{"id":17057,"date":"2025-09-21T20:11:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T20:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/?p=17057"},"modified":"2026-03-21T18:15:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T18:15:52","slug":"terranea-resort-proposal-rancho-palos-verdes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/terranea-resort-proposal-rancho-palos-verdes\/","title":{"rendered":"Terranea Resort Proposal | Rancho Palos Verdes Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17057\" class=\"elementor elementor-17057\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-334da2f elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"334da2f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0036100\" data-id=\"0036100\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd00306 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bd00306\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Table of Contents\u200b<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc2fb03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc2fb03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><a href=\"#1\">The Proposal Moment\u200b<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2\">Playful &amp; Candid Portraits After \u201cYes\u201d\u200b<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3\">Why Terranea Resort is Perfect for Proposals\u200b<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4\">Final Thoughts\u200b<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5\">Helpful Tips\u200b<\/a><\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"#letschat\"><em><strong>Looking to propose at Terranea Resort?\u200b<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f101761 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f101761\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"653\" height=\"857\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ChannelArt-101425-v1-2.png?fit=653%2C857&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"img-fluid attachment-large size-large wp-image-17488\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ChannelArt-101425-v1-2.png?w=1152&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ChannelArt-101425-v1-2.png?resize=228%2C300&amp;ssl=1 228w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ChannelArt-101425-v1-2.png?resize=780%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ChannelArt-101425-v1-2.png?resize=768%2C1009&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c71593 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c71593\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"h5 fw-bold text-uppercase text-black\">We\u2019re Stephanie and Bryan<\/span>\u2014 a husband-and-wife duo who believe that life\u2019s most meaningful moments deserve to be captured and cherished. Stephanie is the creative force behind the lens, and Bryan, a software engineer by day, is her biggest supporter in every endeavor. Together, we bring a dynamic blend of creativity, precision, and teamwork to every session.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1b3d19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1b3d19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bde1f84 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"bde1f84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.button-landkit\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/contact-us\" class=\"elementor-button-link btn btn-primary btn-pill btn-xs\" role=\"button\">\n                        <span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n                                    <span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact Us<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d3ac51a\" data-id=\"d3ac51a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fc8aab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fc8aab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There\u2019s something magical about a proposal by the ocean, and Matthew chose one of the most breathtaking spots in Southern California\u2014<span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes<\/span>, right by the historic Marineland cliffs. With golden light pouring over the rocky shoreline and waves crashing below, he surprised Catherine with a heartfelt proposal that took her completely off guard.<!-- notionvc: dc1fb7fb-fa79-494c-b5c0-378208e3c9e9 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: e4d3d473-cd25-4c48-b776-8fbbd32cbba1 --><!-- notionvc: ed1958a5-7b40-4c39-aa3d-96b6685dd7f7 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 51fbafb7-89f5-4234-bce3-c10e0c24c318 --><!-- notionvc: f83f218a-d59d-4e58-84b3-865f74052a20 --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7622ae4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7622ae4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Proposal Moment<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9477d33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"9477d33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-17057 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"9477d33\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Just Engaged at Terranea Resort | Rancho Palos Verdes Proposal Photographer\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Catherine\u2019s genuine laughter and Matthew\u2019s embrace captured moments after their surprise engagement at Terranea Resort in Southern California.\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-3-.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-3-.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17063'>\n\t\t\t\tMatthew surprised Catherine with a heartfelt proposal overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Terranea Resort.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"9477d33\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Just Engaged at Terranea Resort | Rancho Palos Verdes Proposal Photographer\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Catherine\u2019s genuine laughter 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-4-Proposal-18-090625-StephanieIpPhotography.ARW-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-4-Proposal-18-090625-StephanieIpPhotography.ARW-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17074'>\n\t\t\t\tMatthew surprised Catherine with a heartfelt proposal overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Terranea Resort.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"9477d33\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Just Engaged at Terranea Resort | Rancho Palos Verdes Proposal Photographer\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Catherine\u2019s genuine laughter and Matthew\u2019s embrace captured moments after their surprise engagement at Terranea Resort in Southern California.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcwNzUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9UZXJyYW5lYS1SZXNvcnQtUmFuY2hvLVBhbG9zLVZlcmRlcy1Qcm9wb3NhbC01LS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI5NDc3ZDMzIn0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-5-.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-5-.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Newly engaged couple laughing and hugging after a surprise proposal at Terranea Resort\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-5-.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-5-.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-5-.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-5-.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-5-.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-5-.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-5-.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17075'>\n\t\t\t\tMatthew surprised Catherine with a heartfelt proposal overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Terranea Resort.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"9477d33\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Just Engaged at Terranea Resort | Rancho Palos Verdes Proposal Photographer\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Catherine\u2019s genuine laughter and Matthew\u2019s embrace captured moments after their surprise engagement at Terranea Resort in Southern California.