We ask that guests adhere to a semi formal dress code. The Bride and Groom will be dressed in authentic African fabrics from the country of Ghana, so we welcome any attire with African print fabric or African accessories. In addition, our theme colors are blue for the wedding and purple for the reception, so if you choose to wear something that incorporates either of those colors instead, that would be great!
The wedding ceremony is to be held at Morningstar Baptist Church in Gwynn Oak, MD, at 2:00PM. The wedding reception is to be held at Delta Hotels by Marriott, Baltimore, in the Village of Cross Keys in Baltimore. Please refer to the "Schedule" page of this page for addresses and maps/directions.
Morningstar Baptist Church has a large parking lot with ample parking for guests. The reception venue, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Baltimore, is located in the Village of Cross Keys, and also has ample parking space.
The wedding ceremony will begin PROMPTLY at 2:00PM, so please allow yourself time to park, make your way into the church, and be seated.
Children are certainly welcome at the wedding ceremony itself, but for those attending the reception, we ask that you NOT bring kids, as the only children who will receive entry will be wedding party participants and grandchildren of the Bride and Groom.
We ask that you refrain from taking pictures or posting to social media, as we would like that to be a time for our guests to be unplugged.
After the ceremony, the Bride and Groom will receive the guests, after which they and the wedding party will take pictures. If you are a reception guest, we encourage you to make your way to the reception location during this time. There will be music, light refreshments, and a cash bar available during the cocktail hour, until the Bride and Groom arrive and the reception is ready to begin!
Your prayers, love, and presence at our wedding would mean the world to us. If you should also feel moved to give, a financial blessing would be warmly received to help us continue building a life of love and joy!
Yes! -Jumping the Broom has its roots in West African culture, where brooms were used to ward off evil spirits and bless a union. It represents a new beginning and sweeping away of the past, and it is a way to connect with and honor the struggles of our ancestors. -the Nigerian money dance/spray is a tradition which invites guests to dance with the newlywed couple as they shower them with bills as a gesture of love, support, and blessing of their new life together. In addition, the decorations and accessories will largely be West African based, and the dinner menu will include Jollof rice, a traditional West African dish.