Elephants Tie Knot on Valentines Day

Ayuthaya, Thailand, with  little help from their handlers, they made it to the alter on time.  Two pairs of elephants wearing flowing gowns married in an elaborate ceremony in the ancient Thai capital of Ayuthsya.

Carrying their handlers, or mahouts, the brides walked to a makeshift alter in front of a local department store, trailing a colorful matrimonial procession watched by hundreds of onlookers.  Sporting a pretty pink bow, oi Jan (Sweetheart), 24, married Plai Bua Ban (Blossoming Lotus), 24, whose trunk was brightly painted.  The other couple were 18 year olds, Nam Peung (Honey) and Plai Nga Thong (Golden Tusk).