’s a major deal breaker.
17) I don’t really like to shop.
18) It’s safe to say, I’m addicted to scratch tickets.
19) I’m very athletic, and played all 4 sports in High School.
20) I love to read, and wish I had more time for it.
21) I rarely get sick.
22) Cooking isn’t really my thing – I prefer something fast and easy to make.
23) Don’t bother me during a Husker Football Game – I’m a diehard fan.
24) I took 8.5 years of Spanish classes in HS and College and now have a minor in it through UNL.
25) I’ve seriously become a wedding geek. Magazines, colors, ideas, dresses, you name it. It's a bit ridiclous.
So there you have it.. me in 25 crazy facts! Look for more to come as I try to keep this updated at least weekly :)
Monday, January 3, 2011
New Year, New Blog!
I can honestly say that 2010 has been one of the fastest years I can remember. It’s easy for me to see how much time flies when my every day consists of helping brides and grooms plans their special days months and months in advance. What seemed so far in the distance suddenly sneaks up on us time and time again.. and before you know it, another year is over. So this year, we’re going to treat you all to a special “2010 Wrap Up” with some highlights of the past year.
1) We remodeled our office! Yes, that’s right – our conference room got a (much needed) facelift, courtesy of my good friend Sarah Murphy, owner of RED Staging and Design in Denver. She pulled an all nighter and I was blown away with the things she came up with and finished in 36 hours. It looks amazing and we’ve already gotten numerous compliments on it. THANK YOU Sarah!! A sneak peek of photos below.. just missing the blinds!
2) My assistant (and an amazing friend!), that had been alongside me for almost 2 years, graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in May and took a full time job in Admissions. It was hard to see her go, but wish her the best of luck in her future and are excited to work with her for her wedding in 2011!
3) 2010 made it official: ASI stepped up to the plate and made the switch to DSLR cameras. We previously were using Sony HD Camcorders and as the industry slowly makes the shift to shooting video with still photo cameras, we jumped in with two feet. And I must say, it was a great decision we should have done sooner!
4) Pending some final numbers, it’s a clear landslide that 2010 has been our biggest and best year to date! With almost 140 events on the books, we were blessed to get to know all our awesome clients and their families. I love that every day we work with people on the happiest day of their lives! (Courtesy Elwood Photography)
5) And saved the best for last – We were ecstatic at the opportunity to film the wedding of two of my close friends in Kauai, Hawaii in May. The whole day was a mix of emotional, romantic, exciting, and fun. I couldn’t ask for two better people to have in my life, and am thankful I got to stand next to them and witness their bond to each other. Congratulations you two! (Courtesy of Sarah Pfeiffer Photography)
1) We remodeled our office! Yes, that’s right – our conference room got a (much needed) facelift, courtesy of my good friend Sarah Murphy, owner of RED Staging and Design in Denver. She pulled an all nighter and I was blown away with the things she came up with and finished in 36 hours. It looks amazing and we’ve already gotten numerous compliments on it. THANK YOU Sarah!! A sneak peek of photos below.. just missing the blinds!
2) My assistant (and an amazing friend!), that had been alongside me for almost 2 years, graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in May and took a full time job in Admissions. It was hard to see her go, but wish her the best of luck in her future and are excited to work with her for her wedding in 2011!
3) 2010 made it official: ASI stepped up to the plate and made the switch to DSLR cameras. We previously were using Sony HD Camcorders and as the industry slowly makes the shift to shooting video with still photo cameras, we jumped in with two feet. And I must say, it was a great decision we should have done sooner!
4) Pending some final numbers, it’s a clear landslide that 2010 has been our biggest and best year to date! With almost 140 events on the books, we were blessed to get to know all our awesome clients and their families. I love that every day we work with people on the happiest day of their lives! (Courtesy Elwood Photography)
5) And saved the best for last – We were ecstatic at the opportunity to film the wedding of two of my close friends in Kauai, Hawaii in May. The whole day was a mix of emotional, romantic, exciting, and fun. I couldn’t ask for two better people to have in my life, and am thankful I got to stand next to them and witness their bond to each other. Congratulations you two! (Courtesy of Sarah Pfeiffer Photography)
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