A Romantic First Date? Depends on Whom You Ask.
Style, October 3
Corey Paris, a state representative in Connecticut, and Symphonie Privett, a TV anchor, met at a fund-raiser. He saw a romantic connection. She wasn’t so sure.
As Soon as They Met, They Were Sweet on Each Other
Style, October 3
Maria Oveysi and Moe Kamal met at her family’s Iranian restaurant. Now they’re selling the ice cream that was inspired by it.
They Planned Their Wedding in 3 Weeks
Style, October 3
Though they grew up just 10 blocks apart, Naim Bhuiyan and Anna Zhang never met until years later. When he proposed, he sent her a video via AirDrop of her parents giving their blessing.
He Loves ‘Every Ounce of Light and Darkness Inside of Her’
Style, October 3
Early in their relationship, Genevieve Wheeler, a novelist, told Iain Naylor, a lawyer, that she battles bipolar disorder. He was undeterred.
At Some Weddings, Centerpieces Are Ripe for the Picking
Style, October 2
As couples shift away from floral arrangements, seasonal produce, like figs, pomegranates and lemons, is moving in.
Surfing, Not Shots: Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties Go Outdoors
Travel, October 1
More brides and grooms are trading the traditional carousing and overindulgence for adventure and wellness getaways with loved ones.
Lucy Dacus Marries Couples During Music Set
Video, September 29
The Grammy-winning musician Lucy Dacus married nine couples at the “All Things Go” festival in response to efforts by the Trump administration to eliminate programs for L.G.B.T.Q. people.
An Intimate Wedding Onstage in Front of Thousands
Style, September 29
The Grammy-winning musician Lucy Dacus oversaw the marriage of nine couples in the middle of a set at the “All Things Go” music festival on Friday.
For Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, a Wedding Fit for a ‘Disney Princess’
Style, September 29
From her dramatic veil to her classic gown, the actress and singer was every bit a fairy tale bride at a private ceremony in Santa Barbara, Calif.
Gender Bending Jewish Traditions With a Little Humor
Style, September 26
Raye Schiller, a standup comedian, could always recognize Jay Nemanpour’s laugh in a crowd.
A Soul Mate Hidden in Plain Sight
Style, September 26
Nadine Santoro and Lena Wilson met online in 2016 and became close friends. Years later, they realized they were in love.
They Never Expected Their Spanish Lessons to Go Viral
Style, September 26
When Juan Osorio began teaching Wolfgang Ruth his native language, their bond (and their following) quickly grew.
The Spooky Wedding of Her Dreams (or Nightmares)
Style, September 26
Hadley Mendelsohn, a horror and true crime aficionado, and Charles Lewis met while both were spending the early weeks of the pandemic in Florida. Each took a leap of faith.
He Drove From Wales to London to Take Her to Lunch
Style, September 26
Daniel Davies took a chance by asking Sarah Rappaport out, then driving three hours to meet her. She, in turn, got “butterflies.”
Dress Rehearsal for a Wedding I’ll Never Attend
Style, September 26
When I told my 15-year-old daughter I was dying, she asked me to take her wedding dress shopping before I go.
Breaking News Interrupted Their Date, but Not Their Connection
Style, September 24
As the senior political correspondent for ABC News, Rachel Scott has to be ready at a moment’s notice to cover a big story. Elliott Smith proved early on that he wouldn’t hesitate to do whatever it took to help her.
Foreigners Have Flocked to Copenhagen for Weddings. Is the Honeymoon Over?
World, September 22
The Danish capital is limiting when foreign couples can marry and setting aside new funding for civil ceremonies.
They Bonded Over Chicken Parm
Style, September 19
Neither Jedidiah Pines nor Jeanette Settembre were looking for something serious, but on their second date, conversation flowed like Montepulciano wine, she said.
A Middle School Crush That Never Really Ended
Style, September 19
Nina La Bruna had been too shy to talk to the older, “cooler” eighth grader, Lorenzo De Plano. Both had plenty to say when they reconnected in 2019.
Medical School Was the Trial Period, but Love Passed the Test
Style, September 19
The New York City wedding of Dr. Dana Dobrowski and Dr. Cristian Peña married Jewish traditions with Mexican rhythms.
One Is a Kite to the Other’s String
Style, September 19
Peter Riherd and Jeffrey Van Dyk courted each other cautiously a relationship took hold — with the support of a loving father.
The Bride Wore Love Letters and Family Photos
Style, September 18
One-of-a-kind gowns incorporating personal writing, photographs, even 3-D elements are making for wearable art.
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.
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.