

Alix Strauss
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Bridal Designer Nadia Manjarrez is Inspired by Her Father and Feminism
After working with major designers in evening wear, Nadia Manjarrez found her calling: “Bridal is full of emotion and story.”

The Making of a Custom Wedding Veil
Harriett Falvey, a veil designer, believes the time-honored accessory is often misunderstood: “It’s about being different and making your wedding attire your own.”

Why Do Couples Tie Cans to Wedding Cars?
Once used to show disapproval of a union, this clamorous custom now signifies a happy beginning for newlyweds.

It’s Never Too Late to Become a Nurse
During the pandemic, Joanna Patchett spent 18 harrowing months in the intensive care unit. She discovered that medicine isn’t just about science — it’s also...

Bridal Swimsuits Go Beyond the Beach
Beaded and bedazzled, fancy and frilly, lacy and Lycra-fitted — bridal bikinis are here. Brides are embracing swimwear for after parties, honeymoons and even ceremonies.

Andrew Ousley and Fay Leshner Grew Closer After the Pandemic
Fay Leshner and Andrew Ousley have survived some ups and downs over the years. The pandemic helped them appreciate the life they built.

Family Is Everything for Diana Ming and John Gold
Just months after they began dating in 2018, Jonathan Gold introduced Diana Ming, an only child of Chinese immigrants, to his large extended family. She...

How One Couple Overcame Cancer and Found Strength in Loss
Lorenzo Vinti and Gregory DelliCarpini Jr. were married for only two years before they were hit with life’s difficulties, including Mr. Vinti’s cancer diagnosis and...

Sally LaPointe Designs Nontraditional Wedding Day Looks
Sally LaPointe’s first bridal collection bucks the constraints of tradition while celebrating brides who embrace their confidence and the risqué.

Why Some Couples Are Sprinting to the Alter
Most celebrations are more than a year in the making, while others can be thrown together in as little as a week. Such spontaneity, though,...