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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.

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  1. Two Women Redefine What it Means to Marry Your Best Friend

    After 32 years of platonic friendship, Sheri Cole and Beth Moore decided to marry for the security and legal protection.

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    Beth Moore, left, and Sheri Cole were married June 1 at Citizens Bank Park just before the first pitch of the Phillies versus St. Louis Cardinals game. At one point, they were joined by the Phillies mascot, the Philly Phanatic.
    CreditKriston Jae Bethel for The New York Times
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  2. From Field to Feast: At These Venues, What You Eat Is Grown on Site

    The farm-to-table concept has been around for a while, but some couples expect more than simply fresh cuisine at their wedding. They want to be fully immersed in the farm experience.

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    Top, the Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod, which features an eight-acre farm on the premises, hosts 75 to 100 weddings annually.
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  3. Rupert Murdoch Marries for the Fifth Time

    Mr. Murdoch, the 93-year-old media mogul, married Elena Zhukova, a retired molecular biologist, Saturday at Moraga, his Bel Air vineyard estate in Los Angeles.

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    On Saturday, Rupert Murdoch married Elena Zhukova at Moraga, his Tuscan-style vineyard estate in the hills of the Bel Air neighborhood in Los Angeles.
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  4. What We Know About the Ambani Wedding

    Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding in March caused a stir when photos and videos of their lavish celebration circulated on social media. Here’s what we know about their July nuptials.

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    Anant Ambani, a son of Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, and Radhika Merchant, a daughter of the industrialist Viren Merchant celebrated their upcoming wedding in March with a grand pre-wedding event in Gujarat, India, featuring star performances, opulent décor, and renowned guests.
    CreditNiharika Kulkarni/Reuters
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    You may also have questions about how this process works. We have answers.

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Mini-Vows

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  1. They Noticed Each Other on a Train. Then Again, Six Days Later.

    When Kana Abe and Jack Seemer got a second chance in the cafe car on St. Patrick’s Day, 2012, they recognized their good luck.

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  2. From Quinceañera Dance Partners to Life Partners

    Dianna Mateos and Edgar Angel met over 10 years ago at a quinceañera. The two have grown together ever since.

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  3. A ‘Soul-Mate’ Connection Forged From Opposite Coasts

    Tyler Eyre and Yasmin Khorram, whose family fled Iran four decades ago, describe the connection on their first date as “like lightning.”

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  4. They Grew Up Together. Now They Get to Grow Old Together.

    Their families have been close for years, but Katie Brownlie and Brian Nagy didn’t truly connect until after college.

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  5. On Long Drives and Sidelines, a Romance Blooms

    Ally Moreo and Matthew Gutierrez met as student reporters. It was on a cross-country road trip that she knew she wanted to marry him.

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Modern Love

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  1. He Couldn’t Admit That He Was Hurt

    Serving in Vietnam had turned my father into an angry man. So we went back together.

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  2. Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Hated Myself Because of the Way I Looked’

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

     

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  3. He Wanted to Date Younger Women

    Which made me angry at him — and then at myself.

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  4. Tiny Love Stories: ‘We Met at a Gay Bar Called Woody’s’

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

     

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  5. An Engagement Ring, but No Fiancé

    The origin of the word betrothed is “truth,” but my ring was a lie.

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  1. From the Start, Committed to Each Other ‘in Sickness and in Health’

    Shira Zilberstein and Emmanuel Cantor connected at a dinner celebrating Sukkot in 2021. Like every couple starting their lives together, they didn’t know yet what challenges lay ahead of them.

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    Shira Zilberstein and Emmanuel Cantor were married May 27 at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley, Mass. They first met at a Shabbat dinner in 2019, but began dating in 2021.
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  2. A Match Made in Church Sparks a Journey of Self-Discovery

    Jonathan Stewart was dating a woman and grappling with his sexuality when he met Enrico Lagasca. Mr. Lagasca, who developed a crush on him, was surprised to learn that Mr. Stewart felt the same way.

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    Enrico Lagasca, left, and Jonathan Stewart, were married May 11 at the Trinity Church Wall Street in New York. They met at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in 2015.
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  3. First She Scored a Spot at Her Restaurant. Then She Won a Place in Her Heart.