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcwNzYsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9UZXJyYW5lYS1SZXNvcnQtUmFuY2hvLVBhbG9zLVZlcmRlcy1Qcm9wb3NhbC02LS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI5NDc3ZDMzIn0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-6-.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-6-.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Newly engaged couple laughing and hugging after a surprise proposal at Terranea Resort\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-6-.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-6-.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-6-.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-6-.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-6-.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-6-.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-6-.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17076'>\n\t\t\t\tMatthew surprised Catherine with a heartfelt proposal overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Terranea Resort.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"9477d33\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Just Engaged at Terranea Resort | Rancho Palos Verdes Proposal Photographer\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Catherine\u2019s genuine laughter and Matthew\u2019s embrace captured moments after their surprise engagement at Terranea Resort in Southern California.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcwNzcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9UZXJyYW5lYS1SZXNvcnQtUmFuY2hvLVBhbG9zLVZlcmRlcy1Qcm9wb3NhbC03LS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI5NDc3ZDMzIn0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-7-.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-7-.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Newly engaged couple laughing and hugging after a surprise proposal at Terranea Resort\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-7-.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-7-.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-7-.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-7-.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-7-.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-7-.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Proposal-7-.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17077'>\n\t\t\t\tMatthew surprised Catherine with a heartfelt proposal overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Terranea Resort.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2ee394 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2ee394\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Matthew planned the perfect setup along Terranea\u2019s rocky point, a unique location that feels both private and dramatic with sweeping ocean views. Catherine thought she was simply attending a work retreat at the resort, but Matthew had other plans. As they walked down the path, he got down on one knee with the ocean behind them.<\/p><p>Her reaction was everything\u2014first shock, then laughter, then tears of joy as she said yes. It was the kind of raw, unscripted emotion that makes photographing proposals so meaningful.<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 352d42ea-61f7-480e-b4e0-b1df125b038f --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: a9373979-fb71-4966-9840-0eb10ce66a0a --><!-- notionvc: 889f9829-e732-4987-8158-91ce1c41b157 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: c8cd12ce-5e29-4b7e-8c8d-793080963e33 --><!-- notionvc: 20533097-d649-429e-a4cb-fd4ca857fd0b --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1abf6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"d1abf6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-17057 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-8-Proposal-141-090625-StephanieIpPhotography.ARW-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-17064'>\n\t\t\t\tMatthew surprised Catherine with a heartfelt proposal overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Terranea Resort.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"d1abf6e\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Just Engaged at Terranea Resort | Rancho Palos Verdes Proposal Photographer\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Catherine\u2019s genuine laughter and Matthew\u2019s embrace captured moments after their surprise engagement at 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-9-.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-9-.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-17065'>\n\t\t\t\tMatthew surprised Catherine with a heartfelt proposal overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Terranea Resort.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"d1abf6e\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Just Engaged at Terranea Resort | Rancho Palos Verdes Proposal Photographer\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Catherine\u2019s genuine laughter 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aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-10-.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-10-.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-10-.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-10-.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-10-.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-12-.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Newly engaged couple laughing and hugging after a surprise proposal at Terranea Resort\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-12-.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-12-.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-12-.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, 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Resort.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edb90b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"edb90b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Playful &amp; Candid Portraits After \u201cYes\u201d<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9b516c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9b516c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After the proposal, we spent time exploring the rocky cliffs and shoreline for portraits. With the waves crashing below, we captured a mix of elegant poses and carefree moments that showed off Matthew and Catherine\u2019s personalities.<\/p><p>They twirled, hugged, and even played with airplane-style poses, all while laughing and soaking in the moment. We also worked in quieter, more intimate portraits\u2014holding hands, resting together, and sharing quiet smiles with the ocean in the background.<\/p><p>This balance of candid emotion and gentle direction created a gallery that feels both natural and timeless.<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: ba1551ae-7d55-47af-b859-974dd27e18c4 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 60cc6134-f708-47fb-b436-657686706344 --><!-- notionvc: 5acfcfac-c63c-4c4f-bdf1-1e385dce7315 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 34e1d228-44cc-4bc4-a1cc-5054797dab18 --><!-- notionvc: 20533097-d649-429e-a4cb-fd4ca857fd0b --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10dab87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"10dab87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery 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class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-17069'>\n\t\t\t\tMatthew surprised Catherine with a heartfelt proposal overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Terranea Resort.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"10dab87\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Just Engaged at Terranea Resort | Rancho Palos Verdes Proposal Photographer\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Catherine\u2019s genuine laughter and Matthew\u2019s embrace captured moments after their surprise engagement at Terranea Resort in Southern California.