“Formal dress” generally refers to the highest standard of dress code, often required for ceremonial or very upscale occasions. What it entails depends slightly on the context (e.g., Western, diplomatic, military), but here’s a breakdown of the most common Western formal dress standards: For Men: Black Tie (Standard Formal)     •    Tuxedo or dinner jacket (black or midnight blue)     •    Black formal trousers     •    White formal shirt (usually with a pleated or marcella front)     •    Black bow tie     •    Black patent leather shoes     •    Optional: cummerbund or waistcoat For Women: Black Tie     •    Evening gown or elegant cocktail dress (usually floor-length or mid-calf)     •    Dressy heels or flats     •    Subtle but refined jewelry and evening bag     •    More relaxed than white tie but still elegant Diplomatic or Cultural Variants In diplomatic or international contexts, formal dress may also include:     •    National dress (if representing one’s country)     •    Military dress uniform     •    Medals, sashes, and orders of merit     •    Formal cultural attire (like a kimono, sari, etc.) is often accepted or encouraged in international settings

Having cash is never wrong when travelling to any country (USD in Uganda or the local currency UGX Ugandan Shillings). There are ATMs at the airport as you leave the arrival/security area and just before you leave the terminal. They take VISA and Mastercard. Payment by card is often available at big hotels (like the Brovad Sands), bigger restaurants and most supermarkets that have a till. For transportation/taxi and different activities, you may need to pay with cash. Uber and Bolt allow you to choose a connected card as the payment method. Cash is king!

Yes. Kalangala is located on the northern shore of Bugala Island, the largest of the Ssese Islands in Lake Victoria.

All the celebrations will take place in the same area as the hotel, including the ceremony and reception.

Yes, they have free wifi in the rooms and in the public spaces. When traveling with no access to wifi you have the option of buying Ugandan sim cards from Airtel or MTN that you can top up with data. You also have the option of buying an eSim from Airtel, MTN or any other available eSIMs online.

Make sure to bring mosquito repellent, an empty water bottle so you can fill it up with water during the day and sunscreen. An adapter for your charger would be good to bring as well, it's the same socket as in the UK, Type G plug.

No!

Should you want to give a speech, sing a song or bless the couple with a poem. Please contact Juliet at julietsn@gmail.com, thank you.