Our new wedding rings came yesterday! I ordered these rings for my partner and myself on Etsy and chose MnMWoodworks because I liked the shine of the finish on the rings and because I wanted more durable rings made from the bent wood method. I wanted to have a ring made of 2 N. American woods for myself and 2 African wood for my Colin with the idea that we'd have a piece of the other's continent, but Matt, the craftsman behind MnMWoodworks had the wonderful idea of doing the two rings out of one N. American wood and one African wood, but so that my ring would be American in the center and African on the edges, Colin's would be the inverse- African in the center and American on the edges. We loved this idea. I requested that Matt make the rings with recycled wood and he gave me a bunch of different options. We chose Cherry and African Blackwood for the high contrast. I'd been dying for them to arrive, and they finally came last night. They are BEAUTIFUL! They're exactly what we were hoping they would be. We went to a party last night and everyone raved. I'm so excited about them! I hope that we are able to wear them for a long time and that they stand up to 2 years in the African heat and my sweat! What do you think?
those are amazing! they're so pretty :D do you think you'll wear them after you get back too?
ReplyDeleteYou invested an admirable amount of thought and planning into this symbol of your relationship and the results are terrific!
ReplyDeleteThe logic behind doing this was impressive and you will now have not only a wonderful token of your relationship during your service, but you will also have your original symbols in like-now condition upon your return.
You prompted me to take a long overdue action. My wife had given me a Claddagh ring a few years after we had been married just for the sake of tradition, because she is one serious Irish Lass (Mirriam-Webster - alt 2). Mine is silver, versus the traditional and considerably more expensive gold, so that I can wear it for 'everyday' use. I have not worn it for several years because it was too loose and I almost lost it once. After reading about your reasoning and intention, I had the Claddagh ring re-sized so that I can wear it while away.
So, Good for you. Way to go. And, thanks!
I am obsessed!!!I LOVE THEM!!! Beau-ti-ful!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing! So happy for you two. These are so unique and meaningful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, everyone! We're psyched. We started wearing them to get used to the feel (they're very light and a little bit thicker and wider than our other wedding rings). I'm so worried about breaking them, though! Considering the number of times I smash my fingers every week, I think this ring's days may be numbered. Lew, I'm glad that you'll have something from your wife to wear while you're gone!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I just made ourselves rings just like these! I love how light weight they are :)
ReplyDeleteCool, Stephanie! You'll have to keep me posted as to whether or not they hold up in CR. So you made them yourselves? That's pretty awesome. Pics, please!
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