Cross Creek Ranch Wedding | Abby and Ross - Ailyn La Torre Photography

| Cross Creek Ranch Wedding |

I am still swooning over the wedding of Abby and Ross at the gorgeous Cross Creek Ranch. These two beautiful souls have the most perfect love story and had the sweetest engagement at their favorite, Davis Island. A little backstory on these two, Ross has been collecting “sand” from different travel destinations that he’s visited since before him and Abby got together. On the night of their engagement, they shared this sentiment together and collected sand while enjoying a little dinner and wine. As they were holding the jars that night and talking about how much they loved sharing this tradition together and how each jar of sand holds a special memory, Ross casually says to Abby “”this one might be my favorite.. because it’s from the place where I am going to ask you to marry me.” Gahhh!! Alrighttt Ross! ???? Smooth one friend!

Cross Creek Ranch is known for its classic yet rustic and elegant weddings in a magical, hand-crafted setting based in Tampa Bay. Their beautifully designed space includes the option of the Carriage House Stable and the French Country Inn, both which emulate timeless elegance. Cross Creek Ranch is the perfect place to say I do as it’s settled on 17-acres of Florida’s beautiful countryside.

Abby looked absolutely stunning in her gorgeous white wedding gown from Malindy Elene Bridal. Her bouquet of white florals from Alta Fleura paired beautifully with her bridesmaids who all wore mismatched bridesmaid dresses from Bella Bridesmaids. Mismatched dresses are a yass for me!

Abby and Ross’s first look was so emotional, it melted everyone’s hearts including mine. The love that these two have for each other was radiating at that moment- they are just magical together!

From their vows to the magical ceremony location, it all was something out of a fairy tale. It’s no wonder they call Cross Creek Ranch, the “Enchanted Forest.” Enchanting it was. After the wonderful ceremony, guests danced the night away at an EPIC reception. The space was lit up with several fairy lights and stunning table bouquets. And I absolutely loved the vintage mirror that was used to assign seats for dinner. What a night for these two!

✨Abby and Ross, cheers to an amazing lifetime of love and laughter for you two. I was honored to be a part of your special day and am blown away at just how beautiful everything was. Here’s to you friends!