On Love: Rachel Wilson and Bhavik Pathak

(Jennifer Domenick / JENNIFER DOMENICK)

The couple’s high school friendship blossomed into romance in college.

OnLove: Meghan Conklin and Thomas McCabe

(Mark Gail / TWP)

Conklin had begun to think that marriage wasn’t in the cards for her — until she reconnected with her former co-worker.

‘We just match each other at this emotional level’

(Ralph Alswang)

Sarah Schooler and Mary Busker found romance — and family — with each other.

OnLove: ‘What I remember is just how we looked at each other’

(Evy Mages)

Omar Teitelbaum was on stage with his band the first time he met Abigail Glenn-Chase. It took a few more gigs before the two of them would fall in love.

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.

More I Dos and advice

OnLove: Ruth Anne Salau & Bob Kurkjian

OnLove: Ruth Anne Salau & Bob Kurkjian

The two saw each other intermittently as friends until Kurkjian invited Salau to go to Tanzania with him.

OnLove: Kara Ward marries Michael Kessler

OnLove: Kara Ward marries Michael Kessler

The couple met in September 2007, when they started taking their puppies to the same park.

OnLove: Skye Wallace & Mike Henry

OnLove: Skye Wallace & Mike Henry

The returned Peace Corps volunteers — she had been in Romania, he in Peru — bonded over common interests.

OnLove: Anne Rosenzweig weds Yochi Dreazen

OnLove: Anne Rosenzweig weds Yochi Dreazen

The couple met on facebook, wed in Massachusetts and honeymooned along the Tanzanian coast.

On Love

On Love

The Wedding of Rosia Warner and Brent Parrish.

On Love

On Love

The wedding of Dawn Mishra & Matthew Majkut.

Celebrating life, until his last breath

Celebrating life, until his last breath

When Erwin Lobo was told he had cancer, he and Ed Urbaniak didn’t mourn the prospect of a changed future. Instead, they married.

OnLove: Partridge and Alan

OnLove: Partridge and Alan

Megan Partridge and Alan Wehler met at a party and soon became inseparable.

OnLove: Sara Miller and Jay Carpenter

OnLove: Sara Miller and Jay Carpenter

He popped the question in a scrapbook of her life.

Put a lid on Beyonce’s singledom anthem

Put a lid on Beyonce’s singledom anthem

Playing “Single Ladies,” a wedding staple that shows no signs of letting up, should also have to spin its unofficial and superior companion.

OnLove: Sara Friar, Steven Banvard

OnLove: Sara Friar, Steven Banvard

Couple exchanged vows at the National Press Club.

An ‘Angel’ brought them together

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

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

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.

Editors in love

Editors in love

The wedding of Amy Albert and Kit Rachlis.

Galleries

Royal Wedding exhibit featuring Catherine’s dress

The Duchess of Cambridge’s gown will be on display in Buckingham palace.

OnLove: Rachel Wilson and Bhavik Pathak

Rachel Wilson and Bhavik Pathak’s high school friendship blossomed into romance in college.

OnLove: Meghan Conklin and Thomas McCabe

Conklin had begun to think that marriage wasn’t in the cards for her — until she reconnected with her former co-worker.

‘We just match each other at this emotional level’

Sarah Schooler and Mary Busker found romance — and family — with each other.

Features

Staying Power

Staying Power

Advice from couples around the Beltway and beyond on keeping the love alive.

Video: ‘I Do! Washington Weddings’

Video: ‘I Do! Washington Weddings’

From their first kiss to the rehearsal dinner, Washington area couples share their love stories .

Down the aisle

Down the aisle

Get advice on merging finances, tips for couples tying the knot for a second time and more.

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Love at first sight?

Love at first sight?

Tell us how you met and you could be featured in an upcoming article.

EXPRESS

B.I.O.: Katie Febach, Rick Woodfork

Katie, 27, is an executive assistant. Rick, 28, works at a resort in Ellicott City, Md. They live in Silver Spring. The Main Event: They will wed Aug. 5 in Bigfork, Mont. Katie's childhood pastor will officiate. How They Met: A mutual friend set them up. That friend had also introduced Rick's brother to the woman who became his wife, "so we figured he had a good track record," Katie says. First Impressions: "I clammed right up," Katie says. "He was very good-looking, and those hazel eyes just threw me for a loop." "I couldn't get over the fact that she was from Montana. I'd never met anyone from Montana."

Date Lab

Date Lab: We hope the drunk lady was right about these two

Two Midwestern transplants with a passion for politics connect on this blind date.

Date Lab: He seems to be taking the ‘lab’ part to heart

This blind dater is looking for your feedback.

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Date Lab: Military meets granola. Will opposites attract?

He got a kick out of her biking to the date. But will they ride off into the sunset?

Weddings Video

Love of the Outdoors: Elizabeth and Nicholas

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

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.
Ageless Love: Nena and Ken

Ageless Love: Nena and Ken

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

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.