Hundreds of People Say ‘I Do’ on Valentine’s Day in Orange County – Orange County Register

Jacqueline Soria said she loves her new husband, “always putting me first and always talking to me before making a decision. He treats us like a couple.”

Noel Soria said he likes how his new wife is “kind and kind to everyone,” adding, perhaps a little sheepishly, “It sounds corny.”

But Valentine’s Day is nothing, if not sugar-laden sentiment.

And the staff at the Orange County Clerk’s Office at the Old County Courthouse in Santa Ana encouraged all kinds of loves on Monday as they happily worked to make the experience special for more than 100 couples. husband has become popular. date for the wedding.

Inside the turn-of-the-century building, love lights up the entire second floor.

The 10-foot by 3-foot “love” sign with an incandescent light bulb was used as a photo booth for the couples.

Outside the burnt orange building, ceremonies were conducted by the matrimonial deputy commissioners, and in the annual merry tradition, members of the OC Board of Supervisors were invited by Secretary Hugh Nguyen to perform a number of ceremonies. ceremony.

Couples are celebrated under the white dome in a brief but sweet ceremony.

Supervisor Katrina Foley, who conducted the ceremony with Supervisor Doug Chaffee, said: “Choosing a life partner to share life with in good times and bad, someone who is loyal, caring, forgiving, and unconditional love is very important. “On this Valentine’s Day, let’s spread the love and celebrate relationships that last a lifetime.”

Before the wedding, the Sorias were approached by “helpful Hondas”. “Yes, we do, when it comes to TV commercials that show how the car company surprises people with good deeds,” says Staci Orozio. Wearing their trademark light blue suits, they presented the couple with a certificate of their stay, after discovering that they had no plans for a honeymoon.

Clerk-Recorder’s offices in central, southern, and northern Orange County have extended their Valentine’s Day hours to 5 p.m. to be more marriage-friendly.

And new this year at the Old Courthouse are the 6 to 8 p.m. candlelight ceremonies inside the building.

Deputy Minister Daniel Gutierrez said there were 94 appointments during the day and 15 at night at the old courthouse and another 112 at other court offices. But there are also pedestrians.

Gutierrez also said something is being worked on for marriages on February 22.