A couple posing for a photo after they got their marriage registration certificate at the civil affairs bureau in the Shapingba District in the city of Chongqing on Valentine's Day on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Quite a few couples across China choose to tie the knot on Valentine's Day, which is celebrated each year on February 14. [Photo: VCG]"

Newlyweds with their marriage certificate at the civil affairs bureau in the Huangdao District in Shandong Province on Valentine's Day on Thursday, February 14, 2019 [Photo: VCG]"

Five newlyweds pose for a photo with their marriage certificates at the civil affairs bureau in the Guangling District of Jiangsu Province on Valentine's Day on Thursday, February 14, 2019. [Photo: VCG]"

Couples queuing up to get their marriage registration at the civil affairs bureau in Shapingba District in the city of Chongqing on Valentine's Day on Thursday, February 14, 2019. [Photo: VCG]"

Couples queuing up to get their marriage registration at the local civil affairs bureau in Boxing County in Shangdong Province on Valentine's Day on Thursday, February 14, 2019. The hall is decorated with roses to add to the joyous atmosphere. [Photo: VCG]"