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcwNzAsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9UZXJyYW5lYS1SZXNvcnQtUmFuY2hvLVBhbG9zLVZlcmRlcy1FbmdhZ2VtZW50LTE0LS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIxMGRhYjg3In0%3D\" 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class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-17071'>\n\t\t\t\tMatthew surprised Catherine with a heartfelt proposal overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Terranea Resort.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"10dab87\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Just Engaged at Terranea Resort | Rancho Palos Verdes Proposal Photographer\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Catherine\u2019s genuine laughter and Matthew\u2019s embrace captured moments after their surprise engagement at Terranea Resort in Southern California.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcwNzIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9UZXJyYW5lYS1SZXNvcnQtUmFuY2hvLVBhbG9zLVZlcmRlcy1FbmdhZ2VtZW50LTE2LS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIxMGRhYjg3In0%3D\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-16-.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-16-.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-16-.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-16-.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-16-.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-17072'>\n\t\t\t\tMatthew surprised Catherine with a heartfelt proposal overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Terranea Resort.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"10dab87\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Just Engaged at Terranea Resort | Rancho Palos Verdes Proposal Photographer\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Catherine\u2019s genuine laughter and Matthew\u2019s embrace captured moments after their surprise engagement at Terranea Resort in Southern California.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcwNzMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9UZXJyYW5lYS1SZXNvcnQtUmFuY2hvLVBhbG9zLVZlcmRlcy1FbmdhZ2VtZW50LTE3LS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIxMGRhYjg3In0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-17-.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-17-.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Newly engaged couple laughing and hugging after a surprise proposal at Terranea Resort\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-17073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-17-.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-17-.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-17-.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-17-.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-17-.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-17-.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terranea-Resort-Rancho-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-17-.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-17073'>\n\t\t\t\tMatthew surprised Catherine with a heartfelt proposal overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Terranea Resort.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e186f37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e186f37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Terranea Resort is Perfect for Proposals<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-975ff54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"975ff54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Terranea Resort is one of our favorite places for a proposal in Southern California. Its dramatic cliffs, hidden trails, and sweeping Pacific views make every corner photogenic. Unlike a flat sandy beach, the rocky point adds texture and depth to the photos while still offering golden light at sunset.<\/p><p>It\u2019s also practical\u2014Terranea offers dining, spa experiences, and luxurious stays, so couples can easily transition from the proposal to a romantic evening together. In fact, after our shoot, Matthew and Catherine headed to Nelson\u2019s restaurant to continue the celebration.<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: e712b427-e1f3-4da2-af96-b79d870bd6f0 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 77bfb5e0-3524-4bb2-8842-56ba5b6d5df8 --><!-- notionvc: 4829ef97-98d8-49a3-8db1-a41c48337f84 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: e1de7aad-6c60-475d-a98d-2519dd931ba7 --><!-- notionvc: 20533097-d649-429e-a4cb-fd4ca857fd0b --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e245f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e245f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Thoughts<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01a4595 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01a4595\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Matthew and Catherine\u2019s proposal at Terranea Resort was the perfect blend of heartfelt surprise and playful celebration. From the moment Catherine said \u201cyes\u201d to the laughter-filled portraits along the cliffs, the day felt like pure joy.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re considering proposing at Terranea Resort\u2014or anywhere along the beautiful Palos Verdes coast\u2014having a photographer to capture both the surprise and the moments afterward makes the memory last forever.<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 9f122608-cef0-4a6f-9cd6-1239b6e1e4aa --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: e22e3986-5ca1-4350-8b49-d17e20ffbacc --><!-- notionvc: fbe7f4da-0182-42ff-a1cb-9514297eabe0 --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e02b34b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e02b34b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Helpful Tips<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08b333b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08b333b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<hr \/><p>\ud83d\udccd Terranea Resort, Palos Verdes, California<br \/>\ud83d\udcc6\u00a0September 6th 2025 \u2600\ufe0f Sunset at 7:15pm<br \/>\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f Clear sky weather<br \/>\ud83c\udfac Start time at 6pm<\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- notionvc: 59c5f06e-c1c6-497b-ad30-9e9497290043 --><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- notionvc: 156994c4-7aa2-4b2e-ad04-37044e4e9434 --><!-- notionvc: 6363e126-db4a-4e56-9653-e52f632d9da9 --><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- notionvc: de8182c6-c969-4ca0-964c-a0832703fada --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-65df856 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"65df856\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ecedc80 col-12 col-md-6 \" data-id=\"ecedc80\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_aos_animation&quot;:&quot;fade-up&quot;,&quot;_aos_animation_delay&quot;:300}\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"300\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd9264a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd9264a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title display-4 default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Looking to propose at Terranea Resort?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d21ed0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d21ed0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Reach out! Let&#8217;s chat more about your overall vision to make it become a reality!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6db145 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d6db145\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.button-landkit\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/stephanieipphotography.hbportal.co\/public\/64c865c9d67eb70ffc5d01ca\" class=\"elementor-button-link btn btn-primary btn-pill btn-sm lift shadow\" role=\"button\">\n                        <span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n                                    <span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Schedule Discovery Call<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        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