Shortest lovers prepare to wedding

This is no tall story - standing at just 3ft 6ins, groom-to-be Li Tangyong swept his 2ft 3ins fiancee off her feet at a mass wedding ceremony rehearsal in China.

The 33-year-old was all smiles as he scooped up the love of his life, 28-year-old Chen Guilan.

Li Tangyong and Chen Guilan: Preparing to tie the knot

Dress rehearsal: The couple release white doves

The pair were taking part in a rehearsal with 21 other couples in the Guangdong province of China.

They will get married later this year.