Tara & Parker

Welcome Family and Friends

Since we move often and don’t have a permanent home just yet, we’re prioritizing our honeymoon experiences along with a few timeless home pieces we’ll treasure wherever life takes us. Thank you for being part of this exciting chapter!

Honeymoon

Istanbul & Montenegro

We're kicking off our honeymoon in Istanbul, where we look forward to cruising the Bosphorus, indulging in amazing food, and getting a refresh at a hammam spa. Then we’re off to Montenegro to set sail on an 8-day gulet cruise filled with clear blue water, hidden beaches, and charming old towns.

Wishlist

Help us create our dream wedding and honeymoon experience with any amount of donation!

• ✈️ Flights to Europe

  Help us get to our honeymoon destinations!

• 🧳 Baggage Fees

  Because even expert packers can’t fit a tux, wedding dress, and honeymoon outfits into one carry-on.

• 🚕 Airport Transfers

  After all the wedding chaos, we’re dreaming of rides where all we have to do is sit back and enjoy the view.

• 🕌 Stay in Istanbul

  After wandering spice markets and cruising on the Bosphorous, we’ll be ready for a comfy bed with a killer breakfast view!

• ☕️ Turkish Coffee

  Did you even go to Turkey if you didn’t hunt down the best cup of Turkish coffee?

• 🥐 Turkish Breakfast

  We’ve heard breakfast in Turkey is an experience and we’re fully committed to the research.

• 🧆 Street Eats

  From Turkish dumplings to kebabs, this one’s for all the “we have to try that” moments while exploring the city.

• 💆‍♀️ Private Hammam Spa

  Because nothing says “honeymoon mode activated” like being scrubbed, steamed, and massaged side by side at a private hammam.

• 🚤 Sunset Dinner Cruise

  We’ll toast to newlywed life aboard a dinner cruise on the Bosphorus, sailing between Europe and Asia as the sun sets over Istanbul!

• 🍣 Tara’s Bday Dinner

  A 29th birthday celebration at Nobu! Because what’s more romantic than sushi, cocktails, and crossing “take Parker to Nobu” off Tara's bucket list?

• 🍷 Dinner in Istanbul

  We don’t know exactly where we’re eating yet, but we know it’ll be delicious!

• 🎨 Mosaic Lamp Class

  Help us craft our own Turkish mosaic lamps with this workshop. The perfect keepsake from our honeymoon adventure!

• 🌊 Porto Montenegro Stay

  One night before our cruise and one after. The perfect bookend to our Montenegrin adventure.

• 🍸 Welcome Drinks

  A celebratory clink on board to kick off the cruise portion of our honeymoon.

• 🍽️ Dinner in Kotor

  Dinner for two in Kotor’s Old Town, surrounded by history, wine, and charm.

• 🐟 Seafood Dinner

  We’ll dine by the water in Bigova’s quiet harbor, where the day’s fresh catch, a glass of wine, and the sunset set the mood.

• 🍻 Bites & Bars in Budva

  Because sometimes the best memories come from street eats and wherever the locals drink!

• 🌅 Farewell Dinner

  Closing out our Montenegrin adventure with dinner by the water. One last toast before heading home!

• 🎞️ Film Rolls

  Because some memories are best captured on film, not phones.

• 📸 Photo Albums

  All our favorite photos from the wedding and honeymoon deserve a home beyond our phones.

• ✉️ Honeymoon Postcards

  For our memory collection, for friends and family, and of course for whoever gifts this one to us!

• 🏺 Souvenirs for Home

  A little something to bring the spirit of Istanbul and Montenegro back with us and to make our future home feel like us!

Gift Any Amount

The “Whatever Feels Right” Fund

Prefer to gift a custom amount? No problem! We’re thankful for your generosity and the love you’ve shown us. It means the world as we begin this next chapter together.

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Updates

Say Hello

• Wishing you Always and Forever and No Matter What. Congratulations!!! We are so happy for you both!

  Megan, Ryan, Natalie, Uncle Don & Auntie Joyce

• Parker and Tara, CONGRATULATIONS WISHING YOU TWO A LIFETIME OF HAPPINESS AND HEALTH!!! So bummed we couldn’t make it, but hope you have the most incredible wedding& honeymoon! Love, Justine, Bob, Robbie, Harper, & Brielle

  Justine Boggi

• Congratulations to Tara & Parker! Wishing you many years of happiness. The wonderful memories of your honeymoon will last a lifetime.🥰Love, Mr. & Mrs. C from Almaden.

  Rose & Joe Castellano

• Tara & Parker! You two have been through an absolute journey together, whether it be living in New York to flying over the ocean, just the two of you. Watching Tara grow up to become the strong person she is today along with me, Gary, Maren, and Mikaela in Camp Cousins, easily Parker's made Tara the happiest I've ever seen her when you're together. Welcome to the Elarji+Wayne fambam, Parker. I can't wait to watch both of you continue to explore (with more crazy stories to tell). - Kimi

  Kimi

• Happy Bridal Shower, Tara!! I’m so sorry I’m missing this, but I hope you feel so loved and appreciated 🤍 You are such a great friend—even from thousands of miles away—always checking in and sending so much support, updates, and laughs. We cannot wait to celebrate you and Parker in Sicily! And we need a full review of this Turkish breakfast, don’t hold back. Love you guys! – Jamie & Jacob

  Jamie Ovadias

• We hope you have the most amazing honeymoon! Congrats and so happy for you! Lora Perez

  Lora Perez

• Tara and Parker: We are so happy for you two! Enjoy your amazing adventures! Best wishes for a lifetime of love and happiness! Love, Mark, Laura, and Jenny

  Laura Castellano