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11 couples say ‘I do’ at Valentine’s Day wedding on Manatee County courthouse lawn

After five years together, Kory Tensley, left, and Jael Readus joined 10 other couples in a group wedding to exchange vows at the Historic Manatee County Courthouse on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.
After five years together, Kory Tensley, left, and Jael Readus joined 10 other couples in a group wedding to exchange vows at the Historic Manatee County Courthouse on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. jajones1@bradenton.com

Manatee County gained 11 newly wed couples on Valentine’s Day.

Well, there may have been more than that, but 11 is how many said their vows Tuesday on the front lawn of the Manatee County Historic Courthouse, 115 Manatee Ave. W.

Clerk of Court Angel Colonneso announced that the cloudless day was a perfect time for couples to pledge to spend their lives together.

It was the third annual group Valentine’s Day wedding, hosted by the Clerk’s Office.

Participating couples received a printed photo and a certificate of marriage, as well as refreshments and cake to celebrate with their guests.

After five years together, Kory Tensley, left, and Jael Readus joined 10 other couples in a group wedding to exchange vows at the Historic Manatee County Courthouse on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.
After five years together, Kory Tensley, left, and Jael Readus joined 10 other couples in a group wedding to exchange vows at the Historic Manatee County Courthouse on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. James A. Jones Jr. jajones1@bradenton.com
Bert Spagnola and Sara Kapezoia led the wedding march of couples who exchanged vows at the Historic Manatee County Courthouse on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.
Bert Spagnola and Sara Kapezoia led the wedding march of couples who exchanged vows at the Historic Manatee County Courthouse on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. James A. Jones Jr. jajones1@bradenton.com
Eleven couples exchange d wedding vows in front of the Historic Manatee County Courthouse on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.
Eleven couples exchange d wedding vows in front of the Historic Manatee County Courthouse on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. James A. Jones Jr. jajones1@bradenton.com
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Bradenton Herald
James A. Jones Jr. covers business news, tourism and transportation for the Bradenton Herald.
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