Images: Real love in virtual worlds

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  • Chris and Alayne

    Chris and Alayne

    Chris Edwards and Alayne Wartell met in the virtual world "Second Life" and eventually got married in the real world. Here, their avatars share a little romantic time.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Second Life wedding

    Second Life wedding

    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.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Second Life cathedral

    Second Life cathedral

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

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Bride and groom

    Bride and groom

    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.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Brain in jar

    Brain in jar

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

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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Sometimes, love that sparks in the virtual world spills over into real life.

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Chris and Alayne

Chris Edwards and Alayne Wartell met in the virtual world "Second Life" and eventually got married in the real world. Here, their avatars share a little romantic time.

Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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