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Fbr some, Valentine’s Day calls for more than just a box of chocolates
Feb. 14 is one of the most
popular days to get married
By GREG BLUESTEIN
gbluestei@randb.com
Valentine’s Day, a holiday of love, romance and
greeting cards, means more to some couples than
an expensive date, flowers and a box of chocolate.
Today is one of the most popular days of the year
to get married.
Sarah Cook, a clerk at the Probate Court, said
that Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve are two
of the most popular dates for couples to tie the
knot.
Cook said that the court sees about 45 to 95
weddings a month. But in February, that number
swells to between 95 and 125, many of which occur
on Feb. 14.
Juvenile Court Judge James E. McDonald said
he never knows how many people to expect.
“I generally play it by ear,” he said. “Last
week, I performed about seven or eight
weddings.”
But he had no idea as to how many people will
come in today.
Because it is relatively simple to obtain
a wedding license, many people arrive
unexpectedly.
“Everyone seems to wait until the last minute
(to get married),” Cook said.
To get a marriage license, prospective couples
must have a blood test, fill out some applications,
bring proper identification and pay a $31 fee,
Judge McDonald said.
“Within minutes, the license is available,” Cook
said.
Once the license is obtained, the couple
is able to marry, pending the availability of a
judge.
Evelyn Linn, the clerk of the Magistrate Court,
said Valentine’s Day often is busy.
“Usually, we have a lot of marriages (on
Valentine’s Day),” she said. “Last year (the
Magistrate Court) did at least five.”
Although Valentine’s Day is among the most
popular times to get married, weddings occur at
all times, Linn said
“Here, they happen any time of the year,” she
said. “Some couples commit themselves a year in
advance, others just walk in.”
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“It’s the whole love and romance theme.
February is a euphoric month, and cou
ples just want to get married now. ”
SARAH COOK
Probate Court Clerk
Linn said that some couples arrive more pre
pared than others. “Some couples come dressed
in a wedding dress and others get married
wearing shorts.”
The University Chapel, however, has no sched
uled weddings for today, said Chapel Facilities
Manager Jan Wheeler.
“People prefer to get married on the
weekend so they can prepare and rehearse earli
er,” she said.
Despite the absence of marriages on
campus, the county courthouses expect to be
quite busy.
“It’s the whole love and romance theme,” Cook
said. “February is a euphoric month, and couples
just want to get married now.”
DANIEL HENRY The Red a Black
a Valentine’s Day spurs couples to marry.
JILL,
I LOVE you so much and hope that this will
be the first of many great Valentine's Day's '
for you. I will do anything to mahe you hap- '
py and for us to be together. Happy six '
month anniversary!!! I cherish every minute 1
that I have and will spend with you. You are 1
my Miss UGA
Love. Sean
A, S, M-A,
The most beautiful discovery true friends make is
that they can grow separately without growing
apart." May the past three years worth of
unforgettable memories continue to grow along
with us. I love you.
J
TO MY DEAREST Friends:
Sam, Megan. Catherine, Debra, Chris, Erin and
Turner, Thank you for being the best friends ev
er. My life wouldn't be complete without you!
I love you! Happy Valentine's Day!
Love, Jennie
* JUSTIN, *
* I MISS you so much! Have a wonderful *
* Valentine's Dayl I love youl *
* Christy *
TENNESSEE FANS,
21-10...GET used to it.
UGA VI
JESSICA, ALICIA, A John.
Jessica & Alicia you are my girls! John, you
are the love of my life. I love you guys!
Christina
JULIE, KATIE, ROBIN,
Thank you for picking me up when I fall on my
.lace. I look forward to getting in trouble with my
roomies.
M
APRIL, -
HAPPY VALENTINE'S Day Sweetie! I can't
wait to be married in June to spend the rest
of my life with youl I love you with all of my
heart!
David
CHRIS,
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my life is truly incomplete. I love you with all J
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Love your "baby girt”, 4
Takila 4
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JONATHAN,
EVERY OAY I spend with you makes me realize
how lucky I am to have found true love! Forever
my little cabbage.
Ashley
JON.
I WANTED you to know how much I will
always care about you and what a special
place you will always hold in my heart. I love
you.
