Happy Anniversary Edward!

It is with greatest pleasure and happiness that I wish my beloved Edward a happy 3rd annivesary! All the best to you my dearest and I am delighted and proud to be at your side.

Happy Anniversary!

Saturday was a very busy day. We had the Caledon-Winterfell ball, of which I was only able to stay for 3 of the dances and the Steelhead Pirate dance. Most importantly though, Saturday marked the 6 month anniversary for Edward and myself. My goodness! How time does fly. Here's to many more my love.

May I Present To You....

The Big Day has come and gone, in the whirl of activity that usually accompanies such days. Happily, there weren't any major glitches or problems to thwart or plague us and for this I am thankful.

Our ceremony took place in Loch Avie, high above the sim in Miss Kate Nicholas' chapel. It is a lovely build and was the perfect setting for our handfasting. I was terrified at first as I seemed to be stuck in lag storms which would hold me still and then release me with terrible velocity. Thankfully though, the storm passed and I was able to make my way through the chapel and up to the daias where my beloved was waiting for me.

My dear brother, Lunar, served as my attendant and Miss Emilly Orr served as Sir Edward's. He and I knelt in front of the gathering of our friends and pledged our troth to each other. I mean and meant every word that passed my lips and will do my utmost to fulfill my promises. After we exchanged rings (mine is a beautiful gold Claddaugh with ruby stone and his is a band encircled with thistles), we kissed (the best part! *blushes*) and then made our way to Steelhead for the reception.

What a grand time it was too. So many of our dear friends came to help us celebrate our special day! While the lag reached new lows, it didn't seem to dampen anyone's spirits as we danced into the night. Lunar had worked very hard to finish the new hotel (which is a marvel, I assure you...such a gorgeous build!!) and I think I can safely say that it was christened in fine style with the reception. We know that the dancefloor is sound and can support many people as they whirl and have fun. Sheriff Ortega worked his usual magic and supplied the most excellent music to keep us dancing and having fun. He is truly worth every penny and perhaps quite a few more!

Sadly, the dance had to end and Sir Edward and I boarded our new horse and buggy, given to us by Miss Virrginia Tombola. We drove off to start our new life togther.

I would like to thank our wonderful friends for joining us on this special day and for being a support and encouragement to us. Your presence was the greatest gift of all! Thank you! For more pictures of this event, please see Mr. Hotspur O'Toole's blog (Hibernia on the Skids).

I look forward to our honeymoon. We'll be leaving for it shortly and I'm sure I'll have more to share.

Amor Vincit Omnia

What a busy time it has been these past weeks. In between the flurry of social engagements I think I have everything in readiness for The Big Day. The cake is made, my gown is ready, the flowers are on order, the chapel and hotel are booked. Edward assures me he has taken care of his duties, so now all that is left is to decorate the chapel and the hotel, which shouldn't take long at all. I have my "Day After" gown, made by the talented Miss Terry Lightfoot, as well as my trousseau ready to be packed. I have aired the linens and all the things I had made as a young girl for the day when I would become a wife.

I look forward to this upcoming day with gladness and joy. My heart is light and a smile plays about my lips as I think of my beloved and what he means to me. I am not one for sharing my most personal thoughts or feelings with the public, but suffice to say that I feel I am most blessed to have been chosen to be his. I hope to be a good helpmeet for him, a companion, support, friend and inamorata. We have had our disagreements but have managed to be courteous to each other and discuss them, which has strengthened our relationship all that much more. He knows that I will be truthful and honest with him and I trust him to be the same with me.

I should get back to my work. I need to prepare Rosehaven and have it at it's best, as the reception is in Steelhead and perhaps out of town guests will need to stay there. As well, Davaar will need a good cleaning to be in readiness as well. Make haste for the wedding!!!

THE Day is set!

It has finally been decided....at the most recent ball at Carntaigh Court, Sir Edward and I managed to settle on a date for our handfasting.

The war had thrown a bit of a spanner into the works, and sadly, patience is not my strongest virtue. However, I think I was able to bide my time with more calmness and sensibility than usual and now the date has been decided, although many of the details are still rather fuzzy.

We have settled on June 15, after a 46 day engagement. However, please be advised that the ceremony portion will be quite small, so I hope everyone manages to remain unoffended if they do not receive an invitiation.

I am looking forward to this day with great anticipation!