Cross Creek Ranch Wedding Photographer: Nicole and Rocco's Wedding Day


Nicole and Rocco's wedding day was a beautiful mix of glam and rustic charm, starting in Tampa and ending at one of the area's most stunning outdoor venues. From getting ready at Hard Rock Casino to saying vows under the trees at Cross Creek Ranch, this day had it all.


Getting Ready at Hard Rock Casino Tampa


The morning started at Hard Rock Casino in Tampa, where Nicole got ready surrounded by her closest family and friends. The upscale suite gave us gorgeous natural light and plenty of room to capture all the small, personal moments before the big day, from final touches on hair and makeup to the excitement building as the ceremony got closer.


A Rustic Ceremony at Cross Creek Ranch


From Tampa, we headed to Cross Creek Ranch for the ceremony, and the venue's natural, rustic setting made for a warm and romantic backdrop. Surrounded by trees and open sky, Nicole and Rocco exchanged vows in front of family and friends, with soft golden light setting the tone for the entire ceremony.


Wedding Party and Family Portraits at Cross Creek Ranch


After the ceremony, we spent time capturing portraits with the wedding party and family throughout the property. Cross Creek Ranch offers so many beautiful backdrops, from wooded pathways to open fields, giving us plenty of variety for the couple's portraits.


Celebrating at Cross Creek Ranch


The reception carried the same warm, rustic feel into the evening, with string lights, heartfelt toasts, and a dance floor that stayed full all night. It's a venue that really lets a couple's personality shine through, and Nicole and Rocco's celebration was full of joy from start to finish.


Cross Creek Ranch Wedding Photography


Nicole and Rocco's wedding is a perfect example of why Cross Creek Ranch is such a popular choice for Tampa Bay couples looking for a rustic, romantic setting. If you're planning your own Cross Creek Ranch wedding, take a look through more of our wedding galleries or check out pricing and packages to start planning your day.


Congratulations to Nicole and Rocco. Thank you for letting me be part of your wedding day.


Planning a Cross Creek Ranch wedding of your own? Get in touch and let's start planning.

Smiling woman with curly hair sitting cross-legged on bed holding open book in white shirt.
Hands with rings resting on a dark green leather journal, placed on a soft beige surface.
Bride in white robe sitting on bed smiling while cuddling a small puppy during wedding morning preparations.
Bridesmaids in white robes laughing together on a hotel bed during bridal party getting ready celebration.
Group of bridesmaids in white robes laughing and looking at something together during bridal party preparations.
Smiling bride in strapless lace wedding gown wearing gold floral hair crown with elegant half-up hairstyle.
Six bridesmaids in matching dusty rose wrap dresses with floral hair accessories smiling together before a wedding ceremony.
Bride in white gown fastening strappy gold heels while bridesmaid in mauve dress stands in background.
Smiling bride wearing a gold floral crown and strapless lace wedding dress seated on a floral patterned sofa.
Close-up of bride's hands wearing a diamond engagement ring and wedding band on white dress.
Two men in white dress shirts laughing together while getting ready for a wedding.
A man in a tuxedo adjusts another mans black bow tie while getting ready for a formal event.
Group of eight groomsmen wearing black tuxedos and bow ties posing together indoors for a wedding photo.
Groomsmen in black tuxedos pouring Fireball whiskey into a glass during wedding celebration.
Groomsmen in black tuxedos laughing and celebrating together in a hotel room before a wedding ceremony.
Elegant three-tier white wedding cake displayed on a wooden table beneath a chandelier with string lights.
Rustic wooden barn venue with white draping, chandelier, and lush greenery under a clear blue sky.
Elegant wedding sweetheart table with lush greenery, pink flowers, fairy lights, and white draping in a barn venue.
Pink peony, dark dahlia, and blush carnation floral arrangement with greenery on white chair at outdoor wedding.
Bride smiling and adjusting groom's collar outdoors at wedding with lush green hedge backdrop.
Bride and groom holding hands outdoors near ivy-covered wall before wedding ceremony.
Bride in strapless lace gown holds hands with groom in black tuxedo outdoors near ivy-covered wall.
A radiant bride smiles joyfully at her groom during an outdoor wedding ceremony, wearing a floral hair accessory.
Bride in elegant white gown smiles at groom in black tuxedo on brick path surrounded by lush greenery.
Two men in matching black tuxedos with boutonnieres pose together outdoors at a wedding celebration.
Mother of the groom pinning a boutonniere on her sons tuxedo lapel outdoors at a wedding venue.
Wedding party in formal attire walks outdoors under moss-draped trees, bridesmaids in pink gowns and groomsmen in black tuxedos.
Wedding party poses under Spanish moss oak trees, bridesmaids in blush gowns and groomsmen in black tuxedos.
Bride in white gown and veil walks with suited man through lush green outdoor wedding ceremony venue.
Groomsmen in black tuxedos with bow ties stand at outdoor wedding ceremony, watching bride approach the altar.
Outdoor wedding ceremony under a large oak tree draped with Spanish moss with a petal-lined aisle.
Outdoor wedding ceremony under a large oak tree with Spanish moss, white chairs, and a flower petal aisle at sunset.
Bride and groom sharing first kiss under golden wisteria trees, bride wearing lace gown and flowing veil.
Bride and groom sharing romantic kiss under flowing white veil on wedding day.
A bride and groom share a romantic moment outdoors, with the bride smiling in a veil and floral crown.
Smiling bride wearing gold leaf crown and lace gown with groom in black tuxedo during outdoor wedding portraits.
Outdoor wedding cocktail hour with guests seated at white chairs on green lawn with string lights and wooden posts.
Elegant barn wedding reception venue with string lights, white draped tables, and rustic wooden beamed ceiling.
Group of seven wedding guests posing together outdoors at evening reception in formal attire.
Six male wedding guests in suits and tuxedos posing together under a covered outdoor venue patio.
Bride and groom share first dance in rustic barn venue with string lights and wedding guests.
Bridesmaid in lavender dress smiling behind bride and groom at wedding reception dinner table.
Bride and groom share a kiss at sweetheart table during wedding reception toast while bridesmaid reacts emotionally nearby.
Bridesmaid in mauve dress giving speech at wedding reception while bride and groom listen at head table.
Bridesmaid in lavender dress giving a toast to smiling groom at an indoor wedding reception.
Groom in black tuxedo shares mother-son dance under warm string lights at rustic barn reception.
Groom feeding wedding cake to his bride in a strapless gown near a multi-tier cake display.
Joyful wedding guests dancing and celebrating under warm string lights at indoor barn reception.