Wedding Stuff

So I'm noticing that I post a blog when something pops into my mind. Right now, it's about my and Joshua's wedding and reception. Various things, as well. Like a ring, we don't have one yet, due to funds. I thought I wanted a silver ring, and then I looked up Claddagh (clah-dah) rings, which are rings that originate from 17th century Ireland. There a couple of theories of why created, but the ring is unique in its design. It has hands holding a heart, in front of a crown. The hands symbolize friendship, the heart love, and the crown loyalty. The symbolism is enough to win me over, but then I saw this ring:
It's sterling silver, so I'd have to maintain it, but this ring is gorgeous. The contrast, and the green gem, it just won me over. And the green gem changes to topaz in sunlight. Another reason I would personally like a Claddagh wedding ring is the proper way of wearing it. If engaged, the point of the heart is facing the finger tips on the left hand. If married, the point on the heart faces the wrist on the left hand.

Another wedding thought is the reception. I am so very against alcohol, and I love the fact Joshua supports my distaste for it. As of right now, I want a dry reception, because you get a bunch of people with alcohol behind them and it's a whole crap storm. And my family is huge, and Joshua will have plenty of people, as well. So I don't want drama for my reception. But my mom, who is also against alcohol, says the reception will be boring without it. How the heck would she know? All of the weddings she's gone to had alcohol. As Joshua says (paraphrasing), "If they would rather have alcohol, then it's better if they don't come." A reception is what, two or three hours? Augh. My mom is annoying me to no end on that aspect. Come December, when I turn 21, if my opinion changes, it changes. As of right now, NO ALCOHOL. Dealt with it enough already, I don't want it at my reception for my wedding.

Well that's all for now.