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Carolyn Bessette Was Living the Dream. Then She Met John.
Opinion, Yesterday

The fairy tale was 1990s New York.

Not Your Grandparents’ Farm Wedding
Style, March 7

Say goodbye to Mason jars and hello to Scandinavian-inspired barns. This return to agrarian aesthetics is as refined as it is rustic.

Can a Bride Ban a Hairstyle?
Style, March 6

In a TikTok video, an influencer said that she would prefer for bridesmaids not to wear a specific hairstyle to her wedding, igniting a conversation about the strict rules bridesmaids often follow.

He Grew Up Watching Her on TV. Years Later, She Joined His World.
Style, March 6

Brian Thalman became familiar with Brooke Hyland while watching her on “Dance Moms.” The two met seven years after her final season on the reality TV show.

They Met in a Chemistry Class, but the Connection Came Later
Style, March 6

Jordan Goldberg and Adam Rossman were friends at the University of Texas at Austin. Years later, after building a life in New York, they married in Austin.

On the Ninth Hole, Her Dad Took a Swing at Playing Cupid
Style, March 6

Taylor Ross’s father asked Noah Koeppel, his new golf buddy’s son, if he wanted to meet his daughter. He was game. She wasn’t.

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s Wedding Slip Dress Inspires a New Generation
Style, March 6

Thirty years after Ms. Bessette’s wedding to John F. Kennedy Jr., the FX series “Love Story” is renewing interest, again, in her minimalist style.

Their Favorite Projects? Inventing Cocktails and Card Games.
Style, March 6

For Jai Lennard, a photographer, and Alelli Tanghal, an art director, collaboration has long been the foundation of their romance.

¿Zendaya y Tom Holland se casaron en secreto?
En español, March 3

El estilista de Zendaya, Law Roach, parece haber revelado casualmente que sí.

Are Zendaya and Tom Holland Married?
Style, March 2

The subject was brought up during the Actor Awards, to which Zendaya’s longtime stylist replied, “It’s very true.”

Don’t Call It a Wedding. It’s a Domestic Partnership Party.
Style, March 1

While numbers remain relatively small, more couples are choosing legal partnerships over marriage. Some are marking the moment with celebrations that look and feel like weddings.

Sharing a Love Story That Stretched Across Gaza’s Closed Border
Times Insider, March 1

A young Palestinian couple met just before the war. For a weddings reporter at The Times, their marriage was a chance to capture a glimpse of joy.

When the Wedding Reception Includes a Confessional Booth
Style, February 28

Taking a page from reality TV, some couples are inviting their guests to step in front of the camera and share their candid thoughts at their celebrations.

First They Worked the Case. Then They Made It Personal.
Style, February 27

Nicole Revenaugh and Marisa O’Gara met when they were co-counsel on a case challenging a Kansas law. They didn’t expect to find love.

He Secured Last-Minute ‘Hamilton’ Tickets Just to See Her
Style, February 27

From finding the hottest ticket in town to converting to Judaism, Julian LeCraw III spared no effort to win over Danielle Toth.

Changing Up His Routine Led to Love
Style, February 27

Mark Van Wye might have never met Helena Brown had he not decided to take a different Pilates class more than three years ago.

De una sala de urgencias a una boda ante Bad Bunny en el Super Bowl
En español, February 26

La boda de Eleisa Aparicio y Thomas Wolter fue vista por millones de personas. Los recién casados nos comparten cómo acabaron en California con Bad Bunny como testigo.

Want to Wed Like a Duke or Duchess? Try These Bridgerton-Worthy Venues.
Fashion, February 26

English mansions, museums and hotels, even a place in rural Virginia, are taking a cue from the popular Netflix series.

They Met in an E.R. and Were Married at the Super Bowl
Style, February 24

The wedding of Eleisa Aparicio and Thomas Wolter was seen by millions, but in their first interview, the newlyweds share the story of how they got to Santa Clara, Calif., with Bad Bunny signing as their witness.

They Spun a Globe on Their First Date, and Kept Their Promise
Style, February 20

An all-day first date — and a year that tested them — led Madeline Richter and Jesse Dimitro to a wedding on Valentine’s Day.

A Flirty Weekend Led to Talk of Marriage Just Two Months Later
Style, February 20

Tara Jae and RaeShanda Lias met ahead of a Black Pride event. The two married on Valentine’s Day, with the actress Niecy Nash-Betts officiating.

A Shofar Player Wasn’t High on Her Dating Wish List
Style, February 20

Caroline Goldfarb, a comedy writer and producer, never thought she could fall for a ram’s horn player, but that changed after she met Michael Gropper.

Mamdani Surprises Couples at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau
Style, February 14

Mayor Zohran Mamdani stopped by City Hall last Thursday, stepping in to officiate weddings and shocking couples as they arrived for their appointments.

The Objects We Keep for Love
Style, February 14

We asked readers to share the items they’ve held on to as reminders of love. The responses ranged from uplifting and funny to heartachingly sad.

They Waited Until They Didn’t Have to Anymore
Style, February 13

Jeff Melsheimer and Izzie Shea both had to be patient in their journey to find each other.

He Came With a Hearty Endorsement from His Ex-Fiancée
Style, February 13

Danielle Garonce first noticed Daniel Grossman as “the fiancé who grows eggplants” on her friend’s Instagram. Once that engagement was over, they made their own match.

They Took a Swing at Dating Again
Style, February 13

Ryan Smith and Andrea Gallo were both newly single when they met on an intramural softball league in New Jersey.

Settled in Seattle After a Long-Distance Relationship
Style, February 13

Samantha Smith and Aaron Davis fell in love with the city and each other while she was working as a traveling nurse.

A Love Letter to the Grand Romantic Gesture
Interactive, February 12

In honor of Valentine’s Day, our readers shared moments when they felt truly swept off their feet.

Marrying Amid the Pandemic, and Still Going Strong
Styles, March 8

Five years later, four couples who married at the peak of Covid quarantine share how their relationships were shaped and where they are today.

She Got Kicked Out of Canada. Their Story Didn’t End There.
Styles, August 16

AJ Aquino met Dr. David Poon while visiting Toronto from Ireland in 2017. During the pandemic, she visited him and was turned away. And so began their efforts to help other couples reunite.

The Upside of a Population Decline
Letters, October 5

Readers disagree with an essay expressing concern about a decline after a peak. Also: Rudy Giuliani’s drinking; book bans; masks in hospitals; wedding magic.

What All the Single Ladies (and Men) Say About the Economy
Business, June 9

A major jeweler claims the pandemic may have prevented people from meeting their future fiancés, cutting demand for engagement rings. Inflation and anxiety among shoppers haven’t helped.

The ‘Hot Vax Summer’ That Lived Up to Its Hype
Styles, April 21

In 2021, Megan O’Connor and her friends organized a singles outing in Brooklyn. Omar Elsayed showed up, and the two hit it off immediately. But it was a “serendipitous encounter” in Greece that sealed the deal.

What TikTok Told Us About the Economy in 2022
Business, December 31

From Barbiecore to revenge travel, social media trends gave us a clear picture of the forces reshaping the economy.

After Pandemic Delays, a New Dilemma: Disinviting Wedding Guests
Styles, May 25

Revoking invitations can at the very least be awkward and, at most, be seen as a major faux pas. But that hasn’t stopped couples from doing so to have celebrations on their terms.