Washington State History Museum

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

Our story began in August 2016, as strangers who just so happened to know a friend of a friend - and embarking on a group trip to Lake Chelan for a weekend getaway. From then on, we were distant friends that would see each other and catch up at group gatherings such as birthdays and events. However, it wasn’t until November 2018, when we really started to become closer as friends. With his close relationship to Joan’s aunt, Cam and uncle, Lance, Jay would consistently come to Joan’s family gatherings, where the memories and friendship continued to grow. In May 2020, we decided after being close friends for a couple years, to explore if our friendship could also have a romantic connection. Surely enough, we did. We bonded over similar family upbringings, our love for food, music, adventuring and trying new things, just to name a few. Conversations were filled with jokes, laughter and seemed like they would carry on for hours on end. Before we knew it, our lives were going to be forever changed as we started to do life together. * June 26, 2020: Officially started dating * June 27, 2020: Went public to friends and family * August 14, 2020: First “I love you’s” * November 7, 2020: First getaway trip to Leavenworth, WA * December 10, 2020: Joan’s first trip to California - meeting Jay’s family * October 2, 2021: First musical festival together - Beyond Wonderland * February 18, 2022: Found out we were pregnant 🤰🏻 * October 18, 2022: Welcomed Jahriya to the world 👶🏽 * April 15, 2024: Bought our home 🏡 * July 27, 2024: Officially engaged August 28, 2026: Wedding Day 👰🏻🤵🏽 We’ve shared so many special moments together, that leads us up to the big day of our “forever anniversary”. We can’t thank you enough for joining us as we say “I do” and start this next chapter of our journey together!

The J’s

Our Story

Photos

Camtam Huynh-Muasau

Mikie Hill

Jenny Vo

Isaac Fernandez

Victoria Arnestad

Omar Perkins

Kiersten McGilvery

Steve Allen

Chelsea Kenyon

Daniel Bolton

Windy Huynh

Keshaun Slaughter

Wedding Party

Registry

For our loved ones coming from far away - we greatly appreciate you making the trip to Tacoma, WA to celebrate our big day with us. Below are a few hotels nearby our venue, for easy and convenient access, as well as being local to food, shopping and entertainment!

Located in Tacoma and with Museum of Glass reachable within 1.1 miles, McMenamins Elks Temple provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property has a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, every room comes with a closet. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at McMenamins Elks Temple have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms here will provide you with a seating area. Guest rooms include a safety deposit box. Seward Park is 29 miles from the accommodation. Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 21 miles away.

McMenamins Elk Temple

The Tacoma Dome is less than 2 miles from the hotel. Guests can enjoy a restaurant on site and a spa and health club. Rooms feature a flat-screen cable TV with pay options. A coffee machine and minibar are available in each room at the Hotel Murano. An iPod docking station and a work desk are also included. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available for guest convenience at the Murano Hotel. An airport shuttle is available; contact the hotel for further details. In the museum district of Tacoma, the Murano Hotel is less than a mile from the Glass Museum and less than a 20 minute walk from the Tacoma Art Museum. The Greater Tacoma Convention Center is a 2 minute walk away.

Hotel Murano

Located in Tacoma, a 7-minute walk from Museum of Glass, Marriott Tacoma Downtown provides accommodations with free bikes, private parking, a fitness center and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and room service. All guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Marriott Tacoma Downtown has certain units with city views, and every room has a coffee machine. The rooms include a closet. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving American and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Seward Park is 29 miles from Marriott Tacoma Downtown. Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 20 miles away.

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Conveniently located off Interstate 5, this 100% non-smoking hotel is just 2 miles from downtown Tacoma. It features free Wi-Fi and a complimentary Bright Side Breakfast with waffles, fruit, juice and coffee. Along with a flat-screen cable TV, every room at La Quinta Inn &amp; Suites Tacoma Seattle provides a sitting area and a private bathroom. After exercising in the fitness center, you can take a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool and hot tub. You can also stay connected at the business center. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is a 25-minute drive from La Quinta Inn &amp; Suites Tacoma Seattle. The Tacoma Dome is 1 mile away.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

Modern and Upscale Stay at the Holiday Inn Hotel Tacoma Mall featuring Onsite Restaurant Toast to Toast. Conveniently located 2 miles from JBLM (Joint Base Lewis McCord) and Tacoma Convention Center you will find our hotel is modern, luxurious and unique. With our Toast to Toast Restaurant onsite and 8,500 sqft of flexible meeting space we can cater to all your needs. Here at Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall you won’t need to go far for business or leisure. Minutes from Tacoma Mall, Tacoma’s Downtown, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Pacific Lutheran University, Puget Sound University, University of Washington and Washington’s beautiful lakes and outdoor activities that surround the hotel. Our Holiday Inn hotel is the only full-service hotel in the immediate area. Appropriately the neighboring SeaTac Airport is only 20 miles North on I-5. Comfortably spacious and modern rooms with 50 Inch LCD TVs, luxurious pillow top beds, oversize lighted vanity mirrors, and move-able desks plus a large heated indoor pool and spa are a notch above others. We are proud to invite you to our restaurant and lounge onsite featuring an outdoor heated patio, so you won’t have to step foot outside to enjoy a delicious meal, espresso, beverage or one of our eight draft beers and signature cocktails with family and friends. You can expect an undeniable level of customer service from our friendly staff.

Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

Tacoma, Washington hotel is 150 feet from University of Washington – Tacoma. Tacoma Dome is 1 mile away. Free Wi-Fi is offered in all rooms. Each room is styled in contemporary décor at Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Tacoma Downtown. A flat-screen satellite TV, a work desk and free toiletries in the private bathroom are offered. Point Defiance Zoo &amp; Aquarium is 7 miles away. University of Washington is 45 minutes’ drive away from Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Tacoma Downtown.

Joan & Jaiquaun

Joan & Jaiquaun

J&J

Wedding Day