    The actress Maria Bello and the Michelin-starred chef Dominique Crenn said they owe their journey to the “three C’s”: cancer, Covid and, now, commitment.

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    Maria Bello, left, and Dominique Crenn celebrated their marriage on May 12 at Montage Los Cabos in Baja California, Mexico.
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  4. After Living Much of Life at Sea, Captain Sandy Finds Love on Land

    Sandy Yawn of “Below Deck Mediterranean” married Leah Shafer on — what else? — a superyacht in Florida.

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    On May 11, Sandy Yawn, left, and Leah Shafer were married in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., aboard She’s a 10 Too, a superyacht lent to the couple by their friend Carolyn Aronson.
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  5. 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.
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Field Notes

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  1. The Wedding Singer Takes a Celebrity Turn

    To delight their guests, couples are booking musical headliners to give surprise performances at their weddings.

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    Wendy Mazur and Jerry Bedwell dancing to the ballad “Upside Down,” performed live by Goldford at their Nashville wedding in April 2022.
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  2. Bridesmaids, Bubbly and Botox

    For some, undergoing a cosmetic procedure or two is an essential component of wedding prep.

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    Before her wedding in October 2023, Danielle McNamara scheduled a rhinoplasty appointment with a facial plastic surgeon in Portland, Ore., in early February 2022. Ms. McNamara said she was pleased with the results: “I look feminine. I felt like I looked youthful. It made it absolutely worth it.”
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  3. Choosing a Dream Honeymoon Over a Lavish Wedding

    With the cost of weddings on the rise, some couples are skipping big celebrations and prioritizing travel instead.

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    Luis Lopez, left, and Oscar Avilez Marquina on their honeymoon in Nice, France, in October.
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  4. 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
  5. 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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Unhitched

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  1. They Were Once ‘Hippie vs. Soviet.’ Now They’re the Best of Friends.

    “We genuinely like each other,” Alex Yaroslavsky said of his ex-wife and co-parent, Liza Cooper. They even live in the same apartment building.

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    CreditChristopher DeLorenzo
  2. 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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  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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

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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  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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  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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    They Swiped and Immediately ‘Clicked’

    Dolly Meckler said that she and Jordan Cohen got along right away because they “speak the same language.” Both work in social media and connected nearly four years ago on a dating app.

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    When ‘Girlfriend’ Just Isn’t Enough

    Jen Tullock and Marie Ronn met through a dating app, but didn’t start dating until months later when they saw each other at a film premiere.

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    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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    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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    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.

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    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).

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  21. 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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    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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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

    By Tammy LaGorce

     
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  43. Bridal Fashion Week

    What We Saw at New York Bridal Fashion Week

    Reimagined classic silhouettes, a play on textures and interactive presentations brought fresh takes to the spring and summer 2025 bridal collections.

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    Wedding Accessories That Will Steal the Show

    From statement rings to 3-D armlets, here are four standout pieces from New York Bridal Fashion Week to add a pop of personality to your wedding day look.

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    Charity Lawson Takes Us Inside New York Bridal Fashion Week

    The former “Bachelorette” star, who met her fiancé Dotun Olubeko on Season 20 of ABC’s dating show, attended runway shows and dress fittings in preparation for her wedding next year.

    By Sadiba Hasan and Maansi Srivastava

     
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    At the Singles Table, Sparks Flew

    When they met at the wedding of two good friends, Alexandra Dale and Patrick Kohout discovered they had been born at the same hospital.

    By Sarah Lyon

     
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    Her First and Last Dating App Date

    Krystle-Jayne Ng said she was a “serial dater.” Hanna Rinderknecht-Mahaffy was new to online dating. They hit it off instantly.

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  51. Hopes for a Very Sunny, and Dark, Wedding

    A number of couples are choosing to marry during the upcoming total solar eclipse. Several cities in the path of totality are holding mass weddings.

    By Devorah Lev-Tov

     
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    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.

    By Allison Duncan

     
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  65. A Thirst for the Irish

    Barry Keoghan, Paul Mescal and Cillian Murphy are among a crop of Irish hunks who have infused popular culture with big Irish energy.

    By Sadiba Hasan

     
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