Weddings and Engagements

May 21, 2021

Both Played Their Cards Right and Now They’re Married

She intended to win the game of spades, but she won over her opponent instead. On the last day of Raquel Smith’s freshman year of high […]
May 20, 2021

A Wedding in Hawaii for Sade’s Son

Growing up, Sade’s music had always given Emily Shakeshaft a feeling of comfort. Years later, when she met the recording artist’s son, Izaak Adu-Watts, their connection […]
May 14, 2021

He Said (I Do), She Said (I Do)

Stacey Chen and Nick Cugini first met in high school as members of competing debating teams. In college, they were on the same side. When Nick […]
May 14, 2021

His Song Got Her Attention

At a karaoke competition in 2014, Mary Crowley heard Justin Douds sing “I’m just a bachelor. I’m looking for a partner.” The words rang true three […]
May 7, 2021

The Pandemic Pod That Became Permanent

After the coronavirus surfaced, Jeremy Lizt and Deborah Breisblatt, who had dated for a few weeks, quarantined together. They passed the time walking around the Bay […]
May 7, 2021

A Love of Sea Monsters Was the First Clue

In 2014, Caitlin Kiernan was not interested in dating. But when a close friend suggested that she go out with Kenny Kaplan, their mutual appreciation for […]
May 6, 2021

A Marriage That Started With a Search for Justice

Jerome Dixon, who always maintained his innocence during his 21 years in prison, met Raha Dixon two years ago at a talk about racism and social […]
April 28, 2021

A Wedding Planner With a Lot on Her Plate

Nathalie Cadet-James had to adjust her luxury wedding planning business during the pandemic. She shifted to reusable table settings in a box. Nathalie Cadet-James started Luxe […]
April 24, 2021

When the Wedding Is Postponed, Renovate a House in Provence

For Parisians Rime Arodaky, a wedding gown designer, and Greg Finck, a photographer, picking a creative project gave them focus amid the many lockdowns in France. […]
April 24, 2021

When the Wedding Is Postponed, Renovate a House in Provence

For Parisians Rime Arodaky, a wedding gown designer, and Greg Finck, a photographer, picking a creative project gave them focus amid the many lockdowns in France. […]