Images by Kris wins the Brides’s Choice award for a second year in a row! Thank you so much for all of your wonderful reviews! I am incredibly grateful to work with such creative and wonderful clients. This wouldn’t have been possible without you!

Minneapolis, MN – January 23, 2012 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce Images by Kris has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for photography!

The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization,Images was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients.

Images by Kris is recognized as part of the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire local vendor community, comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The Bride’s Choice Award recognizes the best local wedding vendors across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is thrilled to honor the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Since the launch of the Bride’s Choice Awards™ program four years ago, thousands of outstanding wedding professionals have been recognized by the bridal community for their supreme service and dedication to the wedding industry. It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Images for their continued professionalism and commitment to enriching the wedding planning experience for engaged couples.”

We are happy to announce that Images by Kris is one of the very best photographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. Thanks to their positive feedback we were able to receive the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ for 2012.

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://weddingwire.com/imagesbykris.

To learn more about the Bride’s Choice Awards™, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire™, the nation’s leading marketplace serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 reviewed wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. WeddingWire also offers a comprehensive suite of online planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire is the only all-in-one marketing platform for businesses online and on-the-go. WeddingWire offers one simple solution to build a professional network, improve search visibility, manage social media and reach mobile consumers. Businesses that advertise with WeddingWire appear on WeddingWire.com, ProjectWedding.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), Brides.com and Weddingbee.com.

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Images by Kris is now WeddingWire Rated for 2011

Minneapolis Minnesota – July 5, 2011 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is pleased to announce that Images by Kris is WeddingWire Rated 2011 for professional wedding photography. WeddingWire Rated is an annual award program that distinguishes wedding vendors across the country for their excellence. Based on hundreds of thousands of recent wedding reviews, WeddingWire Rated is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples looking to find the best local businesses for their wedding.

Images by Kris has  reviews on WeddingWire. Reviews by our newlywed clients include detailed ratings and insightful descriptions about their experiences working with our business and staff. Our reviews provide transparency for potential clients, assisting them in making the most informed decisions for their big day.

“We are delighted to unveil the 5th annual WeddingWire Rated program,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire, Inc. ” Images by Kris has made a commitment to capturing their clients experiences on the nation’s leading wedding review site.”

As the largest site for wedding reviews, WeddingWire empowers engaged couples with the most comprehensive and trusted review system available. The WeddingWire Rated program provides Images by Kris with a simple platform to capture customer feedback from their wedding planning experience. Newly engaged couples can easily access all of the reviews for Images by Kris on WeddingWire.com. We would like to thank our newlyweds for our WeddingWire Rated 2011 recognition.

For more information, please visit Images by Kris on WeddingWire at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/images-by-kris.

For more information on WeddingWire Rated 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire, the nation’s leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 local wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives local businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. Businesses that join the WeddingWire Network appear on WeddingWire.com and other leading sites, including ProjectWedding.com, MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), Weddingbee.com, and Celebrations.com (part of the 1-800-Flowers family of brands, NASDAQ: FLWS).

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Legend has it that rain brings good luck to a couple on their wedding day and that proved true for Kiristin and Brian on Saturday. They were blessed as close to 100 family and friends watched as Kiristin and her father, under the cover of an umbrella, walked down the aisle to their ceremony at the Centennial Lakes Amphitheater. As the rain let up, I photographed the wedding party and gorgeous couple around Centennial Lakes green and architectural grounds. As the bride and groom took off to their reception in a beautiful white Bentley I jumped in the front seat to capture their emotion along the way. At The Westin in Edina, the couple mingled with guests before they were ushered into the elegant ballroom for their dinner, dance and party. Kiristin and  Brian hit the floor with several first dances and the DJ kept the guests on the floor for a great evening of fun. Enjoy…

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When my long-time friend Brian asked me to cover his wedding, I was excited to be able to take an important roll in his day. Heather and Brian were married at Saint Jude’s Church in Mahtomedi yesterday and I often found myself holding back tears throughout the joyous day. When Brian walked his mother down the aisle, I had to take a deep breath and fight to keep my eyes dry to capture the important memories of the day. Friends and family packed the church and headed to the reception at White Bear Country Inn while we headed off to Cup & Cone and a quick bar stop in White Bear Lake. The wedding party enjoyed wonderful cool treats on the niecest weekend of year. After a few drinks to celebrate Brian and Heather, we arrived at the reception where the wedding party marched into the room to cheers. Each table was adorned with it’s own cake, which the guests dove into after Heather and Brian cut their cake. As the dances began, I again had to hold back the tears as Brian and Heather danced for the first time as husband and wife. It was bittersweet to be able to capture these precious moments. As the party got rolling, the dance floor was packed with revelers who kept going all night long. Enjoy…

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Images by Kris wins Wedding Wire’s Bride’s Choice Awards 2011

Minneapolis, Minnesota – April 1, 2011 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce Images by Kris has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for professional wedding photography! Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation. Images by Kris stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year. “WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud  Images by Kris for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.” We are happy to announce that Images by Kris is among the very best wedding photographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011. For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at weddingwire.com/imagesbykris. For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com. About WeddingWire, Inc. WeddingWire.com, the nation’s leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 local wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives local businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. Businesses that join the WeddingWire Network appear on WeddingWire.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), ProjectWedding.com and Weddingbee.com (both part of eHarmony), and Celebrations.com (part of the 1-800-Flowers family of brands, NASDAQ: FLWS).

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Images by Kris would like to wish all of the newly engaged couples a special congrats! The holiday season is such a romantic time of year to get engaged! My sister was lucky enough to have a Christmas engagement, and is now joining all of you in your quest to find the latest and greatest for your wedding day! Whether you are planning a Minneapolis/ St. Paul wedding, a North Shore wedding or a  Destination wedding, we would love for you to join us this weekend at “The Bridal Party” at The Depot in Minneapolis. Stop by out booth  to view our latest work and mention you saw this blog posting for a FREE gift for our blog followers only. We look forward to meeting you this weekend! Congratulations!

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Sarah and Neil had the perfect day for a fall wedding in Minnesota yesterday. The afternoon’s light, shining through the brilliant stained glass windows, illuminated the interior of the Olivet Congregational Church where close to 200 of their friends and family watched as they exchanged their vows. We photographed the wedding party in Rice Park, as the rays from sunset bounced off of the downtown buildings. Sarah told me how she once performed at the Ordway Theatre, so we took advantage of the last minutes of sunset to photograph them outside the theatre. The reception started inside the 317 on Rice where the dark wood interior contrasted with the beautiful sunlight of their day. Their wedding favors were personalized in a most unique way — a small brown shopping bag filled with treats, marked with “Oxendale’s,” printed on it. That’s the name of Neil’s Oxendale Market in Minneapolis.

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I have to say that Fort Snelling in St. Paul is  up there with one of my new favorite spots to shoot! Bre and Jeff also selected this location for their Engagement Session. You can tell in their photos they were enjoying every minute of it! I am looking forward to photographing their Minnesota winter wedding in December! Enjoy…

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It’s official Images by Kris is on Twitter! Follow us at https://twitter.com/imagesbykris

See you there!

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Know a bride to be interested in attending the most elegant bridal event of the season? Have them join us at the Bridal Party hosted by Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine! We will be exhibited in booth #36.
You can win fabulous prizes given away on-site.  We look forward to meeting you!
For more information visit: http://www.mspmag.com/weddings

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