Today, twelve couples tied the knot during a group wedding at The Carriage House in downtown St. Augustine. St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Brandon Patty, said the successful event highlights his office’s commitment to serving the residents of St. Johns County.

One couple, who met at a YMCA gym program for cancer survivors, became fishing buddies who later fell in love. After Rebecca Reese attended a family event with her beau, Darrel Hubbard, Jr., she knew he was the one. The couple, who is currently fighting cancer together and supporting each other along the way, says getting married on Valentine’s Day is a dream come true.

Another couple who got married during the group ceremony met during a humanitarian mission in the Philippines. The dual-military Navy couple said they wanted to seal the deal with their spouse during the special event in historic downtown St. Augustine. The ceremony was officiated by the Honorable Judge Howard O. McGillin, Jr.

See photos from the event here.