When we heard that White Castle was running a Valentine's Day special complete with table service and candlelight, it sounded pretty good to us. But while we weren't brave enough to run the idea by the woman in our life, we were curious about just who these people were who chose to spend the day of love in a deliciously greasy burger joint.

So we showed up at a Noblesville, Ind., White Castle to find out just that. There was an actual line of people waiting to be seated, in addition to the 25 reservations.

Charity Duke had been threatening to make V-Day reservations for her and her husband Paul at White Castle for years.

The couple of 13 years (pictured) split the Sweetheart Special, which consists of 10 hamburgers, two fries and two small drinks for $11.14, plus free cookies with lurid pink icing.

General Manager Peggy Petty, who has worked at almost every White Castle in the Indianapolis area in her 19 years with the company, said business just about doubles on Valentine's Day. Keep reading to see more couples enjoying love with a side of fries.

Don and Chris Kirk
After Don and Chris Kirk of Fishers, Ind., went on a bike rally Valentine's Day, they came home, got all duded up and headed out for the special "Celebrate Your Love" night at White Castle.

Usually the Kirks dress up and go out to a gourmet dinner, but this year they traded it in for silk flowers, mock candles, and eight sliders with French fries and onion chips for $9.95.

They liked it enough that they plan to do it again, especially if the WC brings in a live strolling violinist, which they suggested.

Patrick and Kam Probst
Their friends think they're crazy, but this is actually Patrick and Kam's second year of celebrating at White Castle on Valentine's Day. She gets chicken sandwiches; he gets sliders. They make reservations, they laugh, they smooch -- right there in that little blue and white booth. This year they sat across from two other couples they know.
Dave and Michelle Johnson
That would be Mr. Bow Tie and Tux, Dave Johnson, and his wife, Michele. They've been married 34 years, and when asked what they did last year for V-Day, Dave said "I don't know that I can discuss that here."
Scott and Carrie Dolan
They shared a booth with Scott and Carrie Dolan, a couple who professed to ordering the more expensive sandwiches: double jalapeño cheeseburgers ($1.70 each), and double bacon cheeseburgers ($2.12).
The counter.
The helpful staff standing by.

The very special menu.

We're still not sure we could get away with buying our Valentine a $5 dinner, but maybe they gave lavish gifts and romantic cards, too?