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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

    A Broadway Star Gets Married on Her Day Off

    Lindsay Mendez, nominated for a Tony in “Merrily We Roll Along,” married actor J. Alex Brinson in a Monday ceremony officiated by castmate Jonathan Groff. Daniel Radcliffe was their ring bearer.

     By Madison Malone Kircher

    Lindsay Mendez and J. Alex Brinson were married on April 22 at Bethesda Terrace in Central Park. Ms. Mendez’s 3-year-old daughter, Lucy, was the flower girl.
    CreditHeather Gershonowitz
  2. Field Notes

    These Boots Were Made for Walking (Down the Aisle)

    Move over stilettos and slingbacks, there’s a new bridal shoe trend in town: the cowboy boot. Brides are pairing them with relaxed silhouetted dresses for an elegant western look.

     By Ivy Manners

    Chloe Newsom-Kingsley, seated with her husband, Mark Kingsley, wore a pair of vintage white Maison Margiela boots for her wedding.
    CreditAmanda Gillian
  4. Vows

    A Former ‘Bachelor’ Finds Love Off-Camera

    When Natalie Joy sent Nick Viall a direct message on Instagram in 2019, she said she had no idea about his run on reality TV. About a year after meeting in person, their casual arrangement got serious.

     By Sadiba Hasan

    Natalie Joy and Nick Viall were married on April 27 at Magnolia Farm and Stables, an animal farm in Savannah, Ga., where Ms. Joy grew up.
    CreditSarah Partain

  1. At a Taylor Swift Concert? Time to Propose.

    At the Eras tour, love takes center stage as couples orchestrate their own declarations of commitment against the backdrop of the star’s grand performances.

     By Madison Malone Kircher

    Carmen Castillo and her now-fiancé, Vernon Chamorro, traveled from Barcelona, Spain, to Tampa, Fla., in April 2023 to attend a Taylor Swift concert. Mr. Chamorro surprised Ms. Castillo with a proposal during Ms. Swift’s performance of “Love Story.”
    Creditvia Carmen Castillo

  2. Planning Their Proposals, Together

    Some couples choose to turn away from traditional engagements and opt for joint proposals, no surprise needed.

     By Emma Grillo

    CreditTania Yakunova
    Field notes

  3. How to Keep Your Friendships Intact While Wedding Planning

    The soon-to-be-married couple and their closest friends might experience stress and even tension leading up to their nuptials. Here’s how to avoid a friendship breakup.

     By Martine Thompson

    CreditSilvia Tack

  4. 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. The Plot of a Rom-Com, In Real Life

    Rober Lawrence and Shawna Rodrigues, high school crushes, waited until the third act to make their love story official.

     By Stephanie Cain

    CreditDakota Husted

  2. Their ‘Date Non-Date’ Led to a Real One

    Megan Lerchenmuller and Glenn Josey, who worked together on a construction project, had drinks and dinner as colleagues. They soon began dating.

     By Rosalie R. Radomsky

    CreditThrough our Lens Photography

  3. Swiping for Prince Charming, and Finding Him in Paris

    Sabrina Marzaro took a break from dating apps after relocating to Paris in 2020. When she returned to them, at the start of 2022, her first, and final, match was with Jorge Ruivinho.

     By Tammy LaGorce

    CreditAmelie Uchiike

  4. How a One-Month Fitness Pass Turned Into a Lifetime Commitment

    Andrew Matt met Kayla Dye six years ago at an indoor cycling studio in Dallas after signing up for a class she was teaching. Both instructor and student were immediately smitten.

     By Jenny Block

    CreditBushel + Peck Photo

  5. The Two-Week Sublet That Led to Love

    Wiktor Freifeld lived in Tusia Dabrowska’s apartment when she left Warsaw for New York. A deep friendship soon followed.

     By Valeriya Safronova

    CreditJoel Kuennen

Modern Love

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  1. A Shattering Secret on the Path to Motherhood

    My doctor asked a routine question that led to a marital crisis.

     By Arielle Giusto

    CreditBrian Rea

  2. Tiny Love Stories: ‘A Rarity in Paris’

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

     

    CreditBrian Rea

  3. ¡Hola Papi!, Does My Grandmother Need to Know I’m Gay?

    Ahead of Mother’s Day, the advice columnist John Paul Brammer (a.k.a. ¡Hola Papi!) has a reminder: Loving your abuela doesn’t have to mean telling her everything.

     By Anna Martin, Julia Botero, Christina Djossa, Reva Goldberg, Emily Lang, Davis Land, Jen Poyant, Daniel Ramirez and Dan Powell

    CreditPhoto Illustration by The New York Times; Illustration by Brian Rea; Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

  4. We Didn’t Know It Was the Last Time

    My daughter and I looked at a book together, posed for a picture, and then she left. Forever.

