A couple in Meru County, Kenya, have set hearts ablaze across the country after holding a formal white wedding at the ages of 92 and 87, more than half a century after they first fell in love.
Celestino and Sevelina, who met for the first time in 1975, celebrated their lifelong bond at a wedding reception on August 29, 2026, surrounded by family and friends who had witnessed their decades-long journey together.
The two had lived together for over 51 years without a formal ceremony, quietly building a home, raising a family and growing old side by side.
What began as a relationship in the mid-1970s endured through changing seasons, generations and the ordinary hardships of life in rural Kenya.
Guests dress up for Celestino, Sevelina’s wedding
Their decision to finally exchange vows officially came as a joyful surprise to those who knew them, and the celebration in Meru was reported to have been a deeply moving occasion.
Guests dressed up to mark what was, in every sense, a long-awaited milestone.
At 92, Celestino stood alongside his 87-year-old partner in what many observers described as one of the most touching ceremonies they had ever witnessed.
Celestino, Sevelina offer different, powerful image of marriage
The white wedding setting offered a formal recognition of a love story that had, in practice, already lasted longer than most marriages.
Their story resonated widely online after Daily Verge Africa shared photos and footage from the event, with many viewers remarking that the couple’s commitment was a reminder that it is never too late to honour a cherished dream.
For Kenyans who often associate weddings with youth and new beginnings, Celestino and Sevelina offered a different and equally powerful image — two people choosing each other, formally and publicly, after a lifetime already shared.
