In which one is married
This morning at 10am, in total privacy, we were married by the mayor. Our two witnesses were the deputy mayor and a councilman. By 10:30 we were having champagne (yes, morning champagne) and pastries, very kindly organized by the secretary at the town hall. We wore black, everyday clothes. It was all very low-key and casual, which was exactly what Mike and I wanted. Afterwards we took the dogs for a walk at the park.
These are our last few days in central France, real time pictures of the new house coming next week!
My Mazamet 
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you!
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Thank you!
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Congrats!
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Thanks 🙂
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This is lovely news. It sounds like a perfect day. xx
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It’s been excellent 😀
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I heard the anti-gay blogger Katy Faust say that you two are friends. Is that true?
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Have we met?
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Congratulations!
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Well done! Are the rings anything special or unique? I suspect, yes…
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No rings at all. Mike doesn’t wear jewellery and I’ve got enough as it is 😀
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What good news. I thought you weren’t going to bother, but whatever, very many congratulations and hope you continue to have a happy life together.
We went for minimal attendees, ie two witnesses, but we had three gatecrashers! The cheek of it.
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We weren’t, but the lawyers here explained that not marrying left us both in a precarious position because if one of us kicked the bucket, the other would be liable for 60% inheritance tax on the deceased’s assets- and neither one of us wants to make that sort of gift to the government 😉
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Then that’s an excellent reason 😉 incident ly nothing wrong with champagne in the morning. My mother liked a glass at 11am.
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Congratulations!
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Very cool, congratulations to both of you. 🙂
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Welcome to the state of the petty bourgeoisie. It is lovely here. But now you have to start to wear matching track suits, and fuss about IPAs and the recycling schedules. xD
Congratulations, to both of you!
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Little bastard 😛
People keep talking about recycling here in France, but do you think it’s really true? I don’t see why I should be separating the trash. There was no such thing in Spain.
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Congratulations.All the very best.
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Pinky! -huge hugs- Please pass some of those hugs on to Mike as well. Now excuse me while I go blow my nose…-sniff-
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Yippee for the both of you! 😀
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Congratulations!
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Congratulations. It does not make the relationship, but recognition from the law still matters. I am delighted to read this.
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And I’m delighted to hear from you. I’ll have internet again shortly, and my offer stands now that one has ‘arrived’. 😉
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How delightful! I would love to take you up on that. Please email me.
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Congratulations, and very best wishes for the future.
(And I really admire the fact you have done it in a low key way.)
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Thanks! We’ve been together for nearly 15 years, so (either one of us) getting away with a virginal white dress and a veil would have been pushing it 😀
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And of course white is such a difficult colour to pull off… 🙂
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Félicitations !
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Big hugs! I’m so happy for you. It sounds like a beautiful day; very special. Thanks for sharing it with us. I love the photo. You just keep getting better looking.
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In which one is overjoyed to hear the news! My best to you both, and can’t wait to see the new house. xox, V
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You are so handsome. All the best to you and Mike!
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Weddings, even “just a legal contract for asset protection” weddings, call for gifts.
My own favorite wedding gift is one I can give AND keep, because it is words. They were scrawled in an aged hand on a gift enclosure card. After 42 years, I have no recollection of the tangible item they accompanied, but the words have remained fresh and true. I give them to you and Mike. (They are from the Book of Common Prayer.):
May you be, each to the other,
A strength in need,
A counselor in perplexity,
A comfort in sorrow, and
A companion in Joy.
Blessings on your house and the life you are building together.
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I’m so happy for you! Congratulations handsome!
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As a wedding present, I will have a bunch of my selfies hardbound just for you and your new hubby to use on your coffee table. What’s your address?
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Rue de Strasbourg,
Mazamet 81200
😛
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I was kidding about the selfie book. Are you terribly disappointed? LOL
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Terribly!!!!
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Would you do me a favor and add your two cents worth to the idiots posting on this religious website?
http://askthebigot.com/about/#comment-5587
It’s that woman named Katy’s. Remember her? Ultra religious, anti-gay marriage. At least she allows me to speak my mind. There are a couple of posters, Diane and IMHO who are beyond awful. Please tell them off from your standpoint. Thank you.
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will do
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Can’t wait to read what you have to say.
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Alors, c’est merveilleux! Congratulations gents.
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Merci! 😀
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I’m so sorry I missed this, I’ve been a little, erm, indisposed! CONGRATULATIONS chaps!
Also thanks for the great work you do on here..it doesn’t go unnoticed or unappreciated!
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