The Q Train Kept Their Relationship on Track
Styles, July 30
Melissa Leigh Hochman and Dr. Alexander William Peters had lived in different New York City boroughs, but the new Second Avenue subway made it easier for them to see each other.
Always a Bride and Groom, Now Together as a Married Couple
Styles, July 30
Denise Fennell and Rick Pasqualone were married an estimated 5,000 times between them as stars in “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding,” the Off Broadway hit.
Two Eagles Take Flight in Washington
Styles, July 30
Lauren Weaver and Burnell Holland III, both Boston College alumni, or Eagles as they like to be called, met in Washington, through another alumnus.
Finding Love Across the Hall
Styles, July 30
Chris Wiggins and Annie Jackson met nine years ago as neighbors and became fast friends, along with their roommates. They dated, broke up, then eventually moved in together.
They Finally Got Their ‘Happily Ever After’
Styles, July 30
Within the first six months of meeting each other, on July 13, 1990, Garrett Foster and Brian Murray moved in together. But it took decades before they could call each other “husband.”
A Commitment to Nonprofits, and to Each Other
Styles, July 30
Derek Owens and Chelsea Segal met in 2014 while awaiting their placement in Panama for the Peace Corps.
After a Tragic Beginning, a ‘Happily Ever After’
Styles, July 30
Jaclyn Katz didn’t expect to find romance from a dating app — until she met Michael Sacks. She felt comfortable enough with him to share a childhood trauma.
A Night of Noshing Leads to Love on the Fast Track
Styles, July 30
Mosheh Oinounou and Alex Sall had their first date at the Jewish Food Society’s annual food event on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
Feeling a Vibe From the Get-Go
Styles, July 30
As soon as Chris James said he spotted Anthony Gavranic for the first time two years ago, “all of the neurons in my brain started firing.”
Feeling Crafty? Make Your Own Wedding Day Look.
Styles, July 29
With bridal designers and boutiques experiencing an influx of customers and limited supply, some brides and grooms are taking the sewing machines into their amateur hands.
A Wedding or an Art Installation? A Little of Both.
Styles, July 28
Some artists have found a new home outside of art galleries as couples strive to create interactive art experiences for their wedding guests.
She Heard His Voice and Found Her Soul Mate
Styles, July 23
Natasha Grano and Michael Graziano met through the social media app Clubhouse. About 27,000 people attended their wedding on the audio-only platform.
An iMessage Almost Cost Them an ‘I Do’
Styles, July 23
Elizabeth Svokos and Kervin Morales were connected by a mutual friend in 2016. The connection was shaky at first (their cell connection, that is).
Their First Kiss Missed the Mark, But Their Connection Was Spot On
Styles, July 23
Ryan Tsou and Amy Lee connected through the dating app Hinge in May 2017.
Love at First Photo Sighting
Styles, July 23
Bryan Scotland became enamored with Alexandra Giniger after first spotting her in his sister’s photo. But it took six years for his sister to finally give him Ms. Giniger’s phone number.
Sixty Guests at a ‘Six-Word’ Wedding
Styles, July 23
Lauren Few proposed to Taylor Hollenkamp last year in a six-word challenge. They were married on the six-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s marriage equality ruling.
Slow and Steady to the Altar
Styles, July 23
Connor May had planned to propose to Kaitlin Brown after the two completed a half Ironman, but the pandemic intervened. He chose a short hike instead.
‘The Hot Doctor’ Finds a Life Partner Close to Home
Styles, July 23
It took Dr. Ryan Weight almost a year to ask Jerri Hobdy out on a date. However, it only took one bubble tea outing to solidify their connection.
They Had Some Experience With Wedding Planning
Styles, July 23
Matthew Freimuth and Adam Rogers were married in June. Two summers earlier, they had an unusual practice run.
The Life-Changing Trip to the Principal’s Office
Styles, July 23
Mason McDowell and Alexandra Stamps met at a job fair for teachers and dated during the pandemic. When it came time to marry, both included their students in the wedding party.
She Said Yes. Twice.
Styles, July 23
Damon Holick asked Erica Willard, his high school sweetheart, to marry him two times. One of the proposals was captured in a photo that went viral.
The Pandemic Rush on Prison Weddings
Styles, July 21
With Covid-19 restrictions lifted, many inmates who had to postpone their weddings last year are hoping to finally tie the knot. However, the increased demand could mean a longer wait.
Finding the Other Half of Each Other’s Hearts
Styles, July 16
Tracy Nash and Stacey Pratt became friends in sixth grade, and as they got older, their relationship slowly developed into something more.
After 20 Years, ‘We Never Stopped Being Married’
Styles, July 16
Jillynn Garcia and Darla Sims Garcia finally made their union official after their first marriage, in 2004, was invalidated by the California Supreme Court.
