The wedding bands were just ordered -- it's getting real

[LostinVA]

Less than four months now to the wedding. Oh boy!

Haruka just ordered the bands -- custom-made Celtic Claddagh bands. Here's a photo, except we're getting ours done in white gold:






on edit: we're having something mushy engraved in gaelic inside the bands. We're such Irish Americans.

[Hugin]

1. Very nice...

:)

(Deserves a Medal!)

[LostinVA]

5. And, not even as much as the ones you can buy in stores, even though these are nicer

[Hugin]

10. They are spectacular...

and a bargain to boot.

Great!

Good way to start a life together, IMHO. :)

[LostinVA]

11. Thanks, Prag

Just an FYI: your avatar isn't showing up.

[Hugin]

16. ...

Shh, that *is* my avatar! ;)

[LostinVA]

18. OOPs

[Hugin]

19. ...

Not a problem... I added it back during the daily Defcon 2s and haven't gotten around
to anything else yet. :D

[LostinVA]

22. Someone had a sig saying

"Sig lines turned off due to high traffic."

[ScreamingMeemie]

2. Those are beautiful. It is getting really, really REAL...

Three months, 90 days...wow,they'll go by fast. :hug:

Jackie has excellent taste!

[LostinVA]

8. In rings or me?

I asked a friend the other day, "When you and Laurie's wedding was only three months away, did you sometimes wake up thinking, 'I'm getting married. MARRIED!'" He said, "Yes. Just wait until three DAYS before the wedding. You won't sleep at all."

[ScreamingMeemie]

14. In rings and you! I tell you I'm getting all mushy/happy at the

thought of September. All the traditional stuff. WannaB is excited!

[LostinVA]

17. Pipers, claddaghs, and mead

And all of our crazy relatives and friends. Slainte!

[Starbucks Anarchist]

3. Very nice!

[LostinVA]

7. Thanks, EVOO Boy

[In_The_Wind]

4. I wish you both the very best!

Your wedding bands are beautiful.

[LostinVA]

6. Thanks, Joanie!

:blush:

[AggieGal]

9. Congrats.

I like the matching bands as well.

[LostinVA]

13. Thank you

We had two designs we really liked, and couldn't decide, we liked them both the same. So, we finally had Haruka's sister flip a coin for us.

[Inchworm]

12. very pretty!

Are you going to share the mushiness? I'm all aflutter today. Might as well send me over the top :D

:hi:

[LostinVA]

15. I'll have to get "permission" from her to do it -- I'll ask later

[Shakespeare]

20. Oh, those are beautiful!!

I am just beyond happy for you two. :loveya:

[LostinVA]

23. Thanks and thanks

How's the Paris Watch going out there?

[Shakespeare]

25. The insanity has ebbed, along with her tantrums.

Thank GOD.

And she's found Jesus, and isn't going to be dumb anymore. The world feels like a better place already! :rofl:

btw, I want to meet Porno Jim. I've been laughing my ass of about that since yesterday.

[LostinVA]

29. I wonder if he would come to the wedding if we invited him

I have to ask the fiancee.

[LostinVA]

33. I was just told he'd probably come to the wedding if invited

Aren't you jealous?

[Shakespeare]

34. Yes, I am!!

Wish I lived on that side of the country. :cry:

[LostinVA]

35. If you could come, you'd totally be invited

As long as you behaved. I know how you West Coasters are.

[Shakespeare]

36. Par-tay.

I'd just hang with grandma and Porno Jim. :7

[LostinVA]

37. Grandma is not coming, trust me

She is homophobic AND has dementia. Quite a combo, let me tell you.

[Connonym]

21. they're very beautiful

eom

[LostinVA]

31. Thanks -- they're the nicest ones we've found

[wildhorses]

24. so, are you going to have the river dancers at your reception?

;)

:rofl:


they are very nice:loveya:


:hi:

[LostinVA]

30. OMG -- some Irish Wedding sites suggest that?!

Or, at least Irish step dancers. Okay, I like the dancers, but our families and friends will want to eat, drink, and make merry.

