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This Couple Had Their Wedding at Cafe Spaghetti
“In 2018, I matched with a guy named Karl on a dating app who joked that we had the same name,” says Carly. It caught her attention and, after meeting up IRL, the two quickly fell in love. A year later, they got a dog; during the first year of the pandemic, he proposed with his grandmother’s engagement ring. Carly and Karl ended up getting married over lunch with friends and family at Cafe Spaghetti. Here, Carly tells us about their unforgettable day…
“It was so nice to have the wedding in our Brooklyn neighborhood — in the backyard of Cafe Spaghetti. Before heading down to see everyone, the staff made an Aperol Spritz for me and an Old Fashioned for Karl. We had a sip together before walking in. We were nervous!”
“We said our vows in front of friends and family. I was getting choked up and absentmindedly said ‘shit!’ My little nephew piped up and said, ‘Hey, there’s kids here!’ Everybody started laughing, and it broke the ice.”
“Our wedding wasn’t super traditional, but there were two things we wanted to do: the breaking of the glass and the lighting of a unity candle. When we finally kissed, everyone clapped and cheered.”
“My nephews were so excited to wear suits. They talked about them for months leading up to the wedding. My younger nephew, in front, has a birthday the same month we got married. He asked his parents for a motorcycle, but my brother and sister-in-law were like, ‘Nope.’ So, he was thrilled to show up and see this Vespa parked in the restaurant’s backyard!”
“Wedding food can be bland, but because we did ours at a restaurant, it was so good. The eggplant was outstanding, but it’s hard to choose a favorite thing because it was all so delicious.”
“At your own wedding, you can get caught up saying hi to everyone, and then suddenly you realize you haven’t eaten anything. So, Karl and I made a pact with one another to sit down and enjoy the food.”
“I went to Cha Cha Linda for a vintage dress. I wanted to shine and didn’t care about wearing white. This sequined 1970s disco dress was perfect. Since my mom doesn’t live in New York, she wasn’t able to come dress shopping with me, and she felt a twinge of sadness about that. So, when she next came to visit, we went back to Cha Cha Linda to find her an outfit, which she’s wearing here. I was like, ‘Someone has to wear white!’ She looked fabulous.”
“Guest books can be expensive, so for their wedding, my brother and sister-in-law picked out a coffee table book they liked and had people sign each page with a Sharpie. They chose a book on architecture; we went with one on New York graffiti. Guests had fun picking which page they wanted to sign.”
“We served homemade desserts by the owner Sal’s father, including tiramisu, cannolis and gelato. There was so much food that the staff packed to-go boxes and left them by the exit, so our guests could take home leftovers.”
Thank you so much, Carly and Karl! What a beautiful day.
P.S. Four NYC City Hall weddings, romantic proposal stories, and which wedding dress would you choose?
(Photos by Thalia Abreu.)
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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