Wedding with a view: Three happy couples tie the knot at the Empire State Building on Valentine's Day

Three lucky couples have celebrated Valentine's Day weddings at the Empire State Building.
The couples won Thursday's weddings by submitting their love stories to the landmark skyscraper's Facebook page.
First up were John Kelly, of Plymouth, Mass., and Kari Morey, of Yorktown, Va. They knew each other in elementary school and reconnected after 23 years.
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Happy couple: John Kelly and Kari Morey kiss for photographers on the Empire State Building observation deck after their Valentine's Day wedding in New York today

 

 

Childhood sweethearts: Mr Kelly and his new wife, pictured walking down the aisle, knew each other in elementary school and reconnected after 23 years

The bride wore a strapless gown and carried a red bouquet for the ceremony, while her groom wore military attire.

 

The second couple on the romantic itinerary were Laurie Ann Phillips and Daniel Rosenthal, of Washington, D.C.

Just married: Daniel Rosenthal and Laurie Ann Phillips, who met on a blind date, were the second couple to wed on the top of the Empire State Building today

The couple were both single parents who met on a blind date. Bucking tradition, they bought a house instead of an engagement ring.
Ms Phillips looked elegant in a halterneck gown with her hair in a sleek chignon.
The third of the winning couples was Danielle Brabham and Michael Lynch, of Miami Shores, Fla.

 

Wedding with a view: Newlyweds Danielle Brabham and Michael Lynch, from Miami Shores, Fla., pose for pictures on the 86th-floor observation deck

 

Valentine's Day bride: Ms Brabham, 39, and Mr Lynch, 41, hold hands as they say their wedding vows

 

The pair became engaged during a power outage due to Hurricane Isaac last summer.
Ms Brabham's fishtail gown looked sensational beneath the floral bower under which they said their vows.

The happy couples posed for photos on the 86th-floor observation deck after their ceremonies