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Vows, weddings, Modern Love and more. Share your love story with us.

Vows, weddings, Modern Love and more. Share your love story with us.

Highlights

  1. Vows

    A Broadway Star Gets Married on Her Day Off

    Lindsay Mendez, nominated for a Tony in “Merrily We Roll Along,” married actor J. Alex Brinson in a Monday ceremony officiated by castmate Jonathan Groff. Daniel Radcliffe was their ring bearer.

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    Lindsay Mendez and J. Alex Brinson were married on April 22 at Bethesda Terrace in Central Park. Ms. Mendez’s 3-year-old daughter, Lucy, was the flower girl.
    CreditHeather Gershonowitz
  1. These Boots Were Made for Walking (Down the Aisle)

    Move over stilettos and slingbacks, there’s a new bridal shoe trend in town: the cowboy boot. Brides are pairing them with relaxed silhouetted dresses for an elegant western look.

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    Chloe Newsom-Kingsley, seated with her husband, Mark Kingsley, wore a pair of vintage white Maison Margiela boots for her wedding.
    CreditAmanda Gillian
    Field Notes
  2. The Romance Novelist, His Muse and a ‘Healing’ Plot Twist

    After their 2021 wedding, John Murray and Kimberlee Stevenson experienced much heartbreak. Now comes joy.

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    One of the hurdles John Murray and Kimberlee Stevenson faced after their wedding was a gynecologist telling her that she’d never have children. “I left the office, got in my car and cried,” she said. They ultimately proved the doctor wrong.
    CreditKristen Zeis for The New York Times
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  3. A Former ‘Bachelor’ Finds Love Off-Camera

    When Natalie Joy sent Nick Viall a direct message on Instagram in 2019, she said she had no idea about his run on reality TV. About a year after meeting in person, their casual arrangement got serious.

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    Natalie Joy and Nick Viall were married on April 27 at Magnolia Farm and Stables, an animal farm in Savannah, Ga., where Ms. Joy grew up.
    CreditSarah Partain
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  4. At a Taylor Swift Concert? Time to Propose.

    At the Eras tour, love takes center stage as couples orchestrate their own declarations of commitment against the backdrop of the star’s grand performances.

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    Carmen Castillo and her now-fiancé, Vernon Chamorro, traveled from Barcelona, Spain, to Tampa, Fla., in April 2023 to attend a Taylor Swift concert. Mr. Chamorro surprised Ms. Castillo with a proposal during Ms. Swift’s performance of “Love Story.”
    Creditvia Carmen Castillo
  5. Mini-Vows Submission Form: Apply Here to Have Your Wedding Featured

    You may also have questions about how this process works. We have answers.

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    Credit L. R. Legwin/Hulton Archive, via Getty Images

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Mini-Vows

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  1. He Brought Two Toothbrush Kits on Their First Date

    Bryan Braswell knew crab curry could get a little messy on his first date with Caroline White at a Sri Lankan restaurant. So he came prepared.

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    CreditJC Pullser from Images by JC
  2. A Day to Remember for Two ‘Star Wars’ Fans (Lightsabers Included)

    Matthew Burroughs and Diana McDermott married on May 4, which the bride referenced in her vows by saying, “May the force be with us.”

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    CreditHeaven Sent Photography
  3. On Her Second Chance to Swipe, She ‘Finally Got It Right’

    Alexandra Voyatzakis was initially reluctant to connect with Pontus Henriksson, but a few months later, when she had the opportunity again, she took it.

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    CreditGregory S. Kamelakis
  4. The Plot of a Rom-Com, In Real Life

    Rober Lawrence and Shawna Rodrigues, high school crushes, waited until the third act to make their love story official.

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    CreditDakota Husted
  5. Their ‘Date Non-Date’ Led to a Real One

    Megan Lerchenmuller and Glenn Josey, who worked together on a construction project, had drinks and dinner as colleagues. They soon began dating.

