Danna & Tyler

We're Getting Married!

Welcome Family and Friends

On June 11th, under a full moon in Olympic National Park, we eloped and vowed to build a life rooted in curiosity, growth, play, and deep partnership. And since we didn’t have a traditional wedding, we’re inviting you into our untraditional wedding registry: a honeymoon journey to Japan.

When

2025-10-10

Honeymoon

Japan

Japan is a place we feel mirrors the spirit of our marriage, rich in duality: tradition and growth, ritual and spontaneity, reverence and play, stillness and vitality. || We're not in need of house-things, but if you'd like to contribute to our honeymoon adventure, it would mean the world. We've put a lot of love and intention into planning this trip (as you'll see below), and we've broken it down so that your gift can be felt in the moment it's given. || Additionally—or alternatively—we're gathering reflections, blessings, and stories in the months leading up to our journey. Something we can carry with us and look through while we’re there. If you feel moved to share, we'd love to receive your thoughts - written, audio, or video - at hellodannalloyd@gmail.com

Wishlist

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

• Join our "Kanpai Club"

  Each drink = one entry. From tea to sake to beer, we’ll toast you & imagine what you’d say if you were with us—your thoughts, jokes, vibes—wherever we are, temples to taverns.

• Help us get around

  A trip to Japan isn't possible without trains & buses. We'll have 6-8 train legs (and some luggage transfer) to do while there. This is what will afford us the ability to see all-the-things!

• Buy us a Skewer!

  Japan is known for tasty street food & izakayas. Give us the gift of accountability to stopping and enjoying all the amazing localized delights we can along the journey! (Mochi, okra, liver oh my!)

• (Tokyo) Tea Ceremony

  In each city, we’ll begin with a Sado 茶道—a quiet ritual to set intentions for our marriage & trip. Tea opens the heart in Japanese culture. Join us in spirit at every cup.

• National Art Center Visit

  We *love* visiting art museums. The National Art Center blends futuristic architecture with rotating exhibitions. Help us spend the afternoon here (and get those little headsets in English)!

• Annual Cat Festival

  Yup, heard that right - the Supernational Cat Festival. We'll honor the late'great Aloysha & participate in the fun. This will help us w/ tickets, costuming + a local shelter donation

• Teppanyaki: Roppongi mon

  The gift of steak! We look forward to a meal at a well known Teppanyaki restaurant which specializes in wagyu. We plan to indulge in a world-class lunch here.

• A Night of Live Tokyo Jazz

  Tokyo’s jazz clubs are legend. There are two we have concert lineups pinned for. Help us support local music and get cool-points by gifting us tickets to a show.

• Parasitology Museum

  You heard that right. How many places in the world can you visit a museum dedicated to parasites?! (Tyler is stoked and Danna's excited to see him geek!) This gets us entry & a private tour.

• Golden Gai Hop

  Golden Gai is a maze of narrow alleys of hidden spots, high on our list. We plan to enjoy meeting the locals and fellow travelers alike!

• Dancing & Scratch DJs

  Tokyo is a 24 hour city and we want to take advantage of that. There's a Vinyl Hip-Hop Scratch Competition while we're there. Keep us accountable to a cool, youthful all-nighter!

• Mori Art Museum

  Located in the center of the Roppongi Arts Triangle, the Mori Art Museum currently features an exhibit on Sou Fujimoto, designer of the grand ring of the world's fair 2025 in Osaka.

• (Takayama) Tea Ceremony

  In each city, we’ll begin with a Sado 茶道—a quiet ritual to set intentions for our marriage & trip. Tea opens the heart in Japanese culture. Join us in spirit at every cup.

• Museum Experience

  Kusakabe 民藝 is designated a Important Cultural Property for its generational architecture. We've been in touch with the docent & family - they are building us a customized day-long experience

• Class w/ Master Craftmen

  Kasa (hats) come in many forms, but the "Semi-gasa" is an incredibly unique hat, so rare, only ONE person is left who is creating them. We'll be working and learning from him for the day!

• Local Artist Support

  Takayama has a rural HISTORIC town for craftsmen and women of all kinds. This contribution will go directly to supporting these local artists through lessons & donation.

• (Kyoto) Tea Ceremony

  In each city, we’ll begin with a Sado 茶道—a quiet ritual to set intentions for our marriage & trip. Tea opens the heart in Japanese culture. Join us in spirit at every cup.

• Ryokan (Night 1)

  We got in! Tawaraya is JP's finest inn & dream stay. For 2 nights, we’ll live inside history—dining, resting & setting intentions. A sacred space to charter our marriage’s first chapter.

• Ryokan (Night 2)

  We got in! Tawaraya is JP's finest inn & dream stay. For 2 nights, we’ll live inside history—dining, resting & setting intentions. A sacred space to charter our marriage’s first chapter.

• Tempura (Michelin'ed!)

  Dinner at Tenyu - which has maybe the best tempura in the world...? A thin layer of seaweed encases sashimi-grade sea urchin. (This is Danna's love language.)

• Antique Hunting

  There will be a special antique fair happening while we're there. This gift goes towards treasure hunting a few special keepsakes for our home together.

• (Kurama) Tea Ceremony

  In each city, we’ll begin with a Sado 茶道—a quiet ritual to set intentions for our marriage & trip. Tea opens the heart in Japanese culture. Join us in spirit at every cup.

