Weddings and Engagements

July 2, 2021

A Juneteenth Wedding for Two Community Activists

Whitney Jean and Troy Alim II fell in love after meeting at a voter-registration drive in Chicago about five years ago. Troy Alim II didn’t mean […]
June 30, 2021

When the Truth, and My Groom-to-Be, Stood Naked Before Me

Our partners can make us aware sometimes of important realities — ones we may be afraid to face — in the most loving of ways. My […]
June 18, 2021

Finding Light Together After a ‘Very Dark Place’

Amanda Winer and Nathan Friedman survived the pandemic and a series of lifesaving surgeries he had to undergo. In December 2015, Amanda Winer went on a […]
June 18, 2021

Three Decades Later, The Face He Painted Became His Bride

Diana Martin and Hector Garcia met as children in their native Colombia after he had painted her portrait. The first time Diana Martin saw Hector Garcia […]
June 11, 2021

Finding the Right Recipe for a Happy Life

Jamila Ross and Akino West met as culinary students. They communicated through their love for food. A little therapy helped, too. Jamila Ross and Akino West […]
June 11, 2021

The Officiant Finally Becomes the Bride

Victoria Hogan has married thousands of couples in Las Vegas, and after meeting Stephen Fetterusso, got to experience her own wedding. It was the classic tale […]
June 11, 2021

Their Essential Interest in Common Was Each Other

As they got to know each other better, Emily Capilouto and Dr. James Harb realized they had more similarities than differences. On paper, Emily Capilouto and […]
June 11, 2021

First ‘the Group Thing,’ Then a Couple

Nicole Nelson and Kyle Kriewall attended several activities together with friends, but it would be months before a romance developed. A cabin weekend, in February 2018, […]
June 7, 2021

Wedding Bells for Two 95 Year Olds

Joy Morrow-Nulton and John Shults Jr., both widowed twice after 60-plus years of marriage, celebrated their 95th birthdays and wedding. Joy Morrow-Nulton keeps a diary, but […]
June 4, 2021

A Romance Author’s Muse Becomes His Real-Life Love Interest

Kimberlee Stevenson was a fan of John Murray’s books. After they connected on social media, he became her biggest admirer. In March 2016, during a visit […]