A 100-year-old World War II veteran ties the knot with his 96-year-old bride near Normandy’s D-Day beaches

Love knows no age limits, as proven by the heartwarming wedding of World War II veteran Harold Terens, 100, and his sweetheart Jeanne Swerlin, 96, in Carentan-les-Marais, France. The couple, with a combined age of nearly 200, exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony at the town hall, surrounded by well-wishers and the sounds of swing music.

The town of Carentan, steeped in history as a key objective during the D-Day landings, provided the perfect backdrop for the couple’s special day. As the streets filled with the melodies of Glenn Miller and other period tunes, the couple declared their love for each other in front of a deputy mayor.

Although the wedding was symbolic and not legally binding, the joy and happiness radiating from the couple were palpable. Mayor Jean-Pierre Lhonneur’s office explained that they were not able to wed non-residents, but the couple, both Americans, could complete the formalities back in Florida if they chose to do so.

The event drew in spectators of all ages, including 73-year-old Jane Ollier, who marveled at the couple’s love and happiness. “It’s so touching to get married at that age,” she said. “If it can bring them happiness in the last years of their lives, that’s fantastic.”

As the newlyweds waved to the adoring crowds outside, holding flutes of champagne, Terens summed up the day as “the best day of my life.” Their love story serves as a reminder that true love knows no boundaries, not even age.