Clare Robinson & Matthew Heaphy

Clare Farne Robinson and Matthew Dickinson Heaphy of Brooklyn, N.Y., were married Sept. 17, 2011, at Fort Barry Parade Ground at Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Sausalito, Calif. Mark Sanford, the bridegroom's uncle, officiated at the 4 p.m. ceremony.

Those who argue together stay together

When Bob Gubrud heard about a survey saying that arguing with your spouse at least once a week makes for stronger, longer marriages, he chuckled as he quipped sarcastically, "That must mean that our marriage is fantastic, because sometimes we have one a day."

Deborah Lardner & Michael Passafaro

Deborah Lardner of Amherst and Michael Passafaro of Saddle Brook, N.J., were married Sept. 16, 2011, at St. Boniface Church in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Rev. Anthony Andreassi officiated at the 3:30 p.m. ceremony.

Mary Franck & Peter Cleary

Mary Elizabeth Franck and Peter James Cleary of Easthampton were married Oct. 1, 2011, at Our Lady of the Valley Church in Easthampton. The Rev. Piotr Pawlus officiated at the 1 p.m. ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Homer and Frances Franck of Newton. The bridegroom is the son of Thomas and Margot Cleary of Westhampton.

Lindsey Shumway & Philip St. Laurence

Lindsey Ann Shumway and Philip St. Laurence of Hadley were married Nov. 11, 2011, at Goodnough Dike at the Quabbin Reservoir in Ware. Justice of the Peace William Nagle officiated at the 11:11 a.m. ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Lee and Diane Shumway of Hadley. The bridegroom is the son of Paul and Julie St. Laurence of Easthampton.

Janelle LaRose & Jason Graham

Janelle LaRose and Jason Graham of Easthampton were married Oct. 15 in God Is Love Church in Easthampton. Pastor Chris Domina, the bridegroom's uncle, officiated at the 2 p.m. ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Kenneth and Regina LaRose of Andover. The bridegroom is the son of Jack and Donna Graham of Easthampton.

Megan Hayes & Conor O'Keefe

Megan Patricia Hayes and Conor Thomas O'Keefe of Tyngsboro were married Sept. 10 at St. John the Evangelist Church in North Chelmsford. The Rev. Guy Sciacca officiated at the 2 p.m. ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Patrick and Melissa Hayes of Florence. The bridegroom is the son of William and Cornelia O'Keefe of Somerville.