The day of love

Shenzhen's lovebirds rushed to tie the knot on Valentine's Day, which falls on today. Long queues of couples formed at marriage registration offices across the city, waiting to get their marriage certificates. A total of 1,211 couples across the city had their marriage registered on the day alone as of 6 p.m., according to the city’s civil service bureau. 

A newly-wed couple pose for a photo outside the marriage registration office in Xiangmi Park in Futian District today. Photos by Sun Yuchen

Newlyweds take turns to take photos at the marriage registration office in Xiangmi Park today.

A videographer livestreams the process of a couple getting legally bound at the marriage registration office in Xiangmi Park today.

Couples queue up to register at the marriage registration office in Xiangmi Park today.

A newly-wed couple kiss each other outside the marriage registration office in Xiangmi Park today.

A videographer livestreams the process of a couple getting legally bound at the marriage registration office in Xiangmi Park today.