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Entre la fascinación y el tedio: el auge de los saxofones en las bodas
En español, Today

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.

Forget a Wedding Reception. They’ll See You at the Bar.
Style, November 2

Some couples are forgoing fancy receptions and just going out after a small ceremony — or going home.

A River Apart, Until Love Closed the Distance
Style, October 31

A playful debate about breakfast sandwiches — and a canceled first date — led Bella Gerard and Patrick Fayne to a steady love story.

At Grand Central, a Celebration of Love and New York
Style, October 31

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.

A Butcher and a Fashion Editor Who Have Never Had Beef
Style, October 31

Steff Yotka and Aaron Silberstein have been navigating life since their freshman year of college together, with barely a fight along the way.

Finding Herself First, Then Finding Love
Style, October 27

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.

At a Brooklyn Funeral, an Uncle’s Memory Sparked a New Love
Style, October 24

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.

A Coachella Encounter Leads to Love and Lots of Caviar
Style, October 24

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.

Their Relationship Almost Became a Wreck. Then They Got on Track.
Style, October 24

While living in Texas, Josh Rael and Rae Atkinson were close to breaking up, but a “reckoning” put marriage back on the horizon.

Four Decades Later, They Felt Like ‘We Had Never Lost Touch’
Style, October 24

Wanda Urbanska and David Chaffetz met at Harvard in 1977 and were instantly attracted to each other. They reconnected during the pandemic.

Their Romantic Shorthand: ‘Walking Into a Room Together’
Style, October 24

Damon Locks surprised Tara Willis on their wedding day with a song he composed based on that metaphor for their relationship.

What We Saw at New York Bridal Fashion Week
Style, October 23

Designers showcased many callbacks to the past, including 18th-century opulence, pencil skirts from the 1950s and suit dressing from the 1980s.

El video filtrado de una boda afecta a un funcionario iraní de línea dura
En español, October 21

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.

Leaked Wedding Video Tarnishes Hard-Line Iranian Official
World, October 20

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.

Castmates Become Co-Stars in Their Own Romantic Comedy
Style, October 17

A video project and mutual friends helped bring Maya Bradford, a book publicist, and Lily Marotta, a comedian and podcaster, together.

From Situationship to Relationship After Nearly Two Years
Style, October 17

Aaron Sharratt and Kellen Hornbuckle, ballet dancers with the Houston Ballet, bonded through video games.

A Composer and a Swiftie Find Harmony in Kansas
Style, October 17

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.

A Wedding That Blurred the Lines Between Love and Art
Style, October 17

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.

From Bridal Suits to Colorful Gowns, Charles Dieujuste Reinvents Tradition
Fashion, October 16

Mr. Dieujuste’s Scorcesa brand, inspired by his Haitian heritage, features designs for the nontraditional bride through color and fabric.

Pinning the Boutonniere Before Tying the Knot
Style, October 16

Andrew Werner, the founder of Fleur’d Pins, talks about designing handmade lapel flowers.

What Do You Give Someone Who’s Just Gotten Engaged?
T Magazine, October 15

A roundup of T Magazine’s favorite gifts, including whimsical pepper mills, sapphire earrings and more.

Ensayo para una boda a la que nunca asistiré
En español, October 11

Cuando le dije a mi hija de 15 años que me iba a morir, me pidió que la llevara a comprar su vestido de novia antes de partir.

How Purity Culture Still Haunts the Bridal Aisle
Style, October 11

Despite changing bridal trends, some women still face religious and family pressure over what their wedding attire should symbolize.

From Reality TV Drama to Celebrating Love and Unity
Style, October 10

For Richard Chang and Victoria Abbyaeva, appearing on Netflix’s “Bling Empire: New York” was their biggest obstacle as a couple. Their wedding showed how resilient they have become.

A Slow and Steady, ‘Good Old-Fashioned’ Courtship
Style, October 10

Ashley Erling and Joshua Martin met on a double date with their best friends. Then they took a couple of weeks to go on another.

From Fifth Grade to Forever
Style, October 10

Rebecca Erdman and Christopher White have been an item since their senior year of high school, with one critical six-month break along the way.

A Promise She Was Happy to Break
Style, October 10

Adrienne Tarver had told herself she would never date a fellow artist. Then she met Jason Karolak, an abstract painter, on an art gallery crawl.

A Festival Booking Turned Into a Love Story
Style, October 10

After Sarah Potenza, a former contestant on “The Voice,” took the stage at an L.G.B.T.Q. music festival that Kat Donavon helped to organize, neither expected their business connection to turn romantic.

And the Bride-to-Be Wore Her Favorite Sports Jersey
Style, October 9

Some fans of women’s athletic teams are holding bachelor or bachelorette parties at raucous arenas and stadiums around the world.

Los novios agradecen su presencia en la boda, sin disparar
En español, October 9

En Siria, los matrimonios y otras ocasiones felices se celebran a menudo con disparos al aire. Pero tras casi 14 años de guerra, la gente quiere que se silencien las armas.

The Bride and Groom Kindly Request: Please Don’t Shoot
World, October 8

Marriages and other glad occasions in Syria are often celebrated by firing shots in the air. But after nearly 14 years of war, people want the guns to go silent.

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.