{"id":12182,"date":"2023-06-04T18:44:24","date_gmt":"2023-06-04T23:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridestlouis.com\/?p=12182"},"modified":"2023-09-03T13:44:29","modified_gmt":"2023-09-03T18:44:29","slug":"a-few-facts-about-military-weddings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridestlouis.com\/a-few-facts-about-military-weddings\/","title":{"rendered":"A Few Facts about Military Weddings"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Military-Wedding-Ring-Shot\"<\/p>\n

While a military wedding is like any other wedding, there are some traditions in military weddings that are not found in civilian weddings.\u00a0\u00a0 These traditions add pomp, pageantry and patriotism, plus they create out-of-the ordinary weddings that are truly gorgeous and meaningful.<\/p>\n

An enlisted man or woman can marry in uniform.\u00a0 A female officer can choose either a traditional bridal gown or uniform.\u00a0 For officers, evening dress uniform conforms to civilian white tie and tails.\u00a0 Dinner or mess dress uniform is in accordance with black tie.\u00a0 For non-commissioned officers, dress blues or Army green uniforms may be worn at formal or informal weddings.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a graduate of West Point, The Naval Academy, or the Air Force Academy you may present your fianc\u00e9e with a miniature of your own class ring.\u00a0 Traditionally it is set with either a small stone similar to yours or a diamond.<\/p>\n

If your bride lives at the military post, you should invite all officers and their wives to both the ceremony and reception.\u00a0 However, if your fianc\u00e9e lives off base, you can invite just your commanding officer, post commander, and their wives.<\/p>\n

\"Saber<\/p>\n

All active duty members of the wedding party should wear proper dress uniforms and accessories.\u00a0\u00a0 Military decorations replace boutonnieres on uniforms.\u00a0 A boutonniere is never worn with a uniform.<\/p>\n

At the ceremony, rank should be carefully observed when seating guests.\u00a0 High ranking officers should receive seats of honor.\u00a0 The Bride stands to the RIGHT of her groom, unlike a civilian ceremony.\u00a0 All ushers stand to the left side of the bridesmaids in the processional.<\/p>\n

Outside the church, officers in military dress form an arch with their swords or sabers (Army) with the cutting edge facing up.\u00a0 The Bride and Groom pause under the arch, kiss, and then walk through.\u00a0 It\u2019s a tradition for the two end guards to use their sabers\/swords to tap the bride and groom on their backsides as a sign of good luck.\u00a0 White gloves are required for all saber\/sword bearers.\u00a0 Enlisted men should stand at attention during this event.\u00a0 There are a few differences in protocol between the Army\u2019s -Arch of Sabers, The Navy & Marine Corp\u2019s \u2013 Arch of Swords, and the Air Force\u2019s \u2013 Arch of Sabers so it is best to check with a commanding officer for specific details.<\/p>\n

\"Military<\/p>\n

At the reception in the receiving line, the groom (if he is in uniform) precedes the bride in the receiving line.<\/p>\n

The Cutting of the Cake also has a fun ceremony that is followed based on certain protocol.\u00a0 Once again the bride and groom pass beneath the arch and use a sword\/saber to cut the cake.\u00a0 Each branch has traditions that vary slightly.<\/p>\n

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