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ArmyDoc

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greeneke2

I don't think so.  I think its just nice to let everyone know that you were married.  I wouldn't say its is gift grabby or annoying!

firsttimersluck

hm... I'm not the expert here so I'm interested to see what other people say on this (especially the board veterans on this one)
but I would think it would be thoughtful to send them so people know... I mean.. you invited them originally, and had to cancel, so they may like to know that it worked out in the end. An announcement isn't saying "buy me a gift", just that you are sharing the news. Maybe if you are planning a reception for everyone to be a part of you could mention that in the announcement? I'm not sure..

katelyn26

No I think it's nice to let them know you got married. I'm sure they're understanding since you told them why not to save the date

mob2689

I agree with PP, since you sent them a STD an announcment would be nice, maybe have it look like your STD but have it as an announcment with a  wedding picture on it.  I am sure they would love to see a picture.

ETA Congrat to your FI on being accepted. 

kyrgyzstan

Are you a 68W? If so, many thanks to you, I adore mil medical personnel. 

Besides that question, yes, I'd send out wedding announcements, and I don't think it will look gift grabby.

ggirl2001

I think in this situation you will be fine to send out announcements.

kyrgyzstan

Well, doctors are good to go too. I'm just confused now though. Your FI is an enlisted Soldier and you're an O?

SarahP787

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_wedding-announcements?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:13Discussion:2c043a79-01e1-44c0-a157-4abc859e3129Post:13e82fd1-e755-4d16-b00b-262250fd2e0a">Re: Wedding Announcements?</a>:
[QUOTE]Well, doctors are good to go too. I'm just confused now though. Your FI is an enlisted Soldier and you're an O?
Posted by WishIcouldbeinthe'stan[/QUOTE]

Don't officers sometimes become warrant officers? I'm not at all an expert (read as: I know practically nothing about this), but I thought it kind of depended on their job... like if they didn't want to get promoted up to being on staff all the time, they could become a warrant officer and be able to stay doing whatever they do??

kyrgyzstan

If that is possible, it's a reduction in rank, and something I have never heard of happening. I genuinely hope that is the case, or that OP is a civilian provider for the Army, rather than the alternative.

shan87

Here is a question - have you thought about sending out an announcement near a holiday? Make it an announcement and holiday card? Less awkward if that is what you are worrying about.

kyrgyzstan

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_wedding-announcements?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:13Discussion:2c043a79-01e1-44c0-a157-4abc859e3129Post:5ee5b702-d4eb-4d50-b18e-08002c9a9893">Re: Wedding Announcements?</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Wedding Announcements? : My fiance is currently a commissioned officer. He will be attending warrant officer candidate school at the end of the summer, then will continue with specialized training that will be more in line with his degree and interests. It is most definitely considered a demotion, but the warrant officer rank system is completely separate and hard to compare. The pay cut isn't really a problem for us, and he will be doing what he loves and what he is good at, so neither of us see the demotion as a bad thing. Our relationship does not violate UCMJ, as you assumed in another post, our chains of command do not cross, and both our commanders are completely aware of our relationship and our upcoming marriage. 
Posted by ArmyDoc[/QUOTE]

Good. I'm really, really glad to hear this. I apologize for assuming. I unfortunately have seen people think they're exempt from the rules, and it makes me sad, especially when it's a female officer, because fair or not, they represent so much more than themselves. I am so glad to hear I assumed incorrectly.

Congrats to your FI for following his heart rather than chasing rank, and good for you for being supportive.

As for violation of the UCMJ, if an O dates an enlisted member, it's inappropriate regardless of whether the chains of command cross. This is the reason I've had to wait a year and a half to join, because FI is enlisted, and I will not violate that rule. We spoke to a JAG, and he told me I had to wait or we could break up. So I did wait. And I'm not entering even close to the same job field as FI if I get in.

SarahP787

Stan - I'm confused about why you had to wait. If he's enlisted, and then you enlist, where's the problem? Or, if you were going to commission, then waiting wouldn't matter since he'd still be enlisted...