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Reimagining a Retirement Fit for Boomers, and Those Who Are Next

The people who grew up with the Mouseketeers are now becoming re-imagineers. A Q. and A. with Michael Clinton, author of a book about second...

Farm-to-Table Wedding Venues Are on the Rise

The farm-to-table concept has been around for a while, but some couples expect more than simply fresh cuisine at their wedding. They want to be...

The Romance Novelist, His Muse and a ‘Healing’ Plot Twist

After their 2021 wedding, John Murray and Kimberlee Stevenson experienced much heartbreak. Now comes joy.

Photographer Shannon Collins Is Changing Weddings for People With Disabilities

Shannon Collins, a “queer, awkward, anxious photographer,” wants to change the way disabled people are viewed, one picture at a time.

At 70, This Instagram Influencer Shows That It’s Never Too Late

Lyn Slater, 70, was deemed the Accidental Icon by a college fashion student. She now has nearly one million followers on social media and is...

At 70, This Instagram Influencer Shows That It’s Never Too Late

Lyn Slater, 70, was deemed the Accidental Icon by a college fashion student. She now has nearly one million followers on social media and is...

Gender-Inclusive Wedding Fashion for the Modern Era

Some designers are creating looks that embrace a wider range of gender expressions.

5 Wedding Trends That Are Reinventing Classic Traditions

Some time-honored customs have been reimagined for modern brides and grooms seeking a touch of nostalgia with a contemporary twist.

Trudging Through Sobriety and Other Challenges, One Step at a Time

As Morgan Hartman and Phillip de Amezola supported each through personal health crises, their relationship and a “love plant” flourished.

How a Bridal Collection Is Made, From Sketch to Runway

The designer Rebecca Schoneveld provides an inside look at how she prepares for New York Bridal Fashion Week.