Tag Archives: brides

It’s been almost three months since I photographed Aleks & Mark’s wedding at Bear Brook Valley, but I still remember it all so vividly—their smiles, the happy tears, the excitement, and that incredible feeling of finally getting to marry each other.

Photography: Karis @heykaris
Venue: @bearbrookvalley
MUAH: @kristengallo_
Cinematography: @theroblesfilms
Floral: @thebotanicalbox
Mini Highland Cow: Kelce @fluffyenroute
Live Artist: @sabinapark_art
Bride: @starr.r34 @thebahnahomestead
Groom: @r33skylinegtr ...

I met Katie & Derek a few years ago at our neighborhood block yard sale. They were visiting Derek’s parents and helping out, and somehow between the yard sale chaos, we got to chatting and discovered that Derek’s dad is a photographer too!

So when the time came for Katie & Derek to get married, I was SO happy when they reached out and even happier that I was available to be there to document it.

These two sweetest souls tied the knot this past weekend at Forest Lodge in Warren, NJ, and honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better day or better people to spend it with.

Photography: Karis @heykaris
Venue: @forestlodgenj
Entertainment: @djmichaeldemby
Bride: @turtle.katie ...

Okay, this wedding portrait is pretty… but what do your reception photos look like?👉

Photography: Karis @heykaris
Venue: @waterloovillageweddings

Something like this 🎶

and this

😎

But we will sneak in some pretty wedding portraits of you and your partner somewhere in between wedding chaos.

Like this one.

But there will be plenty of fun in your reception photos.

As long as everyone is having fun of course.

It’s in the little glances you exchange.

Walking into your reception.

Blurry details.

Final moment. ...

I’ve seen A LOT of first dances in my career… but Kim & Justin just raised the bar!
These two are the definition of adorable. The giggles, the smiles, the way they looked at each other, you could just FEEL how genuine and sincere their love is.

And Kim’s smile?! Absolutely contagious!

This first dance was giving all the feels and I was here for every second of it! ✨

Venue: @stonehousenj
Planning: @idoplanningandevents
Beauty: @taragervacio_beauty @gabriellekimartistry
Photography: Karis @heykaris
Cinematography: @kevindizonstudios
Floral: @tameflorals
Entertainment: @dj.ian.ali
Bride: @_kluna
Groom: @jhomess__ ...

Being around Anda and James, you could feel the sincerity of their love. Every glance, every smile, every quiet moment spoke volumes. As they became husband and wife, their eyes glistened with emotion, their hearts seemed to beat a little faster, and the joy on their faces said everything words couldn’t.

Such a joy witnessing their love unfold at Arrow Park.

Venue: @arrowparkny
Planner: @wildbloomsbridal
Photography: @heykaris
Cinematography: @dulcignoweddingfilms
Floral: @simplicityinmind.events
MUAH: @rebeckah.co
Catering: @chef_anthonymario
Entertainment: @thebrooklynbeatsnyc
Bride: @anditoto
Groom: @jamesdeanerwin ...

Queenie and Nick had an intimate weekday wedding in the most magical setting at Arrow Park. These two quiet, shy, and kind souls tied the knot exactly the way they envisioned, simple, meaningful, and true to who they are.

Venue: @arrowparkny
Catering: @chef_anthonymario
Officiant: @oneheartceremonies
Floral: @greeneryplusflorist
Entertainment: @crossingmidnightent
Newlyweds: @809qu__ @kolyaa99 ...

It’s been almost a year or so since I’ve been back here at NJ Botanical Gardens. Tomorrow Queenie and Nick are getting married at Arrow Park! ...

Let’s standardize empanada trucks at every wedding. Victoria and Matt ended their wedding with a kiss beside the empanada truck at Arrow Park.

Venue: @arrowparkny
Photography: @heykaris
Florist: @fieldtripflowers
Catering: @lovenrosemary
Entertainment: @hveventgroup
Empanada Truck: @wannaempanada
Bride: @solvs__ ...