How Mariachi, a Mexican Wedding Standard, Is Evolving for a New Age

Weddings are steeped in tradition, but where did those traditions come from? And how do those customs differ in other ...

Something Old. Something New. Something Thrifted.

Last fall, Emmali Osterhoudt was at a Goodwill store in Birmingham, Ala., when she stumbled upon a Galia Lahav wedding ...

For Wedding Dresses, Brides Need More Shades of ‘Nude’ Than Beige

In January, Tessa Tookes tried on her dream wedding dress at a bridal boutique in Ontario. When the store employees ...

Tell Us About Your Pandemic Relationship Regrets

About two weeks ago, a woman who goes by the name Reesa Teesa created a 50-part series on TikTok to ...

Pre-Wedding Ceremony for an Indian Billionaire’s Son Draws Big-Name Guests

When a member of one of India’s wealthiest families gets married, big-name guests and showstopping pomp and circumstance are nothing ...

A Cowboy and a Leopard Walked Into a Bar

In October 2020, Melissa Cuc was visiting friends in South Florida. They were excited about attending a party that weekend ...

A Few Coincidences and a Lot of Scheduling Led to Love

Graduating from medical school takes a lot of hard work. Falling in love while you’re doing it takes a whole ...

A Show Tune Reference Sealed the Deal

When Zachary Ian Miller first met Jill Diane Rafson, he faced a tough question as a football fan: playoff game ...

Two Writers Craft Their Own Love Story

Loyal readers of the author Kristen Nicole Arnett may not be surprised to learn that the night she met Kayla ...

Weddings on Super Bowl Weekend Are a Win For Some

In weddings, as in football, the will to win may be nothing without the will to prepare. That’s why Laura ...

At First, He Was in His Head, but Her ‘Gut Instinct’ Prevailed

The soccer World Cup final in December 2022 ended with a nail-biting win for Argentina. For Yuna Yang and Christopher ...

The Backstreet Boys Led to Love, and a Six-Week Engagement

Katherine Ward Tsyrlin was friends with one of Alan Gerard Harbron’s roommates, and when she heard stories about him and ...

In Sickness and … Well, Mostly Sickness

Getting sick is not usually something for which people are grateful. But Victoria Virginia Voos and Corey Alexander Buresch certainly ...

She Promoted His Music From the Start. Romance Waited.

Carissa Anne Bauman had no idea who Dylan Taylor Jakobsen was when he handed her a flier on Dec. 26, ...

Content Creators Are Getting Paid to Capture Your Wedding Online

While searching on TikTok for ideas for her April 22, 2023 wedding, Mila Tweel came across several videos of former ...

A Love Match That Crossed Continents and Cultures

In June 2021, Shoshana Beth Heerter was swiping so perfunctorily on Tinder that she inadvertently swiped left on Rahul Kishore ...

10 Memorable Marriage Proposals

A ‘Flawless’ Proposal That Took a Few Tries — and the Fire DepartmentIn 2021, during the holidays, Michael Greene bought ...

Did You Remarry Your Former Spouse? Tell Us About It.

Did you remarry the person you divorced? The Times would like to hear the hows, whens, and whys of your ...

On the Wedding Day, Taking the Plunge (Quite Literally)

[Click here to binge read this week’s featured couples.]They did the 11-mile Pine Creek hike together, featuring steep switchbacks in ...

For Two Longhorns, a Breakup Became a ‘Blessing’

Lexi Lilly Smith and Britton Michael Wehmeyer met at a “nerd”-themed party in August 2012 at their alma mater, the ...

At the Pyramids of Giza, They Staged a ‘Mystical’ Wedding

Lamis Khaled Hassan Azazy dreamed of having a wedding in front of the pyramids of Giza for as long as ...

She Was Delighted by the Poetry — and the Poet

Soon, the two had the idea to sell vintage and antique items they found during their outings that reflected the ...

The First Impression That Wasn’t

James Coleman Burden was the star of the show, and Caleb Mansel Dicke didn’t even take notice.Mr. Burden was playing ...

Winning Her Vote, and Her Heart

The campaign posters were bright and stylish, with slogans like “New York Needs New Voices.” In 2018, they were all ...

She Wowed Him With Her Whistle. No Translation Needed.

Ana Carolina Pejo Henderson and her parents were sure Jonathan Millam Walters would run the other way after spending a ...

Hiding T. Rex Figurines — and an Engagement Ring

“Just meet the coach.”That’s what Sara Wacker Johnson had been saying to her friend Julie Lorraine Estrada Ewart again and ...

