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Vows, weddings, Modern Love and more.

Vows, weddings, Modern Love and more.

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  1. PhotoStacey Chen and Nick Cugini were married April 12 at the San Francisco Zoo, exactly 10 years after they first began dating.
    CreditJim Wilson/The New York Times

    Vows

    He Said (I Do), She Said (I Do)

    Stacey Chen and Nick Cugini first met in high school as members of competing debating teams. In college, they were on the same side.

    By Lauren Sloss

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    How Do You Want Your Wedding to Smell?

    Couples are adding their personal scents to their weddings in the form of diffusers, candles, lotion, perfume mists and more.

    By Danielle Braff

  3. PhotoJulie Guinta, the owner and founder of the Sweet Hearts chapel in Brooklyn, officiated the wedding of Sim Cheema and Daniel Piehler on April 15.
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    field notes

    Vegas-Style Weddings Land in Brooklyn

    The Sweet Hearts chapel, a new small events space, offers couples an affordable, all-inclusive experience.

    By Kaitlin Menza

  4. PhotoCaitlin Kiernan and Kenny Kaplan were married March 20 in New York. 
    CreditElizabeth Bick for The New York Times

    Vows

    A Love of Sea Monsters Was the First Clue

    In 2014, Caitlin Kiernan was not interested in dating. But when a close friend suggested that she go out with Kenny Kaplan, their mutual appreciation for a children’s TV show sealed the deal.

    By Abby Ellin

  1. PhotoSofa, so good: Ms. Wambach (left) and Ms. Doyle at home in the ’burbs.
    CreditMorgan Hornsby for The New York Times

    Are You a Glennon or an Abby?

    Inside the relatably argumentative, highly downloadable marriage of the best-selling author Glennon Doyle and the retired soccer star Abby Wambach.

    By Jessica Bennett

  2. Vows

    PhotoRaha Lewis and Jerome Dixon were married April 3 at their Los Angeles home.
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    A Marriage That Started With a Search for Justice

    Jerome Dixon, who always maintained his innocence during his 21 years in prison, met Raha Dixon two years ago at a talk about racism and social change.

    By Jenny Block

Mini-Vows

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    United by a Deep Connection to Brooklyn

    Michelle Lorenzutti and David Alperin met at a bar in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. He was waiting for a blind date; she was celebrating her birthday alone.

    By Peter Libbey

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    CreditDebbie Ringle Photography

    His Song Got Her Attention

    At a karaoke competition in 2014, Mary Crowley heard Justin Douds sing “I’m just a bachelor. I’m looking for a partner.” The words rang true three years later.

    By Rosalie R. Radomsky

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    Side by Side at Work, and Now in Life

    Bria Schirripa and Michael Buccarelli met at work and maintained a platonic friendship. Then one day he asked her out for drinks.

    By Vincent M. Mallozzi

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Vows

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  3. PhotoKaitlin Ruby Brinkerhoff and Ian McCann were married March 14 on the Wire Mesa Trail in St. George, Utah. 
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    He Flew From His Bike, and Later Fell Head Over Heels

    Kaitlin Ruby Brinkerhoff met Ian McCann, a Canadian, on a mountain biking trip in her Utah hometown. They then maintained a challenging cross-border relationship through the pandemic.

    By Tammy La Gorce

Self-Care

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    CreditJesse Untracht-Oakner for The New York Times

    How to Get Started With Tarot

    Six — OK, seven — easy steps to ease your way into deeper introspection.

    By Gabrielle Drolet

Field Notes

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    The Year of the Wedding After-Party

    For many couples who had scaled-down, virtual ceremonies, this year is all about the second celebration — an in-person reception with family and friends.

    By Marina Bolotnikova

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    The New Registry: Needs Versus Wants

    The pandemic not only delayed weddings, it changed what couples put on their gift wish lists. Out with the crystal decanter and in with the barbecue grill.

    By Alix Strauss

  3. PhotoA socially distanced wine tasting can be a way for guests to interact and stay entertained during cocktail hour.
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    Socially Distant Wedding Activities

    From talent shows to trivia quizzes, here are a few creative ways to keep guests entertained and engaged, while observing health and safety protocols whatever your state’s restrictions are.

    By Daniel Bortz

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    CreditLien Driscoll, Save The Date VR

    5 Tech Tools That Can Enhance Your Wedding Day

    From virtual reality ceremonies to robot bartenders, here are a few high-tech options to help couples celebrate (even while socially distanced).

    By Danielle Braff

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    Outdoor Winter Wedding Hacks

    From heating lamps to snow machines, here are some must-have items and creative ideas for couples braving the colder weather.

    By Daniel Bortz

Unhitched

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    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

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    Pulled Apart by Addiction

    Eli Falk and Rina Shapiro say expectations from their upbringing and Jewish communities caused them to marry prematurely.

    By Louise Rafkin

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    The Perfect Divorce

    The couple endured many changes in their long marriage. But the space between them grew when he took up sailing and she opened her own restaurants.

    By Louise Rafkin

  1. Love Letter: The Benefits of Childhood Friends

    And: Quickie weddings come to Brooklyn.

    By Charanna Alexander

  2. Mini-Vows

    First a ‘Third Wheel,’ Then a Couple

    Dr. Christine Gruessner and Przemyslaw Grabowski met while he was on a date with her best friend. “They didn’t hit it off, but we did,” she said.

    By Vincent M. Mallozzi

  3. Love Letter: Dancing With Mom From a Distance

    And: Free hugs for all.

    By Charanna Alexander

  4. mini-vows

    The Pandemic Pod That Became Permanent

    After the coronavirus surfaced, Jeremy Lizt and Deborah Breisblatt, who had dated for a few weeks, quarantined together. They passed the time walking around the Bay Area and falling in love.

    By Alix Wall

  5. Mini-Vows

    A Pact to Go to the Prom Leads to a Walk Down the Aisle

    Amy Larko and Blake Falanga knew they had each other if neither was dating anyone else when their senior dance arrived. They have been best friends since seventh grade.

    By Rosalie R. Radomsky

  6. Mini-Vows

    After a Few Years, a Change of Heart Leads to a Wedding

    Valentina Stackl and Alexander Campbell dated for a little while in their early 20s. They got back together years later.

    By Gabe Cohn

  7. Mini-Vows

    A 2-Minute Gap and Then a Return ‘I Love You’

    Alexandra Ossa and Alexander Wong met at a themed “nerd party” at Duke. They both went dressed as Harry Potter.

    By Vincent M. Mallozzi

  8. Mini-Vows

    When Love and Politics Mix

    Emorie Broemel and Philip Swartzfager II met in Cleveland at the 2016 Republican National Convention. She was there working for ViacomCBS; he was a volunteer.

    By Peter Libbey

  9. Love Letter: Befriending the UPS Man Kept Her Sane

    And: A road trip for love.

    By Charanna Alexander

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    The Man With the Tiger Tattoo

    Brie Neimand noticed Micah McEachen’s tiger tattoo, among others, as she sat next to him at a cupcake tasting in Los Angeles.

    By Rosalie R. Radomsky