They decided to ignore feng shui masters who say the Year of the Tiger is not a good year to get hitched.

Eleanor Wong, 25 and Kevin Ong, 27, both from Kuala Lumpur defied tradition by taking the plunge on the first day of the Lunar New Year, which coincides with Valentine's Day.

"It shows that love conquers all," declares the blushing bride after exchanging her wedding vows at the marriage registration department in Thean Hou Temple in KL.

"Today is a special day. Chinese New Year that coincides with Valentine's Day only happens once in a lifetime."

Echoes her husband, Kevin. "Today marks our third anniversary together."

"We've planned to have our wedding on this day since last October. My parents are very supportive of our decision. They say I should have the courage to take on the challenge."

The couple have also decided to move house right after their wedding.

According to a Straits Times report, fengshui masters believe there will be fewer people getting hitched as the Year of the Tiger is said to be an inauspicious one for marriage.

"People seem to fear that the woman will be the one controlling the marriage if they get married this year," accounts executive Amy Lee, 26 was quoted telling the top Singapore daily.

Amy would be getting married next month.

Another couple who have decided to tie the knot are Nelson Ng, 29, from Bentong and Jane Lim, 28 from KL.

"The first day of Chinese New Year is a good day to get married," Nelson said, adding: "What more if it falls on Valentine's Day. It's definitely a special day."

Citing that she doesn't believe in feng shui predictions, Jane said: "What is most important is that you're happy and your families are happy with your decision to get married."

Chow Soo Sin, the marriage registration officer at the Thean Hou Temple advised lovebirds to go ahead with their wedding plans.

"There will be a good day in the year of the Tiger. In the Chinese custom, the registration and wedding ceremony can be done on different dates if the families are particular about feng shui."

But unlike the previous Valentine's Day that saw more than 1000 couples registering their marriage in the holy temple, Chow saids only 43 couples did it this year.