For a High-Speed Wedding, Las Vegas for the Win

In mid-November Laurent Charles Catherine C. Van Hoestenberghe took his fiancée, Dr. Carine Isabelle Jouffret, to Las Vegas for the ...

At 13 They Said ‘I Love You’. Four Decades Later They Said ‘I Do’.

Tracey Necole Broadhead Frith still has her childhood diary, and it’s chock-full of mentions of Darin Malcolm White.Ms. Broadhead and ...

Wedding Party Proposals: Brides and Grooms Pop the Other Question

“I wanted all of my sisters to feel a little bit of that glamour and that luxury and how fun ...

How Targeted Weight Loss Ads Can Haunt Future Brides

Alysia Cole, 34, a wedding stylist in Chicago who often works with plus-size brides, has seen the effect of these ...

After a Rough Start, a Strong Connection

Before Travis Kenneth London fell in love with Bruce Douglas Patrick, he had blocked his number.After matching on the dating ...

On the Road to Healing, Finding Love After Loss

Trevor Jovan Bates knew Shahnaz Singh-Kandah would be his wife even before he asked her out. “I heard the Holy ...

Nothing Could Stop Their Relationship From Heating Up

Jamie Leigh Kalman was looking for someone who could eat and breathe fire for an upcoming event she was producing ...

Stressed Writing Your Wedding Vows? A Professional Vow Writer Could Help.

A bad speech, he added, can lead to dangerous moments at a wedding. “If it’s off-color, inappropriate, boring or too ...

After the Divorce, a Different Kind of Family

“I thought I could save Keith and be something special to him,” she said, adding that he was “thrilling and ...

Weddings at the Edge of the World: on Mount Everest, the Rockies and in the Cozumel Channel.

To reach their wedding venue, Austin O’Reilly and Iulia O’Reilly crossed a swaying suspension bridge, trying not to glance down ...

Get Married at the Stanley, a Spooky Hotel Inspired by ‘The Shining’

Couples who get married in October at the Stanley Hotel, situated at the doorstep of the Rocky Mountains in Estes ...

How a Bridal Collection Is Made, From Sketch to Runway

For the last decade or so, the designer Rebecca Schoneveld, who plans to relocate her to studio to Pleasantville, N.Y ...

Hanifa, a Bridal Fashion Newcomer, Takes the Spotlight

On Sunday, at a grandiose country resort, some 200 guests were seated inside a massive tent draped with white curtains, ...

Peplums, One-Shoulders and Shrugs at New York Bridal Fashion Week

During New York Bridal Fashion Week, held Oct. 10 through 12, designers not only presented their fall 2024 collections, but ...

The Trendiest New Wedding Venue: Your Home

The bride walked down a 10-foot runner. Oscar, a 7-year-old French bulldog dressed in a bow tie, was the best ...

Willie Francois, a pastor, and Dalijah Franklin, a pole dancer, Marry in New York

It was a seemingly unlikely match. One afternoon in December 2013, Dalijah Amelia Franklin, a pole dancer and instructor, approached ...

Alexa Nicolette and Mladen Vasic Marry in Southampton, N.Y.

Alexa Jayne Nicolette and Mladen Vasic both worked for about eight months in the same office building in Midtown Manhattan, ...

When a Hurricane Approached, a World War II Bunker Saved The Day

The moment it became clear that Hurricane Lee was headed for the coast of Maine this month, over a year’s ...

William Gleason and Fareez Giga Marry in Kent, Conn.

Within minutes of meeting William Sam Gleason at a restaurant in the East Village of Manhattan, Fareez Giga knew that ...

Two Houston Natives Marry After Several Years of Long Distance

Carlos Paz Jr. and Abigail Diaz had a rule: to see each other at least once a month in their ...

A Connection That Came From Sharing a Similar Tragedy

On Bruce Linton Hager’s first date with Florence Leggett Buchanan in February 2018, he thought “everything was stacked against us,” ...

The Journalists Domenico Montanaro and Courtney Norris Marry in Austin, Texas

When Domenico Montanaro finally met Courtney Katharina Norris in August 2018 after a lengthy online correspondence, he was immediately drawn ...

After Three Weeks, Living Together and Writing Wedding Vows

On Nov. 20, 2021, Mr. Cronin proposed to Mr. Barlowski by inviting him to the venue of their first date ...

