Mini-Vows

A quick read about other couples and their path to love.

A Proposal in the Offing? Not So Fast.
Stephanie Fleischman expected to become engaged when Zach Kuperman planned a trip to Italy, but there were several other surprises along the way.
By Rosalie R. Radomsky
Outside the Campus Cafeteria, It Was Love at First Sight
Lucie Lott felt and Lalo Fabregas did a triple take the first time they saw each other. He almost canceled their first date for fear of falling in love.
By Shivani Vora
A Tennis Ball to the Head Was Just the Start of Their Love Story
Eric Rothman had a funny way of asking Courtney DiGia to prom. Ultimately, it worked out for them.
By Shivani Gonzalez
She Worried He’d Steal Her Business Idea — Instead, He Stole Her Heart
When Jim Dolce and Ashley Tyrner met in 2019, they talked business over tacos. It would take several more meet-ups for things to turn romantic.
By Sarah Lyon
After Their First Phone Call, She Knew She Wanted to Marry Him
Elise Nikolaisen was seeking professional advice when she reached out to Bailey Carlin on social media. She got it, along with a relationship.
By Jenny Block
A Sweet Start With ‘Pastéis de Nata,’ or Egg Custard Tarts from Portugal
Marc Rofsky surprised and delighted Jon Kay on their first date with two sweet treats in a crumpled bag that he had brought back from Portugal.
By Rosalie R. Radomsky
They Noticed Each Other on a Train. Then Again, Six Days Later.
When Kana Abe and Jack Seemer got a second chance in the cafe car on St. Patrick’s Day, 2012, they recognized their good luck.
By Jenny Block
From Quinceañera Dance Partners to Life Partners
Dianna Mateos and Edgar Angel met over 10 years ago at a quinceañera. The two have grown together ever since.
By Frank Rojas
A ‘Soul-Mate’ Connection Forged From Opposite Coasts
Tyler Eyre and Yasmin Khorram, whose family fled Iran four decades ago, describe the connection on their first date as “like lightning.”
By Halina Bennet
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.
By Tammy LaGorce