My Wedding!!

[Nick]

Thank you very much everyone. Sorry I haven't been around again, this time it was just a wayward internet connection.

We're both very happy :mrgreen:

Caradoc, the gent in the "Braveheart" greatkilt is my friend Tyler. The kilt is from the same weaver who made the kilts for the movie, though his is the regular strip of fabric, not the Miracle Speed Greatkilts that were done for the movie. His is 4 yards, but he's very thin, so it works perfectly for him.

I'm still going through pictures and getting pictures (still haven't gotten the pro ones yet), but here are a couple. I mentioned I made a large number of things for the wedding, and here's a few. First, the completed rings:



And here's the cake. I made the cake stands for all but the largest, which sat directly on the table. Though you can't see it from these pictures, there's a different finial on each end of every one. I also made the cake service and knife.



The cake topper was my Grandma and Papa's, and then my Mom and Dad's. We were going to use Cassie's Mom and Dad's topper, but my Grandma passed away 8 days before the wedding. It was very difficult. We decided to use her cake topper instead, so my Mom (who made Cassie's dress) put a piece of Cassie's wedding dress on the bride, and a piece of plaid on the groom.

Nick

[Caradoc]

Caradoc, the gent in the "Braveheart" greatkilt is my friend Tyler. The kilt is from the same weaver who made the kilts for the movie, though his is the regular strip of fabric, not the Miracle Speed Greatkilts that were done for the movie. His is 4 yards, but he's very thin, so it works perfectly for him.

Excellent!

And here's the cake. I made the cake stands for all but the largest, which sat directly on the table. Though you can't see it from these pictures, there's a different finial on each end of every one. I also made the cake service and knife.

Very impressive indeed.

To borrow from P1M: "Guid oan ye!"

[Kilted_John]

Nick,

Congrats to you and your wife.

-J

[JayFilomena]

Nick, I was married 16 years ago, and only started wearing my kilt three or four years ago. How I wish I could go back and wear a kilt to my wedding. Seeing all the wedding photos makes me quite jealous. Good on ya.

Jay

[MacMullen]

Between work and the kayak business, I haven't been around in a while either. Glad I caught the pics, it looks like it was a great event! Thanks for posting and congratulations to you and your bride!

[Graham]

wish I'd known about kilts when we were married 30 years ago.
You both look fantastic, may God bless your union together.

[djweso]

Congratulations!

[ozmeath]

Wow Nick, a beautiful looking wedding and my blessings to you both. The Party looked fantastic and Cassie gorgeous. She have any sisters?!
And well done on the pieces for the wedding. Tell your mum from me that the dess looks first class and stunning. Don't mind me being a nosey jeweller but what are the materials in the rings? Looks like 18C white Au, but could be stirling...
Also I'm very sorry to hear about your grandmother, which of course would have especially difficult so close to your wedding. I'm sure she was there with you both all the same.
Erin.

[Nick]

Ozmeath, yes, she has two sisters. Sorry, lad, they're both taken.

The rings are both .999 fine silver. Wonderful material to work with, it almost forges itself. I did try some stirling, but even working it hot, it has an unfortunate tendancy to crack. The only downside to the fine silver is that it's so soft. Mine is already pretty well scratched up (no gouges or anything like that, but scratched). I take it off any time I'm at the forge or doing any other work that might damage it. Still, everything taken into consideration, wouldn't have it any other way.

Cheers,
Nick

[ozmeath]

Lovely to work with fine silver Nick, and the symbol of the purity of the metal is appropriate to be trothed with.
I rarely work with fine ag but on the occassion I do it's a pleasure it. Usually i'm adding copper to it to cast! You could of course make up a leather braid to hang the ring off if you're working alot.
Erin.
Bummer about the sisters...