Dr. Emilio Quines and Angie Cruz, both Octogenarians, Marry

Maria Teresita Angeles Asuncion Cruz celebrated her 80th birthday on Sept. 7, the same day she married Dr. Emilio Parpana ...

They Climbed a Frigid Mountain to Meet Each Other

In late December 2017, Sasha Renata DiGiulian arrived in New Hampshire to ice climb Mount Washington, the highest peak in ...

Kim Hirsh and Jonathan Fingerhut Marry in Manahawkin, N.J.

As kindergartners in 1967, Kim Susan Hirsh and Jonathan Adam Fingerhut ran through the schoolyard of Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary ...

Disabled Couples Make a Plea for Marriage Equality at Washington Rally

On Wednesday afternoon, 20 couples gathered in front of a stage at the National Mall in Washington to recite their ...

Vipin Chamakkala and Amanda Robson Marry in Napa, Calif.

“I remember thinking to myself, ‘Relax, you’re still getting to know each other,’ but I couldn’t help how I felt,” ...

The Making of a Custom Wedding Veil

Harriett Falvey is a creator of couture keepsakes. She designs and constructs the delicate, time-honored accessory that a bride wears ...

From School Bells to Wedding Bells

Late one night in October 2018, Max Ujdak and Katie Wall — now Katie Ujdak — were sitting in front ...

Planning a Wedding Amid Climate Change

Extreme weather — and heat in particular — now factors into almost every aspect of summer wedding planning, from picking ...

The Meaning Behind Germany’s Plate-Smashing Wedding Tradition

Weddings are steeped in tradition, but where did those traditions come from? And how do those customs differ in other ...

Rebecca Woodfork and Jennifer Ziegler’s Ohio Wedding

“I was so surprised that someone was so prepared to love me so much during that process,” she said.In May ...

Marissa Bergmann and Retta Abraham Marry in Costa Rica

Marissa Katarina Bergmann was attending a rooftop party in Bushwick, Brooklyn, in May 2021 when she was approached by a ...

An Awkward Elevator Ride Leads to Love

An awkward elevator ride was all Rosemary Kalonaros and Christena Pyle needed to kick-start their relationship.They recalled meeting in passing ...

Hamza Choudery and Zabreen Khan Marry in Lahore, Pakistan

Hamza Shabbir Choudery was trying to play it cool. He had casually asked his colleague Zabreen Akhtar Khan to grab ...

In the Bridal Industry, a Dwindling Number of Seamstresses

Two years ago, Ms. Lee started Madison Conner Designs, a bridal alterations business. At first, she said, her young age ...

Kelley Carter and Moreno McCalpin’s Vintage Hollywood Wedding

For years, Kelley Louise Carter entertained a fantasy about how she was going to meet the love of her life ...

This Weather Expert Can Help You Avoid Rain on Your Wedding Day

Although Mr. Leavitt is not formally trained in meteorology, his interest in the weather began when he was employed, from ...

How Modern Brides Are Changing the Bridal Fashion Industry

A Complete Bridal WardrobeBrides are no longer focused on selecting just one beautiful dress. As more pre-wedding parties are being ...

My Siblings’ Inheritance Depends on Whom They Marry. Is That Wrong?

In his response, the Ethicist noted: “I’m not sure marriage is the right arena to fight the many genuine inequities ...

How to Plan a No Alcohol Wedding

A year ago, when my daughter got married, we all had to navigate through more than the usual pitfalls in ...

How One Couple Overcame Cancer and Found Strength in Loss

A few days after their wedding on June 3, 2017, Lorenzo Vinti and Gregory DelliCarpini Jr. honeymooned in Thailand and ...

Why Brides Are Opting For Haircuts at Their Weddings

From breakup bangs to back-to-school trims, a change in hairstyle has long been a visual shorthand to recognize major milestones ...

Couples Welcome New York’s One-Day Officiant Law

Legislation that allows any layperson to perform a marriage on a given day in New York may not seem like ...

Can I Edit Pink Hair Out of My Daughter’s Wedding Photos?

My daughter recently got married in Washington, D.C., and it was a beautiful day. There was a freak snowstorm, however, ...

David’s Bridal Files for Bankruptcy for Second Time in 5 Years

David’s Bridal, the retailer that boasts it sells one out of three wedding dresses in the United States, filed for ...

A Front-Page Proposal

“One of the first things I learned about Ross was what a fanatic he was about The New York Times,” ...

