Did you have a military wedding?

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 May 2014 21:38:19 -0400

For those who were in the service or had a spouse in the service when they got married did you have a military wedding? Why or why not?

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made May 11 at 2014 9:45 PM

CPT Jacob Swartout — Sun, 11 May 2014 21:45:12 -0400

Yes I did! My wife wanted me in uniform and I would be the first in my family to get married "military style"

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 11 at 2014 9:50 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sun, 11 May 2014 21:50:43 -0400

It was a bit odd, Small Base in West Virginia, Chaplain/Local Catholic Priest. Half the folks in Uniform, half not. Performed in the base theater/all purpose room/chapel. Uniform was the Old Navy Johnny Cash (Working Blues) Uniform.

Response by SSG William Sutter made May 12 at 2014 2:17 AM

SSG William Sutter — Mon, 12 May 2014 02:17:30 -0400

The first two times I wore my uniform but the third time I didn't. I got married in the Philippines so that would be a bit dangerous.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2014 2:21 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 May 2014 02:21:46 -0400

Not 100%, but close enough. Women love the uniform, good for photos. I invited my best friend who was part of the Marine Corp at the time and it served as an excellent addition.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2014 6:30 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 May 2014 06:30:35 -0400

One of the guys I served with in the NYARNG got married in his class A's and even though there was a lot of other people there from his unit in attendance the only other person in uniform besides the groom was the best man

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made May 12 at 2014 7:36 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Mon, 12 May 2014 07:36:39 -0400

But of course =)

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made May 12 at 2014 7:42 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Mon, 12 May 2014 07:42:18 -0400

I did wear my uniform, but it wasn't a military wedding. On a side note, I also wore my uniform to my daughters wedding (as did the father of the groom).

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2014 8:04 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 May 2014 08:04:43 -0400

Yes, I wore my Dress blues during my wedding. Every one of my groomsmen also wore their Blues, except one, he wore his State Police Uniform.

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made May 12 at 2014 8:10 AM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Mon, 12 May 2014 08:10:53 -0400

I married my wife at the El Paso County Courthouse in Colorado Springs, was in my Dress Greens with white shirt and bow tie, and other than my roommate as best-man, that was the extent of the Army in my wedding.

Response by SFC Rich Carey made May 12 at 2014 9:27 AM

SFC Rich Carey — Mon, 12 May 2014 09:27:06 -0400

I wore my Dress Blues, however it wasn't a Military Wedding.

Response by SFC Stephen P. made May 12 at 2014 9:33 AM

SFC Stephen P. — Mon, 12 May 2014 09:33:59 -0400

I intended to, but PCSed instead. Instead, small ceremony overseen by a tattooed biker chaplain.

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made May 12 at 2014 10:13 AM

COL Vincent Stoneking — Mon, 12 May 2014 10:13:10 -0400

Absolutely.
And just to piss off the "unwritten rules" crowd, I wore my marksmanship medals.

Response by SFC Stephen Carden made May 12 at 2014 11:22 AM

SFC Stephen Carden — Mon, 12 May 2014 11:22:32 -0400

I did have a military wedding the last time. And by last, I mean the last time I got married, and the last time I will get married! I and all of my groomsmen were in dress blue uniform. Even the father of the bride wore his dress blues. We were married in the little white chapel on Gruber Road (just in front of the engineer motor pool) in Fort Bragg by my chaplain. We had our reception at the old NCO club (no longer there). My wife planned the whole thing while I was in Korea, and we got married during my mid-tour leave. She even bought her own ring, and I was upset because I felt it was too small of a diamond! My favorite picture was of my father-in-law, a retired SOF CSM with one of every ribbon and badge in the MCSS on his uniform, vacuuming the chapel in his dress blues after the wedding.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2014 11:26 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 May 2014 11:26:08 -0400

did not have a military wedding, but I did wear my dress blues. did not have enough people to do the official military wedding.

Response by LCDR Doug Nordman made May 12 at 2014 1:07 PM

LCDR Doug Nordman — Mon, 12 May 2014 13:07:55 -0400

No, my spouse and I are a dual-military couple and the military was the last thing we wanted to celebrate at our wedding. She wore a gown and I wore a tuxedo.

However the military was the reason for the wedding. We "had" to get married so that our assignment officer would send me to shore duty with my spouse instead of sending me to teach at Nuclear Power School.

We had the wedding on Saturday, and on Sunday I left for a 90-day submarine patrol. My shipmates were highly amused to see me return from the pre-patrol block leave period with a wedding ring on my finger.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2014 1:21 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 May 2014 13:21:18 -0400

I was a silly-vilian when I got married, so I did not.

My best friend asked all of us to where are service equivelant for his wedding and it was very nice. It was not a military wedding, but the uniforms added a nice touch...especially to a bit of a country wedding.

