Their Love ‘Moved the Earth’
Styles, April 18
Ten minutes into Gregg Bonti and Alex Randall’s first date, Mr. Bonti was smitten. “I’m going to marry this man or he’s going to ruin my life,” he said.
He Saw Her on a Billboard. Then Fate Brought Them Together.
Styles, April 18
When Chike Ozah and Kellie Brown crossed paths in person, she wasn’t ready for a romantic relationship, but Mr. Ozah remained persistent.
A Trip to Coachella and a Surprise Wedding, Too
Styles, April 18
Kameron Martinez of “America’s Got Talent” and Emilio Botello of Netflix’s “Sugar Rush” barely spoke when they first met — but their second meeting ended with a kiss.
With a Long-Awaited Kiss, ‘the Crowd Went Crazy’
Styles, April 18
Gianna Lozano and Nicholas Perla hit it off right away after meeting in 2021 at a church event. While dating, both decided to forgo physical intimacy.
What We Saw at New York Bridal Fashion Week
Fashion, April 17
There was something for everyone as designers displayed a variety of looks, from voluminous ball gowns and two-piece dresses to bubble hemlines and sleek halternecks.
A Bridal Collection From Rihanna Teases Fans Yet Again
Styles, April 16
Savage x Fenty’s new collection is the latest entry on a list of times the singer and her partner, ASAP Rocky, have alluded to being engaged.
Por qué mentí sobre estar casada
En español, April 12
Y por qué, al enfrentarme a la mortalidad, decidí hacerlo realidad.
Shopping for Wedding Dresses Off the Runway
Styles, April 11
Jerrie Johnson, a star of “Harlem,” and her fiancée, Dria Brown, attended shows and fittings during New York Bridal Fashion Week in preparation for their wedding next year.
The Age-Old Question: Do You Risk a Great Friendship For a Shot at Love?
Styles, April 11
Jacqueline Spata and Cameron Paton, former co-workers, eventually settled on an answer.
She Had All the Right Answers. So Did He, Eventually.
Styles, April 11
Simon Yi coached Dr. Gem Manalo in a summer SAT prep course in 2005, and then they met again 19 years later on Hinge.
When The Dogist Gets Married, the ‘Dog of Honor’ Wears a Custom Dress
Styles, April 11
Elias Friedman, a well-known photographer, and Samantha Cutler met as teens. Both love dogs, but it would be years before they loved each other.
A Post-College Romance With a Five-Year Intermission
Styles, April 11
Lauren Lockett and Jordan Miller went from Stanford friends to something more — but when she was ready to define the relationship, he wasn’t. Time apart brought them back together.
A Pop-Up Bridal Salon With a Charitable Mission
Styles, April 10
Susan Jamison, the founder of Brides for Haiti in Dickerson, Md., sells wedding dresses under $1,000 to support relief efforts in Haiti. “It is a win-win situation for everyone,” she said.
How to Look Like Yourself on Your Wedding Day
Styles, April 5
Five celebrity makeup artists share their favorite products and tips for achieving a natural glow.
An Epic Celebration in Guatemala, Ruins and Volcano Included
Styles, April 4
Keri Ann Meslar and Trevor Galko dated from 2006 to 2009, but broke up when they became long-distance. The second time was the charm.
She Tuned Into His ‘Commanding’ Voice at Columbia
Styles, April 4
Chambers Moore noticed Tom Moore’s distinctive voice in a radio class in journalism school, and again at their reunion 30 years later.
A First Kiss in an Elevator Was ‘More Than Fireworks’
Styles, April 4
After meeting on an app in 2022, Gin Venuto described the end of her first date with Shauna Miller as “a blurry silence where time stood still.”
Why I Lied About Being Married
Styles, April 4
And why, facing mortality, I decided to make it true.
After a Night Out in Hanoi, Reconnecting Five Years Later
Styles, April 4
Kara Rosenberg had no recollection of meeting Sam Karp on a trip to Vietnam in 2016, but after matching on a dating app in 2021, both realized they had been living parallel lives.
Starting a New Life Together, With Wellness Top of Mind
Styles, April 3
Couples who view health and mindfulness as key components of their everyday lives have worked to ensure that their weddings strongly reflect those values.
My Future Sister-in-Law Is Skipping My Wedding to Dance at a Football Game. Help!
Styles, April 2
A bride-to-be has trouble accepting a future relative’s decision to miss her wedding because of a scheduling conflict with a newly landed dream job.
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?
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.