How cool is that? Your bride bought you a pipe. In love my wife dearly, but not in a million years would she buy me a pipe, let alone know which carver to contact to have it made. To me, it demonstrates deep affection and a caring spirit that she found joy in giving you a gift of something that you're passionate about, but likely something that she likely is not interested in... or worse.
I think I may have seen a photo of your wife Neal. Perhaps before she put the hammer down. You're a handsome fellow, but you married up!
Congratulations!