Joyful Chaos': Couples Flock to Courthouses to Wed on Valentine's Day
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On Valentine's Day, Bexar County Courthouse in San Antonio witnessed a collective wedding ceremony at midnight, attended by 125 couples. Officiated by Clerk Lucy Adama-Clark, the event celebrated love and togetherness as couples exchanged vows. This year was particularly special as Valentine's Day fell on a Friday, leading many to choose this significant date. The newlyweds shared their first kiss amidst cheers and later danced to Etta James' 'At Last,' emphasizing the shared joy and excitement of their union in front of friends and family.
At 12:01 a.m. on Valentine's Day, the county clerk, Lucy Adama-Clark, began to officiate a brief, collective ceremony. At its conclusion, 125 couples kissed for the first time as married partners.
It was a really good experience to be there with everyone else and just be surrounded by a bunch of people who are also in love, said Nadia Martin, 29.
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