Valentine’s Day 2017 in the Southland

Jerry and Stephine Tyler pose for pictures following their Valentine's Day wedding at the L.A. County Registrar's office in Norwalk.

Jerry and Stephine Tyler pose for pictures following their Valentine’s Day wedding at the L.A. County Registrar’s office in Norwalk.

  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

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Valentine's Day in the Southland

Tharanga Wickramaarachchi, left, and Dulanjaree Perera, are applauded by family and friends at the conclusion of their Valentine’s Day wedding at the L.A. County Registrar’s office in Norwalk.

  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Valentine's Day in the Southland

NORWALK, CALIF. - FEB. 14, 2017. Jerry and Stephine Tyler kiss before their Valentine’s Day wedding at the L.A. County Registrar’s office in Norwalk on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. More than 700 couples had Valentine’s Day civil ceremonies performed in Norwalk in 2016, and officials expected a large number of holiday marriages again this year. Jerry, 40, and Stephine, 25, are residents of Gardena. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times)  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Valentine's Day in the Southland

Newlywed Loren Garcia tosses her wedding bouquet following a Valentine’s Day wedding at the L.A. County Registrar’s office in Norwalk.

  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Valentine's Day in the Southland

Commissioner Manny Gomez performs the wedding ceremony for Lizbeth and Oscar Mendoza at the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana on Valentine’s Day.

  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Valentine's Day in the Southland

Luis Duy and Cindy Tran jump in the air while their friends and family snap pictures before their wedding at the Old Orange County Courthouse on Valentine’s Day in Santa Ana. More than 250 couples gathered at the courthouse while three commissioners conducted ceremonies in three different courtrooms.

  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Valentine's Day in the Southland

Newlyweds Paul Tee and Pailin Mai Ting pose for photos after their Valentine’s Day wedding in the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana.

  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Valentine's Day in the Southland

Christian and Alison Rosales show off their wedding rings after exchanging vows at the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana.

  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Valentine's Day in the Southland

Long Tran Mai and Le Mai kiss after exchanging vows at the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana on Valentine’s Day.

  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Valentine's Day in the Southland

Los Angeles Flower Market is seeing a strong business on Valentine’s Day.

  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Valentine's Day in the Southland

Diana Soto crosses San Pedro Avenue at 8th Street in Los Angeles with Valentine’s Day gifts for her mother.

  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Valentine's Day in the Southland

Gerry Tcheumani shops for flowers for loved ones on Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles.

  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Valentine's Day in the Southland

Street vendor Beatriz dela Cruz crosses 8th Street, moving her cart of small flower arrangements specially made for Valentine’s Day.

  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)