Category: Weddings and Engagements

Flying Solo at a Pride Festival Was the Plan. Falling in Love Wasn’t.

Daniel Nester and Geno Yoscovits met nine years ago at a Pride event at a bar in Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Nester arrived alone, but left with a phone number and the spark of a possible new relationship.
Growing Up in St. Croix, He Asked Her to the Senior Prom Underwater

Harry Hoffman and Anne Hardee spent much of their youth in the water, on the water or by the water, often snacking on mangoes.
They Shared a Commitment to Sobriety. Then, to Each Other.

Greg Reck and Emily Starkey met at a 12-step meeting seven years ago and bonded over their similar backgrounds and career pursuits.
My Daughter Doesn’t Want Me to Walk Her Down The Aisle

I’m heartbroken that she chose him over me.
The Grindr C.E.O. and His Husband Have a Rule: Always Make Time for Family Dinners

George Arison, the C.E.O. of Grindr, and Dr. Robert Luo have embraced domestic life with their “twiblings” while balancing rigorous work lives.
The Mystery of Melania Trump’s Wedding Dress and an eBay Sale

Is the first lady’s 2005 Dior couture gown really available for resale? Or is this a hoax?
Kristin Shockley Talks Trending Wedding Décor, Her Maximalist Style and More

Kristin Shockley, an event designer who specializes in maximalist décor, is determined to make the absolute most of your nuptials.
Raise a Glass to the Messy, Cringey Wedding Toast

An inspired new book from veteran comedians cautions novices to err on the side of caution. But our comedy critic makes the case for taking a big swing.
Celebrating Love on Miami’s ‘305 Day’

Maria Aguado and Salvador Salazar, who were introduced by a mutual friend, bonded over their upbringings in Venezuela.
The Virtual Meeting That Started It All

Chi Mokel and Tommaso Wagner met at the dawn of the pandemic five years ago, just as she was starting a new job at the foundation where he worked.
Making More Than Just Beautiful Music Together

Carole-Anne Drescher and Rob Carroll, both professional musicians, met six years ago while playing in the same wedding band. They weren’t the first couple in the band to marry.
Happily Unmarried — Until Her Daughters Staged an Intervention

After almost 17 years together, Leron Rogers and Chinyere Gonzalez exchanged vows in Jamaica after her children urged them to make it official.