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Vows, weddings, Modern Love and more. Share your love story with us.

Vows, weddings, Modern Love and more. Share your love story with us.

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  1. Field Notes

    How to Call Off Your Wedding

    Along with the emotional turmoil, there are logistics to navigate. Here are tips on what to do next from people who have been through it.

     By Perri Ormont Blumberg

    CreditTatjana Prenzel

  1. These Wedding Cakes Are Going to Great Lengths

    Why are receptions (and Instagram) increasingly filled with table-long confections?

     By Sarah Wood

    CreditBliss Katherine
    Field Notes

  2. 10 Great Ways to Pop the Question

    Here are some of the sweetest, funniest and most heartwarming ways that couples who wed in 2023 asked, “Will you marry me?”

     By Sadiba Hasan

    CreditDebora Szpilman

  3. Did You Remarry Your Former Spouse? Tell Us About It.

    We want to know what caused the breakup in the first place and why you decided to get back together again.

     By Eric V. Copage

    Some people cope with the breakdown of a marriage by moving on to new relationships. Others make their way back to their ex-spouses.
    CreditGetty Images
    Wedding Album

  4. Hitting a Home Run on Their First Date, With the Help of a Furry Friend

    Once Margaret Kretzmer got past the photo of Patrick Pennel on a flamingo float on his dating profile, the pair bonded over their mutual love for baseball.

     By Tammy LaGorce

    Margaret Kretzmer and Patrick Pennel celebrated their wedding on Dec. 16 at the Bel-Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
    CreditWanderlust Creatives
    Vows

  5. Mini-Vows Submission Form: Apply Here to Have Your Wedding Featured

    You may also have questions about how this process works. We have answers.

     By The New York Times

    Credit L. R. Legwin/Hulton Archive, via Getty Images

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Mini-Vows

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  1. After Six Years of Friendship, Came Love —Fast and Furious

    Once Kelsey Kiyota and Elliott Lin discovered a love of the same movie franchise, there was no looking back.

     By Vivian Ewing

    CreditDmitri and Sandra Photography

  2. A Relationship Fast-Tracked by an Impending Move

    When Leslie Marshall and Tamar Malloy began dating, Dr. Malloy was just weeks away from relocating to Colorado for a teaching job.

     By Sanam Yar

    Leslie Marshall, left, and Tamar Malloy.
    CreditErica Camille

  3. A Love Match That Crossed Continents and Cultures

    Shoshana Heerter, who is Jewish, and Rahul Boga, who is Hindu and from India, met online and bonded over their differences. But they had to get creative about convincing their traditional families.

     By Alix Wall

    CreditVamsi Clicks

  4. A High School Romance Goes the Distance

    Julia Gerard and Adam Romund began dating their senior year of high school. And after each had both earned an undergraduate degree, it was clear that an engagement was imminent.

     By John Otis

    CreditScot Orser

  5. Circling Each Other For Years Before Their Paths Intersected

    Garrison Rufa and Theodore Lavoie grew up in New England and were both avid snowboarders, but they didn’t meet until they matched on Tinder.

     By Jenny Block

    CreditLexi Foster Photography

Modern Love

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  1. Sharing an Airbnb With My Parents for Seven Weeks

    Korea was my parents’ country. They wouldn’t need me there as they did in Canada … right?

     By Susan Yoon

    CreditBrian Rea

  2. Tiny Love Stories: ‘Remember How Obnoxious I Was?’

    Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

     

    CreditBrian Rea

  3. My Bad-Times-Only Boyfriend

    Why is my long-ago fling suddenly acting as if he’s my husband?

     By Maria Yagoda

    CreditBrian Rea

  4. Tiny Love Stories: ‘It All Began So Innocently’

    Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

     

    CreditBrian Rea

  5. The Secret Sorrow of Hotel Rooms

    After losing my husband, I just wanted to feel alive. Then I wanted more.

     By Dacia Fusaro

    CreditBrian Rea

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Vows

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  1. Old Friends Find New Love

    Barbara Guggenheim and Alan Patricof had socialized since the 1970s. By the end of 2022, everything had changed.

