Semi-Finalist

Elias & Darlene

31 years of marriage. We still rush home to see each other and enjoy our happy place we find in each other's arms ❤️

Currently 9th

in the Semi-Finals
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Help us share our love story in Variety, take home $20,000, and go on a triple date with Jeff & Emilie Goldblum and Charlie Day & Mary Elizabeth Ellis!

Voting for the Final 14 ends Thursday the 3rd of September at 7PM PDT

What is America's Favorite Couple?

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How did your love story begin?

Back in 1993, Eli was the best man at his brother’s wedding, and I was a last-minute invite. It was there that we met. Looking back, everything fell perfectly into place. It truly feels like God was preparing the path for our lives to intertwine. It was love at first sight, and from that day on, we’ve walked through life together. More than three decades later, our hearts are still grateful for the day our story began.

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

The first time we were able to take our daughter to Disneyland was nothing short of magical. Experiencing it together as husband and wife, while seeing the wonder, excitement, and pure joy through our daughter’s eyes, is a memory we’ll cherish forever. Some moments become part of your heart, and this was truly one of them.

What would you do with $20,000?

We would use the $20,000 toward building our new home with our daughter and her husband. More than just a house, it will be a place where generations come together, celebrate life’s milestones, and create countless memories. It would be a blessing that helps build not only our future home, but a lifetime of cherished moments together.

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