Michelle
KATIE, AMY, JESSICA, Brittany & Jennifer(s),
.Now ya'II can’t say I am lazy for not mailing out
Valentines. Happy V-Day ladies. Hope it's thuper.
Love you guys lots.
J-So
The Red and Black would like to congratulate the following winners of
Valentine's Dag Heartlines Contest:
$25 Gift Certificate to Georgia Square Mall:
Blake Kiser
Bryony Hope Fuller
Dinner for Two to Rafferty's
Joseph Brown
Takila Wilson
One Pound Box of Chocolates
from the Chocolate Shoppe:
Jeremy Joiner
$20 Gift Certificate to Wired and Fired
Hillary Williams
Thanks to everyone
who entered
the contest this year.
Happy Valentine's Day!
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MARY BETH,
YOU’RE my favorite person from the entire
northern half of the United States and you’re great!
Your Protector
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KELLY,
YOU’RE THE best ad rep ever! Thanks for
always being willing to help me. I hope you
have a great day.
Laura
MARIA,
SOME sandboxes are full. Others are not. On this
Valentine's Day. I hope yours doesn't rot.
J.H.
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3 beautiful smile, with your Intelligent mind, 3
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v you. Thank you for being you. I love you. w
V Hilary „
KILLER,
YOU ARE the scariest friend I have! Thanks for
putting up with me when I am “overreacting".
Thanks babe! Beta love!
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THE HOT DOG Man,
You have the best tasting weiners in all of Athens!
A Fan
AAREN,
YOU ARE my best friend, confidante, and tor
the past two months, my girlfriend, and I
wanted to thank you. Thank you for making
my life whole again, and thank you for giving
me the chance to love, and for loving me. ,
Love, ,
Patrick
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dent seeking tall blonde balding goon-like large
animal surgeon who's good with his hands. Let's
romp in the hay. Don't be timid - looks unimpor
tant Kate
SAMANTHA,
HAPPY VALENTINE'S Day! You are such a super
cool friend. I'm so happy that I can confide in you.
You rock!
Ashley
RUSTY,
YOU ARE the hottest thing to walk the earth. Just
the thought of you drives every girl wild. You rock!
Love ya,
RLP
4 LARA, 4
4 HONEY, HONEY come and Dance with me. •
4 I'm so lucky you came into my life. My days 4
4 are now brighter. You're amazing! *
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I JUST wanted to tell you I love you with all my
heart. Happy National Condom Day. Yours
forever.
Vernon
BOBBY B„ J
I just want you to know how special you are 3
to me. I can't wad to spend the rest of my life 3
with you. I love youl M
Allison E. 3
MATT, I BROKE up with my psychology
boyfriend because I only want to be with you.
You’re cuter than Burt Reynolds!
Mindy
JON, YOU NEVER cease to take my breath away.
Marry me.
Jenny
BLAKE,
HAPPY VALENTINE'S Day! You are the love of
my life and my best friend. Thank you for
everything. I love you always!
Crip
JULIE,
THANKS FOR two awesome years. You’re the
cute one and I Iqye you. IATLO.
Chris
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WITHOUT YOU, I wouldn’t laugh as loud or smile
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I DREAM OF you nightly waking to have held ev
ery detail tightly. Fated in the stars, you to be
mine, and I yours. You pierce every element of my
being, just by being. You are everything I have
ever wanted and the one thing my heart has ever
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J,
WE WERE reunited at the Red and Black, I’m so
glad I walked through that door.
—-I LOVE YOU THIS BIG
M
ELIZABETH,
EVEN THOUGH we are parting and going our
separate ways, I want you to know that I will
always have a special place in my heart for you,
and I will treasure our wonderful memories of the
funny, romantic and even crazy times together. If
you ever need any help, I will only be a phone call
away. I love you and God bless.
Micky
KELLY,
Kelly I love you more than words, thank you for all
of your help and support.
Sean
SALENA,
HEY GUYS, guess what...I mean, will you be my
Valentine? Love,
All
SARAH,
THANKS FOR being my love and true
inspiration on life. You are the prettiest girl
out there! I will always maintain my love for
you.
Dan
MIKEY,
YOU TELL the best jokes ever! Thanks for all the
laughs and smiles. Love,
Bluebird
MY BETSY,
Loving you and our beautiful son Brady. Please
marry me, I want to be part of his life too! Chodes
and kisses,
Justin
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