Love Triumphs All: The Unique Wedding of 100-Year-Old World War II Veterans in Carentan, France

Jeanne Swerlin and Harold Terens met in Caen, France in 2021. The couple, both hundred-year-old World War II veterans, are set to tie the knot in the French town of Carentan-les-Marais on Saturday.

Terens was honored on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings that took place nearby just days before their wedding ceremony. The town hall representative for D-Day commemorations expressed her honor that Terens chose to get married in Carentan, a town with historical significance from the events of World War II.

Following the ceremony, there may be a parade of veterans in Carentan and a liberation ball will be held as part of the D-Day commemorations. Attendees are encouraged to dress in 1940s-themed attire.

Terens, who lives in Boca Raton, Florida with Swerlin, was awarded the French Legion of Honour in 2019. The couple met after being introduced by a friend in 2021. Terens had been married to his first wife for 70 years until her passing in 2018. Swerlin brought new joy into Terens’ life and their love story is heartwarming. In a recent interview, Terens expressed his love for Swerlin saying she lights up his life and makes everything beautiful while Swerlin described Terens as an “unbelievable guy” and praised him as being handsome and a good kisser.

The couple’s wedding ceremony will take place on Saturday followed by a small celebration with their loved ones.

In conclusion, Harold Terens and Jeanne Swerlin’s love story is one that illustrates how age is just a number when it comes to finding companionship and happiness. Their upcoming wedding ceremony is set to take place on Saturday in Carentan-les-Marais and will be attended by many people who want to witness this unique event where two hundred year old veterans will tie the knot.