Love is in the air: Mayor officiates 25 couples in honor of Valentine’s Day 

Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice Love was in the air on Valentine’s Day as Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens officiated the marriages of 25 couples at Piedmont Park.  Hosted by Marry We, dozens of couples got married in a ceremony at Greystone at Piedmont Park on Wednesday, Feb. 14.  During the wedding event, songs like “The Lady in My Life” by Micheal Jackson and “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston were covered beautifully by a talented saxophonist. There was a certain feeling of unity, love, and joy in the air during Valentine’s Day 2024.& & The “Mary We” mass wedding ceremony is hosted by Southern Hospitality Event Group. Couples signed up online and paid $1,000 to participate in the ceremony. Couples also were invited to renew their wedding vows.  Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice Marry We also invited professional dancer and performer, Jewel Ellis (left), who may better be known as the Flowerina, and gave a beautiful performance to open the wedding.   “It is an honor to join you all during this beautiful Valentine’s Day evening here at Piedmont Park,” Dickens said. “We are gathered together to celebrate the union of individuals and for some couples, a...