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Enlisted Traditions?

Stephandben2011Stephandben2011 member
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Are there any military traditions that enlisted personal can include into their wedding. The AF has been a huge part of our relationship and my fiancé would really love to include some part of it into our big day. I know of many of the traditions that officers can include, but what about enlisted members? He will be wearing his uniform and so will 4 of 6 groomsman (the other 2 are civilians). Many of our guest will are also in the military so I want to keep everyone happy and not be disrespectful or dishonorable in anyway. Any ideas would be much appreciated!!! Thanks everyone!!!

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    ScissortailFlycatcherScissortailFlycatcher
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    edited December 2011
    I think anyone can do the arch of sabers, other than that... Maybe the other ladies will have more ideas : )
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    iluvmytxrgriluvmytxrgr member
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    edited December 2011
    Hattie is right.  You can use the sabers.  You can use the Chaplain as your officiant or have him/her be a part of the ceremony.  Find out if his unit has any traditions that he would like to include in the ceremony or the reception.  H's unit has a few that people usually use for the reception or the rehersal dinner. 
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    Stephandben2011Stephandben2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    I though sabres were only for officers? Did you have them at your wedding Iluvmytxrgr? Hattie, are you having them? I have only been to officers weddings so I am completely clueless on what to do for mine! lol! Thanks girls!
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    ScissortailFlycatcherScissortailFlycatcher
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    edited December 2011
    No, we aren't having any military type things, unless he decides to wear his uniform.

    I've seen pictures, sometimes it looks really cool, but to me, it's a little overdone. Just NMS.
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    iluvmytxrgriluvmytxrgr member
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    edited December 2011

    No, I didn't have them at mine.  H didn't want anything military at our wedding except our friends.  Enlisted can do the sabers, though. 

    Here is a site that has some other traditions:

    http://www.weddingdetails.com/lore/military.cfm

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    amber16mayamber16may
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    edited December 2011
    Enlisted should actually have swords....at least in the Army. NCOs have swords; Officer's have sabers.  You should have your FI check with his Protocol officer they would defiantly know the answer ;)
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    Stephandben2011Stephandben2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks Amber! Yes, I do need to check with his base. I just get so nervouse asking questions. I guess I have never seen an enlisted arch so I am just confused on whether the exist or not. Thanks!!
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