Category: Weddings and Engagements

Jennifer Mills and Jonathan Ritzman, longtime acquaintances, had their first date in 2023, “and things just grew and grew,” Mr. Ritzman said of their evolving relationship.

Lila Rowe and Jai Bailey met on a float at Pride in London, but didn’t date until years later. They eventually broke up, only to rekindle their spark months later at another Pride parade.

Fern Watt and Max Horwitz met in 2009, aboard a Semester at Sea ship. They reconnected during the pandemic and married at Katz’s Deli.

When Will Ferguson visited his hometown Richmond, Va., he went on a date with the Rev. Will Stanley.

Gia Rosenblum and Stuart Miller met as teenagers and became friends. Nearly 40 years later, they fell in love.

Malu Byrne and Andrew Kuo were set up by a mutual friend. Two years later, her father and their officiant, David Byrne, called their love story “inspiring.”

Jadejha Edwards and Darian Holt met through the Netflix show and, for three weeks, communicated only by screen.

Christina Mastrocola and Sam Barcelo were delighted to learn that they were both reading books in “The Stormlight Archive” fantasy series.

Taylor Turkmen and Ryan Milligan were married under the Gospel Tent at Jazz Fest. They gained more guests when a storm rolled through.