Love has no age limit, and Bernie Littman, 100, and Marjorie Fiterman, 102, are a beautiful example of that. The couple, now officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest newlyweds, tied the knot with a combined age of 202 years.
Their journey to finding each other is as touching as their milestone. Both Bernie and Marjorie were happily married to their first spouses for over 60 years. After their partners passed away, they moved into the same floor of a senior living facility in Philadelphia, USA. They never imagined they’d discover a new chapter of love just a few doors away.
The couple bonded over shared meals and participated in community activities at the senior facility. Their friendship blossomed into love, showing that it’s never too late to connect with someone special. Bernie credits his long life to staying curious and reading, while Marjorie believes buttermilk has been her secret to longevity.
GWR’s report partly read, “They tied the knot on 19 May after a nine-year relationship, making the pair the oldest couple to marry (aggregate age) with their combined ages of 202 years and 271 days.
“Bernie hit it off immediately with Marjorie when they first met at a costume party on their floor, and the romance began shortly after—they had their first date on the same day one of his great-granddaughters was born.
“Although they both could’ve crossed paths years prior when they attended the University of Pennsylvania at the same time, life seemingly has funny ways of making us wait.
“They studied different degrees—Bernie becoming an engineer, Marjorie a teacher—and never met before that fateful day.”
Their wedding was held at the senior living facility where their love began. Surrounded by four generations of Bernie’s family, the couple exchanged vows under a traditional Jewish wedding canopy, known as a chuppah. Both were escorted to the altar in wheelchairs, making the moment even more poignant.
The officiant, Adam Wohlberg, shared that Bernie and Marjorie’s relationship grew naturally. After years of friendship, taking the step to become husband and wife felt like the right choice.
This inspiring story proves that love truly knows no boundaries, not even age. Bernie and Marjorie’s record-breaking union is a testament to the power of companionship, connection, and hope.
“Each of you has already amassed a lifetime of wisdom and experience, and your attitudes, feelings, and opinions are pretty well formulated at this point,” Adam reportedly said in his speech.
“That’s not to suggest that you won’t continue to learn and develop as people. But I think it is safe to say that each of you, what you know and understand about each other, is exactly what the future holds for you and your partner.
“And what you have determined you love about each other—well, those things are not about to change,” he added.
