In a heartwarming moment that proves age is just a number—which, coincidentally, rises much slower than the wait for the perfect wedding venue—World War II veteran Harold Terens, 100, married 96-year-old Jeanne Swerlin near Normandy’s iconic D-Day beaches. Their nuptials took place at the town hall of Carentan, a key objective during the D-Day landings, though this time there were no enemy bunkers, just delighted well-wishers and a sense of timeless romance.

The wedding ceremony itself was symbolic and not legally binding due to the charming legal technicality that the mayor of Carentan doesn't have the authority to wed non-resident foreigners. However, minor details like legality have never stopped true love before. Harold described the day as the "best day of my life," which is quite a statement coming from a man who once helped liberate Europe.

As fitting for such a celebrated couple, the festivities didn't end at the altar. They attended a state dinner at the Élysée Palace with both President Emmanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden in attendance. President Macron took the opportunity to congratulate the newlyweds and praise the enduring friendship between France and the United States. Rumor has it Biden offered his own relationship advice, thus proving that even international diplomacy isn’t free from unsolicited wedding tips.

Harold isn’t just a veteran; he's a hero. Serving as a radio repair technician in the US Army Air Forces during World War II, Harold helped repair planes on D-Day and later transported captured Germans and freed American POWs. Clearly, if anyone can handle the complexities of wedded bliss, it’s someone who’s seen as much action as he has.

As fate would have it, their wedding took place during the 80th anniversary commemorations of D-Day. This included parades, reenactments, and, in a surreal touch, a pipe and drum band and attendees in WWII-period clothing. It was history honoring love, and love honoring history—two very persistent entities, it seems.

Well-wishers and media gathered outside the town hall to celebrate, and Harold seized the moment to give a toast for "peace in the world and the end of the war in Ukraine and Gaza.” Jeanne, not to be outdone, playfully remarked about their love life, saying, "We get butterflies. And we get a little action, also." Who says octogenarians and centenarians can't keep the spark alive?

Jeanne added another layer of affection by calling her new husband "the greatest kisser ever." You can almost hear the collective "awws" from young couples everywhere, currently recalibrating their relationship goals to last at least until the next coffee run.

Though the marriage might not officially meet legal standards, the love between Harold and Jeanne certainly does. In the ever-sage words of Harold Terens, proving that even amidst the echo of historic battles and modern complexities, love can indeed still conquer all. Even if you have to wait a century for the perfect venue.

And there you have it: a tale that wraps up like a timeless romantic comedy, but with a historic twist and the enduring spirit of two lovebirds who finally got their day—complete with presidents, parades, and a hundred-year wait.