OnLove: Weathering life’s storms together
(Evy Mages / FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)
A Craigslist ad and a series of mishaps lead to a long-term relationship for Sarah Gillespie and Adam Johnson.
OnLove: Adrienne Burroughs weds Jamel Coates
(Rebecca D'Angelo / FTWP)
Couple exchanged vows at a 9 a.m. ceremony at the Washington Naval Yard Chapel.
OnLove: Falling for the vice principal
(Evy Mages / FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)
The wedding of Kalena Alston-Griffin and Ben Costa.
From law school to long distance
(Rebecca D'Angelo)
Erica Stevens and Martin Hewett made their relationship work despite living in different cities for three years.
Weddings: Walker Forehand and Kristin Fisher
(Tracy A. Woodward)
After meeting on a summer study program in Athens in 2003, they went their separate ways, but Walker Forehand couldn’t forget that “perfect month” in his life.
An ‘Angel’ brought them together
Teya Tuccio-Flick weds Sam Nikoomanesh after a meeting that was perhaps touched by divine inspiration.
Matchmaking in 140 characters or fewer
Relationship coach Paul Carrick Brunson aims to help single Washingtonians find romance in his Twitter project, Modern Day Matchmaker Wednesday.
Make love not war
Andrew Velthaus proposed to Wayne Shields in Paris but changed his mind about the Arc de Triomphe for as the place to pop the question.
Winning design in royal wedding dress contest
Becky Schupp is winner of The Post’s contest to design a royal wedding dress for Kate Middleton.
Nuptials: Carl Cox and Darin Henderson
The couple traded proposals on trips to Mexico when the timing was perfect for everyone.
Weddings: Dana Milyak marries Dennis Marron
Dana Milyak knew that if she wanted Dennis Marron to marry her, she’d have to be the one to propose — and it would have to be good.
‘Love of my life’
Adrienne Burroughs and Jamel Coates exchange vows at the Washington Naval Yard Chapel.
‘You’re still my baby, I’m still your man.’
Kalena Alston-Griffin weds Ben Costa at St. John the Evangelist Church in Forest Glen.
Video: ‘I Do! Washington Weddings’
From their first kiss to the rehearsal dinner, Washington area couples share their love stories .
Down the aisle
Get advice on merging finances, tips for couples tying the knot for a second time and more.
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B.I.O.: Allison Rafti, Greg Whitaker
Allison, 25, works for a medical nonprofit. Greg, 27, is a meteorologist. They live in Alexandria. The Main Event: They're getting hitched June 11 in the Rutgers University chapel, which boasts "scarlet red walls and a great stone floor," Allison says. How They Met: Through Rutgers' meteorology club. Greg was president of the club and "she clearly wanted to be first lady." First Date: A trip to Mount Washington, N.H., with the rest of the meteorology club.
Date Lab: Swinging in the trees but not each other’s hearts
Our blind daters like the Go Ape! treetop adventure course in Rockville, but will they like each other?
Video: Love of the Outdoors: Elizabeth and Nicholas
Elizabeth Sells and Nicholas Greenwell were best friends for four years who loved riding horses and the outdoors. Earlier this year, they learned about their love for each other.
Blending Cultures: Andrew and Sasha
Sasha Khan was unsure about being set up on a date by her friends. But when she decided to go through with it, she was happy she did and met Andrew Taylor.
Nena Ickes and Ken McMahill, both members of the Baby Boomer Club at Leisure World of Maryland, met on an evening walk and soon fell in love.
Shopping Support: John and Jeannie
John Lee and Jeannie Seo met in college and learned over the years to support each other's habits, including Jeannie's shopping trips.On the web
- Five eco-friendly engagement rings (Glamour.com)
- Wedding traditions from around the world (TheKnot.com)
- Color palettes we love (MarthaStewartWeddings.com)
- Registry must-haves: Colorful glasses (Brides.com)
- Anniversay and date night ideas (TheNest.com)
- Marriage-boosting tips for newlyweds (BVonLove.com)
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