MERU — A Kenyan couple from Meru County has captured hearts after finally celebrating the wedding they had dreamed of for decades.
Celestino, 92, and Sevelina, 87, first fell in love in 1975 and went on to spend more than five decades together. On August 29, 2026, the couple finally hosted their long-awaited white wedding, marking a memorable milestone in their lives and relationship.
Photos from the celebration have since circulated widely online, drawing warm reactions from people who described the occasion as a beautiful celebration of love, commitment and companionship.
The couple’s story has also been praised as a reminder that love and life milestones do not follow a single timeline. Their journey demonstrates that meaningful moments can come at any stage of life, regardless of age.
For Celestino and Sevelina, their wedding was not simply a ceremony—it was a celebration of a love story that began more than 50 years ago and continues to inspire those around them.
