Louise and I celebrated the 20th anniversary of our first date back in February, but though we've been together through thick and thin since then, we've never got married. Neither of us are really a fan of the ceremony, the expense, or being forced into the limelight. If that's what you wanted, good on you, but it was never for us.
Today though, we're getting married. It's a small registry office thing in the Town Hall - me, Lou, Sam, her Mum and partner as witnesses. No big do. No suit or dress. Not even any rings. No expense... well, a little expense, but you can't do anything for free, can you? We're doing it for a very boring reason - inheritance tax, so that if one of us dies, the other one (and Sam) will be a little better off than if we'd not tied the knot. Who says romance is dead?
There were many times in my life I thought I'd never meet anyone who'd want to stay with me. Since we met, Louise has always been there for me... even when I've done her head in. You can't ask for more than that, I don't think. And if you think this is a particularly unsentimental post, well, all I can tell you is that Louise wouldn't thank me for writing anything soppy.
I'm really hoping Billy Idol might ride his motorbike through the Town Hall window, but I'm betting he'll be bleaching his hair today. Then again, neither of us will be wearing white.
You soppy fool. Congratulations to you both.
ReplyDeleteWhatever the reasons, congratulations to you both.
ReplyDeleteIf there are inheritance tax benefits, maybe I should talk to Mrs Amusements who, even after nearly 20 years, is not my actual missus.
Well whatever the reasons, congratulations- hope you both have a lovely day
ReplyDeleteSwiss Adam
Ah, Rol, congratulations to you both and hope you have a good day doing whatever you both want to do.
ReplyDeleteVery much with you on the type of wedding itself and the reasons - Mr SDS and I only made it official because at the time we thought I was going to have nowhere to live and the only chances of getting on a housing list were as a married couple....(but we ended up privately renting a shitty flat anyway.) It was just us and our two best friends as witnesses, we both wore black, and had skull-and-crossbones rings!
Congratulations Rol and partner. Your wedding, and the reason, is similar to ours ........are you going for samosas after ceremony?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations
ReplyDeleteAhh - congrats Rol. I think thats an eminently sensible reason to get wed and i applaud both of you :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. And jubilations. Turns out I’m worth more dead than alive. Such is life. Or should that be death?
ReplyDeleteJM
Respect for you not getting married and getting married in equal measure. Sound reasons for both. Today, I congratulate you. - Brian
ReplyDeleteOh my - sorry I missed this earlier in the week. Congratulations Rol and Louise. So glad you found your special person who has always been there for you. Yes, for all sorts of practical reasons, time to make it official! Much love to your little family.
ReplyDeleteI've only just seen this...congratulations. terrific news.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Rol and Louise. It might just be a piece of paper, but it'll prove to be a very important piece of paper in the long run.
ReplyDeleteGood friends of mine got married last year having been together for over 30 years, and it was all to do with having their finances in a good place now that they have both retired from work.
And spending much of my time just now trying to sort things out for my mum after dad passed away, I've been astonished at how many times I was asked to provide a copy of their marriage certificate to enable the transfer of assets, including cash from my dad's bank accounts.