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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. Rupert Murdoch Marries for the Fifth Time

    Mr. Murdoch, the 93-year-old media mogul, married Elena Zhukova, a retired molecular biologist, Saturday at Moraga, his Bel Air vineyard estate in Los Angeles.

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    On Saturday, Rupert Murdoch married Elena Zhukova at Moraga, his Tuscan-style vineyard estate in the hills of the Bel Air neighborhood in Los Angeles.
    CreditNews Corp
  2. Vows

    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.

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    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
  1. Forget Partying Till the Wee Hours. Newlyweds Want to End Early.

    Last call by 9 p.m. or sooner is becoming the new normal for some weddings.

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    Betsy and Gabriel Martinez held their outdoor wedding in Nashville last year on a Sunday afternoon.
    CreditJohn Myers Photography
    Field Notes
  2. 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.

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    Maria Bello, left, and Dominique Crenn celebrated their marriage on May 12 at Montage Los Cabos in Baja California, Mexico.
    CreditSandrine Gomez
    Vows
  3. The ‘Nontraditional’ Bridal Brand Capturing Hearts Online

    Madison Chamberlain is carving a niche with her vibrant, over-the-top bridal designs.

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    The designer Madison Chamberlain models one of her creations in her Philadelphia studio.
    CreditCaroline Gutman for The New York Times
    Q. and A.
  4. What We Know About the Ambani Wedding

    Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding in March caused a stir when photos and videos of their lavish celebration circulated on social media. Here’s what we know about their July nuptials.

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    Anant Ambani, a son of Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, and Radhika Merchant, a daughter of the industrialist Viren Merchant celebrated their upcoming wedding in March with a grand pre-wedding event in Gujarat, India, featuring star performances, opulent décor, and renowned guests.
    CreditNiharika Kulkarni/Reuters
  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.

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

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Mini-Vows

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  1. They Grew Up Together. Now They Get to Grow Old Together.

    Their families have been close for years, but Katie Brownlie and Brian Nagy didn’t truly connect until after college.

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    CreditPhotographed by lead photographer Lauren Stoy, Dearly Beloved Weddings
  2. On Long Drives and Sidelines, a Romance Blooms

    Ally Moreo and Matthew Gutierrez met as student reporters. It was on a cross-country road trip that she knew she wanted to marry him.

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    CreditLaura Oliverio
  3. A Mayor’s Proposal is Accepted at the White House

    Newly elected Mayor Phillip Jones of Newport News, Va., proposed to Dr. Jamila Wynter on the balcony of second gentleman Doug Emhoff’s office on her birthday.

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    CreditMerrick Cousley Photography
  4. Discovering ‘This Was a Forever Romance’

    Once Timothy Murray landed a date with Michael Bullard, the two were inseparable — except when they were separated by their work as actors.

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    Michael Bullard, left, and Timothy Murray.
    CreditGeorge Street Photo and Video
  5. They Swiped and Immediately ‘Clicked’

    Dolly Meckler said that she and Jordan Cohen got along right away because they “speak the same language.” Both work in social media and connected nearly four years ago on a dating app.

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    CreditRuben Gorjian Photography

Modern Love

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  1. Tiny Love Stories: ‘We Met at a Gay Bar Called Woody’s’

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

     

    CreditBrian Rea
  2. An Engagement Ring, but No Fiancé

    The origin of the word betrothed is “truth,” but my ring was a lie.

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    CreditBrian Rea
  3. Tiny Love Stories: ‘A Handsome Man Seeking a Larger Home’

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

     

    CreditBrian Rea
  4. Marriage Made an Actor Out of Me

    I deserved an Oscar for my performances as best supporting wife and mother. After my divorce, I could no longer pretend to be someone I’m not.

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    CreditBrian Rea
  5. Peter Gallagher’s Marriage Advice? Don’t Get Divorced.

    Having a decades-long marriage in Hollywood is rare, but actor Peter Gallagher has managed to make it 41 years with his wife, Paula Harwood.

     By Anna MartinEmily LangDavis LandReva GoldbergChristina DjossaJen PoyantDaniel Ramirez and

    CreditPhoto Illustration by The New York Times; Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images For Netflix

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Vows

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  1. 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.

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    Beth Moore, left, and Sheri Cole were married June 1 at Citizens Bank Stadium 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
  2. 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.

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    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
  3. 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.

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    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
  4. 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.

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    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
  5. 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.

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    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

Field Notes

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  1. Bridesmaids, Bubbly and Botox

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

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    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
  2. Choosing a Dream Honeymoon Over a Lavish Wedding

    With the cost of weddings on the rise, some couples are skipping big celebrations and prioritizing travel instead.

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    Luis Lopez, left, and Oscar Avilez Marquina on their honeymoon in Nice, France, in October.
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  3. 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.

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

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

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    CreditTania Yakunova
  5. 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.

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

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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.

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    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.

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    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.”

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    CreditKelsey McClellan for The New York Times

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  2. Mini-Vows

    When ‘Girlfriend’ Just Isn’t Enough

    Jen Tullock and Marie Ronn met through a dating app, but didn’t start dating until months later when they saw each other at a film premiere.

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  8. Mini-Vows

    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

     
  9. Mini-Vows

    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

     
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