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Military weddings are based on tradition. Each branch of the service has different traditions and
protocol. A military wedding is determined by the wearing of uniforms and most ceremonies are
formal affairs. A military wedding isn't dictated by the place, the place could be any traditional fare
from a church to a hotel.
The one tradition that is used in all branches is the arch of swords. The arch is made up of sabers
or swords. Sabers are used in the Navy, swords are used in the Army, Marines and Air Force. The
bride and groom walk through the arch of swords which is meant to ensure the bride and groom's
safe transition into married life as a couple. The sword bearers are an honor guard who normally
wear a sabre or sword when they are in their dress military attire. If you use a member of the honor
guard in the wedding party, he or she must wear their full dress uniform in the wedding. If the bride is
not a member of the military, it is a tradition that the final sword bearers give her a swat with the
sword across the backside and welcome her into the military. They say something along the lines of
"Welcome to the Army, Navy or whatever branch of service" Someone, please warn the bride!
Since a military wedding is considered a formal affair, the bride should wear a formal wedding gown.
If she is a female officer, she can be wear her military uniform, but most will choose to wear a
traditional formal wedding dress.
If an officer or enlisted person is in the military, tradition dictates they wear their military uniform. It is
dictated by formality and the regulations of the season. Military personnel never wear boutineres with
their uniforms. They should wear their military medals and ribbons. If the groomsmen are wearing
military uniforms, they should wear white gloves. The groom and best man don't wear white gloves
because they need their fingers for the ring ceremony.
The grooms commanding officer is given a seat of honor at the wedding. If the parents of the groom
are not in attendance, the commanding officer sits in the first row. If the family is present, the
commanding officer sits with them or directly behind them. Seating at the reception is done by
military ranking.
If the wedding is being officiated by a military chaplain, you must issue a formal invitation to the
chaplain and his or her spouse to the reception.
The cutting of the cake is a tradition at the reception. The groom cuts the cake with a sword or sabre
with the brides hand over his hand. Major photo op!
It is advised that each person check with their branch of service to determine the regulations for their
military wedding.
protocol. A military wedding is determined by the wearing of uniforms and most ceremonies are
formal affairs. A military wedding isn't dictated by the place, the place could be any traditional fare
from a church to a hotel.
The one tradition that is used in all branches is the arch of swords. The arch is made up of sabers
or swords. Sabers are used in the Navy, swords are used in the Army, Marines and Air Force. The
bride and groom walk through the arch of swords which is meant to ensure the bride and groom's
safe transition into married life as a couple. The sword bearers are an honor guard who normally
wear a sabre or sword when they are in their dress military attire. If you use a member of the honor
guard in the wedding party, he or she must wear their full dress uniform in the wedding. If the bride is
not a member of the military, it is a tradition that the final sword bearers give her a swat with the
sword across the backside and welcome her into the military. They say something along the lines of
"Welcome to the Army, Navy or whatever branch of service" Someone, please warn the bride!
Since a military wedding is considered a formal affair, the bride should wear a formal wedding gown.
If she is a female officer, she can be wear her military uniform, but most will choose to wear a
traditional formal wedding dress.
If an officer or enlisted person is in the military, tradition dictates they wear their military uniform. It is
dictated by formality and the regulations of the season. Military personnel never wear boutineres with
their uniforms. They should wear their military medals and ribbons. If the groomsmen are wearing
military uniforms, they should wear white gloves. The groom and best man don't wear white gloves
because they need their fingers for the ring ceremony.
The grooms commanding officer is given a seat of honor at the wedding. If the parents of the groom
are not in attendance, the commanding officer sits in the first row. If the family is present, the
commanding officer sits with them or directly behind them. Seating at the reception is done by
military ranking.
If the wedding is being officiated by a military chaplain, you must issue a formal invitation to the
chaplain and his or her spouse to the reception.
The cutting of the cake is a tradition at the reception. The groom cuts the cake with a sword or sabre
with the brides hand over his hand. Major photo op!
It is advised that each person check with their branch of service to determine the regulations for their
military wedding.
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