Mamdani Surprises Couples at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau
Style, February 14
Mayor Zohran Mamdani stopped by City Hall last Thursday, stepping in to officiate weddings and shocking couples as they arrived for their appointments.
The Objects We Keep for Love
Style, February 14
We asked readers to share the items they’ve held on to as reminders of love. The responses ranged from uplifting and funny to heartachingly sad.
They Waited Until They Didn’t Have to Anymore
Style, February 13
Jeff Melsheimer and Izzie Shea both had to be patient in their journey to find each other.
He Came With a Hearty Endorsement from His Ex-Fiancée
Style, February 13
Danielle Garonce first noticed Daniel Grossman as “the fiancé who grows eggplants” on her friend’s Instagram. Once that engagement was over, they made their own match.
They Took a Swing at Dating Again
Style, February 13
Ryan Smith and Andrea Gallo were both newly single when they met on an intramural softball league in New Jersey.
Settled in Seattle After a Long-Distance Relationship
Style, February 13
Samantha Smith and Aaron Davis fell in love with the city and each other while she was working as a traveling nurse.
A Love Letter to the Grand Romantic Gesture
Interactive, February 12
In honor of Valentine’s Day, our readers shared moments when they felt truly swept off their feet.
La boda en el espectáculo de Bad Bunny en el Super Bowl era real
En español, February 9
La pareja que se casó en el estadio había invitado al cantante puertorriqueño a su boda, pero en su lugar recibió una invitación para aparecer en el escenario con él, dijo su representante.
In Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show, a Real Wedding With 70,000 Guests
U.S., February 9
The couple married on the field had invited the Puerto Rican singer to their wedding, but instead received an invitation to appear onstage with him, his management said.
Why Some Couples Are Turning Their Weddings Into Trivia Night
Fashion, February 7
Games can help start conversations among guests, keep them entertained and create some memorable images.
Halle Berry and Van Hunt’s Engagement Comes With a Nod to Vintage Elegance
Style, February 6
The actress and producer confirmed her engagement on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” unveiling an heirloom-style ring.
When They Were Broken Up, They Communicated Through Playlists
Style, February 6
Daniel Schwaycer quietly made playlists about Elise Shanholtz. It took two years for her to realize they were about her.
Heated? Yes. Rivalry? No.
Style, February 6
Brock McGillis, a former professional hockey player who came out as gay in 2016, married Matthew Ward after a decade of ups and downs.
Lost in the Woods, They Found Their Way Into Each Other’s Hearts
Style, February 6
Nina Russell and Mainak Ghosh met at a literary club at Yale. They wouldn’t become a couple until more than a decade later.
They Were Always On the Right Path
Style, February 6
Dr. Peter Anderson, who had hiked 1,000 miles of the Appalachian Trail, helped Olivia Bergen prepare for her 2,200-mile solo trek.
ICE’s ‘Reckless, Xenophobic Mission’
Opinion, February 5
Readers suggest steps to take in response to federal actions that have terrorized some communities. Also: When the president is rude; imperfect marriages.
Why Brides Are No Longer Saying Yes to Just One Dress
Style, January 31
Some couples are turning their weddings into fashion extravaganzas, with multiple outfit changes.
How Childhood Play Dates Turned Into an Eventual Wedding Date
Style, January 30
Bevan Cohen and Ryan Boesky grew up together. He had a crush on her in kindergarten; it wasn’t reciprocated until high school.
He Planned Two More Dates Before the First Week Ended
Style, January 30
Samantha Lesser and Michael Wald met through family connections and quickly found themselves planning what came next.
Love Took Flight With Birds of a Feather
Style, January 30
Emily Diamond and David Meadows are serious birders who found each other on Hinge.
How Benjamin Franklin Helped Bring Them Together
Style, January 30
Breana Teubner and Peter McGuiness hit it off on their first date. She asked him to name a favorite autobiography. His answer impressed.
New Videos of the Beckham Feud Are Fake. Nobody Seems to Care.
Business, January 26
A.I.-generated content of Victoria Beckham has spread as wedding drama has engulfed the celebrity clan and the public has clamored for receipts (even fabricated ones).
Your Wedding Doesn’t Have to Be Long, Loud or Uncomfortable
Style, January 24
Weddings can be challenging for those with neurodivergence. As awareness grows, vendors are creating sensory-friendly solutions.
That ‘Crazy’ Compliment He Never Forgot
Style, January 23
At a birthday party two years ago, Sarah Gall boldly told Holden Rosen Grupp that he was cute and to call her if he was ever single. Several months later, he did just that.
A College Film Project Turned Into a Life Together
Style, January 23
Casey DelBasso and Christopher Kelley met on the first day of college and instantly clicked, but it was almost three years before they became a couple.
The ‘Invisible Strings’ That Brought Them Together
Style, January 23
Samantha Podell and Robert Mitchell met through a dating app nearly five years ago and soon discovered they had a lot in common.
Love Found Its Pace in a New York Walking Group
Style, January 23
Margaret Victor and Chuck Barraza met through Shorewalkers, an environmental walking group. On their first date, Ms. Victor was “really thrown” to learn that he was 16 years her senior.
Before the Wedding, a Pre-Anniversary Celebration
Fashion, January 18
Some couples with long engagements are making an occasion out of the one year before their wedding day, complete with cakes, gifts and gatherings.
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.