2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A look at what we’ve planned as we celebrate together from ship to shore on the MSC Seaside to Nassau, Bahamas!
We are asking our guests to please fly into Miami International Airport (MIA) and stay at The Elser Miami *group rates available, please see the Hotel tab for more info.
9:00 am
We are excited to hit the seas! Our welcome breakfast will be held from 9am-11am at Bobe (which is a 3 minute walk from The Elser Hotel). We have also scheduled transportation for our guests to the port. Please meet in the lobby of The Elser Hotel Miami by 11am. Overview: 9–11am Welcome breakfast at Bobe’s (3-min walk from The Elser) 11am–12pm Shuttle from The Elser to port (provided) & check-in Depart from Miami, Terminal AA (MSC Terminal)
6:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dock in Nassau, Bahamas- Have a blast and please be back on ship by 4pm!
2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
It's WEDDING DAY!!! We will be docking early morning in Ocean Cay. Please feel free to grab breakfast/lunch on the island. We ask for our guests to be ready and waiting (specific location TBD) for the trolley that will take you to the ceremony venue at 2pm. Overview: 2pm: Trolley from ship to wedding venue 3pm: Ceremony 4pm: Photos and return to the ship 6pm: Dinner & Reception at The Butcher's Cut Steakhouse onboard!
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
We warmly encourage our guests to wear formal Ghanaian or African-inspired attire for our reception as we celebrate together in style.
FOR WOMEN • Kente gowns • Lace & gele looks • Ankara formal dresses • Mermaid styles • Boubou / kaftan styles • Elegant two-piece sets FOR MEN • Agbada • Senator suits • Isi Agu • Baban Riga • Tailored dashiki / kaftan sets • Atiku cotton • Aso-Oke styles COLORS & FABRICS Navy • Gold • Emerald • Burgundy • Champagne • Ivory Kente • Lace • Brocade • Ankara • Damask • George WHERE TO SHOP D’IYANU www.diyanu.com Grass-Fields www.grass-fields.com KISUA www.kisua.com Asoebi Guest www.asoebiguest.com Etsy Search: “African print wedding guest dress” Amazon Search: “African formal attire” or “African wedding guest attire” IMPORTANT NOTE Many outfits are custom-made and may take 3–8+ weeks. We recommend ordering early for the best fit and selection. Thank you for honoring my partner’s heritage and celebrating with us. We can’t wait to celebrate together!