cross creek wedding day: mandi + tom

Weddings

They stood back to back, fingers interlaced, excited for the moment that was to come within the next hour. This quiet moment before the one when would finally be married. And as they both stared straight, so as not to get a glimpse of the other, they each smiled a smile so big the other could feel it’s warmth . . . . . . .

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Mandi and Tom tied the knot! The two of them said their I-do’s in an outdoor ceremony decorated with florals and white lanterns before their family and friends. After their first kiss, the newlyweds spent some time exploring the grounds of Cross Creek Ranch (where we absolutely NEVER tire of shooting!) before an awesome party of a reception in the barn. Guests had fun with activities like s’more making and horseshoes after dancing, and at the end of the night had fun sending the couple off with a picture perfect sparkler exit! It’s always our favorite way to end a Cross Creek wedding day after the last dance.

We absolutely adore Mandi and Tom and their easy going personalities, and ever since their engagement session have been so stoked for their big day to get here! Well let us just say, nothing about this day disappointed! Firstly, the bridesmaids wore blush dresses with a sparkly overlay which flowed perfectly with all the soft greens of the venue. And Mandi looked so incredibly stunning in a fitted dress with loose sleeves. Her entire look (including the most Disney princess-esque hair EVER) was so stunning and perfectly “her” including the customized Chucks she surprised Tom with.

Mandi + Tom, thank you SO much for such a fun day! We have loved every bit of time we’ve gotten to spend with you guys throughout the wedding process, and couldn’t love your Cross Creek wedding day any more!

Love + Laughs,

Sarah & Ben

Wedding invitation against a soft pink background by Sarah & Ben Photography The brides earrings and custom converse sneakers The Bride's engagement ring sits atop a blush tulle The Wedding Dress hangs in the gardens of Cross Creek Ranch A unique floral bouquet of dark purple flowers wrapped in ribbon Bride getting helped into her wedding dress by her Mom and Bridesmaid A bride holding her Mom's hand before her Cross Creek Ranch wedding day The Bride stands in front of a mirror smiling at her Bridesmaid Groom adjusting his buttons on his sleeve preparing for his Cross Creek Ranch wedding day Groom looks off as he adjusts his neck tie in front of a large greenery arch The Groom and his Groomsmen pose under the large trees on the Cross Creek Ranch property The Groom and his Groomsmen in a formal black and white portrait The Groom poses against a simple fence before his Cross Creek Ranch Wedding day in Rural, FL Bride and Groom stand back to back on the lawn of the Cross Creek Ranch The Bride poses for a formal portrait under a natural arch while holding her floral bouquet Photo of a bride holding her flowers and the back of her wedding day hairstyle with babies breath throughout her hair Formal portrait of the Bride holding her floral bouquet under some old Oak trees The Bride and her Bridesmaids pose holding their own floral bouquets The wedding ceremony details including a mason jar filled with flowers and some barn doors leading to the aisle The Bride and her Father walk toward the ceremony during the Cross Creek Ranch wedding day The Bride and her Dad walking the Aisle during Her Cross Creek Ranch wedding day Black and White photos of the Bride hugging her Dad and standing at the altar with her Groom Wide shot of a Cross Creek Ranch wedding day from the back of the aisle under the old oak tree Bride laughs during the vows between her and her Groom The first kiss as Husband and Wife on their Cross Creek Ranch Wedding day Bride and Groom walk towards their wedding reception after saying their I do's under the oak tree at Cross Creek Ranch The Groom checks out his new Bride's custom converse sneakers Bride and Groom share a smooch as they walk to their Wedding Reception The newlyweds share an intimate smile and kiss surrounded by trees in rural Tampa, FL Portrait of the Bride and Groom with lights blurred in the background Bride and Groom stand on the bridge over a small creek surrounded by green trees and an old barn Groom holds his Bride close as he looks into the camera and she looks down at her flowers Bride and Groom take some time to swing on a tree swing and a close up of the wedding rings on her fingers as she holds the rope The Bride sitting on a swing in her wedding dress and her flowers at Cross Creek Ranch Bride and groom share a kiss on a path to their reception after their Cross Creek Ranch Wedding ceremony Reception details of the Cross Creek Ranch Wedding reception such as a sign for the times of events and a floral arrangement on the bridge The barn where the reception will be held with custom monogram of the Bride and Grooms initials Chalkboard sign and small table flower arrangements scattered around the Cross Creek Ranch reception The welcome table at the entrance of the barn with a large floral arrangement and candles Table numbers and silverware sits on a table in the reception of a Cross Creek Ranch wedding day The reception space at Cross Creek Ranch always stuns with the light and attention to details The head table decorated with a banner and large floral arrangement in front of twinkle lights Bride and Groom share a first dance under all the twinkle lights during the reception of their Cross Creek Ranch wedding day Bride and Groom dance to their first song as Husband and Wife by Sarah and Ben Photography The Maid of Honor and the Best Man give speeches during the reception Bride and Groom laugh during toasts given by members of the wedding party The father daughter dance under the twinkle lights in the barn at Cross Creek Ranch Mother-Son dance in timeless black and white Father of the Bride and his wife dance under the lights during a Cross Creek Ranch wedding day Smore's set up by the bon fire and the Bride and Groom roasting marshmallows Child runs across the dance floor during a Cross Creek Ranch reception party The wedding cake and topper featuring a silhouette of the Bride and Groom and their dog Bride and Groom exit their Cross Creek Ranch wedding day under a line of Sparklers held by friends and family