How to Plan an Army Wedding
Three aspects of a military wedding make it unique from a typical wedding: the invitations, the attire and the use of sabers. There are numerous steps needed to plan a wedding, including flowers and music, but this article will show you the steps needed to make a wedding an Army wedding.
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Instructions
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Decide where you want to get married. You can choose from a military chapel on any military base, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point or a church with no military affiliation. Contact the church as soon as possible to secure a date.
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Select a reception location. The reception does not need to be held at a place affiliated with the military, but military bases and West Point both offer many options for a reception.
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Order your invitations. The invitations are one aspect of an Army wedding that makes it unique. Put the military rank of the groom and bride and parents, if applicable, on the invitation.
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Decide what type of Army uniform the groom and groomsmen will wear. The dark dress is usually worn in the winter and white in the summer, but there are no rules about this.
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Secure sets of sabers for the "arch of sabers" that the bride and groom walk under as they exit the chapel. A saber is also used to cut the cake. All military chapels have sets of sabers for you to use.
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Tips & Warnings
Begin the planning process as soon as you get engaged. Certain wedding churches and reception locations are booked far in advance.
