Sat Dec 07 06:03:00 UTC 2024: ## Philadelphia Couple Sets World Record as Oldest Newlyweds
**PHILADELPHIA, PA** – A Philadelphia couple has made history, earning a Guinness World Record as the world’s oldest newlyweds. Bernie Littman, 100, and Marjorie Fiterman, 102, tied the knot on May 19th in a ceremony at their Philadelphia senior living facility, their combined age totaling an astonishing 202 years and 271 days. The record was officially confirmed by Guinness World Records on December 3rd.
The couple’s love story began nine years ago at a costume party within their building. Both having enjoyed long marriages of over six decades each, they rekindled romance in their later years. Interestingly, they had both attended the University of Pennsylvania decades earlier, but their paths never crossed until this serendipitous meeting. Mr. Littman pursued a career in engineering, while Mrs. Fiterman was a teacher.
Their relationship blossomed through shared meals and participation in community events, including theatrical productions. Mr. Littman credits his longevity to reading and staying informed, while Mrs. Fiterman attributes hers to buttermilk. The wedding, a small, intimate affair under a traditional Jewish chuppah, was attended by four generations of Mr. Littman’s family.
Rabbi Adam Wohlberg, who officiated the ceremony, commented on the unique circumstances, noting a contrast to modern dating app romances. Littman’s granddaughter, Sarah Sicherman, shared the joyous news, highlighting the positivity the couple’s love story brings amidst global uncertainty. The newlyweds, escorted in wheelchairs, beamed throughout the ceremony, starting their new chapter together.
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