Sir, is there something a-foot that we need to take a collection for?

Response by MAJ Kevin Smith made May 12 at 2014 11:10 PM

MAJ Kevin Smith — Mon, 12 May 2014 23:10:31 -0400

Met my wife when we were ROTC instructors at different colleges and we were TAC officers together at Advanced Camp. We married one year later at Fort Hamilton NY.. I wore my Dress Blues and she a wedding dress. Had a sabre guard and the works!

Response by SGT Shon D. Hill made May 13 at 2014 4:17 AM

SGT Shon D. Hill — Tue, 13 May 2014 04:17:17 -0400

I was married twice, 1st time age 19, in Class A uniform with all my battle buddies :). Second time also in Class A uniform 5 months after returning from Iraq. The ladies really love a man in uniform of course, so that decision was instant and ok with me ;). I've never worn a tuxedo yet, convenient don't u think?

Response by SFC James Rigdon made May 13 at 2014 4:52 AM

SFC James Rigdon — Tue, 13 May 2014 04:52:58 -0400

I wore my uniform, then I went to dinner and some kind family brought our meals. June 2001

Response by CPT Brandon Christensen made May 13 at 2014 11:18 AM

CPT Brandon Christensen — Tue, 13 May 2014 11:18:07 -0400

I didn't as I was going through OCS at the time and still had my Greens. (waiting till BOLC to get my blues).

But will wear my blues or what ever is the uniform at the time when we renew our vows either at the 10 year mark or 20 year mark.

Response by SGT Michael Glenn made Jan 4 at 2015 12:16 PM

SGT Michael Glenn — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 12:16:44 -0500

Lol...I liked the last option so I wound up clicking on it...Im not here !!!!!!! My wedding was Totally Military with Guard and all, only deviation I believe was when My best man swatted her on the backside with his sword after we had traveled under the saber arch. Another wedding I attended was my best mans, it too was Military except for the part where He knelt at the alter to speak his vows and I had written "HELP ME" on the soles of his shoes... The church erupted with laughter and I had to make a break for the door with a very disgruntled bride on my 6 !!!!!

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2015 4:15 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 16:15:43 -0500

We chose to get married during a trip to Vegas instead of having a big wedding. Had a wonderful time and saved a bundle.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jan 4 at 2015 7:49 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 19:49:30 -0500

LTC Private RallyPoint Member, the answer is no.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Jan 7 at 2015 11:48 AM

Capt Richard I P. — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 11:48:23 -0500

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Uniforms.... and on the stern of a Battleship, because the wife chose it.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2015 12:20 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 12:20:58 -0500

I was married in one of the on post Chapels and it was administered by a chaplain. I did not wear a uniform but my Cav associates and I wore our Stetsons.

Response by MSgt Joanna Clute made Feb 25 at 2015 10:32 PM

MSgt Joanna Clute — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 22:32:56 -0500

Nope. The military got enough, the wedding was for my husband and I. Also I hated wearing the AF dress blues. Look like a stewardess. Mess dress was better once I could afford it!

Response by GySgt Joe Strong made Feb 25 at 2015 10:49 PM

GySgt Joe Strong — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 22:49:57 -0500

I wore Dress Blues with Sword, my Spouse wore a beautiful white dress and everybody else wore and did exactly what Sgt. Spouse told them to. So in a sense it was a very Military wedding, Sword Arch etc.
In another sense it was very much a traditional Civilian Church Wedding.
But we had a lot of fun also, Mickey/Minnie Mouse hats for the rehearsal, Catered barbecue and beer(with engraved steins for the wedding party) under GP Large in the backyard.
Good Party!

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2015 10:59 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 22:59:35 -0500

Had our ceremony at the Randolph chapel and reception at a hangar filled with WWII era aircraft. Too much fun and did it without a lot of $.

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Feb 26 at 2015 9:10 AM

Maj Chris Nelson — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 09:10:26 -0500

I actually got married during my 1 year break in service. Wife to be knew I was in, Wife (after vows) knew I was going back in.

Response by LTC David S. Chang, ChFC®, CLU® made Feb 26 at 2015 9:14 PM

LTC David S. Chang, ChFC®, CLU® — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 21:14:20 -0500

I had my guard soldiers do the saber arches. I have done it for several weddings, but many have not, so it is interesting to teach people how to draw sabers, and properly do the arch.

If you want a professional group of soldiers at your wedding, you definitely want an honor guard to do it who are really good at drill and ceremony.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2015 8:03 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 08:03:53 -0500

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2015 10:05 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 10:05:52 -0500

Response by PO2 John Zodun made May 30 at 2019 2:25 AM

PO2 John Zodun — Thu, 30 May 2019 02:25:49 -0400

I I didn’t have a military wedding and have never gone to one with uniforms inone