Brides Are No Longer Tossing the Bouquet. They’re Keeping It.
Style, May 16
Some newlyweds, rethinking an old custom that puts a premium on marriage, are making more sustainable arrangements.
A Kiss and a Proposal — All on Their First Date
Style, May 15
Dr. John Cook and Sylvia Auton had known each other socially for 15 years through her husband. After their spouses passed, poetry and an accidental FaceTime changed their trajectory.
They Found Love On and Off the Tennis Court
Style, May 15
Dr. Jeffrey Petigrow and Emma Famili met in 2022 at a clinic that helps children with autism build skills through tennis.
How Two Bookworms Wrote Their Own Love Story
Style, May 15
Stefanie Joseph and Christopher Richards, who met on a dating app three years ago, immediately bonded over their love of reading.
When Generations Collide Down the Aisle
Style, May 14
Boomer and Gen X parents helping to pay for a wedding are sometimes finding themselves at odds with the couple over what qualifies as a must-have.
La tendencia de ‘unboxing’ que acerca a madres e hijas
En español, May 10
Más allá de los típicos videos de compras de ropa, las futuras novias están compartiendo el momento en que revelan (y a veces se prueban) los vestidos de novia que sus madres han conservado.
The Unboxing Trend Bringing Mothers and Daughters Closer Together
Fashion, May 10
Moving beyond the typical viral clothing hauls, brides-to-be are sharing sentimental videos of the moment they reveal (and sometimes try on) their mothers’ preserved wedding gowns.
Soy infelizmente soltera. ¿Tengo que asistir a la boda de mi amiga?
En español, May 8
Nuestra columnista de Pregúntale a la terapeuta, Lori Gottlieb, aconseja a una lectora que no quiere que le recuerden su soledad una vez más.
They Met One Night in Queens. A Year in St. Lucia Followed.
Style, May 8
A chance meeting in Queens led Shanae Strachan and Lance Growth to build a life between New York and St. Lucia before marrying in Manhattan.
Unmistakable Love of Austin, the Texas Longhorns and Each Other
Style, May 8
Adam Mena and Jesse Stowell brought Austin, Texas, alive at their wedding with a taco truck, burnt orange hues and two miniature shaggy Highland cows.
After a Secret Was Revealed, Their First Wedding Was Canceled
Style, May 8
“Everybody deserves a second chance,” said Negarin Sadr of Matt Sornson ahead of their “Persian winter wonderland” wedding in Switzerland. (“But not a third chance.”)
I’m Unhappily Single. Do I Have to Attend My Friend’s Wedding?
Well, May 7
Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who doesn’t want to be reminded of her loneliness yet again.
The ‘Color Countess’ on Finding the Perfect White for Your Wedding
Style, May 6
Megan Bentley, a color analyst, shares how identifying your color season, the hues that are most complementary or flattering, can elevate your wedding wardrobe.
A Wedding That Included a Mister and ‘The Miz’
Style, May 1
Madison Greco and Steven Lynch bonded over their love of professional wrestling. The bride’s favorite wrestler led their wedding ceremony in Las Vegas.
Turning a House Into a Home — and a Wedding Venue, Too
Style, May 1
Matthew Quinn and Blair Carnahan took on redesigning their new home in just four months. Then they took on another major project: planning their nuptials there.
Two Brooklynites Find Love on Reddit
Style, May 1
After connecting through an online post, Giuliana Cerullo and Abhipsit Srivastava met face-to-face and went on to build a relationship grounded in shared rituals that brought them closer.
By the End of a Hiking Trip, Their Relationship Was Elevated
Style, May 1
Alyssa Levine and Liam Gallagher, both doctors, met through competitive swimming in 2010. A decade later, they felt sparks on Mount Shasta.
At the ‘Euphoria’ Wedding, All Eyes Were on the Guests
Style, April 27
At Cassie and Nate’s nuptials, guests arrived to steal the show, and that was the point. Natasha Newman-Thomas, the show’s costume designer, used attention-grabbing looks to reflect each character’s evolution.
Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles? Weren’t They Just With …
Style, April 27
To the average person, celebrity relationships can appear to move at a clip. There are a number of reasons for that.
She Found Out She Was Pregnant Just Before He Revealed an Affair
Style, April 25
Rachel Sanders eventually came to terms with Jason Miller’s confession that he was involved with a mutual male friend. “I lost my marriage,” she said, “but I accepted Jason.”
Instead of the Bouquet, She Caught a Groomsman’s Attention
Style, April 24
Krystal Miller and Brandon Manning’s first meeting at a wedding was a bit awkward. But by their second date, their chemistry was undeniable, and Ms. Miller knew she was falling in love.
Once a Soloist, a Ballerina Finds Her Partner for Life
Style, April 24
Soon after they started dating nearly three years ago, Olivia MacKinnon, a dancer with the New York City Ballet, discovered Bill Keenan’s genuine passion for ballet.
It Started with a Midnight Swim and a Kiss Under the Stars
Style, April 24
Marian Lurio and Jonathan Nguyen met at a mutual friend’s wedding four years ago and felt an immediate attraction.
‘Sparks Flew’ When Two Crushes Reunited After Three Decades
Style, April 24
Elizabeth Maresca and Nicholas Magarelli liked each other in high school, but they never dated. They reconnected in 2017. Both were divorced. Neither was looking for love.
No, I Won’t Be Your Bridesmaid
Podcasts, April 22
The writer Ruhama Wolle is done with the role and its expectations. But for anyone facing a wave of weddings, she has tips.
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.