From flowing capes and chainmail tunics to banquet-style dining and moody, medieval tablescapes, couples are embracing a regal, “Game of Thrones”-inspired aesthetic for their winter nuptials
Parker Krug and Jared Moffett were connected not once but twice on dating apps.
Lilly King, the Olympic swimmer, met James Wells as teammates for the Indiana University swim team. “Somewhere deep down I always knew I loved him,” she said.
Donald Adler, who oversees Bravo’s social media, and Peter Schum, a registered nurse, met when both nervously joined a dodge ball league.
Lynn He and Zachary Hobesh met 12 years ago at a trivia night in Los Angeles that was organized by an alumni group for their alma mater.
Some young couples are turning away from polished wedding videos and embracing shaky, grainy footage for its raw, nostalgic charm.
Es un buen momento para ser saxofonista. Se prevé que el mercado mundial del saxofón supere los 343 millones de dólares en 2033, frente a los 215 millones de 2023.
Some couples are forgoing fancy receptions and just going out after a small ceremony — or going home.
A playful debate about breakfast sandwiches — and a canceled first date — led Bella Gerard and Patrick Fayne to a steady love story.
Meredith Giuliani and David Garrett met on a blind date five years ago, bonding over their New Jersey roots and Taylor ham — but their wedding was inspired by the city that shaped their love story.
Steff Yotka and Aaron Silberstein have been navigating life since their freshman year of college together, with barely a fight along the way.
When Lauren Chan, the first lesbian Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover model, met Hayley Kosan, a film director, Ms. Chan was navigating a journey of self-discovery.
Gianina Thompson went to the funeral to mourn her uncle. Esteban Casanova went to pay his respects. Somewhere between grief and celebration, they found each other and have been together ever since.
Lily Rosenthal, a food influencer, and Mason Royal, a chef, met at a music festival and bonded over their love of food. Two years later, they created their own food festival for their wedding.
While living in Texas, Josh Rael and Rae Atkinson were close to breaking up, but a “reckoning” put marriage back on the horizon.
Wanda Urbanska and David Chaffetz met at Harvard in 1977 and were instantly attracted to each other. They reconnected during the pandemic.
Damon Locks surprised Tara Willis on their wedding day with a song he composed based on that metaphor for their relationship.
Designers showcased many callbacks to the past, including 18th-century opulence, pencil skirts from the 1950s and suit dressing from the 1980s.
El almirante Ali Shamkhani supervisó una brutal represión contra las mujeres, pero las nociones tradicionales de la moral islámica apenas se exhibieron en la boda de su hija.
Rear Adm. Ali Shamkhani oversaw a brutal crackdown on women, but traditional notions of Islamic morality were little on display at his daughter’s wedding.
A video project and mutual friends helped bring Maya Bradford, a book publicist, and Lily Marotta, a comedian and podcaster, together.
Aaron Sharratt and Kellen Hornbuckle, ballet dancers with the Houston Ballet, bonded through video games.
Alex Wakim, a composer, thought falling in love should feel operatic. But after meeting Mollina So in their hometown, he realized love can feel like being back in high school.
When Jules Dudko and Shawn Kolodny met, he had left a thriving career to become an artist. She invested in his dream — and in him.
Mr. Dieujuste’s Scorcesa brand, inspired by his Haitian heritage, features designs for the nontraditional bride through color and fabric.
Andrew Werner, the founder of Fleur’d Pins, talks about designing handmade lapel flowers.
A roundup of T Magazine’s favorite gifts, including whimsical pepper mills, sapphire earrings and more.
Five years later, four couples who married at the peak of Covid quarantine share how their relationships were shaped and where they are today.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From Barbiecore to revenge travel, social media trends gave us a clear picture of the forces reshaping the economy.
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.