May 03, 2009 Issue

Courting the birth of love

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Before the wedding, be ready for a few curve balls

Sounds good to me

For ELI BROAD and DAVID BOHNETT, philanthropy isn’t just giving money to charity—it’s investing in the social good

Why one man chose to ditch bachelorhood after years of swearing by it

Who would want an arranged marriage? Someone with faith

It’s family first, as a same-sex union gets put to the test

The idea of marriage takes on a whole new meaning when you’re asked to perform one

One island ceremony takes mixed marriage to a whole new level

For their 20th anniversary, one husband gives his wife the proposal she never got

Hold the goat stew and the banda sinaloense—Mexican-American weddings are assimilating

Finding the right person is the goal, but there’s more than one way to meet a mate these days

A new generation of cutting-edge bridal couture fuses traditional craftsmanship with a daring, modern sensibility

Stylist: Tiina Laakkonen Fashion Assistant: Britt Marie Kittelsen Hairstylist: Esther Langham @ Art&Commerce Makeup: Pep Gay @ Streeters Manicurist: Sheril Bailey @ Jed Root Set Designer: Max Bellhouse @ Magnet Model: Katrin/Women Shoot Location: Pier 59 Studios Producer: Kim Pollock PAGE 45: Vera Wang ivory georgette wrap gown with pleated organza ruffle: price available upon request, Vera Wang Bridal House, 212-628-3400, verawang.com.

Choosing your wedding cake? Don’t be afraid to break the mold

JAY and MAVIS LENO on strong women, real men—and why theirs is a love for the ages

At more and more weddings, the environment is an honored guest

Turns out the future of the signature California white wine lies in its past

If Jerry Buss has his way, the Lakers will belong to his kids

Going to Ione Skye and Ben Lee’s wedding in India was a journey of more than miles