Elderly women marry after 72 years together

Two women in their 90s have married in a ceremony in the US after 72 years together.

Vivian Boyack, 91, and Alice “Nonie” Dubes, 90, exchanged wedding vows at First Christian Church in Davenport, Iowa.

Surrounded by family and a small group of close friends, the two held hands as the Rev. Linda Hunsaker said it was a celebration that should have happened a long time ago, the Quad-City Times reported.

Over the years, the two have travelled to all 50 states, all the provinces of Canada, and to the UK twice.

“We’ve had a good time,” MsDubes said.

Ms Boyack added that it takes a lot of love and work to keep a relationship going for 72 years.

The newlywed's friend Jerry Yeast has known the couple since he was an 18-year-old landscaper working in their yard.

“I’ve known these two women all my life, and I can tell you, they are special,” Mr Yeast said.

“This is a very special day for all of us.”