Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Category: Weddings and Engagements
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As Contestants on ‘The Circle,’ It Was Love at First Photo
Jadejha Edwards and Darian Holt met through the Netflix show and, for three weeks, communicated only by screen.
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She Wrote About ‘The 36 Questions That Lead to Love.’ And Now, to Marriage
Mandy Catron’s essay about her unconventional first date with Mark Bondyra went viral. Ten years later, they are rewriting the script on marriage, too.
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A Funny Way to Meet the Parents
Christina Mastrocola and Sam Barcelo were delighted to learn that they were both reading books in “The Stormlight Archive” fantasy series.
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The Tent Was Built For Way More Than Two
Taylor Turkmen and Ryan Milligan were married under the Gospel Tent at Jazz Fest. They gained more guests when a storm rolled through.
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Married, but Afraid to Travel
For couples, where one partner holds a foreign passport, planning a destination wedding or an international honeymoon amid heightened immigration fears can be unexpectedly complicated — and risky.
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My Husband and I Separated. May I Request Different Tables at a Wedding?
A reader who received abuse from her husband at a recent funeral wants to know whether she can tactfully request separate seating assignments.
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Celebrating With 150 Guests and Jabba the Hutt
Hayley Finetti and Emilio Lopez, who met in elementary school, opted for a “Star Wars”-themed wedding on May 4.
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She Went on TV for Love, but Found It in Her DMs
Unlucky in Washington’s dating scene, Kheri Carter joined a reality show on a dare. After leaving the show, Brian Carkhuff, an intrigued viewer, sent her a message.
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They Fell in Love One Bite at a Time
Libby Rasmussen and David Amini bonded over a love of food, but it was a snowy morning spent making croissants that sparked romance.
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Matchmakers Made Them a Match
Madiba Dennie and Nicholas Bishop were set up for their shared love of science fiction and helping people.
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A Wonder Woman Costume ‘Sealed the Deal’
Alexis Lockhart and Jax Jackson formed a friendship through recovery. However, a video call around Halloween changed the tenor of their relationship.