Each knew of the other for years, but it took an intense conversation at a party in 2023 — plus a missed DM, a text chain, many more texts, phone calls and the Doha Forum — to set a dinner date.
Category: Weddings and Engagements
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Why This Father-Daughter Wedding Tradition Endures
Brides reflect on the moment their fathers walked them down the aisle — a ritual that has evolved but continues to hold deep meaning.
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Building Things Together Became Their ‘Love Language’
Van Bloys and Joe Whited, who met at a party 13 years ago, built a solid foundation in their relationship through real estate projects.
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A Celebration With Big ‘Jamaican-Nigerian Energy’
Kunle Apampa, who is Nigerian, and Nia Mitchell, who is Jamaican, infused both of their cultures into their wedding festivities.
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What’s Black and White and Began with a Message on LinkedIn?
Colette Laxton and Mark Curry use the two-color scheme for the packaging on the products for their company, the Inkey List, and as a philosophy for their relationship — “total honesty always,” as she put it.
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They Fell in Love to the Soundtrack of R&B
Debra Robinson and Andre Galloway bonded over love songs. At Sismas, a holiday event, their favorite song, “Good Luck Charm” by Jagged Edge, signaled a new chapter in their relationship.
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Their Dream Wedding Venue? A National Park.
The great outdoors is often where engaged couples find their ideal wedding setting. Some especially have their hearts set on a national park for their nuptials.
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Years After Being His Muse, She Hid a Proposal in His Lunch
Julia Chance modeled for Jimmy James Greene, an artist, who, in exchange, painted her apartment with great flair. Afterward, their connection deepened.
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Carrying My New Husband Across the Threshold
Over the span of a month, I was engaged, married and widowed.
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Never Mind the Possible Food Poisoning, the Proposal Had to Go On
Dr. Kevin Chi and Brian Chiu promised to love each other in sickness and to the tune of Taylor Swift.
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First Came Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30.’ Then Came Love.
By 2016, Morgan DeBaun had found major professional success with her media company, Blavity. Joshua Shaw hadn’t heard of her when they met, but he still managed to sweep her off her feet.
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They Fell in Love on the Hiking Trails
Sarah Bacon, who suffers from a rare lung disease, never expected to marry — until she met Bruce Bjork during the pandemic.