Wedding bells for odd couple

By Our Staff Reporter

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, JULY 8. The wedding bells which tolled at the Lourde Church near the PMG junction, Palayam today marked the beginning of an unusual relationship when Mr.Francis Antony (72) got married to Ms.Elizabeth (62). The odd couple had chosen to tie the knot in the evening of their lives, to avoid the solitude imposed by circumstances.

A widower, Mr.Antony retired as manager of the State Bank of India, Ernakulam. He had three children from his earlier marriage, all of whom are married and settled elsewhere. Ms.Elizabeth also a widow, is a retired teacher living alone.

Interestingly, the initiative for the late marriage came from Ms.Elizabeth who posted an advertisement on the Internet for a partner below the age of 75 without other liabilities. She picked Mr.Antony from the 74 responses she received from all over the world because he was the only one who did not mind getting married in public. Notwithstanding protest from relatives, Ms.Elizabeth was particular about tying the knot with the world witnessing the event.

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