Vows

Laurie Stone, a feminist and writer, has always believed that the institution of marriage “has not been a good thing for women.” Then she met Richard Toon.

By Tammy LaGorce

Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt weren’t the center of attention at their wedding. Instead, they shared the day with Ms. Morrison’s beloved aunt, who has a rare condition.

By Jenny Block

Anastasia Savka and Oleksiy Levchenko met at a rehabilitation facility earlier this year after surviving critical injuries as Ukrainian soldiers.

By Tammy LaGorce

Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya Akkineni bonded over their South Indian roots and a shared language that felt like home. They married in an “intimate” ceremony of 300.

By Sadiba Hasan

When Moira Legault, who has brain cancer, was given about a year to live, she knew she wanted to spend the rest of her life with Tyler Ferron.

By Sadiba Hasan

When Amaiya Davis and Matthew Wynter’s relationship ended abruptly, Ms. Davis blamed it on a cosmic shift, but she never lost hope. “I think part of me always knew we would get back together,” she said.

By Tammy LaGorce

Philicia Saunders and Jordan Wilson discovered a mutual love of cosplay, anime, video games — and, eventually, each other.

By Leslie Katz

Gregory Mathis and Richard Cooper bonded over faith and family. Mr. Mathis said he felt early on that their souls were aligned. But both feared the judgment of being openly gay.

By Valeriya Safronova

When Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum connected on Grindr, becoming the Brownstone Boys was not on their bingo card.

By Jenny Block

Amber Walker and Ron Dutt held a surprise wedding during the “Flummunity Fest,” a fan-driven gathering for admirers of the designer.

By Suzanne Clores