Category: Weddings and Engagements

For Martha’s Vineyard Locals, Weddings Help Pay the Bills

The nearly 100-square-mile island is a popular destination for couples seeking a picturesque destination. But some residents who work these lavish nuptials face hardships beyond the aisle.
The Journalists Domenico Montanaro and Courtney Norris Marry in Austin, Texas

Domenico Montanaro, the senior political editor at NPR, and Courtney Norris, a senior producer for “PBS NewsHour,” first met during an online news quiz tournament in 2017.
After Three Weeks, Living Together and Writing Wedding Vows

Travis Cronin and Kevin Barlowski had connected on Facebook in 2005, but it took a pandemic and Tinder to bring them together.
Dr. Emilio Quines and Angie Cruz, both Octogenarians, Marry

A year ago, Dr. Emilio Quines Jr. — a widower who is now 83 — became engaged to Angie Cruz, who had never been married before. This month, she turned 80 on their wedding day.
They Climbed a Frigid Mountain to Meet Each Other

Sasha DiGiulian, a world champion climber, and Erik Osterholm, an Emmy Award-winning producer, met while documenting her ice climb of New Hampshire’s Mount Washington in 2017.
Kim Hirsh and Jonathan Fingerhut Marry in Manahawkin, N.J.

Kim Hirsh and Jonathan Fingerhut first met in 1967 and by their early teens, he had “a little crush.” Then high school and the rest of life led them apart.
Want to Attend an Indian Wedding? Now You Can Pay To.

Join My Wedding allows tourists to purchase tickets to Indian weddings. Some say it’s resulted in meaningful cultural exchange. Others believe selling the experience can be cultural fetishism.
For Disabled Couples, a Plea for Marriage Equality

Twenty couples gathered in Washington to show their commitment to each other and the fight against laws that make it financially difficult for people with disabilities to marry.
All Systems Go After a Relationship Check-In

Every month, Millie Tran and Brian Rosenthal sit down for a relationship check-in to go over chores, finances and other matters. During one check-in, marriage plans took off.
Morgan Hoit and Dylan Pager Marry in Brooklyn

Morgan Hoit and Dylan Pager, who met at work seven years ago, enlisted their roommates in organizing a game night. The hangout went so well that the two deleted their dating apps.
A Match Made in the Cardiologist’s Office

Harvey Goldberg and Freda Levenson were set up by Ms. Levenson’s cousin, giving them a chance at love after loss.
Glamorous Getting Ready Robes For the Modern Bride

For brides who want to feel glamorous at every moment on their wedding day, ornate robes embellished with feathers, lace and sequins are a go-to option for pre-wedding looks.