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His ‘First and Only Date’ with a Man Led to Forever
Style, August 15

Michael Kaye wasn’t yet out when he matched with Parker Simoni on Tinder. He backed out of their first date, but Mr. Simoni was patient.

Across a Crowded Room, He Only Had Eyes for Her
Style, August 15

When Jessica Markowski of “Owning Manhattan” met David Weisburd at Soho Beach House in Miami, their banter quickly turned into laughter. “I thought, ‘This is fun,’” she said.

The Best Medicine of All Was Each Other
Style, August 15

Kim Hoffman and Josh Woda were each diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma during college, and when he relapsed years later, he reached out to her on Facebook.

While He Led the Class, She Plotted to Win His Heart
Style, August 15

For months, Braxton Osei-Bonsu tried to catch the eye of Ricky Handa, a lecturer at her law school, but he kept things professional. Only after she completed his course did they go on their first date.

He Found His Wife in the Pews
Fashion, August 15

Tommy Evans and Anne Sandefur were married at Grace Church in Greenwich Village, where they were introduced by a mutual friend in 2022.

¿Quién detendrá la lluvia? En algunas bodas, la respuesta es un chamán
En español, August 14

Los rituales para detener la lluvia se han hecho cada vez más populares en las bodas de alto nivel, y más parejas añaden “bloqueadores de lluvias” a la lista de profesionales para su gran día.

A Swedish Wedding Singer Makes a Literary Match
Books, August 14

Along with his side gig, Jens Lekman has put out five albums. Now he’s collaborated with David Levithan on the novel “Songs for Other People’s Weddings.”

Por qué el compromiso de Cristiano Ronaldo causó conmoción en Arabia Saudita
En español, August 13

La estrella del fútbol ha estado viviendo en el país con Georgina Rodríguez, madre de sus hijos, poniendo a prueba los límites del cambio social en el conservador reino islámico.

Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s Engagement Raised Eyebrows in Saudi Arabia
World, August 13

The soccer star has been living in the country with Georgina Rodríguez, the mother of his children, testing the boundaries of social change in the conservative Islamic kingdom.

El anillo de compromiso de Cristiano Ronaldo y Georgina Rodríguez se roba las miradas
En español, August 13

Tras años de especulaciones, el compromiso de la superestrella del fútbol es una noticia grande. Sin embargo, lo que ha dado qué hablar ha sido el enorme diamante que luce Rodríguez en su dedo.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez Are Engaged — but All Eyes Are on the Ring
Style, August 12

After years of speculation, the soccer superstar’s engagement is big news, but it’s the enormous diamond perched on Ms. Rodríguez’s finger that has everyone talking.

Who’ll Stop the Rain? At Some Weddings, the Answer is a Shaman
Travel, August 12

For high-end destination weddings, couples are increasingly hiring rain-stoppers to keep precipitation away.

They Were Joined in Matrimony. Then They (Sometimes) Joined the Club.
Fashion, August 9

Many membership clubs are allowing nonmembers to rent space for weddings, in hopes of recruiting new members.

Chasing Tornadoes and Supercells on Their First Date
Style, August 8

Love struck lightning-fast when Tommy Joyce invited Britt Mumma, a fellow filmmaker, to join his storm-chasing team.

She Made a List. The Ancestors Confirmed.
Style, August 8

After Jessica Assaf wrote down the qualities of her ideal partner, she had a revelation at Burning Man: She had found everything she was looking for in Dean Prince.

After Years of Missed Connections, a Meeting Worth the Wait
Style, August 8

Sharif Henry and Denise Douglas both grew up in Canarsie, Brooklyn, and spent decades in each other’s orbits. Finally, the stars aligned.

When Their Paths Finally Crossed
Style, August 8

Dr. Ganesh Rao and Dr. Nina Shah lived parallel lives for years. After they were set up by a mutual friend, they felt an immediate bond.

The Rise of the Little White Dress
Fashion, August 7

The bridal mini that was made popular in the 1960s is returning to aisles and reception venues.

How Much Did You Spend on Your Wedding? We’d Love to Hear.
Fashion, August 6

Did you have a modest or extravagant budget? Or did you land somewhere in between? We’re interested in how much you spent, what you splurged on or how you cut costs.

A Love Story Cut Short Two Weeks After ‘I Do’
Style, August 4

David Roach, the singer for the rock band Junkyard, died not long after marrying Jennifer Michael at the Buffett Cancer Center, where he was being treated for advanced metastatic cancer.

Love Endured the Lockdown — and a Canceled Wedding Venue
Style, August 1

Serious intentions were key as Keren Dillard and Tevin Taylor set up one outdoor date after another during the height of the pandemic.

Their First Date Was Delayed. Their Future Wasn’t.
Style, August 1

Corey Lockett and Vanessa Berentsen had a bright future. But first, he had to find a parking spot.

‘Just Friends’ Turned into a Summer Fling, Then Something More
Style, August 1

Dr. Gidge Russo and Maggie Weston met as co-workers at Wahlburgers in Hingham, Mass.

A Pineapple Jack-o’-Lantern Started It All
Style, August 1

John Nothaft and Sarah Berger, both classical musicians, first connected at a Halloween party. She was Wednesday Addams, he a taco.

La boda de Eve Jobs es la cumbre del lujo silencioso
En español, July 29

Los reportes de que la hija menor de Steve Jobs y Laurene Powell Jobs se casó en la campiña inglesa consolidó aún más a los Cotswolds como lugar de moda para las bodas fastuosas.

Eve Jobs’s Wedding in the Cotswolds Is Peak Quiet Luxury
Style, July 28

Eve Jobs, the youngest daughter of Steve Jobs and Laurene Powell Jobs, is rumored to have married in the English countryside, further cementing the Cotswolds as a hot spot for lavish weddings.

She Married Her Biggest Book Fan
Style, July 25

Daniel De Lange and Kyle Lucia Wu kept things casual after meeting as restaurant co-workers, but soon they were “attached at the hip,” Mr. De Lange said.

From FaceTime to Face Time, In Person
Style, July 25

Maya Vargas and Justin Mejia talked a lot for a couple of years before they went on their first date.

For Two Octogenarians, First Came Romance, Then a Dream Home
Style, July 25

Kathryn Scott, 82, an author and former “Dark Shadows” actress, met the author Patrick Oster, 80, when a mutual friend who likes to play matchmaker suggested they trade manuscripts.

Working While Honeymooning
Style, July 24

Or is it honeymooning while working? Sometimes job flexibility is a blessing and a curse.

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.