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    CreditThrough our Lens Photography

Modern Love

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  1. My Twisted Path to a Meaningful Life

    A bad night of partying left my body broken and nearly paralyzed. I let the pain shape me for the better.

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    CreditBrian Rea
  2. Liza Colón-Zayas, of ‘The Bear,’ on Loving Someone Who’s in the Fight of Their Life

    Why it’s so hard to know what to say when the people we’re closest to need us most.

     By Anna MartinChristina DjossaReva GoldbergEmily LangDavis LandJulia BoteroJen PoyantDaniel RamirezDan PowellMarion LozanoPat McCuskerChelsea DanielRowan Niemisto and

    CreditPhoto Illustration by The New York Times; Illustrations by Brian Rea; Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
  3. Tiny Love Stories: ‘God, You Can Kiss’

    Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

     

    CreditBrian Rea
  4. A Shattering Secret on the Path to Motherhood

    My doctor asked a routine question that led to a marital crisis.

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    CreditBrian Rea
  5. Tiny Love Stories: ‘A Rarity in Paris’

    Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

     

    CreditBrian Rea

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Vows

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  1. When the V.I.P. Wedding Guests are Mandy Moore and a Hissing Goose

    Evan Ross Katz, a writer and podcaster, and Billy Jacobson, an engineer, exchanged vows on 4/20, complete with a weed-infused reception, pop culture references and fashionable guests.

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    Billy Jacobson, left, and Evan Ross Katz married April 20 at Current at Pier 59 in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. They met on the dating app Grindr in 2018.
    CreditKevin Tachman Studio
  2. He Had Her at the Baby Moose

    Ashleé Miller, a musician, expanded her dating profile to upstate New York and Massachusetts. She didn’t expect to end up in Alaska with Francis Marley, a search and rescue operator.

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    Ashleé Miller and Francis Marley were married April 13 at the Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh, N.C.
    CreditGriffin Hart Davis
  3. A High School Reunion Reignites a 50-Year Crush

    Elaine Hall and Roland Passaro, both 88, met in junior high school in 1950 but lost touch before acting on their connection. They finally did, five decades later.

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    Elaine Hall and Roland Passaro were married March 23 at the Village Center, a gathering space in their gated community in Palm Coast, Fla.
    CreditMaddy Godt Photography
  4. Knowing She was the One, with Surgical Precision

    Anika Bieg was ready to swear off dating. Then she met Dr. Olivia Sacks — and after 10 minutes, kissed her.

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    Dr. Olivia Sacks, left, and Anika Bieg celebrated their marriage on Feb. 10 at the Boston Public Library. They met on Bumble in August 2021. “My cheeks were hurting,” Ms. Bieg said of their banter and laughter on their first date.
    CreditSasithon Photography
  5. He Expresses Himself Through Art. She Through Math.

    Alexandra Plzak and Sharif Farrag met in college and had very little in common on paper. But you know what they say about opposites.

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    Alexandra Plzak and Sharif Farrag were married March 9 at the Eden Garden Bar and Grill in Pasadena, Calif. The two met at the University of Southern California, where he was studying art and she math and economics.
    CreditElizabeth Weinberg for The New York Times

Field Notes

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  1. Planning Their Proposals, Together

    Some couples choose to turn away from traditional engagements and opt for joint proposals, no surprise needed.

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    CreditTania Yakunova
  2. Brides Are Trading Boozy Parties for Luxury Wellness Retreats

    The bachelorette party is getting a spa makeover, with many brides-to-be now opting for more tranquil settings.

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    Iliriana Balaj, center, hosted a five-day wellness party in Tulum, Mexico, in August 2022, about a month before her wedding.
    Creditvia Iliriana Balaj
  3. With This Ring, I Unwed

    The model Emily Ratajkowski’s “divorce rings” are part of a trend for jewelry that signals a new beginning after a marriage ends.

