Military Wedding Etiquette

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Tip 1 - U.S. Military Traditions - Wedding Details

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Alexandra Cortes | permalink

U.S. Military Wedding Traditions In many ways, the U.S. Military wedding is like any other wedding. The ceremony itself is not a military service but a religious one. What makes it a military wedding is the attire and perhaps some … Continued

For further reading: http://weddingdetails.com/lore-tradition/u-s-military-traditions/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Tips for Planning a Military Wedding

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Nick Critchlow | permalink

For each branch of the armed forces there are different wedding customs and rituals that apply which showcase national pride and loyalty. Here, some tips for planning your military wedding.

For further reading: https://www.theknot.com/content/military-wedding-ceremony-and-reception ^[2]

Tip 3 - Military Weddings

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Olav Tulen | permalink

From wedding invitation wording to seating chart protocol, here're how to plan a military wedding, plus tips for personalizing your wedding vows.

For further reading: https://www.theknot.com/military-weddings ^[3]

Tip 4 - Military Weddings 101

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Lori Lake | permalink

Say "I Do" to a U.S. service member is the day you commit your heart, your soul and your sanity to another whose life is completely out of his control. That lack of control over the rest of your lives together, is the first concept you must effectively grasp in order to pull off a truly successful military wedding.
Tags: Family and Spouse,New Military Spouse

For further reading: http://www.military.com/spouse/military-life/newbies-and-brides/military-weddings-101.html ^[4]