They Passed the Ikea Test

Even the most loving couples can struggle to put together a simple Ikea bookshelf without arguments and acrimony. But Amy Lai Wong and Michael Jastrzebski, who were married Nov. 29 at their home in Newark, Calif., bonded over much more complicated projects while working together as the only two mechanical engineers at a technology start-up…

They Had Given Up on Love

When Luke Rivett spotted Sunney Kohlhoss on March 1, 2019 at the Well, a bar in Los Angeles, both had recently given up on love, resolving halfheartedly, that they would be single forever. “When Sunney walked in, she took my breath away. I walked over to her and introduced myself,” said Mr. Rivett, 41, a…

In Times Newsletter, a Six-Word Proposal

Times Insider explains who we are and what we do, and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together. When we asked our readers to tell us what they were grateful for in six words, we were expecting to see certain themes. Health, faith, love, family, marriage. Check. Pets, grandparents, medicine, science, sunshine. Check.…

Outdoor Winter Wedding Hacks

Usually when temperatures drop, couples hold their wedding indoors, away from the cold. But with social-distancing requirements and restrictions on gatherings amid the coronavirus, more weddings will be taking place outdoors this winter. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, so long as marrying couples embrace the elements. If you’re planning an outdoor winter wedding, here…