Why Some Couples Are Sprinting to the Alter

Sandy Pena, a wedding planner and an owner of Ultimate USA Weddings, based in Manhattan, said she has seen an ...

Here Comes the … Baby Bump

At their in-person wedding welcome party for about 80 guests, with fire pits and s’mores in Pescadero, Calif., a friend ...

Should You Use an AI to Write Your Vows?

Ben Hart, who lives in Park Slope, Brooklyn, runs ToastWiz, an A.I. wedding speech-writing business that provides best men, maids ...

Cody Ko and Kelsey Kreppel Wed

In a relationship open to perusal by millions of followers, the podcasters Cody Michael Kolodziejzyk and Kelsey Lang Kreppel have ...

The Best Comes to Those Who Wait (By the Bar)

After finishing up a game at the Punta Borinquen Golf Club in Aguadilla, P.R., Angelique Velez Sina went to a ...

How Multilingual Couples Express Their Love Across Languages

“How’s your French coming along?” The familiar voice, accompanied by a light tap on my shoulder, surprised me.I turned and ...

What Language Does Your Heart Speak?

As editors of the Vows and Modern Love columns at The New York Times, we read love stories every day, ...

What Are Your Favorite Wedding Songs? We Want to Hear Them.

The dance floor is a hallmark of a wedding — it’s where guests can let loose and memories are often ...

After 14 Address Changes, a Final Destination With Each Other

From the moment Matthew Alec Davis and Dr. Marc Mahoney Beuttler first made eye contact, they each felt an instant ...

A Plot Fit for a Rom-Com

For 10 years, Eileen Patricia Fitzpatrick and Robert Mitchell Minondo refused to ruin their close-knit friendship. So they never even ...

An Enduring Commitment, Wedding Ring or Not

I don’t wear my wedding ring anymore. I haven’t for the last 20 or so years. I’m not divorced, nor ...

A Friendship Evolves, Thanks to an Unusual Date — With Grandpa

“I remember seeing her out of the corner of my eye, how she brought people into the conversation and how ...

On the Fifth Try, a First Date to Remember

Wilson Grad Conn wasn’t going to let his dating inexperience become a liability when he started seeing Rachel Lyn Honig ...

She Found Love in a Surprising Place: A CD Pile

In the summer of 1992, Niffer Marie Desmond and her friend Caitlyn Meeks hosted a late night radio show called ...

When His Air-Conditioner Broke Down, Things Heated Up

In July 2019, after a committee meeting of their homeowners association, Dorine Ruth Seidman, 77, asked Harvey David Starin, 76, ...

Living ‘Out Loud and Proud’ in Berlin

Paula Sapion Miranda and Deidre Lillian Olsen were both skeptical about finding love, but that began to change one blustery ...

At This Popular NYC Restaurant, Proposals Are Their Specialty

Synonymous with love as it is with Old World charm, One if by Land, Two if by Sea, located at ...

How a Pre-Wedding Diet Led to an Eating Disorder

The comments started the day I became engaged in December 2018: “You’re going to be such a beautiful bride.” “I ...

A Bride’s Prosthesis Made Not to Blend In, but to Shine

Born without the hand that traditionally wears a wedding ring, Sara Hughes never dreamed of a diamond. Where would she ...

When an Indian Wedding Requires Four Outfits, Try Renting

The demand can be high, according to Sonal J. Shah, a New York wedding planner who has overseen nearly 2,000 ...

Tarot Readings: Insightful Entertainment For Wedding Party Guests

Theresa Fernand works with tarot cards, charms and crystals, or what she calls “tools for intuitive information, confirmation and extra ...

Wedding Etiquette 101: Everything You Need to Know

Keep in mind that timing is of the essence when altering an R.S.V.P. “Most catering companies want a final guest ...

Tradition Was Never Their Thing. Why Start With a Wedding?

Like so many couples before them, Constance Kelly Daniels and Emir Muhovic met at a bar. But they had taken ...

Each Gave Up on Love. Which, of Course, Is When They Found It.

After his first date with Shawn Patrick Lamb in January 2019, Jarrold Jenn-yu Wong began to cry. “It was first ...

Not Quite a Setup, But an Instant Connection Nonetheless

When Kyle Dixon Moore met Courtney Midge Seamon the week before Thanksgiving seven years ago, he knew he had to ...

An Almost-Missed Connection Saved By a DM

After matching on several dating sites in 2017, Joseph Michael Flaum was becoming increasingly interested in Allison Dana Port. She ...