One legend tells of Saint Valentine, a Roman priest who secretly performed weddings to defy Emperor Claudius II’s ban on marriages for young men. For this, he was arrested and executed.

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While many people make do with supermarket flowers and chocolates several celebrities decided to forgo Valentine's Day gift giving and instead present their other half with a wedding ring on St ...

From St. Paul City Hall ... white and red balloons. Why a Valentine’s Day wedding? “It makes a good anniversary,” Austin said. The couple smiled at each other, their gold rings shining ...

We may never know if St. Valentine, a martyr beheaded for officiating the forbidden weddings of persecuted Christians, was keen on chocolate and flowers. But we do know that millions of people around ...

Initially, Saint Valentine's remains were kept in the church ... Engaged couples have their wedding rings blessed at the Carmelite Church in Whitefriar, Dublin, but if you haven’t popped the ...

St. Valentine’s story is surrounded by mystery, and there’s more to him than just love. He was a man who defied powerful rulers, stood up for love, and possibly even performed secret weddings.