Interesting story:

The Roman god of the forge presided over plenty of “I Do’s” on Valentine’s Day.

Seven weddings were held before the 50-ton Vulcan statue in suburban Birmingham on Sunday.

Spokeswoman Audra Bean says the couples wed as part of Vulcan Park’s “I Do With A View” event.

This is the first time the park has offered couples weddings packages.

For $300 the couples got an officiated ceremony with professional photos and a champagne toast with cake among other wedding staples.

They also got one impressive witness. The Vulcan statue has been perched atop Red Mountain since 1939.

… of course, given the status of Vulcan’s marriage to Venus, I’m not sure he’d be the best ‘overseer’ …

via 7 couples wed in front of Vulcan statue – WRCB Channel 3 Chattanooga News, Weather |.

see also: Vulcan Park and Museum