     By Tammy LaGorce

    Alan Patricof and Barbara Guggenheim were married in Mr. Patricof’s Park Avenue apartment on Dec. 10. Though they had known each other since the ’70s, their relationship shifted in 2022.
    CreditBrittainy Newman for The New York Times

  2. At the Pyramids of Giza, a ‘Mystical’ Wedding

    Lamis Azazy and Sherif Abdelhalem celebrated their marriage at one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, complete with a concert by a pop star.

     By Sadiba Hasan

    Lamis Azazy and Sherif Abdelhalem, who were married on Oct. 29, celebrated their wedding on Nov. 3 in front of the pyramids of Giza. “It was very magical,” Ms. Azazy said. “I felt like I was on another planet.”
    CreditAmr El Gohary

  3. Hiding T. Rex Figurines — and an Engagement Ring

    Julie Estrada Ewart, a single mother for 11 years, was not sure she would ever find true love. Enter Robert Bishop, a hockey coach who said he had been waiting his whole life for her.

     By Jenny Block

    Julie Estrada Ewart and Robert Bishop were married on Nov. 4 in Mission Beach, Calif. They were fixed up by a friend and almost immediately inseparable, talking or seeing each other as much as possible.
    CreditKristy Walker

  4. From Roommates to Friends to ‘Turbo Twins’

    Verity Elks and Benjamin Riches found that while they looked alike, they had opposite, and complementary, personalities. (For starters, one is a big Britney Spears fan.)

     By Beatrice Hazlehurst

    Verity Elks and Benjamin Riches celebrated their marriage on Oct. 12 at General Prim 30 in Mexico City. The two Australians first met as roommates in Los Angeles.
    CreditDiego Padilla

  5. A New York City Socialite Returns to Her Southern Roots

    When Tinsley Mortimer met Robert Bovard two years ago, it didn’t take her long to embrace the serenity of Georgia, thanks to Mr. Bovard’s Southern charm.

     By Sadiba Hasan

    Tinsley Mortimer and Robert Bovard, who met in October 2021 at a wedding in Richmond, Va., were married on Nov. 11 at a private club in Palm Beach, Fla.
    CreditCapehart

Field Notes

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  1. When the Couple Likes Your Child — Just Not at Their Wedding

    Some brides and grooms are addressing the age-old dilemma of “who’s going to watch the kids?” by hiring babysitters for guests’ little ones.

     By Hilary Sheinbaum

    Tiesha Sinouthasy, center in glasses, the founder of Peace of Mind Nannies with her team. The East Providence, R.I.-based child care agency has seen an increase in requests for wedding babysitters over the last three years.
    CreditPeace of Mind Nannies

  2. A Buddy-Buddy Honeymoon

    Some newlyweds are seeking some rest and relaxation after the festivities — with 25 of their nearest and dearest.

     By Alyson Rogg

    Hannah Godwin, center in the long black dress, and Dylan Barbour, in a white button-down behind her, met on “Bachelor in Paradise.” After getting married in France, they honeymooned in Mykonos with 13 friends.
    CreditHannah Godwin, via Instagram

  3. With These Several Rings, I Thee Wed

    Traveling? Completing manual labor? Mindful of safety? There are alternative rings for that.

     By Hilary Sheinbaum

    Dory Zayas, a freelance writer in Manhattan, has a duplicate engagement ring and wedding band made of cubic zirconia and silver (seen above on her pinkie). “In a photo it does the job and just gives me peace of mind while I’m traveling,” she said.
    Creditvia Dory Zayas

  4. Get Ready for Your Wedding, but Make It Glam

    For brides who want to feel glamorous at every moment on their wedding day, ornate robes embellished with feathers, lace and sequins are a go-to option for pre-wedding looks.

     By Chloe Anello

    Veronica Ume-Ezeoke, center, wore an elaborate robe on her wedding day in July 2022.
    CreditEllen Ashton Photography

  5. Grandma’s Pearls, in Fresh Fashion

    Brides — and grooms — are clamoring to incorporate pearls into their wedding looks in modern ways.

