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Sir Gerard de Rodes

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marriage of an old knight
« on: 2012-11-03, 03:04:06 »
Brethren, I thought it about time that I informed you of the forthcoming marriage of myself and the good lady Joanna.
We are to be wed in a little known 15th/16th century castle in Cheshire, called Leasowe Castle on the 23rd day of February 2013.

I really wish that I could invite each and every one of you honored gentlemen, but the distance is far too great.
Having lived together for many years, we are very much still in love, and have recently become grand parents to young Harry ( I hope he will become squire Harry de Rodes before long).

Please wish us luck on the next part of our journey.
If we have your blessings my dear friends, I will propose a toast to you all during the wedding speeches.

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Re: marriage of an old knight
« Reply #1 on: 2012-11-03, 03:30:54 »
Good Sir,

We have never met, but the prospect of your future happiness with Lady Joanna has nevertheless brought a smile to my face. Blessings indeed to you and yours and during all the forthcoming festivities.
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Re: marriage of an old knight
« Reply #2 on: 2012-11-03, 06:20:56 »
Good tidings & many blessings upon you & your family, Sir Gerard. May the years bring you continued happiness. :)
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Re: marriage of an old knight
« Reply #3 on: 2012-11-03, 12:59:56 »

Very good news, good sir! We are very happy to hear this! My lovely Wife is sitting next to me, and as newlyweds ourselves, we want to say Congratulations!
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Re: marriage of an old knight
« Reply #4 on: 2012-11-03, 13:17:16 »
Congratulations Sir Gerard!  We will be there in spirit!  (oh, and totally jealous that you get to have your ceremony in a castle!! :) )
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Re: marriage of an old knight
« Reply #5 on: 2012-11-03, 16:53:12 »
Congratulations and Huzzah to you both, Sir Gerard! I am honored to offer my blessing to you both. We will of course be there with you in spirit.

(oh, and totally jealous that you get to have your ceremony in a castle!! :) )

Quite so!

Enjoy the anticipation, and remember that marriage is the doorway that opens up a new chapter of your life, not individually as Sir Gerard and Lady Joanna, but as a union of Lord and Lady. Having taken that plunge a few years ago myself - it is every bit as great as they say it is!
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Re: marriage of an old knight
« Reply #6 on: 2012-11-03, 17:31:57 »
 :)
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Re: marriage of an old knight
« Reply #7 on: 2012-11-03, 17:41:23 »
Marriage is like a well-made sword.....if made just right, it has a good balance... if too heavy on either end, you lose grip or have a strong handle of it. :)
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Re: marriage of an old knight
« Reply #8 on: 2012-11-03, 17:58:30 »
Huzzah and congratulations Sir Gerard! May your marriage be blessed with bliss and good health!  :)
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Re: marriage of an old knight
« Reply #9 on: 2012-11-04, 23:13:03 »
Congratulations to you, my friend! May your marriage me long and fruitful.

Slightly Off-topic: I would want to get married in a castle myself, but unfortunately the only man-made things older than 250 years in Australia are painted sticks. >__<
Oh well. That's another benefit of moving to Europe, right? :)

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Re: marriage of an old knight
« Reply #10 on: 2012-11-04, 23:55:24 »

Well, there's a fix for that. Build your own castle. :)
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Re: marriage of an old knight
« Reply #11 on: 2012-11-05, 01:08:10 »

Well, there's a fix for that. Build your own castle. :)

Every man's home is his castle. :)
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Re: marriage of an old knight
« Reply #12 on: 2012-11-05, 02:35:10 »
When I find a woman gracious enough to accept me as husband I would like to get married somewhere like the top of Mount Rose, NV  or Squaw Valley, CA myself.  :)

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Re: marriage of an old knight
« Reply #13 on: 2012-11-05, 04:27:02 »
Congratulations Sir Gerard! My blessing and prayers for a long happy marriage  :)

And whenever I get to that point I'll take over the town castle.  :D
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Re: marriage of an old knight
« Reply #14 on: 2012-11-05, 23:26:16 »
huzzah and congrats!