Weddings and Engagements

October 13, 2023

Two ‘Extreme Extroverts’ Find Love in a Pandemic Bubble

Larry Handerhan and Donnelly McDowell had no plans to marry until the third of eight weddings they attended in 2022. They have Maggie Rogers to thank. […]
October 6, 2023

They Met the Old-Fashioned Way: Playing Glow-in-the-Dark Dodgeball

Yan Fu and Leslie Hamilton, the marathon sea swimmer, were on opposing New York City teams. But after late-night hot dogs and a swipe of Chapstick, […]
October 6, 2023

A Co-Sign From Grandma Sealed the Deal

When Felix Allen III returned to his hometown, Waco, Texas, he was hoping to soon move again to a big city for his career. But after […]
October 6, 2023

They Saw Each Other at a Jazz Club and Never Looked Away

Robyn Green was drawn to Jeb Roberts during his guitar solo of a favorite song. The moment Mr. Roberts introduced himself, he knew he liked Ms. […]
October 5, 2023

Not Their Parents’ South Asian Weddings

Some couples who have a foot in two cultures are taking their ceremonies into their own hands. (See: a playlist that blends Bad Bunny and Bollywood.) […]
September 30, 2023

How to Have Fun When Attending a Wedding Alone

Attending a wedding alone can be anxiety-inducing. Here are some tips for having fun even when you don’t know most of the guests. Lucy Mary Taylor […]
September 29, 2023

Willie Francois, a pastor, and Dalijah Franklin, a pole dancer, Marry in New York

Dalijah Franklin first met Willie Francois after church. She was captivated by his sermon, and he was intrigued by her beauty. It was a seemingly unlikely […]
September 29, 2023

Two Houston Natives Marry After Several Years of Long Distance

When Carlos Paz Jr. saw “two realities” for his life — one with Abigail Diaz and one without — the choice was clear. Carlos Paz Jr. […]
September 28, 2023

Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Can a comforting dish called “Marry Me Chicken” really move a partner to propose? These home cooks say yes. The quickest way to someone’s heart is […]
September 22, 2023

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. […]