May 6–11, 2027

The Weekend

Everything that's happening, day by day.

Everyone local + traveling guests Traveling guests family & friends coming in from out of town
Thursday

May 6

Arrivals + Welcome to Destin Dinner

Traveling guests
  • When: All afternoon and evening, as everyone arrives
  • Where: The rental house (the address comes with your RSVP confirmation)

Get settled in (the kitchen will be stocked with groceries), then join us for a casual welcome dinner with Haitian home cooking at the rental house. Dinner will be ready based on everyone's arrival times, with yard games and hanging out until the whole crew is here.

Friday

May 7

Graduation day!

AA Graduation

Everyone

Northwest Florida State College Spring 2027 Commencement

  • Ceremony: 2:00 p.m. (the Associate in Arts ceremony)
  • Doors open: 1:15 p.m.
  • Where: Raider Arena, NWFSC campus, Niceville, FL
  • Livestream: Yes. Free will text or email the link that day.

Good to know:

  • Maleeyah walks in the 2:00 p.m. ceremony, which is for AA graduates only. The 10:00 a.m. ceremony is for other degrees, so skip that one.
  • No tickets needed. Seating is first-come, first-served, and "reserved" signs aren't allowed.
  • Doors open at 1:15 p.m. (45 minutes before the ceremony). Parking is in the large lots north and west of the arena, with more to the east. Arrive early!
  • Accessible seating is available for guests with disabilities. The college's Accommodations Resource Center can help.
  • Official details: NWFSC Spring Commencement page (opens in a new tab)

Friday Evening: A Surprise 🎉

Traveling guests

A sunset dinner for everyone who traveled to celebrate Maleeyah. Details shared that day.

  • When: Sunset
  • Photographer on site
Saturday

May 8

Saturday Brunch

Everyone
  • When: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Where: The address comes with your RSVP confirmation
  • Parking: Park at the clubhouse and ride a golf-cart shuttle to the house
  • Photographer on site

Local and traveling guests together. Come for a bit or stay a while!

Sunday

May 9

Mother's Day

Departures

Traveling guests

Safe travels home, and Happy Mother's Day!

Staying longer? Say so on your RSVP. See staying past Sunday.

Tuesday

May 11

High School Graduation

Everyone

Seacoast Collegiate High School

  • When: To be announced
  • Where: To be announced

Just as important! If you can make both, please join us.

Maleeyah seated in a white sundress and espadrille wedges, an example of coastal chic
What to wear

Coastal Chic


For every event: think light linens, flowy dresses, breezy button-downs, and sandals or wedges you can actually walk in.

Photographers will be at Friday evening and Saturday Brunch, so dress for the photos!

Watching from home?

Livestream

The AA graduation on Friday, May 7 will be livestreamed. Free will send the link by text or email that day.

Can't make it? Please still RSVP "No" with your phone or email so we can send you the livestream link.

RSVP by March 1