Dec 22, 2014

Client Raves

This lovely note from the bride just warms our hearts!

"The album is absolutely beautiful. I started to tear up because of how wonderful every page looks! I cannot thank you enough for all your hard work and time you put into making the album. Neil is impressed with the result of the album too! I am so happy with the beauty of the pictures, the efficiency of the process and how helpful you were and how fast everything went!

Thank you for everything!

Kim and Neil"

Dec 17, 2014

Cheers to this Brewery-Based Big Day



We are so excited to be featured on Wisconsin Bride! Check out the story!


View the feature online here: Wisconsin Bride

When you mention beer, bacon, and Bucky, you're more likely to think Wisconsin Badgers tailgate and less likley that of a happy couple's elegant union of love. However, once you see the amazing pictures of Vicki and Matt's wedding captured by Appleby Photography, you'll never think the same of those three words again.

The couple met in a beer bar and fell in love over their craft pints. Not ones for fussy affairs, Vicki and Matt knew that brews had to be a part of their big day. While some couples might simply have a beer specially brewed for the occasion, Vicki and Matt went all out, weaving the beer theme into just about every detail of their day. Our favorite? The bouquets and boutonnieres featuring hops and wheat--two base ingredients for many beers. But that certainly isn't all. See the amazing pairing job they pulled off...

From the bride:

When planning our wedding, Matt and I had three goals: Make sure that everyone has fun, eat good food, and drink good beer. I think it’s fair to say we accomplished all three.

Neither one of us are stuffy ballroom types, so we were looking for a relaxed atmosphere for our reception. We’re both beer nerds, and met at a beer bar. So, when I found out there was a new brewery opening in Verona that would have an event space, it was a natural choice. Besides hosting our reception at a brewery, we incorporated our love of beer in small ways, too–hops in the bouquet and boutonnieres, coasters as placecards, beer boot toasting glasses, wheat and barley centerpieces, and a beer crate card box. We also included our favorite beer festival food–bacon on a stick, which proved to be a huge hit with our guests.

Our wedding day could not have been more perfect. It was filled with love, laughter, good friends and family, and great food and beer. And Bucky.

Dec 3, 2014

New Ideas For Old Photographs

Have you wondered what to do with your kid's school photos, your photo booth images or the disk from your wedding?

I have just the idea: Photo Christmas Ornaments!

--You always seem to end up with too many of those little school wallets. Have your kids craft simple ornaments from paper, wood sticks or craft foam and attach the photo, which make perfect gifts for grandparents, aunts and uncles.

--You know there are some hilarious photos from your photo booth. While I'm not saying these could be blackmail photos for your friends, they could make some funny gifts. Print out the series of images for ornaments or frames.

Check out this pinterest board for these ideas and more.