Love is in the air... Smitten social media users filled twitter and instagram with best wishes, heartwarming images and quotes, on #ValentinesDay, yesterday. Meanwhile, single people shared the love with friends and family members who meant the most to them. Here are a selection of messages.

@UN_Women: “Marriage looks very different to a child bride. This #ValentinesDay, help end child marriage. Say #IDONT! v @UNFPA”

‏@ESA_Rosetta: “From #67P with #love this #valentinesday – #heart-shaped boulder on #67P.”

@i_chakra: “When you realise all the love you’ll ever need is inside you then you’ll see anyone else’s love is a bonus not a necessity. #ValentinesDay”

@britishmuseum: “A Byzantine wedding ring in our #SicilyExhibition shows the union of marriage. #ValentinesDay”

@WWF: “RT if you love your planet. #ValentinesDay”

INSTAGRAM

@joshpereraphotography: “Light painting love... with @some_random_lisa #valentinesday”

@amandasblog: “Happy Valentine’s Day!”