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    Emily Ratajkowski, who had her engagement ring refashioned into two pieces after her divorce became final in 2023, revealed her “divorce rings” on Instagram last week.
    CreditAlison Lou Instagram
  4. Want an Insta-Worthy Wedding? Brand Your Love Story.

    Some couples are going above and beyond to personalize their weddings, with bespoke party favors and custom experiences for guests.

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    “I wanted guests to feel like they were being invited to our event, for me and my husband, with our brand showing who we are,” said Michelle Bonnice, whose wedding featured many customized details.
    CreditMadison Shewmaker
  5. For Some Couples, Marrying on Super Bowl Weekend Is a Win

    First comes wedding cake. Then game-day margaritas.

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    CreditJose Berrio

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Unhitched

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  1. After Their Divorce, She Was ‘Best Man’ at His Second Wedding

    “We were best friends before and we are better friends now,” said Mike Mitchell, a sheriff’s deputy in Indiana, of his ex-wife Marissa Mitchell.

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    CreditMelek Zertal
  2. After the Divorce, a Different Kind of Family

    This couple survived tragedies during their relationship, but they couldn’t overcome tight finances and a drinking problem. Today, their love “is like that of brother and sister.”

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    CreditMartin Nicolausson
  3. To Fix a Broken Marriage, an Experiment With Polyamory

    After 10 years together, a Bay Area couple opened their relationship. But contrasting sexual needs led to a permanent split.

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    CreditLiv Garber
  4. After a Painful Split, a Functioning Family

    Rebecca and Drew Kuntz say they have had a healthier relationship since their five-year marriage ended.

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    CreditJill Senft
  5. They Grew Apart, Then Became Close Again

    Trent and Denise Montagu never stopped caring for each other after their divorce. “I didn’t ever stop loving Trent,” she said “I stopped wanting to be in marriage with him, which is different.”

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    CreditJohn P. Dessereau

Self-Care

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  1. How to Meditate When You Can’t Sit Still

    Closing your eyes and focusing on breathing can be hard for those who are easily distracted. But it is possible.

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    CreditFrancesco Ciccolella
  2. Feeling Dismissed? How to Spot ‘Medical Gaslighting’ and What to Do About It.

    Experts share tips on advocating for yourself in a health care setting.

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    CreditLucy Jones
  3. Can’t Talk, I’m Busy Being Hot

    A social media movement inspired by the rapper Megan Thee Stallion strikes back at the gatekeepers of beauty.

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    CreditZeloot
  4. You Can’t Outrun Athletic Greens

    In the oversaturated world of wellness, the company has forced itself to the front with prolific podcast ads and a network of influencers.

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    After more than a decade in business, the powdered supplement company Athletic Greens is becoming a household name.
    CreditJon Premosch for The New York Times
  5. The Worst Foods and Drinks for Your Teeth

    When assessing how likely a given meal, snack or drink is to harm your dental health, there are two main things to consider, experts say.

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    CreditKelsey McClellan for The New York Times

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  3. Mini-Vows

    The Two-Week Sublet That Led to Love

    Wiktor Freifeld lived in Tusia Dabrowska’s apartment when she left Warsaw for New York. A deep friendship soon followed.

    By Valeriya Safronova

     
  4. Mini-Vows

    Mapping a Life Together Through Movies

    Maddie Whittle and Charles Bramesco met through the New York film scene, connecting over a shared sensibility (and an affinity for the horror genre).

    By Anna Grace Lee

     
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  6. Mini-Vows

    Their Sunday Ritual Kept Them Connected

    Asiah James and Gerald Cannon II initially went with the flow, but after years of balancing professional ambitions and quality time together, decided to join forces forever.

    By Nia Decaille

     
  7. Mini-Vows

    Marrying the One Who Almost Got Away

    Elaiza Ramos and Marc Reyes, high school sweethearts in the Philippines, broke up after graduating, but reunited several years later at a reunion with some classmates.

    By Jenny Block

     
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