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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 Duet Decades in the Making

    After meeting for a website project in 2020, James Squires and Jacqui Agostinelli bonded over their love of music, forming both a marriage and their musical duo, Sweet Basil.

    By Shivani Vora

    Jacqui Agostinelli and James Squires were married on April 9 at Memorial Park in Stuart, Fla.
    CreditTristine Davis Photography
  2. Bridal Fashion Week

    What We Saw at New York Bridal Fashion Week

    New silhouettes and brands, a focus on gothic romance and the resurgence of the ‘90s style slip dress were just some of the many highlights from the runways.

    By Ivy Manners

    Esé Azénabor took her bridal designs to new heights during New York Bridal Fashion Week, debuting her new collection at Top of the Rock, the observation deck at Rockefeller Center.
    CreditEsé Azénabor

  3. How to Plan Your Wedding

    Planning a celebration of this magnitude can be stressful. We created a guide that simplifies the process, helps you track major tasks and offers expert tips to help with decision making.

    By Terri Pous and Jessica Hische

    CreditJessica Hische

  1. If He Leaves You on a Mountain, End Your Relationship

    The “Alpine divorce,” in which one partner leaves another stranded while hiking, is more serious than the name implies.

    By Valeriya Safronova

    Hiking guides and mountain rescue workers say what’s now being called “Alpine divorce” isn’t new. They’ve been seeing it for years. Long before it became a social media buzzword, they would often have to rescue women left behind on remote and often dangerous trails.
    CreditGetty Images

  2. How Christopher John Rogers Became a Go-To for Stylish Brides

    The designer didn’t set out to dress brides. After designing looks for Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama and other celebrities, his voluminous designs are now gracing wedding aisles.

    By Mekita Rivas

    Christopher John Rogers has spent most of his career designing for celebrities and notable clients. His newer clientele is one he didn’t anticipate: the fashion-forward bride.
    CreditAfrik Armando
    Q. and A.

  3. They Met at the Grammys and Eventually Hit the Right Note

    It was music that bonded Ross Scarano, the editorial director of Complex Media, and Nina Lee, a publicist, and writing that reunited them.

    By Tammy LaGorce

    Ross Scarano and Nina Lee were married at Prospect Park Boathouse in Brooklyn on March 28.
    CreditLaerke Rose Weddings
    Vows

  4. Why Brides Are Saying Yes to the Off-the-Rack Dress

    They offer shorter turnaround times, sometimes with immediate availability, and are typically priced lower than custom couture gowns.

    By Ivy Manners

    CreditLulus; Odd Muse

  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. Before They Met, Their Parents Had Already Known Each Other

    When Emily Wiser first met Griffin Lear, she was excited to tell her father that she was dating a Dartmouth grad like him. Then they shared some history of their own about Mr. Lear’s parents.

    By Jenny Block

    CreditLiv Rhodes/Apollo Fotografie

  2. Her Grandmother Told Her ‘Maybe You’ll Marry Him One Day’

    After Ben Sweeney and Lauren Fogel debarked their plane at 3 a.m., he invited her to stay at his parents’ house nearby. Her grandmother was impressed.

    By Rosalie R. Radomsky

    CreditKatie Symington Photography

  3. It Took a Persistent Friend and a Dave Matthews Concert to Seal the Deal

    Daniel Martinez Clavijo and Johanna Mele finally met in 2021, thanks to their mutual friend, who had been trying to set them up for almost a decade, and a chance encounter at Madison Square Garden.

    By Shivani Vora

    CreditKyle Sheppard/Kyle Loves Tori Photography

  4. He Came to New York For a Job and Left With a Boyfriend

    Shawn Miller didn’t get the job, but an unexpected connection with Ivan Gilkes on a dating app made the trip worthwhile.

    By Kasia Pilat

    Shawn Miller, front left, with Ivan Gilkes.
    CreditEmma Melin Studios

  5. They Clicked Over Scrabble in the High School Cafeteria

    Sarah Luciano and Samuel Bobley have “been crazy about each other since we were 16 years old,” when they met in Long Island, she said.

    By Jenny Block

    CreditLianna Marie Photography

Vows

More in Vows ›

  1. A Duet Decades in the Making

    After meeting for a website project in 2020, James Squires and Jacqui Agostinelli bonded over their love of music, forming both a marriage and their musical duo, Sweet Basil.

    By Shivani Vora

    Jacqui Agostinelli and James Squires were married on April 9 at Memorial Park in Stuart, Fla.
    CreditTristine Davis Photography

  2. They Met at the Grammys and Eventually Hit the Right Note

    It was music that bonded Ross Scarano, the editorial director of Complex Media, and Nina Lee, a publicist, and writing that reunited them.

