The Wedding That Became a Music Festival
After meeting at a jewelry shop, Alexis Major and Luka Butler developed a partnership in cannabis and in life. Their wedding reception featured performances by Ronald Isley, Davido, Quavo and more.
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After meeting at a jewelry shop, Alexis Major and Luka Butler developed a partnership in cannabis and in life. Their wedding reception featured performances by Ronald Isley, Davido, Quavo and more.
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Trade in an evening of swiping for a night (or day) out at one of these tried-and-true New York hotspots, where you can meet someone in person.
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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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Emeralds almost the size of Popsicles, ropes of the rarest natural pearls and rani haar pieces studded with diamonds were throwbacks to the time of maharajahs.
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What Should You Wear to Our Wedding? Here’s a Mood Board.
Dress codes, color palettes and shopping guides: Wardrobe guidance for some weddings is getting increasingly specific.
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England’s Social Event of the Year: The Duke of Westminster’s Wedding
Hugh Grosvenor, the seventh Duke of Westminster, married Olivia Henson today at the Chester Cathedral in Chester, England, with Prince William serving as usher.
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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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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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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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She Worried He’d Steal Her Business Idea — Instead, He Stole Her Heart
When Jim Dolce and Ashley Tyrner met in 2019, they talked business over tacos. It would take several more meet-ups for things to turn romantic.
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After Their First Phone Call, She Knew She Wanted to Marry Him
Elise Nikolaisen was seeking professional advice when she reached out to Bailey Carlin on social media. She got it, along with a relationship.
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A Sweet Start With ‘Pastéis de Nata,’ or Egg Custard Tarts from Portugal
Marc Rofsky surprised and delighted Jon Kay on their first date with two sweet treats in a crumpled bag that he had brought back from Portugal.
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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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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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I Was Content With Monogamy. I Shouldn’t Have Been.
Can exploring polyamory both break you and make you?
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘To Die with Perfect Abs’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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For some, undergoing a cosmetic procedure or two is an essential component of wedding prep.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Social media and websites have become a valuable resource to some women who have come out in their later years or after marriages to men.
By Louise Rafkin
Tyler Eyre and Yasmin Khorram, whose family fled Iran four decades ago, describe the connection on their first date as “like lightning.”
By Halina Bennet
Their families have been close for years, but Katie Brownlie and Brian Nagy didn’t truly connect until after college.
By Tammy LaGorce
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.
By Anna Grace Lee
Newly elected Mayor Phillip Jones of Newport News, Va., proposed to Dr. Jamila Wynter on the balcony of second gentleman Doug Emhoff’s office on her birthday.
By Rosalie R. Radomsky
What better way to deliver the rings to the bride and groom?
By Claire Moses
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.
By Tammy LaGorce
Once Timothy Murray landed a date with Michael Bullard, the two were inseparable — except when they were separated by their work as actors.
By Jenny Block
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.
By Sadiba Hasan
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.
By Sadiba Hasan
Last call by 9 p.m. or sooner is becoming the new normal for some weddings.
By Perri Ormont Blumberg
Madison Chamberlain is carving a niche with her vibrant, over-the-top bridal designs.
By Anna Grace Lee
Mitchell Karr met Veronica McCracken on her first day of work at an architectural firm, but it was at an interior design fashion show a year and a half later when sparks began to fly.
By Jenny Block
Nora O’Neill and Gabriel Grand began dating in 2014. Ms. O’Neill’s twin had an inkling then that the relationship was going to get serious.
By Rosalie R. Radomsky
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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.
By Sadiba Hasan
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.
By Rosalie R. Radomsky
Matthew Burroughs and Diana McDermott married on May 4, which the bride referenced in her vows by saying, “May the force be with us.”
By Alix Wall
Alexandra Voyatzakis was initially reluctant to connect with Pontus Henriksson, but a few months later, when she had the opportunity again, she took it.
By Jenny Block
Rober Lawrence and Shawna Rodrigues, high school crushes, waited until the third act to make their love story official.
By Stephanie Cain
Megan Lerchenmuller and Glenn Josey, who worked together on a construction project, had drinks and dinner as colleagues. They soon began dating.
By Rosalie R. Radomsky
Sabrina Marzaro took a break from dating apps after relocating to Paris in 2020. When she returned to them, at the start of 2022, her first, and final, match was with Jorge Ruivinho.
