Images: Real love in virtual worlds

In preparation for a mass wedding that will take place on Valentine's Day in "Second Life," a female avatar tries out her wedding gown in the cathedral that was specially built for the occasion.

"Second Life" publisher Linden Lab commissioned a cathedral that will host a mass wedding on Valentine's Day. Ten couples are expected to attend.

A bride and groom try out their formal attire in anticipation of their "Second Life" wedding, which will be held in-game on Valentine's Day.

Chris Edwards lured his bride with the size of his (virtual) brain, which he kept in a jar somewhere on his "Second Life" property.