T/weddings

A Tale of Two Kelseys
Styles, November 15

Kelsey Castañon and Kelsey Whitaker had a lot in common — and a lot of differences.

Thanks to the ‘Little Gay Book,’ a Love Match
Styles, November 15

Dorie Clark and Alexis Redding met on a Zoom speed-dating event two years ago. Among all of the tiny video boxes, they were immediately drawn to each other.

In One Magical Moment, He Fell Under Her Spell
Styles, November 15

Matthew Majchrzak and Emily McCormick might have met while role-playing fantasy characters, but the feelings they developed were real.

At First They Hid Their Love, Then a Reality Show Gave Them Courage
Styles, November 15

Gregory Mathis and Richard Cooper bonded over faith and family. Mr. Mathis said he felt early on that their souls were aligned. But both feared the judgment of being openly gay.

How Marigolds Became a Flower for Weddings and Funerals
T Style, November 14

Originating in North America, the blossoms have become central to Hindu rituals in India.

Need an Arabic-Hebrew Ketubah? This Artist Can Help.
Styles, November 9

Josh Berer makes most of his money designing Arabic tattoos. He also has a side business designing cross-cultural marriage contracts.

A Massachusetts Couple Called Off Their Wedding. Who Keeps the $70,000 Ring?
National, November 8

The state’s Supreme Judicial Court ruled that if wedding plans crumble, the engagement ring must be returned to the person who purchased it.

Two Bar Patrons Step Into a Twitter Feed
Styles, November 8

Tina Survilla Lindell and Cesar Kuriyama, who met at the start of the pandemic, connected over the temporary closing of their favorite bar.

First They Built a Relationship. Then They Built a Brand.
Styles, November 8

When Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum connected on Grindr, becoming the Brownstone Boys was not on their bingo card.

All It Took Was 10 Days of Dating
Styles, November 8

When Saira Badat and Raed Khan met in July, they knew almost immediately that they would be married — ideally this year.

’Til Death (and Maybe Not Even Then) Do They Part
Styles, November 8

Brandon Hupp and Lyle Shearer found kindred spirits in each other. What could be more fitting than a wedding on Halloween?

Do You Have a Favorite Wedding Keepsake? We Want to See It.
Styles, November 7

Tell us about the items you saved from your wedding day that you still cherish today.

Politics, Power and Campus Culture
Letters, November 5

Readers discuss university governance and identity politics. Also: An election absence from school; feeling “despairalyzed”; a Marathon memory; a wedding dress.

They Love John Fluevog Shoes So Much They Married at One of His Stores
Styles, November 1

Amber Walker and Ron Dutt held a surprise wedding during the “Flummunity Fest,” a fan-driven gathering for admirers of the designer.

Did He ‘Put Something in My Shrimp Fried Rice’? Maybe a Love Potion.
Styles, November 1

Darian Aaron wasn’t looking for anything serious when he downloaded Tinder four years ago. Then he met Marcus Gresham.

They Realized They Were Singing the Same Tune
Styles, November 1

When the opera singers Nicholas Martorano and Elizabeth Novella first met, they knew something was meant to be.

A Relationship Built on Music and Laughter
Styles, November 1

“We make each other laugh every day,” Jeffrey Grossman said of his bond with Karl Hinze, whom he met in 2009.

A New Life Started Where Others Are Laid to Rest
Styles, October 31

Holding a wedding in a cemetery has become more commonplace. For some couples it’s deeply personal, for others strictly budgetary.

To All the Single Ladies and Men at Weddings
Styles, October 26

Weddings have long marginalized the dateless, especially as couples marry older, inviting already married friends. What are some solutions?

Lana Del Rey se casó con una persona normal. Otros famosos también lo han hecho
En español, October 25

La cantante y compositora pop se casó con su novio de muchos años, Jeremy Dufrene, guía turístico de un pantano. Otros famosos también se han casado con personas que no son ricas ni famosas.

They Were Just What They Needed
Styles, October 25

Jonathan Otcasek and Erin Kim connected 10 years ago over a gravesite. They’ve had the kind of relationship even their parents admire since.

No More ‘Single Girl’ Posts for This Comedic Writer
Styles, October 25

Sara Runnels was known for her humorous stories and social media shares about the single life, but her dating status quickly changed after meeting Adam Zack.

A Love for Service and Each Other
Styles, October 25

Ana Lejava and Nickolas Calbos had dates all over the world. “I was acting out of my gut, not out of my brain,” Ms. Levaja said.

Lana Del Rey Married a Normie. Other Celebrities Have Too.
Express, October 24

The pop singer and songwriter married her longtime boyfriend, Jeremy Dufrene, a swamp tour guide. Other celebrities have also wed someone who’s not rich or famous.

Unique Engagement Gift Ideas to Celebrate Your Friends
T Style, October 23

Painterly blankets, bespoke jewelry and more gift recommendations from T Magazine.

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.