By Tammy LaGorce
After their 2021 wedding, John Murray and Kimberlee Stevenson experienced much heartbreak. Now comes joy.
By Alix Strauss
Andrew Matt met Kayla Dye six years ago at an indoor cycling studio in Dallas after signing up for a class she was teaching. Both instructor and student were immediately smitten.
By Jenny Block
Wiktor Freifeld lived in Tusia Dabrowska’s apartment when she left Warsaw for New York. A deep friendship soon followed.
By Valeriya Safronova
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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
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.
By Madison Malone Kircher
The soon-to-be-married couple and their closest friends might experience stress and even tension leading up to their nuptials. Here’s how to avoid a friendship breakup.
By Martine Thompson
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
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
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.
By Jessica Testa
Ben Krauss flew to Athens to propose to Shana Mansbach, with the help of her State Department colleagues, on the last stop of a European tour.
By Rosalie R. Radomsky
Sharing a bed with a partner sometimes means making way for a beloved stuffed animal or blanket, too.
By Hilary Sheinbaum
Shannon Collins, a “queer, awkward, anxious photographer,” wants to change the way disabled people are viewed, one picture at a time.
By Alix Strauss
As Deborah Yarchun and Benjamin Parr traveled across the country during the pandemic, their bond became stronger at each stop.
By Joshua Needelman
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Alex Zhou and Eddie Kay met on a plane heading to Boston from Los Angeles. After going their separate ways, the two reconnected on social media.
By Valeriya Safronova
Caroline Franklin, a teacher, and Kevin Wilkes, an architect, dated in high school, and then again 49 years later.
By Rosalie R. Radomsky
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
More than two decades after they first met, the R&B singer announced her pregnancy and engagement to the rapper. Fans rejoiced.
By Sadiba Hasan
A dozen red roses is timeless. But its price tag is not. At Ditmars Flower Shop in Queens, where costs have soared in recent years, a bouquet is $72, up from $60 in 2019.
By Stefanos Chen and Adrienne Grunwald
Bastien Blanc-Tailleur, a luxury cake designer based in Paris, creates opulent confections for high-profile clients, including European royalty and American socialites.
By Alexander Lobrano
The “Golden Bachelor” couple, Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, said they are getting a divorce, just three months after getting hitched.
By Callie Holtermann
Elena Bauer and Joshua Fagel weren’t looking for anything serious when they first met at a fraternity party at Stanford. A month after meeting, they had a change of heart.
By Jenny Block
Ten years after meeting at a party at Harvard, Svetlana Dotsenko and Fabián Poliak reconnected while both were traveling in Europe.
By Valeriya Safronova
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.
By Sadiba Hasan
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Reimagined classic silhouettes, a play on textures and interactive presentations brought fresh takes to the spring and summer 2025 bridal collections.
By Ivy Manners
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.
By Alix Strauss
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
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
Tanya Sareen met Joel Adolphson, a former squadron mate of her brother Taj, who had been killed while serving six years earlier.
By Alix Wall
Krystle-Jayne Ng said she was a “serial dater.” Hanna Rinderknecht-Mahaffy was new to online dating. They hit it off instantly.
By Anna Grace Lee
Anika Bieg was ready to swear off dating. Then she met Dr. Olivia Sacks — and after 10 minutes, kissed her.
By Donna Kim
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
The bachelorette party is getting a spa makeover, with many brides-to-be now opting for more tranquil settings.
By Ivy Manners
After seeing Joelle Gamble’s “Lord of the Rings” tattoo on her dating profile, Zachary Copeland believed he had found his soul mate. But he would have to wait more than a year to find out.
By Tammy LaGorce
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Arnim Kaiser and Pamela Grace were both out-of-towners dining alone in Arles, France. Their waitress was watching in the wings.
By Tammy LaGorce
Alexandra Plzak and Sharif Farrag met in college and had very little in common on paper. But you know what they say about opposites.
By Alyson Krueger
Maxwell Da Silva, who is from Brazil, and Jane Satsuk, who is from Russia, immediately connected over their “very humble beginnings.” But it was Mr. Da Silva’s cooking that won her heart.
By Sadiba Hasan
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
Maria Bun and Mench Antopina downed shots together in Singapore or via FaceTime when they were apart while watching the reality TV show.
