Jamie & Josh’s Cross Creek Ranch Wedding | Amalie Orrange Photography

Driving to Cross Creek Ranch from our home in Orlando felt like we are on our way to the middle of nowhere, and that got me thinking.  What the middle of nowhere is for one is the center of life for another.  When wedding days happen, no matter where they happen, that time, that place and those people who partake are in the center of the universe.  To the couple getting married, even if the closest other person isn’t for miles, it wouldn’t matter.  The only thing that would matter is the love and the laughter and the friendship that only a wedding day could bring.

I saw first hand the center of the Universe for Jamie and Josh on their wedding day.  I saw the family gathered, the friends rejoicing, and the love that was being witnessed by all.  I saw the nerves, the smiles and the dances.  I saw old friends give speeches, I saw a mother dance with her son, and father dance with his little girl, I even saw a horse head photo-bomb the portraits.  Yes, even though it felt like a long drive for me, it did not feel far away at all.

These two love each other, that is apparent as soon as you meet them and I hope it is as apparent in the images that we took.  Their day was fun, laid back, and even had a bonfire for roasting marshmallows.  The beautiful Cross Creek Ranch could not have fit these two any better.  Yes, I have to say, this was right in the center of everything.  Jamie and Josh, thank you for inviting us in and letting us share this amazing day we will never forget it.

Here’s to Jamie and Josh: May wherever you to are be home, and may home always be the center of the Universe.

XOXO~Amalie & Jeff Orlando Wedding Photographer | Orlando Wedding Photography | Cross Creek Ranch Wedding Photographer

Venue: Cross Creek Ranch

Floral: Alta Fleura

Cake designer: Alessi Bakery

DJ: Harmonic Events

Catering: Hungry Harry’s

Brides gown: David’s Bridal

Bridesmaids dresses: Vera Wang

Grooms Suit:  Jos. A. Banks

Kori & Josh’s Birdsong Barn Wedding | Amalie Orrange Photography

Kori and Josh met through mutual friends a few years back, they quickly became friends and found they shared so much in common. Fast forward four years later to this magical day that they were joined by their sweet daughter and tons of amazing friends and family to see these two get married. Kori and Josh were married at Birdsong Barn, a gorgeous rustic barn that has oh so much character.  Kori had made tons of stuff and had so many fabulous DIY details, I was in heaven! Her dress was handmade just for her, her and her bridesmaids flowers as well as the boutonnieres were beautiful dried flowers from Etsy. She put so much time into the details and it definitely showed.

 Kori and Josh were such a sweet, kind and welcoming couple Jeff and I felt like we had been friends for years with them, not to mention Kori’s family is from Buffalo ( where Jeff is from ) so they immediately hit it off.

To Kori and Josh, may your days be filled with laughter, memories and love.

XOXO~ Amalie & Jeff

And, we are pleased as punch to say that Kori and Josh’s wedding will be featured on The Wedding Chicks website, yippee!!

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Venue: Birdsong Barn 

Hair & Makeup by the fab Marigold Scott

Cake and cupcakes from For cupcakes sake

Bouquets, boutonnieres were by NHWoodscreations 

Catering by Two Chicks and a pot

Music by Matt Fansher

Brides dress from Etsy made by Yvonne at Designsbycandiigirlz

Bridesmaids dresses from JCrew

Mens attire from Mens Warehouse

Laurin & Katie’s Cypress Grove Estate House Wedding | Amalie Orrange Photography

 As we arrived  to The Cypress Grove Estate House, Laurin & Katie’s  family and friends were setting up the final details, laughing and lighthearted as they did it.  Laurin, a DJ was taking the sound into his own hands, serious yet lighthearted.  Katie, up stairs hanging out with her friends, was calm and relaxed, taking in the memories that the day would provide.  You could tell even before the festivities started that these two would make this a great day.

Then there are the twists and turns and unexpected things that are bound to happen with any wedding day.  And seeing how couples react to this really tells me a lot about the character and love between couples.  Laurin and Katie met anything that happened with amazing resiliency and determination not to let it affect their big day.  I have endless admiration for these two, they met us with kind, warm and welcoming hearts, invited us in and let us be creative.  I think these pictures are only the tip of the insight of the love that these two share and we are eternally grateful that these two let us be a part of their big day.

Heres to Laurin and Katie, may your love forever spin like the turntables of DJ Sleazy McQueen.

XOXO~ Amalie & Jeff

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Venue – Cypress Grove Estate House
Cake – The Sugar Suite
Flowers – Dream Designs Florist
Catering- Big City Catering
Hair and Makeup – The Parlour Salon and Spa
Dress from- Solutions Bridal
Dress designer- Alyne by Rivini
Grooms and Groomsmen suits- H&M
Draping- Swag Decor