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Step 1
Select uniforms based on the formality of the wedding. Dress uniforms are appropriate for a very formal wedding (equivalent to white tie); "dress blues" are a good choice for an informal wedding; and dinner or "mess dress" is best for more formal or semiformal weddings (mess dress is the military equivalent of a tuxedo).
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Step 2
Take the weather into account. Navy uniforms are usually worn in winter and white uniforms in summer.
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Step 3
Ask the ushers to wear white gloves, but the groom and best man should not, so that they can easily handle the ring.
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Step 4
Wear your sword (for navy and coast guard) or saber (for army and marines). Include military decorations in place of boutonnieres.
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Step 5
Ask members of the wedding who are not in the military to match the formality of your uniform with tuxedos or suits.
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Step 1
Decide between your uniform and a traditional wedding dress. If you choose the dress, select a very formal one that will complement the men's attire.
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Step 2
Wear a long train and veil. (For a second wedding, you can skip these accessories.)
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Step 3
Carry a bouquet.
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Step 4
Pick formal bridesmaids' gowns. Navy is usually a good choice because it looks nice with the men's uniforms.
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Step 1
Suggest that the fathers of the bride and groom wear uniforms if they are active or retired officers.
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Step 2
Allow mothers who are active or retired officers the option of wearing traditional mother-of-the-bride dresses or uniforms.
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Step 3
Military guests may wear either their uniforms or formal civilian attire if they are active or retired officers.