By Rosalie R. Radomsky
Just a few weeks after meeting, Tiffany Langlinais and Michael Graves evacuated New Orleans ahead of Hurricane Ida. A tumultuous two weeks on the road solidified their relationship.
By Sadiba Hasan
Colton Elliott went to great lengths — including a same-day trip from Memphis to New York — to make Allie Hill his wife.
By Julia Carmel
After connecting on Instagram, Bianca Brunette and Ethan White grew closer when they happened to be visiting their families in Panama at the same time.
By Jenny Block
For people who are excited to get married but don’t want to plan a classic wedding, one planner offers a solution: “love parties.”
By Alix Strauss
Four years after lockdowns and social distancing were implemented worldwide, four readers share their stories about their pandemic relationship regrets.
By Sadiba Hasan
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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
Ben Cohen wanted to make sure Lexi Tobin, a wedding influencer and proposal planner, got the proposal of a lifetime.
By Robbie Spencer
Jared Jones and Caroline Darmody’s political differences contributed to a split. Eventually they were able to appreciate all they had in common.
By Vivian Ewing
Amanda Cook and Drew Anello breezed through each other’s nonnegotiables. She won his heart, as well as his grandmother’s.
By Rosalie R. Radomsky
Twelve years ago, Melanie White sold Drew Trotter nine pairs of jeans. She also won his heart.
By Andrew Zucker
Mariachi, a soundtrack for celebration in Mexico, offers a way for couples to honor their heritage at their weddings.
By Mekita Rivas
Focused on recycled clothing, some brides are finding their wedding attire on vintage sites and at resale stores.
By Stephanie Cain
Five couples share how and why they decided to reconcile and tie the knot again.
By Eric V. Copage
Chris Marazzo fell for Rose Minutaglio across the crowded backroom at Forlini’s Italian restaurant.
By Rosalie R. Radomsky
Just minutes after Eli Newell and Dr. Erika Amundson exchanged vows last spring, he was rushed to the hospital. Their second go-round was far less traumatic.
By Tammy LaGorce
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Luke Robinson was rendered nearly speechless as he grabbed takeout from Gustavo Lopes, whose first impression was a little less romantic.
By Tammy LaGorce
“Nude” fabrics and undergarments are often beige or white. More bridal designers of color are trying to change that.
By Sadiba Hasan
Some relationships that were fast-tracked by the pandemic are now marred by regrets. Did you move in together too soon? Got married mainly for the health insurance? We want to hear from you.
By Sadiba Hasan
Ilana Maier and Scott Berlin first connected via email while working on a campaign. Sparks flew when they met in person during a snack run.
By Jenny Block
Talia Bernstein and Kristen Zublin became friends after meeting at an improv class in Los Angeles, but their relationship shifted after Ms. Bernstein invited Ms. Zublin over for homemade pizza.
By Joshua Needelman
Andrew McCaskill was happy to provide career advice when Marcus Johnson reached out, but he was also hoping for something more.
By Tammy LaGorce
As Angie Lucas floated on a raft in the pool at Dennis Weisse’s home, she recalled thinking, “I wish I could live here.” Her wish came true.
By Rosalie R. Radomsky
Alison Eggert and Raylynne Perez met through a dating app last June, and just two months later they were engaged.
By Jenny Block
Danni Liu and David Choi, who was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy as a child, quickly embraced the joys and challenges in their relationship together.
By Sadiba Hasan
Jenna Wynne met Conor Cahill during SantaCon more than eight years ago. After singing at countless weddings, Ms. Wynne surprised guests with a memorable performance at her own wedding.
By Sadiba Hasan
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Some couples are going above and beyond to personalize their weddings, with bespoke party favors and custom experiences for guests.
By Rachel Simon
Leap day weddings hold a certain allure for some couples.
By Alyson Krueger
Why some older people who have given up looking for romantic love say they feel self-assured and satisfied on their own.
By Catherine Pearson
Dr. Regina Liu was a medical student at U.C.L.A., and Dr. Justin Park was in residency training there, but they did not meet until they matched online.
By Jenny Block
For Jill Rafson and Zach Miller, the worlds of New York theater and trucking made a surprisingly perfect match.
By Anna Grace Lee
After a trip to promote her best seller “Mostly Dead Things,” Kristen Arnett detoured to meet Kayla Upadhyaya in person for the first time.
By Tammy LaGorce
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