Welcome to The Boatswain's Mate Store L.L.C. Est 2010. "Supporting the Fleet One Order at a Time" We are an online based business, but we can accommodate local pick-ups or drop-offs. Our normal business hours are Monday-Friday 0700-1600 Eastern Time. This is when Liberty Call / End of Day is announced. Please call / text / chat below @ 904-604-9800 or email us at sales@theboatswainsmatestore.com ***Orders placed after 1500 Eastern Time that are in stock or orders placed after working hours might not be fulfilled until the next business day.**** USPS is temporarily rising shipping rates from October 4th 2026 to January 17th 2027 these increases are out of our control !!!! ****Please review the terms and conditions page before check-out !!! V/r The Boatswain's Mate Store.
The handfasting ceremony has its roots in ancient Celtic tradition and dates as far back as 7000 B.C. In ancient Ireland, when two people chose to be married, they were brought together to have a braided cord or ribbon tied around their hands in the presence of a priest. This act merely acknowledged the pair's engagement, which typically ran the length of a year. As per Brides.com website.
