Hey D.J.! (Don’t Play That Song)
Styles, March 29
Some couples create wedding “do not play” lists, for reasons ranging from the personal to the political.
For a Bus Driver and a Salon Manager, a Detour on the Path to Parenthood
Styles, March 28
Jason Santiago and Tiffany Roller planned to have a baby before getting married, but amid fertility struggles, opted to change the order of events.
Flying Solo at a Pride Festival Was the Plan. Falling in Love Wasn’t.
Styles, March 28
Daniel Nester and Geno Yoscovits met nine years ago at a Pride event at a bar in Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Nester arrived alone, but left with a phone number and the spark of a possible new relationship.
Growing Up in St. Croix, He Asked Her to the Senior Prom Underwater
Styles, March 28
Harry Hoffman and Anne Hardee spent much of their youth in the water, on the water or by the water, often snacking on mangoes.
They Shared a Commitment to Sobriety. Then, to Each Other.
Styles, March 28
Greg Reck and Emily Starkey met at a 12-step meeting seven years ago and bonded over their similar backgrounds and career pursuits.
My Daughter’s Stepfather Is Walking Her Down the Aisle. Can I Skip the Wedding?
Well, March 27
I’m heartbroken that she chose him over me.
Their One Rule: Always Make Time for Family Dinners
Styles, March 27
George Arison, the C.E.O. of Grindr, and Dr. Robert Luo have embraced domestic life with their “twiblings” while balancing rigorous work lives.
The Mystery of Melania Trump’s Wedding Dress and an eBay Sale
Styles, March 26
Is the first lady’s 2005 Dior couture gown really available for resale? Or is this a hoax?
She Can Take Your Wedding Décor to the Max
Styles, March 22
Kristin Shockley, an event designer who specializes in maximalist décor, is determined to make the absolute most of your nuptials.
Raise a Glass to the Messy, Cringey Wedding Toast
Culture, March 21
An inspired new book from veteran comedians cautions novices to err on the side of caution. But our comedy critic makes the case for taking a big swing.
Celebrating Love on Miami’s ‘305 Day’
Styles, March 21
Maria Aguado and Salvador Salazar, who were introduced by a mutual friend, bonded over their upbringings in Venezuela.
The Virtual Meeting That Started It All
Styles, March 21
Chi Mokel and Tommaso Wagner met at the dawn of the pandemic five years ago, just as she was starting a new job at the foundation where he worked.
Making More Than Just Beautiful Music Together
Styles, March 21
Carol-Anne Drescher and Rob Carroll, both professional musicians, met six years ago while playing in the same wedding band. They weren’t the first couple in the band to marry.
Happily Unmarried — Until Her Daughters Staged an Intervention
Styles, March 21
After almost 17 years together, Leron Rogers and Chinyere Gonzalez exchanged vows in Jamaica after her children urged them to make it official.
Table for Two? Try 200.
Styles, March 20
More couples are moving away from traditional wedding venues in favor of trendy restaurants with whimsical menus.
Out of the Ballroom and Into the Tree House
Styles, March 15
Some couples are opting for more adventurous settings for their weddings, steering clear of more traditional venues.
Normani Is Engaged — With a Little Help From Her Famous Matchmakers
Styles, March 14
The R&B artist and the newly traded Pittsburgh Steeler DeKaylin “DK” Metcalf are a success story for friends playing matchmaker. The pair were introduced by Ciara and Russell Wilson in 2022.
Bonding Over Books and Long Car Rides
Styles, March 14
Shannon Wu and John Sanders attended the same book festival in Washington, but didn’t meet until they connected on a dating app.
On Good Footing After a Polo Tournament
Styles, March 14
A few months after Dr. Orion Mercaitis leased a polo pony from Olivia Stringer in Aiken, S.C., their relationship took off at a gallop.
Learning a Shared Love Language — One That Includes Signing
Styles, March 14
Jerald Creer, who is deaf, and Kent Williams met on a cruise ship in 2009. It took almost 15 years and a card game for them to fall in love.
A Love Worth an Early Retirement and a Cross-Country Move
Styles, March 14
Dr. Raymond Parungao and Andrew Chen have had a bicoastal relationship for most or their 15 years together.
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.
Their Parents Met Online. Then They Matched in Real Life.
Styles, March 7
Dr. Sunpreet Tandon and Dr. Shalini Moningi were given each other’s phone numbers after a connection on an Indian matchmaking site.
On a Bench in Hungary, a Promise Leads to a Proposal
Styles, March 7
As teenagers, Jessye Marquez and Thomas Wood, committed to each other after competing in a Filipino martial arts tournament, even though they lived on opposite sides of the Atlantic.
An Australian Wedding So Nice They Celebrated It … Three Times
Styles, March 7
Ahead of their civil ceremony, Mishti Rahman and Philip Kanis wanted to pay tribute to their Bangladeshi and Greek cultures, as well as their friends.
On an Itchy Dorm Room Couch, They Finally Broke the Ice
Styles, March 7
When Mayarita Castillo first met Jalen Glenn she was “somewhat suspicious and turned off” when he approached her at a party. However, another meeting almost three years later made all the difference.
What’s the Secret to a Long-Lasting Marriage?
Styles, March 5
If you and your partner have been married for 30 years or more and have advice for an enduring marriage, we want to hear from you.
Una empresa china dice a sus trabajadores solteros: cásate o vete
En español, March 5
Mientras el gobierno chino se preocupa por el descenso de la natalidad, algunos empresarios privados han ordenado a los trabajadores que pongan de su parte.
Chinese Company to Single Workers: Get Married or Get Out
Foreign, March 4
As China’s government worries about the falling birthrate, some private employers have ordered workers to do their part, or else.
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.