Schedule
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Shades of Melanin Welcome Reception and FBOB Live Podcast
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Bridgetown, Barbados
Please wear casual shades of brown to the welcome event
Join us for a Live Podcast from your favorite hosts, Charles and Shireen Kuykendoll of For Better or Best as we are joined by some favorites from our Love Journey. This will be half roast / half wedding reception speeches to get those out of the way. We will kick off the weekend vibes right!
Friday, July 10, 2026
The 10 | Vow Renewal and Concert Reception
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Bridgetown, Barbados
We are asking that all guests wear MANDATORY ALL BLACK formal attire to the ceremony and reception. As minimal other colors as possible, including men's dress shirts. We are not requiring suits but dressy, fly, and upscale attire.
Join us to celebrate 10 years of love and marriage! This will be an evening of love, libations and live music from our favorite DJs and our original wedding band, The Soul Lounge Band! This will NOT be your traditional wedding and reception I assure you. Bring your amazing energy and enjoy all that we have in store :) A true Charles Beloved Production! Your favorite foodies have curated a robust food menu to accommodate all dietary needs. HIGHLIGHTS : CURRIED SHRIMP, MANGO CHUTENY, CURRIED VEGETABLES, JERK PORK LEG, JERK CHICKEN, ESCOVITCH FISH, STEWED OXTAIL GRILL LOBSTER TAIL IN BUTTERSAUCE AND A PLETHORA OF ADDITIONAL OPTIONS INCLUDING VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Carnival Pool Party
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bridgetown, Barbados
We are asking that all guests wear blue and yellow swimwear to the pool party. Bring your flags to rep.
We all know that Charles and Shireen love a good time! Let's turn up with a pool party and you already know Charles is going to bring the R&B at nightfall. Bring your body oil, sunscreen and swimsuits!
Oistins Fish Fry
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 8:00 pm - Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 12:00 am
Comfortable clothing
After the pool party we will shuttle out to Oistins Fish Fry for an authentic Bajan experience and tradition! Good vibes and great energy from locals and our amazing group! See here for what it's like https://youtu.be/TF5KbCv4tP4?si=mhYEPc0e7eVcOESV
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Farewell Brunch
9:30 am
Bridgetown, Barbados
Comfortable
A last chance to break bread and say goodbye to guests leaving on Sunday.
Sunday YOUR Way
11:00 am
Appropriate based on activity.
Spend the rest of Sunday the way you want. Hit the spa, get in a workout, venture into town, charter a boat... Your day, your choice. Spend it how YOU want to.
Monday, July 13, 2026
Departures
12:00 pm
Comfortable
It's never the right time to say goodbye, but alas... the trip has come to an end. Thank you all for joining us!