Love has no expiration date, and Bernie Littman, 100, and Marjorie Fiterman, 102, are a testament to this timeless truth. The centenarian couple recently became the world’s oldest newlyweds, holding a combined age of 202 years and 271 days, according to Guinness World Records.

Bernie and Marjorie, who lived over 60 years of marriage with their respective first spouses, found new love in a senior living facility in Philadelphia, USA. Following the loss of their partners, fate brought them together on the same floor of the facility, where they bonded over shared meals and performances in their community’s productions.

Their love story began nine years ago at a costume party, where sparks flew immediately. Remarkably, they both attended the University of Pennsylvania decades earlier but had never crossed paths. Bernie pursued engineering while Marjorie trained to become a teacher, with life taking them on separate journeys before bringing them together in their golden years.

The couple tied the knot on May 19, 2024, at the same senior living facility where they met. The ceremony was intimate and heartwarming, with four generations of Bernie’s family present. Loved ones held up the chuppah—a traditional Jewish wedding canopy—while Bernie and Marjorie were escorted to the altar in wheelchairs.

Adam Wohlberg, who officiated the wedding, tailored his speech to reflect the couple’s wisdom and experiences. “Each of you has already amassed a lifetime of wisdom and experience,” he said. “What you know and understand about each other is exactly what the future holds for you and your partner.”

Bernie attributes his long life to staying informed and reading, while Marjorie credits hers to her love for buttermilk. Together, their shared humor and intellect have been the foundation of their relationship. Their granddaughter, Sarah Sicherman, shared the family’s joy, expressing their surprise and delight at the couple’s decision to marry. “They both love each other’s humor and intellect. They keep each other young,” she said.

Sarah added that the wedding was a bright moment for the family, especially during challenging times like the pandemic. “With so much sadness and fear in the world, it’s nice to be able to share something that brings people joy,” she posted on social media.

This remarkable couple shows that love is never out of reach, no matter the age, and that it can shine brightly even in the twilight of life.