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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. Vows

    In Sync on the Ice and Off

    Madison Chock and Evan Bates found chemistry when she picked him to be her ice dance partner in 2011. Then they found even more.

     By Sadiba Hasan

    Evan Bates and Madison Chock, champion ice skating partners for the last 13 years, were married on June 20 at Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute, Oahu, Hawaii.
    CreditMelia Lucida

  2. Here’s How to Avoid Hating Your Wedding Photos

    A series of TikTok videos about a bride’s dissatisfaction with her photos spurred online discussions, with pros offering advice on how to hire a photographer.

     By Anna Grace Lee

    To avoid being unhappy with your wedding photos, some photographers recommend researching the photographer’s shooting and editing style and communicating your preferences using visual aids before hiring.
    CreditGetty Images
  3. Vows

    Sparks Flew All Over the World

    Aggie Lal and Jacob Riglin first met as travel influencers in Thailand, got together in California and got back together in Bali (thanks, in part, to rescued puppies).

     By Tammy LaGorce

    Aggie Lal and Jacob Riglin held a ceremonial wedding for 85 guests at Villa Balbiano, a resort in Lake Como, Italy, on June 17.
    CreditHolly Clark
  4. Q. and A.

    Choosing Love and Marriage During the Holocaust

    Natalie Mandelbaum, a coordinator and researcher of Yad Vashem’s online photo exhibit “Weddings During the Holocaust,” describes highlighting 11 Jewish couples who married during that perilous time.

     By Alix Strauss

    A photo of a young bride and groom, each wearing a Star of David, was among several featured in the “Weddings During the Holocaust” exhibit.
    CreditYad Vashem Archives, via Kaufmann Family

  1. Your Wedding Flowers Could Be in Your Backyard

    Many couples are opting for flowers from local farms as a more sustainable way to customize the look of their weddings.

     By Amanda McCracken

    Erin Tobiasz of Pittsburgh included goldenrod, zinnias and other local flowers in her bridal bouquet when she married two years ago.
    CreditErica Deitz Photography
    Field Notes

  2. Is It OK for Guests to Vlog at a Wedding?

    An influencer’s nuptials spark a social media debate on what is considered appropriate to share online when attending a wedding.

     By Madison Malone Kircher

    CreditGetty Images

  3. The Wedding That Became a Music Festival

    After meeting at a jewelry shop, Alexis Major and Luka Butler developed a partnership in cannabis and in life. Their wedding reception featured performances by Ronald Isley, Davido, Quavo and more.

     By Sadiba Hasan

    Luka Butler and Alexis Major were married at the Park Château Estate and Gardens in East Brunswick, N.J.
    CreditStanlo Photography
    Vows

  4. Want to Meet Someone in Real Life? We Know Just the Place.

    Trade in an evening of swiping for a night (or day) out at one of these tried-and-true New York hotspots, where you can meet someone in person.

     By Sadiba Hasan, Gina Cherelus, Nia Decaille and Ali Cherkis

    Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village is a lively park brimming with eclectic characters. Each visit will elicit a fantastic people-watching experience. Packed with N.Y.U. students, longtime New Yorkers and tourists alike, there is a community for everyone there.
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  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. Their First Meeting Was Filled With Magic

    Michelle Navarro and Christopher Zegunis met at a six-week magic course in Los Angeles, where they bonded over their mutual love of Disneyland and their strategic approach to visiting the theme park.

     By Valeriya Safronova

    CreditJon Bodhi

  2. Crossing the Friend Zone on a Second First Date

    Raj Thakker and Trisha Vijay became good friends after meeting on a Bollywood dance team in college, but neither was sure where their relationship was headed.

     By Valeriya Safronova

    CreditHouse On The Clouds

  3. On Their First Date, Her Younger Brother Played Chaperone

    Kaylah Howard was allowed to go to the movies with Jamauri Bogan in high school only if her 4-year-old brother went along.

     By Rosalie R. Radomsky

    CreditLinda McQueen Photography

  4. A Proposal in the Offing? Not So Fast.

    Stephanie Fleischman expected to become engaged when Zach Kuperman planned a trip to Italy, but there were several other surprises along the way.

     By Rosalie R. Radomsky

    CreditRebecca and Jason Walker of Walker Studios

  5. Outside the Campus Cafeteria, It Was Love at First Sight

    Lucie Lott and Lalo Fabregas did a triple take the first time they saw each other. He almost canceled their first date for fear of falling in love.

     By Shivani Vora

    Lalo Fabregas and Lucie Lott.
    CreditThe Browns, Ashley & Zac Brown

Modern Love

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  1. Yes, Uncle Sam, We Met on Tinder

    When you marry an immigrant, proving your commitment can become its own love story.

     By Andrew Behrendt

    CreditBrian Rea

  2. Tiny Love Stories: ‘Surrounded by Family and Fireworks, I Finally Lit the Fuse’

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

     

    CreditBrian Rea

  3. A Perfect Match, Except for God and Dogs

    What happens when deal breakers don’t break the deal?

     By Marième Daff

    CreditBrian Rea

  4. Tiny Love Stories: ‘That Was My First Inkling’

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

     

    CreditBrian Rea

  5. I Was Content With Monogamy. I Shouldn’t Have Been.

    Can exploring polyamory both break you and make you?

