Claudia and Trevor are madly in love and joyfully preparing for their wedding this October. Their love story is filled with hope, resilience, and deep devotion — but it has also been shaped by unimaginable loss.
As a teenager, Claudia lost her younger sister to cancer. In that same year, her mother was also diagnosed with cancer. Today, Claudia’s mom is facing terminal cancer and preparing for the reality that she may not be physically present for her daughter’s wedding day.
That’s where The Sandbox steps in – 3•15•26 Microwedding
It has long been a dream of Mara Campolungo to give a meaningful microwedding to a deserving couple — one rooted in love, community, and presence. There is no couple more deserving than Claudia and Trevor. We are deeply honored to help bring this celebration to life now, ensuring Claudia’s mom can witness this sacred moment and that this love is celebrated without waiting.
This celebration is a powerful reminder that love doesn’t wait, and neither does community
We are actively seeking partners who want to help us make this day as beautiful, honoring, and joy-filled as possible.
This is more than an event. It is a sacred moment for a family walking through unimaginable circumstances. Your support directly helps create memories that will last a lifetime.
Opportunities to make a meaningful impact include donations or in-kind sponsorships toward:
- Mother of the Bride dress
- Favor bags
- Dessert
- An overnight hotel stay for the couple
- Catering
- Additional thoughtful details that make the day feel extraordinary
If you feel even the smallest tug on your heart, we would love to connect. Every gift, every service, every act of generosity helps us surround this family with love in a way they will never forget.
This day is being made possible through the extraordinary generosity of our community
- Riverwalk Events — Erin has graciously donated her space to host the ceremony, creating a beautiful setting for this unforgettable moment.
- Elegant Insight Events — Rachel is serving as our official wedding planner for this celebration. With over a decade of experience and a longtime heart for The Sandbox mission, her care and leadership make this day especially meaningful.
- Local Life Magazine — We are honored that Sam Rohr of Local Life Magazine will be capturing Claudia and Trev’s special day through photography. She will document the rehearsal, the getting-ready moments, and the wedding day itself, preserving every meaningful detail from start to finish.
- Elite Entertainment — Kevin is returning to bring the joy, music, and celebration he’s known for at Sandbox events.
- Second Bloom Ministries — Rachel is donating florals to make this day even more beautiful and meaningful.
- Paula Edgren — Paula is graciously donating her time and artistry to design and create a custom dress for Claudia’s mom, making sure she feels comfortable, beautiful, and warmly wrapped in love for the wedding.
- We are honored to welcome back Piedmont Eye Care as a returning supporter of The Sandbox. Their continued partnership helps us keep Doing Stuff That Matters for our Sandbox families.
Every contribution, big or small, helps ensure this love story is celebrated fully — surrounded by care, beauty, and presence.
Thank you for walking alongside this couple and helping make this moment possible.
