Thursday June 1, 2023
Montego Bay, Jamaica
740 days 18 hrs 18 mins ago
Story
Like the Tech forward people they are, Tamisha and Stephen met in the digital world. Even though they grew up just miles apart in Stone Mountain, Georgia and shared mutual friends they didn’t cross paths until 2018. Tamisha loved Stephen’s sense of humor and fun nature. She was quickly swept off her feet. Stephen loved Tamisha’s calming spirit, sense of humor, and wittiness. Their love grew though traveling the world, their love of cars, and a lot of laughter. On August 26th, 2022 Stephen proposed to Tamisha in Napa Valley, California.
Tidbits
Who made the first move? How?
Stephen did with a smooth line of "Make your next decision be your best decision" and jokes about "woke water".
What's your favorite activity together?
Traveling and eating delicious food.
Where are you going for your honeymoon?
Spain!
What's the best meal you have eaten together?
We treated ourselves to a five-course meal in Paris. It was magical.
What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?
The trip to Marrakesh, Morocco in Jan 2020. It was absolutely breathtaking.
We’re on the same page about
What's important to us. And that's spending time with the people we love most. (You all!)
A life goal of ours
To travel to Bali!
The most spontaneous thing we’ve done
All forms of traveling, nothing is preplanned in advance.
The dorkiest thing about us is
We work in Tech and get excited by new gadgets.
A social cause we care about
Mentoring the youth.
We are regulars at
Our local Mexican or Jamaican restaurant.
Teach us something about
Multiple streams of income to free up time to enjoy life more.
What was your first date?
We went to the movies to see Ready Player One.
Registry
Your presence is enough of a present to us! But for those of you who would like to provide your gift in advance, we've put together a wish-list to help you out. We appreciate you so much!
Schedule
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Beach Day!
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Join us on the beautiful white sands of Hyatt Ziva to relax, unwind, and enjoy the stunning beauty of the Jamaican coastline together. Located by the Ocean Gazebo at Hyatt Ziva.
Beachwear
Welcome Party!
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Let's kick off the wedding celebrations with friends and family! Located at Fez Rooftop at Hyatt Ziva.
Beach Chic
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
We're getting married and we'd like to share our love with everyone. The ceremony will take place at Hyatt Ziva Wedding Gazebo just off the beach promptly at 5pm so please arrive early to get a good seat. After the vows, dinner, drinks, and dancing will follow!
5:00pm Wedding Ceremony- Hyatt Ziva Wedding Gazebo
6:00pm Cocktail Hour - Ocean Gazebo
7:00pm Reception - Ballroom Terrace
10:30pm After Party - Union Jackz
Cocktail Attire
Travel
Getting In and Out
We recommend flying into Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica on Monday May 29, 2023 or Tuesday May 30, 2023 and departing Friday June 2, 2023. Email beweekenders@gmail.com your itinerary to schedule transportation.
June is a popular time to visit Jamaica. Please make your arrangements as soon as possible for the best rates and availability.
Hyatt Ziva is the family friendly all-inclusive side of the resort. It is also the location of the wedding events. Hyatt Zilara is the adults only side of the resort and is adjacent to Ziva. You are welcome to stay on the side of your choice. Adults over the age of 18+ can access both Ziva and Zilara. However kids under the age of 18 will only have access to Ziva.
Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall, A1, Montego Bay, Jamaica
There will be room blocks at Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara depending on your accommodation preference. Our wedding shuttle will also pick-up and drop-off to this location from Sangster International Airport if you booked a room through our room block. Please be sure to schedule your transportation by sending your itinerary to beweekenders@gmail.com
Q & A
For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!
When is the RSVP deadline?
Please RSVP by March 1st, so we can have an accurate headcount. :)
Can I bring a date?
Please rsvp with the details for your guest.
Are kids welcome?
We recognize that some of you will be traveling with your kids, so please know they are welcome at the Wednesday Welcome Party and Thursday Wedding Ceremony & Reception! Be advised that you must stay at Hyatt Ziva, the family friendly side of the resort. Please reach out if you have questions!
What will the weather be like?
Welcome to Montego Bay, all of you out-of-towners! The weather here can be HOT and HUMID. Daily high temperatures are around 88°F, rarely falling below 85°F or exceeding 91°F. Daily low temperatures are around 77°F, rarely falling below 74°F or exceeding 80°F. Dress light and please bring swim wear.
Are the ceremony and reception locations wheelchair accessible?
Yes, and we will have a golf cart available for anyone needing assistance getting around the property!
What should I wear?
Please see our Schedule for the dress code.
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Our wedding ceremony is outdoors and our reception will be in a covered outdoor area.
What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?
Calling all ladies! Do not wear stiletto heels. I repeat, do not wear stiletto heels. There are a bunch of sand and grass areas that you might have to walk in so wear chunky heels or sandals. Can't have any of you ruining nice shoes or breaking any ankles.
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
Yes! We would love for you to take photos and share them on our app Joy. However, please refrain from taking photos during the ceremony so we can all cherish the moment and give our photography team the opportunity to capture the moment
Whom should I call with questions?
Before June 1, feel free to call Tamisha or Stephen with any questions. On the wedding day, please reach out to the Matron of Honor or Best Man with questions via Whatsapp. Their contact information will be shared here prior to the wedding day.
Get the app
Download Joy and join our app using our event handle stephen-and-tamisha. View and share photos and stay up-to-date with details on the go.