She Didn’t Fall for His Faux Phishing Text. She Fell for Him.
Style, September 12
Laura Scaffidi and Marcus Filoso lived in a tight-knit Italian community in Ottawa, but didn’t meet until he stopped by her pop-up bar five years ago.
They Met on a First Date — but Not With Each Other
Style, September 12
When Laura Pitcher and Julius Frazer first met, their conversation flowed naturally, but they were in the middle of a double date with other people. A year later, they had their first real date.
Two Friendly Gamers Became Forever Teammates
Style, September 12
Elyse Freeman and Jeff Carpenter met five years ago while competing on the same team in Killer Queen Black, an online game.
Her Smart-Aleck Remark Gave Him Pause
Style, September 12
When Ira Wagner asked Kim Rosenberg which synagogue she belonged to in Portland, Ore., she said all of them, and that she knew “everybody.”
She Rushed Out of Their Date, but it Didn’t End There
Style, September 12
Ryan Daniels thought he’d blown his shot at romance with Dr. Sandra Goldlust after waiting over a year to take her out. He was wrong.
I Feel Bad for My Mother, but I’m Sick of Her Complaining. Help!
Style, September 10
A reader has come to dread phone calls from her mother, whose deep unhappiness she attributes to life with her “textbook narcissist” stepfather.
Jacques Charrier, Movie Star Who Wed Brigitte Bardot, Dies at 88
Movies, September 8
Their marriage made news in France, but they were an unhappy couple, and it didn’t last. Years later, they attacked each other in dueling memoirs.
The D.I.Y. Dating Scene Powered by Your Married Friends
Fashion, September 6
Some couples are reinventing the “singles table,” turning their weddings into matchmaking hubs — with face sheets, TikTok shout-outs, and curated meet-cutes.
A Milliner and a Businessman Met in Mexico, Fell in Love in New York
Style, September 5
It was through hats and a cousin that Mariela Osorio and David Gochicoa met at a pop-up. Two months later, they had their first date.
A Newcomer Makes a Lasting First Impression
Style, September 5
During Arthur Espinoza’s first date with Dr. Brandon Imp four years ago, he felt “sparks, just like in a cheesy rom-com.”
Looking for Community, She Found Love Instead
Style, September 5
What began with a Bucknell University concert committee interview turned into a love story for Madeline Boone and Elias Strizower.
Is This the Most Luxurious Influencer Wedding Yet?
Fashion, September 3
With her viral lead-up videos, the RichTok star Becca Bloom turned her Lake Como wedding into a must-see event for millions.
Where Should Taylor and Travis Go on Their Honeymoon? We’ve Got Ideas.
Travel, September 3
Suggestions for a wedding trip fit for tabloid royalty, where price is no object and the farther they can get away, the better.
In a Surprise, David Byrne Says He Will Get Married ‘This Week’
Style, September 3
The former Talking Heads frontman, who only recently revealed his engagement to Mala Gaonkar, delivered the news along with a playlist he created for his wedding dinner.
The Gold Digger Was an Archvillain. Now She’s an Aspiration.
Magazine, August 29
What do men and women really want in our fraught new mating economy?
When a Walk Turns Into a 12-Hour Date
Style, August 29
Sparks didn’t fly when Melissa Lee and Skylar Gibson met while moving into the same building. But after a few killed cockroaches and a trip to Guitar Center, they did.
The Fishwife Becomes a Musician’s Wife
Style, August 29
Becca Millstein and Pete Martin met while working in a mailroom years before she founded a popular tinned fish company and his music career took off.
‘You’re Going to Fall in Love With Me’
Style, August 29
Jackson Patterson made a bold prediction to Sydney Robertson over sushi after an afternoon of dancing, and before an actual date.
Walking Hand-in-Hand From Town to Town
Style, August 29
Jordan Barkin and Ivan Jomolka knew they’d found love by the end of their first date.
Ceremony, Cocktail Hour and … 30 Minutes of Alone Time?
