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Wedding for 2 on 'Twos-day' 2-22-22

SANTA ANA, CA - FEBRUARY 22: Lu Zheng (cq), 34, left, of Ontario, and Laura Li, 30, along with other couples, tie the knot on unforgettable 2/22/22 wedding date at the Old County Courthouse in downtown on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022 in Santa Ana, CA. The couple said is was a specail day for them, alot of number twos. For those looking for marriage bliss on a once-in-a-lifetime and easy to remember marriage anniversary date, your day is just around the corner. This upcoming Twos Day, which is Tuesday, February 22, 2022 (2-22-22), Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen will be offering extended hours at his offices in Anaheim, Laguna Hills and at the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)
Laura Li's veil flies off while taking pictures with Lu Zheng on their wedding day Tuesday — 2/22/22 — at the Old Orange County Courthouse in downtown Santa Ana. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)

Twosomes who are into lucky numbers and palindromes two-stepped it to the Old Orange County Courthouse to be wed on 2-22-22.

Afrouz Alvarez came to the picturesque courthouse, built in 1901, to marry Enrique Alvarez. This was a special day for the Tustin couple who met online during the pandemic and married on Afrouz's birthday Tuesday, Feb. 22. "Life brought us together," they said.

Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen kept courthouses open later into the evening due to high demand for the lucky date. The department also hosted special candlelit ceremonies in the evening.

Extended hours were also offered at offices in Anaheim and Laguna Hills.

Carlos Lira, left, and Precious Rodriguez-Lira, both from Chino Hills, wed on 2/22/22.
Carlos Lira, left, and Precious Rodriguez-Lira, both from Chino Hills, wed on Tuesday. The Old Orange County Courthouse in downtown Santa Ana offered extended hours for "Twosday" couples. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)
Newlyweds Enrique and Afrouz Alvarez kiss at the Old Orange County Courthouse.
Newlyweds Enrique and Afrouz Alvarez, both from Tustin, kiss at the Old Orange County Courthouse on Tuesday. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)
A couple pose for photos outside the courthouse before their nuptials.
A photographer helps a couple pose for photos outside the Old Orange County Courthouse before their nuptials. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)
Enrique Alvarez, left, slides a wedding ring on the finger of Afrouz Alvarez. Feb. 22 is Alvarez's birthday.
Enrique Alvarez, left, slides a wedding ring on the finger of Afrouz Alvarez. Feb. 22 is Alvarez's birthday. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)
Maria Estrada, 23, left, and Christopher Estrada, 22, exchange vows.
Kathy Nguyen, center, deputy commissioner of marriages, officiates as Maria Estrada, 23, left, and Christopher Estrada, 22, exchange wedding vows on "Twosday" — 2/22/22 — at the Old Orange County Courthouse. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)
Carlos Alvarez, far right, photographs his son Enrique with his bride, Afrouz Alvarez.
Carlos Alvarez, far right, photographs his son Enrique and wife Afrouz Alvarez after they tied the knot Tuesday. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)
A couple strikes a pose for photos outside a courthouse.
A "Twosday" couple gets some posing tips from a photographer before marrying at the Old Orange County Courthouse. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)
A couple takes a selfie after registering to marry at the courthouse.
A couple takes a selfie after registering to marry. The Orange County clerk-recorder kept courthouses open later into the evening due to high demand for the lucky date. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)

This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.