A couple walks through the metro hallway during a wedding ceremony at Mayakovskaya metro station in Moscow on May 31, 2026. In recent years, weddings in the metro have become an increasingly popular trend in the capital, with the Moscow Metro offering couples a unique venue for their ceremonies. Once a month, after the system closes for the night, one of its historic stations is opened to host wedding celebrations. (Photo by Alexander NEMENOV / AFP)