Style, August 28
Young, introverted brides and grooms are factoring in time for solo decompression during their weddings to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Gracias, Taylor y Travis. Lo necesitaba
En español, August 28
Quizá la noticia es un nuevo paradigma para la vieja unión de un atleta masculino con una bella estrella femenina.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Are Engaged. Kansas City Is Enchanted.
U.S., August 27
Chiefs fans have been cheering on their star football player’s romance with the pop star for two years. They have the T-shirts, earrings and baked goods to prove it.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Got Engaged. So Did They.
U.S., August 27
Sure, one couple stole the spotlight on Tuesday. But other couples who also got engaged had their own news to share — though some were more thrilled by the frenzy than others.
El ‘look’ de Taylor Swift en su era de compromiso
En español, August 27
Las fotos y atuendos del anuncio son el preludio de un final feliz perfecto.
Call Me a Sucker, but I’m Happy for Taylor and Travis
Opinion, August 27
A new paradigm for the old pairing of male athlete and beautiful female star.
El anillo de compromiso de Taylor Swift marca un retorno a la elegancia ‘vintage’
En español, August 27
El brillante de inspiración antigua de la estrella del pop canaliza el “aspecto de reliquia”, reflejando un retorno a las piedras antiguas.
This Couple Predicted Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Relationship 5 Years Ago
Arts, August 26
They needed a Halloween costume. Five years later, some have suggested that they manifested the “Tayvis” marriage.
Taylor Swift’s Engagement Ring Marks a Return to Vintage Elegance
Style, August 26
The pop star’s antique-inspired sparkler channels the “heirloom look,” reflecting a return to antique stones.
The Big Moments From Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Love Story
Arts, August 26
Bogie and Bacall, Marilyn and Joe DiMaggio, Beyoncé and Jay-Z: The new celebrity power couple might overshadow them all.
Taylor Swift y Travis Kelce anuncian su compromiso
En español, August 26
La noticia fue anunciada en Instagram: “Tu maestra de inglés y tu maestro de educación física se van a casar”.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Announce Their Engagement
Style, August 26
The news was announced on Instagram: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”
‘A Partner in Crime’ and, Now, in Love
Fashion, August 25
State Representative Leigh Finke of Minnesota and Deborah Fox found kindred spirits in each other when they met last year in Washington.
Famous People Didn’t Actually Say Your Favorite Wedding Quotation
Fashion, August 23
Couples often hunt for poetic lines to use in their vows or décor, but many famous quotations about love attributed to Mark Twain, Albert Einstein or Bob Marley were never said by them.
The Sisterhood of the Cape Cod Wedding Dress
Style, August 22
Eleanor Conroy was the eighth bride in her family to wear her grandmother’s A-line silk gown when she married her childhood crush, Christopher Aitken.
When Two Opposites Have So Much in Common
Style, August 22
Jaeyeon Kim wasn’t looking for anything serious last year. She was busy touring as a singer and still hurting from a previous breakup. Then she met Andrew Hong.
She Asked for a Marriage Plan. His ‘Board of Directors’ Approved.
Style, August 22
When Jenelle Hamilton first met Bart Williams, she made her intentions clear: she was dating for marriage. Two years later, he proposed his own plan for their future.
After He Proposed, 19 Friends Lost Their Bet
Style, August 22
When they met on a dating app three years ago, Stefanie Manisero and John Avanzino had been single for a while. Both were uncertain whether they would ever marry.
A Simple Favor Turned Her ‘Hot Neighbor’ Into Her Husband
Style, August 22
Olivia Schreiber and Kyle Shaub lived one floor away from each other in a West Village building. When they saw each other in the elevator, sparks flew.
Thick Bands, ‘The Shoulder Pads of Jewelry,’ Are Back in Style
Fashion, August 19
After the pop star Dua Lipa endorsed the look this year, stylish yet practical chunky engagement rings have taken off in popularity.
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.