Love by the Sea: A Simple Yet Beautiful Oceanside Marriage Ceremony.
On a pristine summer day with the sun casting its warm glow across the horizon, a loving family gathered on picturesque bluffs overlooking the grand Pacific Ocean. This stunning backdrop was the canvas for a heartfelt union of two souls deeply in love, and the anticipation of their growing family. Angelica and Robert, already blessed with their little treasure, Ava, anticipated the arrival of another bundle of joy. Both of them were so excited to express their vows and promises of unwavering love, support, and devotion.
Their marriage ceremony was a testament to love, unity, and the promise of a new chapter in their lives, with the natural beauty of the oceanside as their perfect adornment. It was nature itself that enhanced this sacred moment.
The ceremony began with the sound of seagulls in the distance and the gentle whisper of the ocean breeze. As their family gathered, Angelica, radiant in a flowing wedding gown, walked toward Robert, who stood beneath the open sky, with the vast ocean behind him…
Patrice Handley, their officiant from Santa Barbara Classic Weddings, spoke of how their love had grown with each passing day, and how their marriage would be the vessel that carried them into this new, exciting phase of life. Angelica and Robert declared their commitment to each other with tender Vows - exchanged with the soothing sounds of the sea as their background music.
A poem called “One Family” was read. It included the verse: “With the love that we share, we can handle whatever life may bring us. We will always find love in each other’s’ laughter. We will always find comfort in each other’s’ strength. One family today, tomorrow and forever.”
An incredibly wonderful marriage day - full of the enduring beauty of love and family!
photography: @bycherryphotography
officiant: @santabarbaraclassicweddings