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    Ricardo and Donna Thornton were among the 20 couples at the Disabled Marriage Equality Now rally.
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    For Disabled Couples, a Plea for Marriage Equality

    Twenty couples gathered in Washington to show their commitment to each other and the fight against laws that make it financially difficult for people with disabilities to marry.

     By Tammy LaGorce and

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    Veronica Ume-Ezeoke, center, wore an elaborate robe on her wedding day in July 2022.
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    Field Notes

    Get Ready for Your Wedding, but Make It Glam

    For brides who want to feel glamorous at every moment on their wedding day, ornate robes embellished with feathers, lace and sequins are a go-to option for pre-wedding looks.

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    Dri Buono Patel rented pearl earrings for her wedding in June. Wearing grandmother’s pearls has long been a wedding tradition, but today the gem is being worn in modern ways.
    CreditLindsay Eileen Photography

    Grandma’s Pearls, in Fresh Fashion

    Brides — and grooms — are clamoring to incorporate pearls into their wedding looks in modern ways.

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    CreditTiffany Ng

    10 Nail Trends to Try on Your Wedding Day

    From manicures that make a splash to those that shine bright, here is a roundup of bridal nail art that goes beyond traditional hues of pale pink.

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    Dr. Sachin Jain and Jennifer Lee had six days of wedding celebrations, including a July 28 ceremony at the Rockleigh, an events space in Northern New Jersey.
    CreditRajesh Satankar for Knotting Bells

    In a Crisis (or Two), They Both Knew Where to Turn for Help

    Jennifer Lee and Dr. Sachin Jain bonded over commonalities in their upbringings. They also discovered, after separate car accidents, that they could count on each other.

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    Tara Murphy, a wedding photographer who grew up in Maui, photographed Makennah Asher and Jacob Thomas on Aug. 8 at Pacific’o on the Beach, a popular restaurant in downtown Lahaina. It was the last wedding held at the property before it was destroyed by wildfires.
    CreditTara Lee Murphy

    In the Wake of Wildfires, Maui Weddings Persevere

    Some couples are continuing to plan nuptials on the island recently devastated by wildfires. “Moving forward and capturing positive emotions is to be of service,” one local photographer said.

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

    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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Mini-Vows

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    How Two Game Lovers Conspired to See Each Other Again

    Morgan Hoit and Dylan Pager, who met at work seven years ago, enlisted their roommates in organizing a game night. The hangout went so well that the two deleted their dating apps.

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    A Match Made in the Cardiologist’s Office

    Harvey Goldberg and Freda Levenson were set up by Ms. Levenson’s cousin, giving them a chance at love after loss.

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    CreditSimone Miglietta

    All Systems Go After a Relationship Check-In

    Every month, Millie Tran and Brian Rosenthal sit down for a relationship check-in to go over chores, finances and other matters. During one check-in, marriage plans took off.

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    CreditOlya Vysotskaya Foto Atelier

    When These Opposites Met, They Found Balance in Each Other

    Jessica Bendit and Dickran Jebejian grew close despite different backgrounds and being polar opposites in almost every significant way.

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    Offscreen, They Got Their Perfect Ending

    When KJ Smith and Skyh Black first met on the set of the TV show “Sistas,” Covid precautions kept them apart. After exchanging numbers months later, their story extended beyond the screen.

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Modern Love

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    Pinned Under the Bodies of Men

    I thought being sexually bold was a game I was allowed to play. I had no idea of the punishment that awaited me — or the surprising healing to come.

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    CreditBrian Rea

    Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Know Something She Doesn’t’

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

     

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    CreditBrian Rea

    Who Is Trusted to Have a Child?

    As a married gay man and an emergency pediatrician, I continue to wrestle with expectations of having a ‘traditional’ family life.

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    CreditBrian Rea

    Tiny Love Stories: ‘All Women Are Psychic’

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

     

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    CreditBrian Rea

    Why I Dress (and Act) Like a Man

    Tired of being deferential to men in my relationships, I decided to create my own drag king persona.

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    Bri Scalesse and Sheldon Nguyen, who met through a dating app in 2019, were married June 2 at Rule of Thirds, a Japanese restaurant and events space in Brooklyn.
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    He Admired Her ‘Grit and Grace.’ She Was Struck by His Kindness.

    Bri Scalesse, model and disability advocate, knew Sheldon Nguyen was different right away. “We knew we could spend forever together,” she said, after quarantining together during the pandemic.