[Callalily]

26. Your choice of rings

truly suits the two of you. I'm so happy that we get wedding plan updates. You cheer up the Lounge with all your happiness!

[seemunkee]

27. Very nice

Those will look fabulous.

I have something mushy on the inside of mine too. I know it, and my wife knows it and that is all that matters. Hers was too narrow to get an engraving.

[LostinVA]

40. Luckily the bands are wide enough that we can each get in a line

[LostinVA]

28. The meaning of the Claddagh, for those who don't know

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claddagh_ring


The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring, given in friendship or worn as a wedding ring. The design and customs associated with it originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, located just outside the old walls of the city of Galway. The ring was first produced in the 17th Century during the reign of Queen Mary II, though elements of the design are much older.
Contents

Symbolism

The Claddagh's distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). The expression which was associated with these symbols in the giving of the ring was: "With these hands I give you my heart and I crown it with my love."

The way that a Claddagh ring is worn on the hand is usually intended to convey the wearer's romantic availability, or lack thereof. Traditionally, if the ring is on the right hand with the heart facing outward and away from the body, this indicates that the person wearing the ring is not in any serious relationship, and may in fact be single and looking for a relationship: "their heart is open." When worn on the right hand but with the heart facing inward toward the body, this indicates the person wearing the ring is in a relationship, or that "someone has captured their heart". A Claddagh worn on the left hand ring finger, facing outward away from the body, generally indicates that the wearer is engaged. When the ring is on the left hand ring finger and facing inward toward the body, it generally means that the person wearing the ring is married.<1>

[RetroLounge]

32. So very beautiful...

The rings. and you two...

Wish I could be there in person...

:hug:

RL

[LostinVA]

39. What sweet words, my fellow book geek

:pals:

We wish you could be, too.

[RetroLounge]

45. I'm just twisted enough that I would fit in so well

you'd think I was a family member...

Now where is that cheese tray?

:pals:

RL

[Nicole]

38. Beautiful rings.

I'm sure your engraved mushy sentiments will add to the beauty. :)

I love the meaning behind the Claddagh rings. What a perfect choice for the two of you. :loveya:

[LostinVA]

51. Thanks from both of us

We love the meaning, too, We're also using the traditional Brehon Law vows.

[Nicole]

52. You're both welcome

I just got off the phone with a friend who explained the Brehon Law vows to me. Wow! Your day is going to be so very special & full of wonderful things.

Lost & Haruka :toast:

[Gormy Cuss]

41. Mushy? Well,. I guess that I can't help there.

The only Gaelic I know were the insults the old people hurled at each other in my neighborhood. The person with the saltiest tongue was the ancient widow who had supported her family by bootlegging.



The rings are quite pretty.

[LostinVA]

55. Hmmm... I wonder if it's too late to change the Gaelic engraving

Hehehhehehhehehe

[Blue_Tires]

42. my invite is lost in the mail, i guess...

our kind has to stick together and help each other out!:hi:

[LostinVA]

54. The wedding 'twill be in NJ

Sine VA laws for gays really suck.

[Blue_Tires]

56. no argument here...

have fun and congrats!

(Virginians still gotta stick together, though!)

[SeattleGirl]

43. They're beautiful!

:hi:

[mwdem]

44. They're beautiful!

...and yeah, it's getting real real!

[Scout1071]

46. Congratulations.

The rings are very cool.

[LostinVA]

48. Thanks!

[JanMichael]

47. Congratulations!

Stephanie and I found unique bands made by a native american artist in arizona.

Congratulations from both of us; you are a great looking couple, and we wish we had met you when we came to VA!

[LostinVA]

57. Tell Steph I said hello!

[bicentennial_baby]

49. I just ordered ours....

Nice and simple White Gold bands:

His:


Mine:


And yes, it's getting very real...moreso every day :hug:

[idgiehkt]

50. beautiful rings

I have had someone give me a claddagh ring before, unfortunately it didn't work out, but they are very special. White gold is a great choice. Congrats you two, it does my heart good to read this...

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[RevolutionaryActs]

53. Those are gorgeous!

:o


I'm so excited for you both. :bounce: