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Jake Stein, the president of Def Pictures, a film and theater production company founded by Russell Simmons, had just moved to Los Angeles from New York when he was invited to a group dinner by a friend. “It was not meant to be a setup at all,” says Isabel Roth, who is now a third-year law student at USC. “Jake was already in the car when my friend David came to pick me up that night. He got out to open the door for me, all gentleman-like, and we did this sort of awkward handshake. We ended…

Lauren M. Filla and Daniel Stokes, both of Wildwood, were united in marriage April 22, 2017, at Silver Oaks Chateau in Wildwood. Mr. Garrett Stevens officiated at the ceremony.

Bride’s parents are Michael and Laurie Filla, St. Albans, and the groom’s parents are Gary Stokes, Arnold, and Barb Phillips, Lake Saint Louis. Grandparents are Jane M. Filla, Washington, and Joan Stokes, Valley Park.

The bride was given in marriage by her father.

Serving as matrons of honor were…

Would you really ever wear your wedding dress again? It’s a question that many brides ask themselves before they blow their budget on a dream gown and, as it’s becoming more popular than ever to eek every last drop out of the big day, many of us are now actively creating new opportunities and events to ensure that we fulfill the re-wear promise.

“A lot of people are trying to extend their weddings now, whether that’s with immediate follow-up events like lunches and garden parties on…

When you marry someone, you are also, in some way, marrying the things they love — a favorite musician, a beloved TV show, a film genre, a sport. That’s why it always strikes us as a good sign when both members of the couple agree to incorporate some element of their fandom into their nuptials. While NFL-themed weddings aren’t exactly new, we can’t imagine they’re a common sight in West Sussex, England, where one Miami Dolphins superfan just got married.

“You know you have found the…