{"id":164872,"date":"2026-02-14T18:30:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T18:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/164872\/"},"modified":"2026-02-14T18:30:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T18:30:07","slug":"more-than-100-couples-kick-off-valentines-day-by-getting-married-in-downtown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/164872\/","title":{"rendered":"More than 100 couples kick off Valentine\u2019s Day by getting married in downtown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Service took place at Bexar County Courthouse<\/p>\n<p>More than 100 couples kicked off Valentine\u2019s Day by tying the knot just after midnight on the steps of the Bexar County Courthouse. (Copyright 2026 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">SAN ANTONIO \u2013 More than 100 couples kicked off Valentine\u2019s Day by tying the knot just after midnight on the steps of the Bexar County Courthouse.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">According to the county clerk, this year\u2019s mass wedding marked the largest turnout yet, with 154 couples saying \u201cI do\u201d at midnight. A ceremony also took place at 10 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">One last ceremony is planned for Valentine\u2019s Day:<\/p>\n<p>Noon: Wedding ceremony, and the United States Postal Service will unveil the 2026 Love Stamp<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">While the ceremonies are free, a $20 donation is suggested to benefit the Bexar County Family Justice Center.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Read also: <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorAndrea K. Moreno headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/team\/AKMRTERDGDRGRG9675GIKFG4TB\/\" title=\"View Andrea K. Moreno&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Andrea K. Moreno<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Andrea K. Moreno is a Digital Journalist at KSAT. She graduated from Texas State University with an electronic media degree and a minor in psychology. She also attended San Antonio College, where she held several positions at The Ranger, now known as The Sundial, for three years. <\/p>\n<p>FIVE YEARS AGO: A look back at the historic February 2021 winter storm in San Antonio<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:45<\/p>\n<p>FIVE YEARS AGO: A look back at the historic February 2021 winter storm in San AntonioVALENTINE\u2019S DAY: Damp &amp; drizzly morning with a few strong afternoon storms possible<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:46<\/p>\n<p>VALENTINE\u2019S DAY: Damp &amp; drizzly morning with a few strong afternoon storms possibleSpurs Jackals fan group fuels father-son bond, appreciation for team<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:32<\/p>\n<p>Spurs Jackals fan group fuels father-son bond, appreciation for teamSan Antonio surgeon shares his heart attack survival story, encourages others to prioritize health<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:38<\/p>\n<p>San Antonio surgeon shares his heart attack survival story, encourages others to prioritize healthO\u2019Connor High School students offer budget-friendly Valentine\u2019s Day solutions<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:42<\/p>\n<p>O\u2019Connor High School students offer budget-friendly Valentine\u2019s Day solutionsDeveloper pays City of San Antonio $3.3 million to clear land where endangered species lives<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:58<\/p>\n<p>Developer pays City of San Antonio $3.3 million to clear land where endangered species lives4 in 5 Texas Education Freedom Account applicants plan on attending private school<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:50<\/p>\n<p>4 in 5 Texas Education Freedom Account applicants plan on attending private schoolMarbach Road safety upgrades planned months after student killed in crash<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:36<\/p>\n<p>Marbach Road safety upgrades planned months after student killed in crashGet a loook at the 2026 Rodeo fairground food!\ud83d\ude0b<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:15<\/p>\n<p>Get a loook at the 2026 Rodeo fairground food!\ud83d\ude0bHill Country floods survivor hails \u2018amazing\u2019 assistance from relief groups<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:33<\/p>\n<p>Hill Country floods survivor hails \u2018amazing\u2019 assistance from relief groupsVALENTINE&#8217;S FORECAST: Storms are likely around San Antonio<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 2:50<\/p>\n<p>VALENTINE&#8217;S FORECAST: Storms are likely around San AntonioDowntown exhibit traces San Antonio\u2019s art scene across five decades<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:01<\/p>\n<p>Downtown exhibit traces San Antonio\u2019s art scene across five decadesSCAM ALERT: Watch out for romance scams ahead of Valentine\u2019s Day<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:28<\/p>\n<p>SCAM ALERT: Watch out for romance scams ahead of Valentine\u2019s DaySan Antonio Stock Show &amp; Rodeo kicks off Thursday <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:34<\/p>\n<p>San Antonio Stock Show &amp; Rodeo kicks off Thursday El Paso airspace reopened after FAA quickly reverses 10-day flight restrictions<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:02<\/p>\n<p>El Paso airspace reopened after FAA quickly reverses 10-day flight restrictionsSan Antonio City Council to discuss options to fight East Side ICE facility<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:42<\/p>\n<p>San Antonio City Council to discuss options to fight East Side ICE facilityVIA partners with San Antonio leaders to offer free, reduced bus fares <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:55<\/p>\n<p>VIA partners with San Antonio leaders to offer free, reduced bus fares Woman sentenced to 40 years for malnourished children put in makeshift cages;mother defends daughter<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 2:26<\/p>\n<p>Woman sentenced to 40 years for malnourished children put in makeshift cages;mother defends daughterDemocratic candidates Nirenberg, Sakai face off in Bexar County judge debate<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:59<\/p>\n<p>Democratic candidates Nirenberg, Sakai face off in Bexar County judge debateValentine\u2019s Day flower prices bloom as tariffs impact San Antonio florists<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:56<\/p>\n<p>Valentine\u2019s Day flower prices bloom as tariffs impact San Antonio floristsNonprofit buys homes to keep them affordable on West Side<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:30<\/p>\n<p>Nonprofit buys homes to keep them affordable on West SideSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones could face a censure vote. Does it matter?<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:09<\/p>\n<p>San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones could face a censure vote. Does it matter?Bexar County honors court reporters as statewide shortage persists<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:05<\/p>\n<p>Bexar County honors court reporters as statewide shortage persistsFire still under investigation<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:07<\/p>\n<p>Fire still under investigationA 40 year prison sentence for New Braunfels foster and adoptive mom Susan Helton.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:52<\/p>\n<p>A 40 year prison sentence for New Braunfels foster and adoptive mom Susan Helton.Previous photoNext photo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Service took place at Bexar County Courthouse More than 100 couples kicked off Valentine\u2019s Day by tying the&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":164873,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[993,82,84,83,51770,64906],"class_list":{"0":"post-164872","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-san-antonio","8":"tag-downtown","9":"tag-san-antonio","10":"tag-san-antonio-headlines","11":"tag-san-antonio-news","12":"tag-valentines-day","13":"tag-valentines"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/164872","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=164872"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/164872\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/164873"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=164872"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=164872"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=164872"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}