Category: Weddings and Engagements

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.
Out of the Ballroom and Into the Tree House

Some couples are opting for more adventurous settings for their weddings, steering clear of more traditional venues.
Normani and NFL Wide Receiver DK Metcalf Are Engaged

The R&B artist and the newly traded Pittsburgh Steeler DeKaylin “DK” Metcalf are a success story for friends playing matchmaker. The pair were introduced by Ciara and Russell Wilson in 2022.