“I ride my bike, I roller skate, don’t drive no car…”
-Melanie, Brand New Key
Grant hired Michelle to work part-time at his tanning salon, Planet Beach.
Michelle was a bit bummed she hadn’t dressed up for her interview. Instead, she had ridden her bike in the rain and hadn’t anticipated her future boss (and husband) would “be so cute.”
Later, this couple would have an instant love connection while discussing their likes and dislikes at a company party. In Grant’s own words, “You (would be) the perfect girlfriend.”
In a pre-wedding interview I asked Grant to elaborate. He told me he admired Michelle’s “down to Earth-ness.” He was impressed that she would ride the public bus, or her bicycle to classes at St. Thomas University.
“Everyone drives everywhere…no one takes the bus. She rode her bike and just didn’t care what anyone thought.” He knew she was something special.
Michelle laughs at this. She was impressed with Grant’s chivalry as he offered to drive her to class.
She notes that even their families agreed they were the perfect couple.
Their September wedding ceremony took place at
Sacred Heart Catholic church in Robbinsdale, MN blocks away from Michelle’s childhood home. Which, incidentally, neighbored Adam’s childhood residence, these two bonded over “Triangle Park” right away…
The bridesmaids looked like celebrities in their gold dresses ready for the red carpet. However, in this case, it would be a hot pink carpet…as you can see that would be more fitting.
Heavy clouds hung in the sky, and fortunately we were able to head outside before the ceremony for some quick pics with the couple.
The ceremony was quite the family affair, as the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom sang a duet, Michelle’s sister sang a solo, and Michelle’s brother played the guitar. What a talented family!
After the ceremony, the rain came, and the couple ducked out of the church together promptly.
It was off to a lovely reception at the Earle Brown Heritage Center
If you haven’t been here, you should go. It’s sooo cool. Imagine a farm in the middle of the suburbs!
We ended the evening with a stroll around the “farm.” I only wish I could have seen this place in its “hay day.”
Our best to the perfect couple!
Posted by Amy Sparks 
