California Nonagenarians Tie The Knot

A California couple, both 95, tied the knot in Camarillo last week in front of 200 guests. Bernice Jenkins and Wallis Richard knew each other casually, but began dating after they had both moved into Leisure Village, a retirement community in town.

Richard proposed marriage on their first date, but Jenkins turned him down. He persisted and over the next 18 months won Bernice’s heart. She changed her mind about Richard’s wedding proposal after she celebrated her 95th birthday in February.

The bride was escorted down the aisle by her two sons, and the groom’s two sons acted as his groomsmen. The ceremony was officiated by Richard’s daughter and her husband, both Baptist preachers. The couple entertained family and friends at a reception, which was planned by both the couple and their children.

The bride and groom will take a three-day honeymoon in an undisclosed location, and then it’s back to Leisure Village. The couple will retain both of their homes and alternate the time spent in each place. They have no prenuptial agreement but plan to keep their finances separate.

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