courtship [ˈkɔːtʃɪp] noun1. the wooing of one person by another2. the period during which such wooing takes place Many of the world’s greatest love stories begin with love at first sight; then there are those, which take a little longer for love to blossom . . . Friday, May 6, 1955 was to be a »

l o v e | a t  f i r s t  s i g h t : An instantaneous attraction to someone or something.A fleeting glance, a coy smile, a beguiling first encounter — a modern fairytale in the making. above, photography by delfina, who, once a model, also enjoys being behind the camera A dashing young »

betrothal -ˈtrō-thəl, -ˈtrȯ-, -thəl noun : a mutual promise or contract for a future marriage What greater love story could there be, than a love story that inspired one of the most magnificent structures in the world? That which began as a betrothal, blossomed into an intensely intimate bond — which, despite ending in tragedy, »

Passion: /ˈpaʃ(ə)n/ strong amorous feeling or desire; love; ardour A fiercely intense passion, an infatuated excitement, a concentrated and powerful love. — there is no other way to describe the thrilling and dynamic romance between the breathtakingly beautiful Elizabeth Taylor and the hopelessly handsome Richard Burton — a great love story filled so completely with »

With each and every detail still fresh in our minds, is hard to believe the first anniversary of the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding is already upon us. From the exquisite English & French Chantilly lace of the gown to the to the eight-tiered wedding cake decorated with an astounding nine hundred sugar-paste flowers »

Companion : /kəmˈpanjən/ one that is closely connected with another A waifish figure and large, brown, doe-like eyes; a tiny, cinched in waist and sweet, elfin features; a willowy dancer’s body, slight but strong from years of ballet training—always graceful and ever ladylike—it is difficult to believe that this beautiful woman, both inside and out, »

love letter — noun; a letter or note written by someone to his or her sweetheart or lover; a personal letter to a loved one expressing affection Whether reading a breathtaking and enchanting tale of heroic deeds and star crossed lovers, or remembering a stolen first kiss or a midnight stroll on a cool midsummer’s »

Adventurers : əd-ˈven-chər those who undertake or encounter exciting or remarkable experiences Aptly dubbed the ‘power-couple’ of the nineties, John F Kennedy Jr & Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy were modern American royalty. Both astoundingly attractive and wonderfully smitten with each other, they were written about and commented on almost daily in gossip columns and tabloids. Quintessentially American »

“It is a risk to love. What if it doesn’t work out?Ah, but what if it does?” — Peter McWilliams Golden : adj ˈgōl-dən radiantly youthful & vigorous; of a high degree of excellence. Fifty years, for any marriage is an extraordinary feat — but, a Hollywood marriage?Why, it’s an eternity! Paul Newman & Joanne »

A hopelessly romantic love story spanning almost 50 years must certainly be the thing dreams are made of; with such humble beginnings, this romance has blossomed and most definitely passed the test of time — a testament to true love and the hope of happily ever after . . . Above, from the Rosecliff collection »

“We became ­lovers forever, eternally. Big words, I know, but I truly felt that no matter what happened we would always be in love.” — Ava Gardner What could be more captivating than a great love story, that, despite a tumultuous and condemned beginning, defied all odds to become one of the most passionate romances »

Pizzazz : /pɪˈzaz/ an attractive combination of vitality and glamour A beautifully vibrant and effervescently stylish couple, the toast of the social scene — Diana & Reed Vreeland will always be remembered as a couple whose opinion was respected, whose thoughts were listened to, and whose style was emanated the world over . . . »

For some of the greatest love stories of all time, age is but a number — their love is so vivid, it disregards years and thrives only on the passion two people feel for each other. The great romance of Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall is one such story — instantly smitten with one another, »

The pop princess and the heartthrob — a story so often heard, but one that not so often lasts the test of time. The pressures of fame will challenge even the strongest of romances, and those that survive can only be described as a great love story . . . It was 1996, and Victoria »

Each and every great love story is unique. Though the message of true, passionate, undying love is constant, the tale of how this is reached is undoubtedly individual, and there is most certainly no ‘right or wrong’. Some love stories, perhaps, at the time, do not conform to what society describes as a ‘proper’ relationship »

Bronzed legs that go on forever, hair perfectly imperfect, golden, dewy skin and a sparkling mega-watt smile — the now iconic image of Farrah Fawcett laughing in a simple red swimsuit so perfectly encapsulated her spirit and vitality and love; it was clear that whomever captured this beauty’s heart would most certainly be a very »

Cesira in Two Women, and Lucia Curio in It Started In Naples, Filumena Marturano in Marriage Italian-Style and Giovanna in Sunflower — Sophia Loren has been known by many names throughout her life and acting career, but she was known as ‘wife’, ‘soul mate’ and ‘great love’ to only one person: Carlo Ponti. Her dark, »

As with so many of the greatest of romances, love and tragedy go hand-in-hand. Misfortune and heartbreak seem the cruelest of fates to bestow upon two people so completely in love, but perhaps the sign of a truly boundless love is one that survives the tribulation — and if anything — is stronger at the »

Serge Gainsbourg — the eccentric French singer, songwriter, actor, poet, composer & director — never conforming to one genre or another, he was revolutionary and progressive, and is regarded as a legend of French music and cinema, as well as one of the world’s most influential musicians. Jane Birkin, the English actress and chanteuse, was »

On January 10, 1931, the Viscountess Thelma Furness hosted a lavish party at her home in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire; she was Edward, The Prince of Wales’ long-time love interest.  As it happened, American socialite, Wallis Simpson, attended the same party with her husband Ernest Simpson.    Although it would have been lovely to say that »

Poetic love letters, a courtship, and loving one another until their dying day are but a rarity in today’s age, so a romance that combines all three must certainly be a great love story; although not the knight in shining armour of a young girl’s imagination, Robert Browning was Elizabeth Barrett’s hero, metaphorically sweeping her »

The rockstar and the Hollywood princess — a match made in heaven. Both effortlessly cool, so naturally suave, debonair — but in a cultured, à la mode way. Sofia Coppola — film director, actress, model, screenwriter and producer — and her beau, Thomas Mars — front man of the band Phoenix — are the quintessential »