A Momentous Crush Goes the Distance
Styles, July 16
Chloe Snow taped notes decorated with hearts that said “Jai’s chair” on a seat next to hers in ninth grade history class. Jai Lakhanpal sat elsewhere.
No In-Law Jokes for These Two
Styles, July 16
Alexis Joondeph-Breidbart and Ryan Linden met online and fell in love, first with each other, then with each other’s families.
‘The Heart That Keeps Us Together’
Styles, July 16
Once separated by continents, Eddie Rosenbaum and Dr. Donelle Cummings have now settled down together in New York.
Promising to Love, Honor and Remain Quirky
Styles, July 16
Dr. Lauren Grossman and Glenn Kramon, who began their relationship through emails, had an instant connection when they met in person six weeks later.
These Scientists Took the Illogical Route
Styles, July 16
Emily Bick and Nora Forbes were wary about maintaining a long-distance relationship, but they pushed logic aside and followed their hearts instead.
When a First Date Becomes a Family Reunion
Styles, July 16
Just hours after meeting Anne Muscarella for the first time, Matthew Hayes was introduced to her aunts, uncles and cousins. He made a good impression.
After Strict Protocols, an Unconventional Relationship
Styles, July 16
Hillary Liepa and Dwight Lin met in 2013 at a diplomatic event in Beijing. They got to know each other through lengthy emails.
A Romance Bloomed Behind the Cameras
Styles, July 16
Jordan Hart and Sean Bredbenner both work in the film industry. They first met on the set of HBO’s “Paterno.”
The ‘Long-Overdue’ Wedding
Styles, July 16
Stephen Klein and Anne Santos met on a park bench in 2002 and soon after began dating. Two engagements and one pandemic postponement later, they were married.
Changing Their Minds About Marriage
Styles, July 16
When Kevin White and Devon Bedell met at work in 2019, he was lukewarm about getting married and she was going through a divorce.
Why Virtual Weddings Are No Longer Legal in New York
Metro, July 16
During the pandemic, virtual marriage ceremonies became a symbol of love persevering in a trying time.
In San Francisco, ‘I Dos’ Echo Throughout City Hall
Styles, July 14
As Covid restrictions are lifted, the grand building is once again filling up with couples looking to marry. Here are nine of them.
Accidental Artists Declare Their Love, One Rubik’s Cube at a Time
Styles, July 9
Phil Pollack and Jenn Loeb’s love story came with a twist: Surprise success born of a pandemic hobby.
Love Was the Main Attraction on Their Sightseeing Adventure
Styles, July 9
When Molly Corbett and Kevin LaBuz first met through mutual friends in October 2014, Ms. Corbett was new to New York and Mr. LaBuz didn’t mind playing tour guide.
13 Questions That Led to ‘Will You Marry Me?’
Styles, July 9
Vicky Guo and Patrick Roath, who met in January 2017 through the League app, were certain about their future after answering “13 Questions to Ask Before Getting Married.”
A Love That Bloomed in the Lab
Styles, July 9
Drs. Valerie Sidhoum and Edward Horton met and fell in love while sitting only a few feet away from each other as clinical research assistants. They spent the next decade supporting one another through medical school and residencies.
Their Route to a Future Was Clear
Styles, July 9
Jason Bolicki and Adam Schloff were never officially engaged, though the two knew early on, after meeting through a dating app, that they would always be together.
The Right Answer to a Different Question
Styles, July 9
Kalyn Saulsberry and Vincent Fong may not have had the same taste in boy bands, but their interest in each other was never in question.
A Perfect Moment For a Private Proposal (With a Drone)
Styles, July 9
Andrew Perra proposed to Dr. Olivia Janssen during a hike on Panarea, an island north of Sicily, Italy, in the summer of 2019.
From Fast Friends to Suddenly in Love
Styles, July 9
Blake Song and Bailey Kinsolving didn’t plan to find “the one” in their early 20s, but they couldn’t fight their connection.
The One-Night Stand That Went on Forever
Styles, July 9
When Karina Lopez and Curtis Rogers met in June 2009, Ms. Lopez wasn’t looking for a committed relationship, but after spending four days together, she had a change of heart.
A Happy Union for a Couple Who Skipped Their First Date
Styles, July 9
John Zey and Kris Ranney, who met as co-workers, were married at the Azura Memory Care Center in Eau Claire, Wis., where Ms. Ranney’s mother is a resident.
Committed to Each Other … and Therapy
Styles, July 8
Melissa McCue Lawson and William Lawson were almost a missed connection. 29 years of marriage later, they don’t take each other for granted.
Three Musical Notes, 1,848 Miles and a Lifetime of Memories
Styles, July 7
Instead of walking down the aisle, the father of the bride escorted his daughter to her new husband in a road trip to Texas, forging a new, special bond.