BRIDES

Mark and Christopher met on February 25, 2023, and within a year, they knew they found something special. A year later, Mark proposed with a framed photo from their first date along with various keepsakes from their first year together. The couple immediately began planning their March 1, 2025 wedding in Los Angeles, California.

Brianna and Edward met in January 2018. Nearly five years later, in November 2023, Edward surprised Brianna with a getaway to Amangiri to enjoy the serene desert landscape. After a relaxed lunch and a massage at the spa, he popped the question surrounded by the beauty of Utah's canyons. The proposal set the tone for the kind of wedding celebration they envisioned; surrounded by nature and deeply personal. On April 12, 2024 the couple celebrated their wedding with 275 guests in Hurricane, Utah.

Alyx and Osasu met in June 2021 on an impromptu night out in Atlanta. Osasu was visiting a friend of Alyx's and they all found themselves at the same restaurant for dinner. The group continued the evening with drinks and dancing. "Osasu and I spent the rest of the night on the dance floor and closed the bar down-the rest is history!" Alyx says. On December 30, 2023, Osasu surprised Alyx with a proposal at her family's home on Lake Lanier in Georgia.

Letter from the Editor -Hallie Gould, GM Call it a whirlwind. Call it overnight success. Call it manifestation. No matter how you characterize the last year and a half for Whitney and Conner Leavitt, it's hard to believe they only first entered our pop-culture consciousness in 2024, when The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives premiered on Hulu. We're calling it impressive.

Key Takeaways Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas; Amal and George Clooney; Beyoncé and Jay-Z. None of these killer couples have let age stand in the way of a relationship that they knew was right. And neither should you. What Is a May-December Relationship? That doesn't mean that a May-December relationship is all that easy, though.

Key Takeaways Every bride wants to feel like a movie star on her big day-so why not look to the iconic big screen wedding scenes for inspiration? After all, the most memorable moments from our favorite romantic comedies are undoubtedly when our favorite characters tie the knot in lovely, overblown, and unexpected ways.

Key Takeaways You may be in a companionate marriage and not even know it. Many modern marriages take this form. It's based on two spouses having mutual interests, and each believes in the equality of each partner. They see their roles as interchangeable. What Is Companionate Marriage? While you may be unfamiliar with the exact title, a companionate marriage is by no means new. Its defining characteristics can be traced back to the beginning of the 19th century.

Wedding photographers love snapping shots of dapper grooms with their groomsmen on the big day. And while groomsmen typically like to keep photo sessions short and sweet, photographer Comfort Witcher says capturing high-quality groomsmen photos isn't just doable-it's quick and easy. She captures the creative and classic shots she needs, then lets the groomsmen go off to enjoy the festivities. Meet the Expert Witcher plans her groomsmen photos well before the wedding day.

Key Takeaways While many immediately jump to far-flung exotic destinations and balmy beaches when considering their honeymoon locales, few realize that an earthy desert oasis awaits right at their fingertips. Sedona's vibrantly rocky terrain, spiritually calming atmosphere, and relaxed pace make it a mini-moon mecca for both pleasure-seeking and adventurous couples alike.