When Jirair Ratevosian, a Congressional candidate, and Micheal Ighodaro, an activist and filmmaker, first met, both were so busy with work that sometimes a date meant meeting in an airport lounge.

Kelly Newsome and Devin Rambo met last year, but their families had long known each other. Once they competed in a domino tournament, their romance progressed quickly.

But once Mary MacGill and Terrence Breschi were engaged, the couple received their very own announcement over the intercom at an Ocean State Job Lot store.