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With this ring, I thee wed…

Sarah



The Provider & I:  March 4th, 1995



On this day sixteen years ago, I said those very words to The Provider while holding his hand – and then giggled. It was the first of many that day – the laughter bubbling to the surface over my attempts to slide the band of gold smoothly over his not-so-tiny knuckle! These are the perils of marrying a man with ‘tradesmen’s hands’. It was a small but memorable moment from a special day that makes me smile every time I think about it.

But wow, sixteen years. Lookit us!!

The Provider and I are not huge givers of anniversary gifts to each other. It might be a little cliche, but we try to spend some alone time together over a glass of something special. However, I was curious to know what the suggested anniversary gift was for 16 years and decided to check it out.

According to Google, there are many variations on presents – the traditionalists nominate Topaz as the gift of choice; the modern set are all about silver hollowware. However, if neither of these are your cup of tea, don’t fret! There is an alternate choice offered as well (isn’t there always with these things? LOL) Apparently periodot or aquamarine gemstones are for those who like to think outside the square. You heard it here first.

There was one other choice, although personally, I think this is probably more for the man who only remembers on his way home from work and dashes into the corner shop or service station to grab something quick — it was a nice bunch of flowers (hopefully with the price sticker taken off the wrapping).

Cheers. *g*

6 responses to “With this ring, I thee wed…”

  1. Mum Avatar
    Mum

    Happy Anniversary Sweetie- doesn't really seem that long = although I do remember very clearly the small boy and an excellent Michael Jackson impersonation! Wonder if he does!Congratulations to you both

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    What Sarah Did Next

    Haha… yes, I remember the small person who was the mainstay of the dance floor – he thought he looked like the bees knees in that tuxedo!

    Just had a nice dinner at home with The Provider, along with a rather yummy glass of wine. All good. 🙂

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  3. Tina Avatar
    Tina

    And you don't look a day older. I remember your wedding very well. 17 years for us this year. Don't know how we have made it this far – LOL!!

    Happy Anniversary to you both 🙂

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    What Sarah Did Next

    We always joke: "Hey… another year without calling in the lawyers!" We've had our moments from time to time, but I think everyone does, to be honest.

    I remember your wedding very well too – I swear it was the hottest weekend in Adelaide EVER! 🙂

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  5. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    I'm late, but happy anniversary! So, was it Topaz, hollow silver or flowers with an air freshener and a can of Mother from the servo?

    Hope you had a lovely day, love the photo circa 1995, you look so beautiful and I might say that you haven't changed!
    1995 only seems like yesterday! The Cranberries came out with Zombie, knocking Silverchair's Pure Massacre off the number one spot. Yes, I'll always remember it for that but you have a better reason to remember 1995.

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    What Sarah Did Next

    Aww, thanks, hon! It was silver I think… does a tea bag squeezer count? LOL.

    Had a nice dinner and a glass of vino. All good.

    Appreciate the lovely words – I felt beautiful that day – my dress was all floaty, just like a princess!

    Oh, and great songs, both of them. *g*

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Former wild-child of the 80’s, classic rock fan and loyal friend to a particularly awesome group of people. Forever planning to write more. Fervently wishes she lived at the beach. Loves the mighty All Blacks. Rather partial to a cheeky glass of red.

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