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We’ve been looking forward to working with Sarah ever since she continued to hire us after we found out her last name was Palmer and decided to send her the Twin Peaks clip of Sarah Palmer removing her face with nothing but space and a Cheshire Cat smile underneath. This did not deter our own personal Sarah Palmer from responding to us. Instead, it seemed to encourage her. We liked that. Her and her husband Brandon also like Steely Dan and Monty Python and Halloween so they literally check every single one of my personal boxes of coolness (not sure if this is a low or high bar – probably depends on who you ask). Their wedding was going to include a Monty Python intermission as well as tacos and we were already all in, but then they threw in costumes and we were sold completely. Then they told us that Brandon would be performing “Maybe I’m Amazed” by Paul McCartney for Sarah Palmer, but then their friend would come out to “Jump” by Van Halen and he did…in complete spandex leggings with see-through mesh sides. Then a banana got dressed up and a space man danced like a robot and somebody put on underpants on the outside of their real pants and things got real strange. Not Sarah Palmer removing her space face strange, but a happy, wedding strange that only people who really prefer Halloween to every other holiday can enjoy and appreciate. We love you Sarah Palmer and Brandon – thank you for having us be a part of your world.

Date: September 28, 2019
Ceremony+Reception Venue: The Barn at Valhalla // Chapel Hill, NC
First Dance Song: “Harvest Moon” – Neil Young
Sarah’s Occupation: School Psychologist
Brandon’s Occupation: Musician
How You Met: Brandon went to college with Janelle and Michael in PA (Juniata College). Grad school at UNC (school psychology program) brought Janelle and Michael to NC, where they met Sarah. After a year of working for Habitat for Humanity in LA, Brandon moved to NC on a whim. About 6 months later we started dating!
Interesting Face: Brandon and Sarah play Mario Kart together at least once a day, will always order fried pickles if they’re on the menu, and throw a killer Halloween party.
Honeymoon: Mexico
Officiant: Michael Meadows
MC: Adam Stanley
Florist: Pine State Flowers- assembled and delivered by friend Natalie Reder
Donuts: Monuts
Caterer: Nuvo Taco (formerly NanaTaco)
Hair: Rachel from Syd’s Hair Shop in Carrboro
Makeup: Sarah Palmer
Coordinator: Michael Meadows

Sarah and Paul’s wedding was just a few days after we returned from Iceland and I’m pretty sure they were decently worried that a volcano would erupt or we’d fall into a crevasse while we were there, so kudos to them for not attempting to get their retainer back when we told them we were going on a trip. However, I feel slightly guilty about the added stress that I think we might’ve caused, but in the end we survived and emailed Sarah as soon as we got home so she’d know we outlived our vacation. ;)

But once the stress of their photographers potentially dying passed, the weather report came in and replaced their old worries with new ones as the previous 74 degree days suddenly turned into 51 degree days with a craaaazy wind that made it feel more like 30 degrees. :) Oh, and it was supposed to rain a lot. Turns out that it didn’t rain, but that the cold was indeed quite bitter and the wind was so strong that it blew Sarah’s veil straight off her head twice (kudos to Alex the videographer for literally catching it in mid-air). They made the call to have the wedding indoors, but that didn’t protect them from doing pictures outside (sorry guys) in the cold (seriously, we are so sorry).

But they were troopers and somehow held it together without cursing at us even once! And I’m pretty darn sure that they wanted to! They are even smiling in the photos! It is a Christmas miracle.  We are super glad that they are REALLY nice people who were willing to put up with us out in the cold all while continuing to somehow be super nice (not sure my own patience would’ve held out quite as long). But we are thrilled with the pictures, and we’re thrilled with Sarah and Paul’s awesomeness (and their gorgeous wedding!), and we’re thrilled that there were donkeys and horses, and we’re thrilled to be sharing them with you. :)

Date: November 1, 2014

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Adaumont Farm // Trinity, NC

First Dance Song: “Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran

Sarah’s Occupation: Freelance Writer/Designer

Paul’s Occupation: Software Consultant

How You Met: Mission Trip

Interesting Fact: Paul is a closet Sheryl Crow fan. Sarah was born with her two front teeth.

Honeymoon Destination: Bali, baby!

Vendor Credits: Officiant – Reverend Janie Tinklenberg | DJ – Levar with Split Second Sound | Florist – Amy Lynne Originals | Cake – Maxie B’s | Caterer – Sweet Basils | Hair/Makeup – Carla White | Videographer – Good Earth Films | Coordinator – Michelle Wright Events