    By Tammy LaGorce

    Ross Scarano and Nina Lee were married at Prospect Park Boathouse in Brooklyn on March 28.
    CreditLaerke Rose Weddings

  3. They Re-Planned Their Wedding in 10 Days

    After cartel violence erupted in Mexico, just weeks before their wedding in Punta Mita, Lauren Futterman and Tyler Olson quickly decided to move the ceremony to California.

    By Donna Kim

    Lauren Futterman and Tyler Oliver Olson were married on March 14 at Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito, Calif. They had originally planned to marry in Punta Mita, Mexico.
    CreditJaymo Jaymes

  4. She Was Sure About the Man. Not So Much About the Dress.

    Natasha Barrow went viral for having doubts about her wedding dress. By the time she and Perry Holen married, she was done with regrets.

    By Tammy LaGorce

    Perry Holen and Natasha Barrow celebrated their wedding on March 21 in Ketchum, Idaho. The bride had posted doubts about her Vivienne Westwood dress on TikTok in September but, in the end, loved it.
    CreditMadison Maltby Photography

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Field Notes

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  1. Wedding Menus Swapping Chicken and Steak for Burgers and Fries

    Tired of traditional wedding fare? Some couples are opting for elevated versions of familiar comfort foods, ketchup included.

    By Ellen O’Brien

    Heather and Daniel O’Berry served their guests hamburgers, chicken fingers, and vegetarian Buddha bowls at their April wedding reception in Bethesda, Md.
    CreditLiz Fogarty

  2. A Yearlong Wedding Plan — for Your Skin

    For a growing number of brides, wedding planning also means months of aesthetic treatments, from injections to fillers and lasers.

    By Ivy Manners

    CreditTania Yakunova

  3. Not Your Grandparents’ Farm Wedding

    Say goodbye to Mason jars and hello to Scandinavian-inspired barns. This return to agrarian aesthetics is as refined as it is rustic.

    By Morgan Sullivan

    Estelle Palandjian and Francesco Falcone were married at the bride’s parents’ farm in Woodstock, Vt. “I just wanted everything to feel personal and connected,” Ms. Palandjian said.
    CreditHenry & Mac

  4. When the Wedding Reception Includes a Confessional Booth

    Taking a page from reality TV, some couples are inviting their guests to step in front of the camera and share their candid thoughts at their celebrations.

    By Ellen O’Brien

    Jesse Light and her husband, Jesse Bongiovi, sat for a confessional at their rehearsal dinner in Oxfordshire, England, on June 21, 2024.
    CreditSophie Lin Berard

  5. Why Brides Are No Longer Saying Yes to Just One Dress

    Some couples are turning their weddings into fashion extravaganzas, with multiple outfit changes.

    By Mina Llona

    Venus Williams with her husband, Andrea Preti, during their wedding celebration in Palm Beach, Fla., in December. For one of several looks she wore over five days, Ms. Williams chose a custom gown by Anne Barge, featuring asymmetric draping and hand-embroidered lace.
    CreditDavid Bastianon

Modern Love

More in Modern Love ›

  1. Painting Over My Painful Past

    My father treated me more like a wife than a child. It took me decades to face the truth of what happened.

    By Sarah Hanssen

    CreditBrian Rea

  2. Tiny Love Stories: ‘Embarrassed Yet Unable to Stop’

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

    CreditBrian Rea

  3. Elizabeth Banks Married Her College Sweetheart. They’re Still in Love.

    The “Miniature Wife” star on why she and her husband have chosen each other, over and over again.

    By Anna MartinElisa GutierrezEmily LangLynn LevyDaniel Ramirez and Dan Powell

    The actress Elizabeth Banks.
    CreditMaggie Shannon for The New York Times

  4. The Stranger Who Invited Me Into My Own Bed

    It was more rom-com than horror movie.

    By Sophia Ortega

    CreditBrian Rea

  5. Tiny Love Stories: ‘Oh, to Be Loved Like That!’

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

    CreditBrian Rea

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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
  2. The Wedding Plan

    What’s Your Wedding Style? Take Our Quiz to Find Out.

    From a secret elopement in the mountains to a weeklong blowout beach bash, every couple has a different idea on how they want to say “I do.” This quiz is designed to help you decide which wedding style feels most like you.

    By Kaitlin Menza and Jessica Hische

  5. Mini-Vows

    First the Hora, Then the Hora Loca

    Dani Roldan and Michael Wexler brought their families together, blending Jewish and Colombian traditions at their Miami wedding.

    By Donna Kim

  10. Mini-Vows

    They Planned a Wedding in 90 Days

    A boba shop meet-cute and the creation of a fashion business led Nica Yusay and Quang Che to the altar after nearly five years of engagement.

    By Donna Kim

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