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Sunset Ceremony Overlooking the Pacific Ocean - A Perfect Wedding Day Gratitude

After 35 Years Together, They Said “I Do” at Sunset

After 35 beautiful years of walking through life side by side, they decided it was time to “tie the knot”—and they did it in the most tender, unforgettable way. With my Sunset Elopement Package, they exchanged vows on a bluff high above the sparkling Pacific Ocean in Santa Cruz. The light was golden, the breeze gentle, and their love... timeless.

As we made our way up a soft incline to the ceremony spot, her beloved steady by her side, I asked, “Are you okay?” With the sweetest smile, she replied, “Yes. My husband was there to help me.” That one word—husband—said with such joy and pride, just melted my heart.

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