     By Jason Bilbrey

    CreditBrian Rea

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Vows

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  1. From the Start, Committed to Each Other ‘in Sickness and in Health’

    Shira Zilberstein and Emmanuel Cantor connected at a dinner celebrating Sukkot in 2021. Like every couple starting their lives together, they didn’t know yet what challenges lay ahead of them.

     By Alix Wall

    Shira Zilberstein and Emmanuel Cantor were married May 27 at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley, Mass. They first met at a Shabbat dinner in 2019, but began dating in 2021.
    CreditSilver and Salt Photography

  2. Two Women Redefine What it Means to Marry Your Best Friend

    After 32 years of platonic friendship, Sheri Cole and Beth Moore decided to marry for the security and legal protection.

     By Kera Bolonik

    Beth Moore, left, and Sheri Cole were married June 1 at Citizens Bank Park just before the first pitch of the Phillies versus St. Louis Cardinals game. At one point, they were joined by the Phillies mascot, the Philly Phanatic.
    CreditKriston Jae Bethel for The New York Times

  3. A Match Made in Church Sparks a Journey of Self-Discovery

    Jonathan Stewart was dating a woman and grappling with his sexuality when he met Enrico Lagasca. Mr. Lagasca, who developed a crush on him, was surprised to learn that Mr. Stewart felt the same way.

     By Valeriya Safronova

    Enrico Lagasca, left, and Jonathan Stewart, were married May 11 at the Trinity Church Wall Street in New York. They met at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in 2015.
    CreditTanya Kulesh

  4. First She Scored a Spot at Her Restaurant. Then She Won a Place in Her Heart.

    The actress Maria Bello and the Michelin-starred chef Dominique Crenn said they owe their journey to the “three C’s”: cancer, Covid and, now, commitment.

     By Sadiba Hasan

    Maria Bello, left, and Dominique Crenn celebrated their marriage on May 12 at Montage Los Cabos in Baja California, Mexico.
    CreditSandrine Gomez

  5. After Living Much of Life at Sea, Captain Sandy Finds Love on Land

    Sandy Yawn of “Below Deck Mediterranean” married Leah Shafer on — what else? — a superyacht in Florida.

     By Tammy LaGorce

    On May 11, Sandy Yawn, left, and Leah Shafer were married in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., aboard She’s a 10 Too, a superyacht lent to the couple by their friend Carolyn Aronson.
    CreditKelly Martucci

Field Notes

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  1. The Rise of the ‘Earlymoon’

    Many couples are no longer waiting until after their weddings to take a trip.

     By Allison Duncan

    Shrestha Maharaj and Sumeeth Suthurgam are among couples who have embraced the earlymoon trend. To unwind before their wedding last year, the couple spent a long weekend in Umdloti, a resort town on the northern coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal in South Africa, about a 45-minute drive from their house.
    CreditShrestha Maharaj

  2. What Should You Wear to Our Wedding? Here’s a Mood Board.

    Dress codes, color palettes and shopping guides: Wardrobe guidance for some weddings is getting increasingly specific.

     By Praachi Raniwala

    Lauren and Jackson England at their safari wedding in Ranthambore, India. “I am an aesthetic person, and we had a clear vision,” Mr. England said.
    CreditNaman Verma 

  3. From Field to Feast: At These Venues, What You Eat Is Grown on Site

    The farm-to-table concept has been around for a while, but some couples expect more than simply fresh cuisine at their wedding. They want to be fully immersed in the farm experience.

     By Alix Strauss

    Top, the Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod, which features an eight-acre farm, hosts 75 to 100 weddings annually.
    Creditvia Chatham Bars Inn

  4. The Wedding Singer Takes a Celebrity Turn

    To delight their guests, couples are booking musical headliners to give surprise performances at their weddings.

     By Stephanie Cain

    Wendy Mazur and Jerry Bedwell dancing to the ballad “Upside Down,” performed live by Goldford at their Nashville wedding in April 2022.
    CreditTwila Allen

  5. Bridesmaids, Bubbly and Botox

    For some, undergoing a cosmetic procedure or two is an essential component of wedding prep.

     By Sarah Lyon

    Before her wedding in October 2023, Danielle McNamara scheduled a rhinoplasty appointment with a facial plastic surgeon in Portland, Ore., in early February 2022. Ms. McNamara said she was pleased with the results: “I look feminine. I felt like I looked youthful. It made it absolutely worth it.”
    CreditJustin Jun Lee

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Unhitched

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  1. They Were Once ‘Hippie vs. Soviet.’ Now They’re the Best of Friends.

    “We genuinely like each other,” Alex Yaroslavsky said of his ex-wife and co-parent, Liza Cooper. They even live in the same apartment building.

     By Louise Rafkin

    CreditChristopher DeLorenzo

  2. After Their Divorce, She Was ‘Best Man’ at His Second Wedding

    “We were best friends before and we are better friends now,” said Mike Mitchell, a sheriff’s deputy in Indiana, of his ex-wife Marissa Mitchell.

     By Louise Rafkin

    CreditMelek Zertal

  3. After the Divorce, a Different Kind of Family

    This couple survived tragedies during their relationship, but they couldn’t overcome tight finances and a drinking problem. Today, their love “is like that of brother and sister.”

     By Louise Rafkin

    CreditMartin Nicolausson

  4. 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

  5. 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

Self-Care

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  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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