102-Year-Old Marjorie and 100-Year-Old Bernie Get Married and Break New World Record

philadelphia - Marjorie, aged 102, and Bernie, aged 100, tie the knot, setting a new world record for their combined age. The couple's love story showcases the power of companionship and support in old age.

Marjorie and Bernie, both over 100 years old, recently got married, breaking a new world record with their combined age of 202 years and 271 days. The ceremony took place at a senior care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the couple now resides. Despite having lost their previous partners, Marjorie and Bernie found solace in each other, especially during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to reports, their shared sense of humor and intellectual connection have played a key role in keeping them young at heart.

During the wedding ceremony, Bernie followed a Jewish tradition by breaking a glass, symbolizing good luck and a blessed future together. Their granddaughter mentioned to the Jewish Chronicle that the couple is ecstatic to have found each other and have provided unwavering support. As for their secrets to a long life, Bernie attributes it to drinking buttermilk, while Marjorie advocates staying informed by reading the news regularly.