wedding

Health & Safety

Whatever happened to ... the pandemic-delayed wedding dreams of Patrick and Fiona?

7:54am August 28, 2022

by Nick Schonfeld

They finally came true! He's Malawian. She's Dutch. They fell in love and hoped to wed but the pandemic got in the way. Here's the story of the happy day — and the latest challenge in their lives.

Journalists and politicians mingled at an afterparty following the White House Correspondents Dinner on April 30. Based on COVID cases among attendees at the main event, SARS-CoV-2 was mingling as well.

Health & Safety

Coronavirus FAQ: Should I go to that party? What do I do if guests got COVID?

6:23pm May 06, 2022

by Fran Kritz

Whether it's a wedding, graduation or meeting, indoor events can spread the virus. Here's a complete guide: what to ponder before going, how to cut risks while there, what to do if cases crop up.

Brendan Paul (center) poses in front of newlyweds Jess Sandoval and Alana Stroebel at the Graceland wedding chapel in downtown Las Vegas.

National

Viva Las Vegas! The City's $2 Billion Wedding Industry Is Back

7:00am July 24, 2021

by Nate Hegyi

In June, about 340 couples a day were getting hitched in Sin City, a rate higher than even before the pandemic.

A man holds a U.S. and a rainbow flag outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on June 26, 2015, after the court legalized gay marriage nationwide.

A Record Number Of Americans, Including Republicans, Now Support Same-Sex Marriage

9:15am June 09, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

The rise in support stems largely from a majority of Republicans, who for the first time back same-sex marriage at 55%, according to Gallup.

Washington Wedding With More Than 300 Guests Linked To 17 Coronavirus Cases

11:04am November 17, 2020

by Elie Levine

Health officials are asking more than 300 people who were in attendance to get tested and quarantine after a large wedding earlier this month near Ritzville, Wash.

Cameron and Katlynn Fischer celebrated their April wedding in Colorado. But the day before, Cameron was in such bad shape from a bachelor party hangover that he headed to an emergency room to be rehydrated. That's when their financial headaches began.

The Real Bachelor Party Hangover: A $12,460 ER Bill

4:10pm September 19, 2019

by Markian Hawryluk

The high ER charge for treating one Colorado groom's hangover the day before his wedding illustrates how emergency room bills have become major headaches for many Americans.

A bridal mannequin sitting in a wheelchair in a small shop display has gotten big attention.

World News

U.K. Bridal Boutique Celebrates Wedding Dresses And Wheelchairs

4:22pm January 13, 2019

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

A window display at the shop in Portishead, England, went viral on social media for featuring a mannequin wearing a wedding dress while in a wheelchair.

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Ibrahim Halil Dudu is a master tailor. He's also a Syrian refugee living in Ontario, and when the bride next door's zipper broke, he came to the rescue.

World News

An Act Of Kindness, From One Immigrant To Another

8:28am October 01, 2016

by Scott Simon

Ibrahim Halil Dudu is a master tailor. He's also a Syrian refugee who had recently arrived in Ontario. And when the bride next door's zipper broke at the last minute, he came to her rescue.

For some, thinking twice before walking down the aisle was the right decision.

National

When Cold Feet Before The Wedding Walks You Down The Right Aisle

6:52pm August 14, 2016

by NPR Staff

Most weddings go off without a hitch. But for Stella Grizont, Nikki Vargas and Jonathan Brill, calling it quits before walking down the aisle was the right decision.

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National

Wedding Woes: When Families Feud Over Invitations

2:26pm June 11, 2016

Dear Sugar Radio is a podcast offering "radical empathy" and advice for the lost, lonely and heartsick. This week they consider what to do when wedding plans create tension within the family.