Jennifer Lee and Dr. Sachin Jain bonded over commonalities in their upbringings. They also discovered, after separate car accidents, that they could count on each other.
Some couples are continuing to plan nuptials on the island recently devastated by wildfires. “Moving forward and capturing positive emotions is to be of service,” one local photographer said.
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.”
Bri Scalesse, model and disability advocate, knew Sheldon Nguyen was different right away. “We knew we could spend forever together,” she said, after quarantining together during the pandemic.
Picking a wedding venue can be a daunting process. But for some couples who met as college students, marrying at their alma maters is the clear choice.
When Christopher Anderson and Joan Winter first met in elementary school, they felt an instant connection. They picked up where they left off when they reunited as adults over a half-century later.
Dr. Stephen Meeneghan, a naturopathic doctor, was hesitant when he received a message on a dating app from Ryan Cassata, a transgender advocate and musician. Yet they clicked right away.
Jason Mercado and Kristen Bateman, who met 10 years ago, didn’t begin dating until after three months of emailing. “I wanted to become friends first,” Ms. Bateman, a self-described introvert, said.
When Kenneth Felts began work on a memoir at age 90, he found himself filled with regrets over a secret gay love affair. So he came out — privately and publicly — which inspired Johnny Hau to do the same.
Before meeting Jennifer Ziegler, Rebecca Woodfork said she was always “looking down and getting through life.” One month together in Boston and a trip to St. Lucia changed that.
Kelley Carter’s fantasies of meeting a man while shopping for almond milk took a back seat when Moreno McCalpin unexpectedly commented on her Tweet. From there a long-distance romance followed.
For many couples, working with businesses that share their values and support people from diverse backgrounds is an important part of the planning process.
Social media is giving a lift to the centuries-old practice of looking to the stars to decide on the exact time, date and location of a couple’s big day.
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.
Some brides are bucking tradition and trading tiaras, sashes and bar hopping in major cities with their friends in favor of a more subdued celebration, alone.
Trent and Denise Montagu never stopped caring for each other after their divorce. “I didn’t ever stop loving Trent,” she said “I stopped wanting to be in marriage with him, which is different.”
Tina Liu and Michael Ghory spent years living on opposite coasts, waiting for the right moment to make their relationship happen. Then, a well-timed selfie brought them back together.
Maria Antonaccio and Harry Gural met at a senior living community where each regularly visited their mothers. Before long, they bonded over bike rides, jovial dinners and shared values.
Melissa D’Andrea and Karissa Sullivan, who matched on the dating app Her, were instantly attracted to each other. Five months after meeting, they were engaged.
Emily Dobies wanted to set up Sal Steiner, a co-worker, with a mutual friend seven years ago. But Ms. Dobies and Mr. Steiner were more interested in each other.
Anne Huntington was producing a podcast about dating — all while avoiding commitment. Tyler DePatis, on the other hand, was “110 percent” sure about her.
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