     By Stephanie Cain

    Dri Buono Patel rented pearl earrings for her wedding in June. Wearing grandmother’s pearls has long been a wedding tradition, but today the gem is being worn in modern ways.
    CreditLindsay Eileen Photography

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Unhitched

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  1. To Fix a Broken Marriage, an Experiment With Polyamory

    After 10 years together, a Bay Area couple opened their relationship. But contrasting sexual needs led to a permanent split.

     By Louise Rafkin

    CreditLiv Garber

  2. After a Painful Split, a Functioning Family

    Rebecca and Drew Kuntz say they have had a healthier relationship since their five-year marriage ended.

     By Louise Rafkin

    CreditJill Senft

  3. They Grew Apart, Then Became Close Again

    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.”

     By Louise Rafkin

    CreditJohn P. Dessereau

  4. A Former Culinary Couple Now Thrives as a Blended Family

    For Gale Gand and Rick Tramonto, both chefs, their passion for food always came first. After their divorce, they’ve learned to prioritize family.

     By Louise Rafkin

    CreditChiara Vercesi

  5. Challenged to Sustain Their Lifestyle

    Therapy and fancy vacations couldn’t remove the strain on this couple’s marriage, which was brought about by ongoing financial problems.

     By Louise Rafkin

    CreditAlexandra Bowman

Self-Care

More in Self-Care ›

  1. How to Meditate When You Can’t Sit Still

    Closing your eyes and focusing on breathing can be hard for those who are easily distracted. But it is possible.

     By A.C. Shilton

    CreditFrancesco Ciccolella

  2. Feeling Dismissed? How to Spot ‘Medical Gaslighting’ and What to Do About It.

    Experts share tips on advocating for yourself in a health care setting.

     By Christina Caron

    CreditLucy Jones

  3. Can’t Talk, I’m Busy Being Hot

    A social media movement inspired by the rapper Megan Thee Stallion strikes back at the gatekeepers of beauty.

     By Danya Issawi

    CreditZeloot

  4. You Can’t Outrun Athletic Greens

    In the oversaturated world of wellness, the company has forced itself to the front with prolific podcast ads and a network of influencers.

     By Becky Hughes

    After more than a decade in business, the powdered supplement company Athletic Greens is becoming a household name.
    CreditJon Premosch for The New York Times

  5. The Worst Foods and Drinks for Your Teeth

    When assessing how likely a given meal, snack or drink is to harm your dental health, there are two main things to consider, experts say.

     By Hannah Seo

    CreditKelsey McClellan for The New York Times

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  2. Mini-Vows

    Married in the Spotlight on a Broadway Stage

    When Corey Mach and Marco D’Angelo first met, Mr. D’Angelo had only ever seen three musicals, the tip of the theatrical iceberg. Then he fell in love with a Broadway actor.

    By Anna Grace Lee

     
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    After Years as Roommates, Finally More Than Friends

    Matthew Vella and Joel Kimling met more than six years ago during an internship at the Virginia Repertory Theater. When they were assigned to the same apartment, it wasn’t quite love at first sight.

    By Alix Wall

     
  7. Mini-Vows

    Hairpin Turns, Oncoming Traffic, and a Proposal

    Maxwell Dubler, who competed in downhill skateboarding, and Carl Cade, a real estate developer, seemed like opposites. But as they got to know each other, they realized they had much in common.

    By Louise Rafkin

     
  8. Mini-Vows

    For Two Longhorns, a Breakup Became a Blessing

    Britton Wehmeyer and Lexi Smith met at a University of Texas “nerd” party. Six years into their relationship, a yearlong break and couples therapy helped them heal and reflect.

    By Robbie Spencer

     
  9. Mini-Vows

    She Was Delighted by the Poetry — and the Poet

    Jannah Handy and Kiyanna Stewart met 10 years ago through Rutgers University and quickly bonded after realizing that they had grown up around the corner from each other in Brooklyn.

    By Valeriya Safronova

     
  10. Mini-Vows

    The First Impression That Wasn’t

    Caleb Dicke didn’t register Cole Burden’s performance in a musical. Several years later, they got engaged before an opera — and planned a wedding in three weeks.

    By Jenny Block

     
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