• Kurama-dera Temple

  神木 (Shinboku) Sacred trees contain important spirits in the shinto religion. Numerous Shiboku reside near the Kurama-dera Temple. This will be a guide-led journey to restore & to learn.

• 鞍馬の火祭 Fire Festival

  Our trip to JP centers on this festival—a sacred mountain pilgrimage of burning rituals & purification. A powerful start to married life. We’ll stay in-town, witnessing, reflecting (+help to clean up)

• Onsen Admission

  The bathing culture in Japan is a wonderful way to relax and unwind, reminding us to heed some self-care'n'culture. Kurama Onsen will be home around the festival, letting it 'soak in'.

• (Disney) Tea Ceremony

  In each city, we’ll begin with a Sado (Tea Ceremony)—and at Disney, the intention will be a bit different - more of a Toy Story 'ohhh, you have saved my life - I'm eternally grateful' playful vibe.

• Disney Tokyo Passes

  Play is CENTRAL to our union & Disney is a special place for us. Tokyo Disney *literally* has Neverland! Help send us to the most magical place on earth, in the most (already) magical place on earth.

• Princess Danna

  When we're at Tokyo Disney, Danna is GOING to get a cool keepsake - a special shirt, ears. (She keeps her lightsabers behind her, prominent for Zoom calls.) Help her get that extra special keepsake!

• Tokyo Disney Sea Passes

  While we're not scuba diving this trip, we are going on a DisneySea in the Mermaid Lagoon. We've wanted visit this magical nautical-themed adventure land for years. Let's play!

• (Osaka) Tea Ceremony

  In each city, we’ll begin with a Sado 茶道—a quiet ritual to set intentions for our marriage & trip. Tea opens the heart in Japanese culture. Join us in spirit at every cup.

• La Cime in Osaka

  La Cime is a restaurant that's been on our radar for YEARS. Combining classical French cooking w/ traditional Japanese ingredients. Reservation is set for this Michelin 'Top 50 in the world.'

• Ikebana 活け花

  Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Your contribution goes towards learning more about this from local florists to bring the beauty of the temporary into our marriage

• Tea Ritual for Home

  We want to bring our new 茶道 Tea Ceremony ritual back home with us. We'd love your help investing in a small tea set & some ceremonial match - found somewhere along our travels.

• Burger @ Monk's Kettle

  We're gunna want... no need... a cheese burger. Treat us to a burger at our favorite local haunt.

• Re-Alignment Massages!

  Once we're home we plan to have a re-integration wellness day + some solo time. We'll each visit our 'gal' at Rockridge Day Spa in our neighborhood for a body-reset.

Gift Any Amount

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Our Journey

Updates

Say Hello

• I am so happy for you Danna! Tyler, you must be a special guy - do your best at being your best, and many happy trails towards your goals as a couple - go forth as stalwarts of this allegiance facing the world before you as a force forever bonded! Sincerely, Brad Michael Moore

  Brad Michael Moore

• Danna, I’m so happy for you and Tyler as you begin this next chapter together! Getting married under the strawberry moon feels like such a magical start, and it couldn’t be more fitting for you. Wishing you both a life full of love, laughter, and all the good things ahead! Love you so much.

  Andrea

• Danna, We are so happy for you! Olympic National Park holds great memories for me also. We still have a great memories of our day with you, Russ, and Elisa at Treaty Oak Distillery here in central Texas. We were going to buy you a waffle iron from Wal Mart, but decided on the night away instead. It's a hard choice.... Take care. Looking forward to meeting Tyler some day, Ed and Cheryl Helbing

  Ed and Cheryl Helbing

• Danna and Tyler, What a wonderful trip you have planned to celebrate your marriage! We have chosen some experiences and something to bring home. We look forward to celebrating with you this weekend and maybe seeing some pictures! Love, John and Jean

  John and Jean Casey

• We love you both and are thrilled beyond words for your gorgeous marriage! Wishing you a joyous and inspirational adventure. May the memories created in Japan fuel your partnership for many years to come.

  Laura, Brandon, & Mary Lou

• Wishing you every happiness on your Japanese and your life adventures together... And how could it be anything other than a cat-shaped gift?!

  The Maddens - 2 and 4 legged!

• Please just share pictures of this activity! Love you both — Barb & Michael

  Michael Selz Barb Selz

• We wish you nothing but the best, today, tomorrow and forever!

  David and Lorraine Hufford

• This trip is beyond belief! Consider the cat festival from our cat-loving girls, and the Disney day passes from us (on our trip to Copenhagen this year one of our favorite days was spent at Tivoli Gardens just playing and riding all the rides!). Have a blast in Japan and cheers to you both. So glad you found each other! <3

  Caroline and Tim Neagle

• Congratulations, Danna and Tyler! Danna, I've not seen you since you were about 4, but your Mom and I are long-time friends. Have a wonderful trip to Japan, and congrats on your journey with Tyler! Susan McBrayer

  Susan McBrayer

• Congratulations on your new life together! Life goes by in the blink of an eye - before you know it it will be 10 years later. Treasure every moment!

  Thomas Milpacher

• I’m sorry this is so late! I’ve been thinking about you both, your beautiful wedding ceremony and your adventures in Japan ♥️ I hope it was the loveliest of trips, rich in meaning, and full of wonder! Congratulations to you both from all of us! We wish you the most gorgeous life together! Love, Hayli, Jonathan, Amina, and Rafael

  Hayli Apple