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NCO Bride?

armygirl03armygirl03 member
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This may have been answered somewhere else, but I have found at least 10 different answers on the internet so I'm hoping I might get help on here. I am *soon to be!* a NCO in the Army and I was wondering how to word that on the wedding invitations? I have looked lots of places and all anything deals with is a groom being in the military, not sure if that changes anything?  There will be several high ranking military family friends being invited so I really need to make sure its correct! I know I don't normally post on here but I really appreicate any help!
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Re: NCO Bride?

  • Dani KDani K member
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    edited December 2011
    Are you getting the promo before the wedding takes place?
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  • firsttimersluckfirsttimersluck member
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    edited December 2011
    Are you planning on having a military wedding? Do you want people to come in their dress uniform? In my experience, putting their rank/branch kinda hints that that is what you want from your in-service guests.

    You don't HAVE to put their rank/branch or anything on there if you don't want to, as long as you are consistant across the board.
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  • armygirl03armygirl03 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm getting prom. in a few weeks actually! The invites aren't going out for a couple more months. 
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  • armygirl03armygirl03 member
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    edited December 2011
    Actually, I'm not worried about the guests, they are all high ranking retried so that actually makes it really easy to address...I just don't know how to list myself on the actual invites. I am the only  active duty that will be there (my unit is far away from my hometown so no one in my unit will be there) and I would like to include my full title on the invite, just confused on the proper format! 
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  • kyrgyzstankyrgyzstan member
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    edited December 2011
    Enlisted personnel do not use their rank on invations. Tradition dictates that you put your full name, and under it, put "United States Army". No rank, I think it's dumb, but it is what it is. FI is an NCO, and we put only his branch of service, not his rank. Maybe put your new rank in the programs instead?
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  • lyonstmlyonstm member
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    edited December 2011
    I know they say you're a Soldier 24/7 but on my wedding day Im whatever the hell I wanna be! LOL... put whatever you want on your wedding invitation, besides it is your wedding.  But don't think that because you are enlisted or an officer for that matter than you need to make some sort of "shout out" for your wedding.
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  • kyrgyzstankyrgyzstan member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_nco-bride?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:13Discussion:c9ed82fc-b07d-40f9-a438-a34572e79d62Post:9db66c2c-6782-450e-bf7c-a3e6364b377a">Re: NCO Bride?</a>:
    [QUOTE]I know they say you're a Soldier 24/7 but on my wedding day Im whatever the hell I wanna be! LOL... put whatever you want on your wedding invitation, besides it is your wedding.  But don't think that because you are enlisted or an officer for that matter than you need to make some sort of "shout out" for your wedding.
    Posted by lyonstm[/QUOTE]

    <div>Enh, I'm in the camp that if a male Soldier does it, why not a female? She's ranking up, she's proud and she should be! If I were in the military, I'd be super proud of it, just like most of the guys I know are. It's just that in this case, etiquette dictates no rank on invites. </div>
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  • lyonstmlyonstm member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_nco-bride?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:13Discussion:c9ed82fc-b07d-40f9-a438-a34572e79d62Post:de87975d-1687-4c8e-82d3-d5f92f610764">Re: NCO Bride?</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: NCO Bride? : Enh, I'm in the camp that if a male Soldier does it, why not a female? She's ranking up, she's proud and she should be! If I were in the military, I'd be super proud of it, just like most of the guys I know are. It's just that in this case, etiquette dictates no rank on invites. 
    Posted by WishIcouldbeinthe'stan[/QUOTE]


    Im not fully versed on etiquitte, but my BF doesn't plan on adding his also.  We are both moving through the ranks.  I am comissioning to 1LT and he is currently a Drill Sergeant and we are both extremely proud of what we do.  I just don't want to bring my military life to my wedding... Really its just a matter of preference.
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  • firsttimersluckfirsttimersluck member
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    edited December 2011
    I understand keeping it seperate. I've noticed that military couples are definitely split on this one. it's interesting. I think it's great either way.
    And I agree with Stan that it's kinda lame that E's aren't "supposed" to put their rank on things.. so dumb.
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  • kyrgyzstankyrgyzstan member
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    edited December 2011
    OP clearly wants to have a "shout out". I just think she should do it in the programs instead.
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  • armygirl03armygirl03 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks for the help! Theres lots to think about, I didn't even think of putting any of that info in my invitation or program until I got an invitation from a fellow soldier who had it in there, at least now I know what to put if I do decide to use it! Thanks! 
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