Valentine’s Day 2017 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.

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)

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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