SANTA ANA, Calif.—Sparks were flying at the Old Orange County Courthouse as love birds said “I do” on Feb. 22. The special date marks the second month of the 22nd day of the 22nd year of the century—a date known to bring luck, according to newlyweds. “I knew it would be busier than Valentine’s Day,” Orange County Clerk Hugh Ngyuen told The Epoch Times. “That combination doesn’t come very often.” Within the first hour of opening, 34 couples were married, Hugh said. Nearly 200 reservations had been secured for couples looking to tie the knot with more anticipated to account for walk-ins. “The thought of her not in my life would bring me pain,” John King said about his now-wife Brenda, who was standing by his side wearing a simple white midi dress with strappy heels to match. The two stood at the bottom steps of the courthouse as the …
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