Archive for March, 2009
My fiancé and I are planning to have a traditional Scottish wedding. That means we will both be dressed in traditional garb and repeat the Scottish wedding vows to one another. We will both be having four wedding attendants. Kilts and bagpipes are also included in out plan!
I realized recently that the bride and groom are supposed to give gifts to their wedding attendants. This tradition makes sense because the bridesmaids and the groomsmen do so much to help the couple. We decided to stay with our traditional theme and get the attendants Scottish rite rings.
Some adults never get over the joy of playing dress up. In fact, one dear friend of mine (he used to play Dungeons and Dragons religiously) has a whole closet full of medieval type clothing. During the summer he gets dressed up and attends all the medieval fairs in the area. He also enjoys participating in live action role playing games. He once asked me to dress up as a dragon, but that’s another story altogether.
During the fall and winter there aren’t many festivals for my friend to attend, so he has to take a more low-key approach to dressing up. This is why I bought him a set of Knights Templar rings. He feels a part of the medieval times while he’s wearing these rings, but can also be inconspicuous in the office environment.
I admire the men who exhibit their courage and bravery by fighting for our country. Many of these men even pay with their lives. Fellow Americans need to show their support of troops by offering thanks and welcoming them home. There are several ways to make military men know that they are appreciated.
One way is by gifting them with a present worthy of their experience at war. A Navy man, for example, may appreciate one of a vast selection of navy rings. This ring will enable him to remember the comrades he served with and the experiences that bonded them for life.