Ecuadorian couple Julio César Mora and Waldramina Quintero have been recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest married couple in the world
An Ecuadorian couple have proven they have withstood the test of time, almost eight decades after their disapproving families refused to be present for their wedding vows.
Julio César Mora and Waldramina Quintero have been recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest married couple in the world, with a combined age of 214 years and 358 days.
Mora is 110 years old, and was born before the Titanic sank, while wife Quinteros is 104.The couple met in 1934 and married in 1941 - and credit their longlasting relationship to the love and respect that they have held towards each other since their very first meeting.
'Family unity under the rules of love, mutual respect, honest work, and proper education based on family values are the keys to healthy coexistence,' said the couple, according to the record keeping site.
The couple were introduced in 1934 by Mora's cousin, who was married to Quintero's sister. The couple dated until they tied the knot February 7, 1941 in Quito,