Category: Weddings and Engagements

Alexandra Howard and Dr. Brandon von Tobel knew on their first date six years ago that they had each found someone special.

Dr. Amit Raj’s cousins kept nudging him to ask Dr. Ami Modi out. So he got her on board to pretend they were dating. Soon enough, they really were.

Emily Liu had the face of Jake Klinker, her colleague and crush, pinned to her screen during virtual meetings — until another co-worker inquired about it.

Ilson Goncalves, who runs a popular Brazilian restaurant in New Jersey, never thought he would have a meaningful relationship — until he met Yasar Sakman on a summer vacation in Turkey.

Hannah Sellinger and Basil Azim met while working for a mentorship program in Texas. He then asked for a number he already had.

Jennifer Walters and Clark Palicka met as Air Force pilots. Eventually, the stresses of military life caused them to cut off contact for a while.

Anna Spelman and Peter Prix, who met in Cambodia, lived in several cities over the years before settling in Istanbul. They married in Arizona.

Grace Fooden and Michael Correy met on Bumble and quickly bonded over similar family backgrounds and a Phish cover band.

Katie Travis, an actress, suspected David Ruttura, a director, had a crush. One hint: He named a character in “School of Rock” after her.

Michael Greene showed up to his first date with Tomika Anderson in a Bentley and fur coat. The journey to engagement was a little less smooth.