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Our Love StoryWe were casually introduced to each other in the San Jose neighborhood of Willow Glenn at a well-known establishment called Aquis. Aquis is famous for their "Swirleys" as we call them (frozen cocktails). While these drinks helped us get to know each other, what was meant to be for us had already been written into the starsWe were drawn together by easy conversation and undeniable chemistry. We soon learned we had lots in common — especially the love of a few female pop stars. What started as regular dinners with friends soon turned into something more intimate. Whether it was laughing from our shared sense of humour or Anthony driving his passenger prince around jamming to the aforementioned Pop stars' greatest hits, feelings began to deepen.We both discovered a matching curiosity for weekend hikes, gardening, and spending time with our families and friends.As the world shut down in 2020, we had fewer distractions and more time to spend with each other.Our romantic relationship was formed on a solid foundation of genuine friendship.We decided to elope on 12/2/25, a day that would mark the official six years as a couple.We invite you to celebrate with us our love story, dance to our favorite pop songs, and celebrate our love story!

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We are so happy to have you on our special day. Help us make it our vision come to life. Dress to impress. - Love Anthony &amp; Blake

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Featuring an outdoor pool with cabanas available, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature free WiFi. All rooms are soundproofed. A seating area, an electronics charging station, a TV with cable channels, and a coffee machine are featured in each spacious room. Solaire Restaurant and Bar is onsite and features local wine and beer. Guests can enjoy farm to table ingredients and a seasonal menu. A fitness center is on site. A concierge service is provided for the hotel to assist guests with dinner reservations and area attractions. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Capital Village is 8.8 miles away, and Pacific Avenue with boutique shops and stores is just 15 minutes’ walk from the property.

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Offering a fitness center, Best Western Inn is set in Santa Cruz in the California Region, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Pacific Avenue is 0.8 mi from Best Western Inn, while University of California Santa Cruz is 1.7 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport, 27 mi from the property.

Best Western Inn

Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie. Free WiFi is accessible in all rooms at this boutique inn. Cable TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and an private bathroom are standard in every room at The Inn at Pasatiempo. French-country décor and light-colored linens furnish each room. A 24-hour reception welcomes guests to The Inn at Pasatiempo. Guests can enjoy seating on an elevated outdoor terrace surrounded by colorful gardens at this french-country inn. Within a 10 minutes’ drive of The Inn at Pasatiempo is Santa Cruz Beach Boadwalk and the University of Santa Cruz.

Blake & Anthony

Blake & Anthony

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