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    Christopher Anderson and Joan Winter were married July 8 at the St. Cecelia’s Episcopal Church in Round Top, Texas.
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    A Fifth Grade Crush Revisited

    When Christopher Anderson and Joan Winter first met in elementary school, they felt an instant connection. They picked up where they left off when they reunited as adults over a half-century later.

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    Isolated and battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2020, Kenneth Felts, right, found himself reconciling with the past. Johnny Hau, left, was struggling intensely to come out. A viral Facebook post brought them together.
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    A Happiness That Took 90 Years to Achieve

    When Kenneth Felts began work on a memoir at age 90, he found himself filled with regrets over a secret gay love affair. So he came out — privately and publicly — which inspired Johnny Hau to do the same.

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    Olivia Amitrano and Nicholas Vazquez were married July 15 at Foxfire Mountain House in Mount Tremper, N.Y.
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    While Navigating Life’s Changes, a Teenage Romance Endures

    Neither Olivia Amitrano nor Nicholas Vazquez are afraid to change their minds, whether it’s about living off the grid, work or a wedding dress.

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    Jennifer Ziegler, left, and Rebecca Woodfork, who were legally married June 15 at the New York City Clerk’s Office, celebrated their union on July 15 at the Lake Forest Country Club in Hudson, Ohio.
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    A Recipe for Love? Add ‘Water and Sunlight.’

    Before meeting Jennifer Ziegler, Rebecca Woodfork said she was always “looking down and getting through life.” One month together in Boston and a trip to St. Lucia changed that.

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Field Notes

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    Max and Katie Ujdak booked their wedding venue — the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame, their alma mater — before they were engaged, knowing that the venue was highly popular.
    CreditKatie Whitcomb

    From School Bells to Wedding Bells

    Picking a wedding venue can be a daunting process. But for some couples who met as college students, marrying at their alma maters is the clear choice.

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    Johnny Hilbrant-Partridge and Justin Partridge presented each other with gifts ahead of their wedding ceremony: a watch and a puppy.
    CreditRachel Buckley

    Love Me, Love My Dog

    A wedding is incomplete for some couples without their canine companions — whether on the dance floor, down the aisle or in the dressing room.

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    Erika and La Toya Crawley, who were married on June 24 at the Sinclair in Baltimore, used Equally Wed’s inclusive vendor directory to hire wedding professionals for their celebration.
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    How to Find Wedding Vendors That Celebrate Inclusion

    For many couples, working with businesses that share their values and support people from diverse backgrounds is an important part of the planning process.

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    “I actually predicted myself getting into a relationship in 2021 using astrology,” Alice Bell said.
    CreditHiroko Masuike/The New York Times

    A Wedding in 2025? Not Astrologically Ideal for Me.

    Social media is giving a lift to the centuries-old practice of looking to the stars to decide on the exact time, date and location of a couple’s big day.

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    “These are high-end couture pieces that can be worn in the water, with a cover-up, and look like bridal dresses,” said the designer Karen Sabag of her Rêver collection.
    CreditVeronica Sams

    The Bridal Industry Is Having a Swimsuit Moment

    Beaded and bedazzled, fancy and frilly, lacy and Lycra-fitted — bridal bikinis are here. Brides are embracing swimwear for after parties, honeymoons and even ceremonies.

     By

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Unhitched

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    CreditLiv Garber

    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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    CreditJill Senft

    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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    CreditJohn P. Dessereau

    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.”

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    CreditChiara Vercesi

    A Former Culinary Couple Now Thrives as a Blended Family

    For Gale Gand and Rick Tramonto, both chefs, their passion for food always came first. After their divorce, they’ve learned to prioritize family.

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    CreditAlexandra Bowman

    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.

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Self-Care

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    CreditFrancesco Ciccolella

    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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    CreditLucy Jones

    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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    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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    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

    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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    CreditKelsey McClellan for The New York Times

    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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  2. Mini-Vows

    Making It Official With a Song and a Scroll

    Dr. Stephen Meeneghan, a naturopathic doctor, was hesitant when he received a message on a dating app from Ryan Cassata, a transgender advocate and musician. Yet they clicked right away.

    By Jenny Block

     
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    The Making of a Custom Wedding Veil

    Harriett Falvey, a veil designer, believes the time-honored accessory is often misunderstood: “It’s about being different and making your wedding attire your own.”

    By Alix Strauss

     
  6. Mini-Vows

    They Started With an Inbox Full of Questions

    Jason Mercado and Kristen Bateman, who met 10 years ago, didn’t begin dating until after three months of emailing. “I wanted to become friends first,” Ms. Bateman, a self-described introvert, said.

    By Jenny Block

     
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