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In Germany, smashing porcelain plates is a time-honored wedding custom that is said to bring good fortune and harmony to newlyweds. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/hJiYHMA via IFTTT

Christena Pyle and Rosemary Kalonaros spent weeks awkwardly bumping into each other at work. Then, they kissed at the company holiday party. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/T8rB1wG via IFTTT

In New York, Hamza Choudery and Zabreen Khan quickly bonded over a shared culture and cricket. This month they were married in Lahore. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/0BVlZOs via IFTTT

The skilled professionals who work on wedding dress alterations play a crucial role for brides, but their numbers are dwindling. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/dj3HJ5Q via IFTTT

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. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/WkM9Drc via IFTTT

Kelley Carter’s fantasies of meeting a man while shopping for almond milk took a back seat when Moreno McCalpin unexpectedly commented on her Tweet. From there a long-distance romance followed. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/dqL2abr via IFTTT

These fashion experts will not only help you find the perfect wedding day look, but also curate a collection of ensembles for related events. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/loZSiTp via IFTTT

Andrew Gilmoor and Nicholas Leddy matched a month before they ran into each other at a Black Lives Matter protest in Amsterdam. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/qKtrQA6 via IFTTT

The president of Stanford and the head football coach at Northwestern left their positions after being scrutinized in campus newspapers. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/30CRzyZ via IFTTT

Gov. Tony Evers used a quirky rule to edit the state budget and raise the cap on public school funding — until the year 2425. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/XJqsdBO via IFTTT

The Sofreh Aghd is a symbolic wedding display that involves a variety of rituals. But many couples are choosing to add their own modern twist. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/0MmZzsq via IFTTT

Nasir Qadree stopped Chloe Louvouezo on the street and invited her to hear him D.J. A 24-hour date followed the next day. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/EeJKa35 via IFTTT

A massive blackout in New York City interrupted many celebrations 20 years ago. We want to hear from couples and guests who were at a wedding during the power outage. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/HiRPTJc via IFTTT

Once used to show disapproval of a union, this clamorous custom now signifies a happy beginning for newlyweds. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/nIiG5DP via IFTTT

Molly Gaebe proposed to Leila Bozorg with a rainbow fabric ring and the help of the couple’s favorite drag queen. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/qHOyVAd via IFTTT

Kelly Winget fell asleep 20 minutes after knocking on Sarah Matteson’s front door for a first date. “It felt so natural to walk in there, and talk to each other a little and then just go to bed,” Ms. Winget said. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/p1s8QqO via IFTTT

Dianne Cox and Michael Cammer, who had been together for almost 25 years before saying “I do,” both struggle with traditional labels after six years of marriage. from NYT > Fashion > Love https://ift.tt/fXEkYD5 via IFTTT

Colleges have a game plan, like emphasizing the personal essay, but so do conservative groups that promise to monitor and, if necessary, go back to court. from NYT > Education https://ift.tt/QbMyTpm via IFTTT