Samuel and Hermela

We are getting married

Samuel & Hermela

Saturday, 26 December 2026

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Church Ceremony: MKC GerjiDinner Reception: Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa

Samuel and Hermela

Our story

Two cities, one yes

Between Addis and the long stretch of ordinary days, we kept choosing each other, coffee, phone calls, the quiet work of becoming a family.

This December we celebrate at Hyatt Regency in the heart of the city Hermela calls home.

The essentials

When and where

When

Saturday, 26 December 2026

Church ceremony 12pm Reception 6pm

Where

Location

Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa MKC Gerji

Meserete Kristos church

Hyatt Regency

Order of the day

How the afternoon unfolds

  1. 11:30 am

    Arrival

    Meet at MKC church. Music, and a seat before the vows.

  2. 12:00 pm

    Ceremony

    Vows in church.

  3. 6:00 pm

    Dinner

    Hyatt Regency where there is celebration and thanksgiving.

  4. 10:00 pm

    Send-off

    Wedding sparkler exit.

Questions

Before you pack

Can we bring children?+

The ceremony and dinner are for adults, so we can keep the night unhurried.

What should we wear?+Dress colours: burgundy, olive green, beige, light grey, and black

We kindly encourage our guests to wear these colours for our special day.

Where do we park?+

The hotel has free self-parking on site. Taxis and ride-hailing are easy from Meskel Square. Bole International Airport is about 15 minutes by car.

What if it rains?+

The ceremony and dinner are indoors.

RSVP

Will you be there?

Please reply by 1 December 2026. One response for your household is enough.

Will you join us?

Two of usSamuel& Hermela