     By Tina Hedin

    CreditBrian Rea

  5. Emily Ratajkowski Can Take Care of Herself, but a Little Help Would Be Nice

    Why the model and writer wants to blow up gender roles in dating, without chivalry having to die.

     By Anna Martin, Julia Botero, Christina Djossa, Reva Goldberg, Emily Lang, Davis Land, Jen Poyant, Daniel Ramirez, Dan Powell, Diane Wong, Pat McCusker, Rowan Niemisto and Marion Lozano

    CreditPhoto Illustration by The New York Times; Photo: Pierre Mouton/Getty Images for Acne

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Vows

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  1. When the V.I.P. Wedding Guests are Mandy Moore and a Hissing Goose

    Evan Ross Katz, a writer and podcaster, and Billy Jacobson, an engineer, exchanged vows on 4/20, complete with a weed-infused reception, pop culture references and fashionable guests.

     By Jessica Testa

    Billy Jacobson, left, and Evan Ross Katz married April 20 at Current at Pier 59 in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. They met on the dating app Grindr in 2018.
    CreditKevin Tachman Studio

  2. He Had Her at the Baby Moose

    Ashleé Miller, a musician, expanded her dating profile to upstate New York and Massachusetts. She didn’t expect to end up in Alaska with Francis Marley, a search and rescue operator.

     By Tammy LaGorce

    Ashleé Miller and Francis Marley were married April 13 at the Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh, N.C.
    CreditGriffin Hart Davis

  3. A High School Reunion Reignites a 50-Year Crush

    Elaine Hall and Roland Passaro, both 88, met in junior high school in 1950 but lost touch before acting on their connection. They finally did, five decades later.

     By Sadiba Hasan

    Elaine Hall and Roland Passaro were married March 23 at the Village Center, a gathering space in their gated community in Palm Coast, Fla.
    CreditMaddy Godt Photography

  4. Knowing She was the One, with Surgical Precision

    Anika Bieg was ready to swear off dating. Then she met Dr. Olivia Sacks — and after 10 minutes, kissed her.

     By Donna Kim

    Dr. Olivia Sacks, left, and Anika Bieg celebrated their marriage on Feb. 10 at the Boston Public Library. They met on Bumble in August 2021. “My cheeks were hurting,” Ms. Bieg said of their banter and laughter on their first date.
    CreditSasithon Photography

  5. He Expresses Himself Through Art. She Through Math.

    Alexandra Plzak and Sharif Farrag met in college and had very little in common on paper. But you know what they say about opposites.

     By Alyson Krueger

    Alexandra Plzak and Sharif Farrag were married March 9 at the Eden Garden Bar and Grill in Pasadena, Calif. The two met at the University of Southern California, where he was studying art and she math and economics.
    CreditElizabeth Weinberg for The New York Times

Field Notes

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  1. Brides Are Trading Boozy Parties for Luxury Wellness Retreats

    The bachelorette party is getting a spa makeover, with many brides-to-be now opting for more tranquil settings.

     By Ivy Manners

    Iliriana Balaj, center, hosted a five-day wellness party in Tulum, Mexico, in August 2022, about a month before her wedding.
    Creditvia Iliriana Balaj

  2. With This Ring, I Unwed

    The model Emily Ratajkowski’s “divorce rings” are part of a trend for jewelry that signals a new beginning after a marriage ends.

     By Allison Duncan

    Emily Ratajkowski, who had her engagement ring refashioned into two pieces after her divorce became final in 2023, revealed her “divorce rings” on Instagram last week.
    CreditAlison Lou Instagram

  3. Want an Insta-Worthy Wedding? Brand Your Love Story.

    Some couples are going above and beyond to personalize their weddings, with bespoke party favors and custom experiences for guests.

     By Rachel Simon

    “I wanted guests to feel like they were being invited to our event, for me and my husband, with our brand showing who we are,” said Michelle Bonnice, whose wedding featured many customized details.
    CreditMadison Shewmaker

  4. For Some Couples, Marrying on Super Bowl Weekend Is a Win

    First comes wedding cake. Then game-day margaritas.

     By Tammy LaGorce

    CreditJose Berrio

  5. 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

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Unhitched

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

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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  1. Mini-Vows

    Mapping a Life Together Through Movies

    Maddie Whittle and Charles Bramesco met through the New York film scene, connecting over a shared sensibility (and an affinity for the horror genre).

    By Anna Grace Lee

     
  2. Mini-Vows

    Their Sunday Ritual Kept Them Connected

    Asiah James and Gerald Cannon II initially went with the flow, but after years of balancing professional ambitions and quality time together, decided to join forces forever.

    By Nia Decaille

     
  3. Mini-Vows

    Marrying the One Who Almost Got Away

    Elaiza Ramos and Marc Reyes, high school sweethearts in the Philippines, broke up after graduating, but reunited several years later at a reunion with some classmates.

    By Jenny Block

     
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