The Palmer Wedding

First Methodist Church

Ceremony

Green Tree Country Club

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Soraye and Samuel’s journey began through their shared passion for serving the community. Samuel Palmer worked at the Nonprofit Management Center, while Soraye Lara was a student in the Center’s Generations program—a leadership initiative designed to equip future nonprofit board members. Though they would occasionally run into each other around the community, it was their mutual friend, Stephanie Griffin, who finally brought them together over coffee at The Grind Café. That first coffee date changed everything—Soraye and Samuel became inseparable from that moment on. Just months after making their relationship official, Soraye experienced the heartbreaking loss of her mother. In that difficult season, Samuel became her source of strength, love, and unwavering support. It was then that Soraye knew—he was the one. Together, they found comfort in their faith, realizing they had both prayed for a partner who not only loved God but also loved others wholeheartedly. With a shared mission to reflect God’s love and empower those around them, Soraye and Samuel know that their love story is part of a greater plan. They are excited for the future and grateful for the journey that brought them together.

Our Love Story

Our Story

Photos

Registry

Rubianna Lara

Gabi Franks

Dalacy Sleeper

Ginny Van Doren-Truong

Melanie Mendoza

Arianna Pacheco

Natalee Pacheco

Jasmine Huerta

Kelli Washburn

Preston Palmer

Carson Owens

Aaron Vandenburg

Wyatt Mattot

Will Johnson

David Purdy

Austin Neiman

Lane Byars

Wedding Party

Dress Code

Please refer to the crest above for the wedding colors- pink, orange, yellow, and baby blue. The theme is a delicate and romantic French inspired wedding. Here is a Pinterest board with outfit inspiration for both men and women: https://pin.it/4JMfYYxD4

Day of Wedding

Last day to Book: July 19, 2025 Room rate is $115.00 per night.

Home 2 suites by Hilton - Midland East

$99 daily rates Click on the link, once on the Hotel Website, view the dates of the group and click on Book a Room. The Group Code will prefill and give you the group rate. As a reminder everyone will be able to book until the cutoff date, 7/7/2025.

Homewood Suites By Hilton

Hotel Block

If you are traveling into town, here are a few things you can do before or after the wedding.

Breakfast 

This is a great small business that serves breakfast and lunch. It is located in the Claydesta Center. Breakfast is served from 7am-10am Monday-Friday and all day on Saturday. Closed on Sundays.

Juji's Kitchen

Great small business that serves breakfast and lunch. They have mimosas. Breakfast is served Monday-Friday 7:30am-10:30am and 8:00am-11:00am on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays. 

Mulberry Cafe

Great little coffee shop. They offer some pastries but it’s mainly coffee. It has a cool and relaxing vibe if you want to grab some coffee. Open 6am-6pm everyday and closed on Sundays.

Far West Coffee

A new Christian-based coffee shop that has great coffee! It’s a quiet and relaxing environment. It’s located in the new Summit Center so you’ll be able to see the new development happening in Midland. Open 6:30am-6pm Monday-Friday and 7am-6pm on Saturdays. Closed on Sunday. ￼ 

Twelve Gate Coffee Company

Lunch

Cash only taco restaurant, however they have a ATM in the restaurant if you want to take out cash. Great tacos and nachos. Neat environment. Open 11am-9pm Monday-Friday and 11am-10pm on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays.

Taco DiVino

Great food! Asian and Mexican inspired bbq food. Everything at this locally owned restaurant is amazing and very unique. Open 11am-8pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-9pm on Friday and Saturday, 11am- 3pm on Sundays. Most try!

Pachuco's

Great burger sliders. The chef was featured on Food Network and won a food competition against Bobby Flay. The original location is in Odessa and they opened a Midland location about two years ago. Large portions and unique environments. Open 11am-2pm Monday-Tuesday, 11am-9pm Wednesday-Thursday, 11am-10pm Friday- Saturday, and closed on Sundays.

Curb Side Bistro 

Entertainment 

New development. A coffee shop, a pub, walking area, outdoor slides, and pickle ball courts are here. Great place to take a walk and be outside. 

Summit Center

The Midland mall has stores such as Lululemon, Ulta, Dillard’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, JCPenney, Victoria Secret, Bath & Bath Works, and much more. 

Midland Park Mall

Great place for little children to run and play. Located by the Market Street off the loop. 

Urban Air Trampoline And Adventure Park

Watch a movie, play arcade, games, and escape room. Note: The Odessa Cinergy (which is not far) has more game options and a bowling alley.￼

Cinergy Midland

Great play for kids all ages and adults. Center offers a jump park, lounge with TVs and food, and virtual reality pods so you can play your favorite sports.

Soraye & Samuel

Soraye & Samuel

Wedding Party