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Las segundas bodas son mejores
En español, Yesterday

A medida que se acercan las nupcias entre Jeff Bezos y Lauren Sánchez, echamos un vistazo a cómo las segundas bodas pasaron de discretas a fastuosas.

When Trade Wars Crash the Wedding
Business, June 22

Most wedding dresses are made in China, so tariffs are a new worry for brides. At David’s Bridal, the largest seller of gowns in the United States, its chief executive, Kelly Cook, is trying to do something about it.

Boda de Jeff Bezos y Lauren Sánchez: estos son los detalles
En español, June 22

La unión, rodeada de secretismo y especulaciones, se lleva a cabo en Venecia en unos días.

Why More Newlyweds Are Honeymooning Closer to Home
Fashion, June 21

More couples are opting for domestic trips, hoping to avoid the complications and high costs of international travel.

What to Know About the Wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez
Style, June 20

The second marriage for both is taking place in Venice, Italy, under a shroud of secrecy and amid a swarm of speculation.

You Only Get Married a Few Times. Why Not Go All Out?
Style, June 20

As the Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sánchez nuptials approach, a look at how second weddings went from low-key to lavish.

Debate Is Their Love Language
Style, June 20

Rachel Atcheson intended to challenge Sean McElwee over political spending. Instead, they fell in love.

She Didn’t Give Up on Her YouTube Dream — or on Love
Style, June 20

Remi Cruz, known as Miss Remi Ashten on YouTube, was coy about being a social media star when she met Cal Parsons. Not only was he impressed, but he now works with her.

His Four-Legged Wingman Helped to Seal the Deal
Style, June 20

Leland Vittert adopted Dutch, a black Labrador retriever, as an insurance policy to keep Rachel Putnam around. It worked. Dutch was the ring bearer at their wedding.

My Future Sister-in-Law Just Got Divorced. How Can I Disinvite Her to My Wedding?
Well, June 19

Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader whose close friend is no longer welcome at her nuptials.

Alex Soros y Huma Abedin comparten su historia de amor y su boda
En español, June 18

Hizo falta que conversaran en una fiesta de 2023 (además de un mensaje sin respuesta, una cadena de mensajes de texto, muchos más mensajes y llamadas telefónicas y el Foro de Doha) para que quedaran en ir a cenar.

Alex Soros and Huma Abedin Share Their Love Story and Wedding
Style, June 18

Each knew of the other for years, but it took an intense conversation at a party in 2023 — plus a missed DM, a text chain, many more texts, phone calls and the Doha Forum — to set a dinner date.

Why This Father-Daughter Wedding Tradition Endures
Style, June 15

Brides reflect on the moment their fathers walked them down the aisle — a ritual that has evolved but continues to hold deep meaning.

The Clintons and Kamala Harris Descend on a Hamptons Wedding of Liberal Royalty
U.S., June 15

The wedding of Huma Abedin, a longtime aide to Hillary Clinton, and Alex Soros, the scion of a liberal philanthropic dynasty, drew a rare concentration of wealth and power.

How Gen Z Is Transforming the Wedding Industry
Fashion, June 14

Many young couples, comfortable with A.I. and social media, are blazing their own paths to the altar. But there’s one area where tradition still reigns.

A Dream Wedding for Jeff Bezos in Venice? No Way, Locals Say
World, June 14

The lavish nuptials, scheduled for this month, have raised the hackles of some residents exasperated by their city becoming a playground for the rich.

Building Things Together Became Their ‘Love Language’
Style, June 13

Van Bloys and Joe Whited, who met at a party 13 years ago, built a solid foundation in their relationship through real estate projects.

A Celebration With Big ‘Jamaican-Nigerian Energy’
Style, June 13

Kunle Apampa, who is Nigerian, and Nia Mitchell, who is Jamaican, infused both of their cultures into their wedding festivities.

What’s Black and White and Began with a Message on LinkedIn?
Style, June 13

Colette Laxton and Mark Curry use the two-color scheme for the packaging on the products for their company, the Inkey List, and as a philosophy for their relationship — “total honesty always,” as she put it.

They Fell in Love to the Soundtrack of R&B
Style, June 13

Debra Robinson and Andre Galloway bonded over love songs. At Sismas, a holiday event, their favorite song, “Good Luck Charm” by Jagged Edge, signaled a new chapter in their relationship.

A SoHo Studio to Enchant a Bride and Her Entourage
Real Estate, June 10

A dress designer needed a discreet live/work space to fit both sides of her life. After work, her personal apartment re-emerges.

Their Dream Wedding Venue? A National Park.
Style, June 7

The great outdoors is often where engaged couples find their ideal wedding setting. Some especially have their hearts set on a national park for their nuptials.

Years After Being His Muse, She Hid a Proposal in His Lunch
Style, June 6

Julia Chance modeled for Jimmy James Greene, an artist, who, in exchange, painted her apartment with great flair. Afterward, their connection deepened.

Carrying My New Husband Across the Threshold
Style, June 6

Over the span of a month, I was engaged, married and widowed.

Never Mind the Possible Food Poisoning, the Proposal Had to Go On
Style, June 6

Dr. Kevin Chi and Brian Chiu promised to love each other in sickness and to the tune of Taylor Swift.

First Came Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30.’ Then Came Love.
Style, June 6

By 2016, Morgan DeBaun had found major professional success with her media company, Blavity. Joshua Shaw hadn’t heard of her when they met, but he still managed to sweep her off her feet.

They Fell in Love on the Hiking Trails
Style, June 6

Sarah Bacon, who suffers from a rare lung disease, never expected to marry — until she met Bruce Bjork during the pandemic.

Want an Instagrammable Wedding? Here’s What It Really Takes.
Style, May 31

A behind-the-scenes look at some of the planning, costs and day-of logistics involved in creating picture-perfect wedding moments.

Bonding Over Politics and ‘Tiger King’
Style, May 30

Eloisa Melendez was on the Norwalk City Council when Justin Papp, a reporter, first covered it. When Covid hit they joked about Netflix’ shows on Zoom.

Their Rule While Dating: No Movies or Restaurants
Style, May 30

Jennifer Mills and Jonathan Ritzman, longtime acquaintances, had their first date in 2023, “and things just grew and grew,” Mr. Ritzman said of their evolving relationship.

Finding Love in a Crowd of Strangers — Twice
Style, May 30

Lila Rowe and Jai Bailey met on a float at Pride in London, but didn’t date until years later. They eventually broke up, only to rekindle their spark months later at another Pride parade.

They Said Their ‘I Dos’ Near the Roses and Rye Bread
Style, May 30

Fern Watt and Max Horwitz met in 2009, aboard a Semester at Sea ship. They reconnected during the pandemic and married at Katz’s Deli.

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.