'Dress Blues' what are the regs for wearing for my wedding?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:41:20 -0400

just looking for clarification here. i am unable to find any regulations on what is supposed/allowed to wear.

i have seen many different things, I.E. medals instead of ribbons, bow tie instead of standard neck tie, garrison cap instead of beret.

is there a specific regulation that i am supposed to follow?
i really want to get this right, as i have always held the uniform in very high regard and believe in its proper wear at all times no matter the occasion.

thanks in advance!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2015 11:59 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:59:13 -0400

I've never heard of a reg and have seen pictures of people in all variations. It's your wedding. Do what looks good for your memories.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Mar 10 at 2015 5:25 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 17:25:24 -0400

Congratulations SSG Private RallyPoint Member!

Reference included at the link below - it will answer all your question, just gotta dig into it a little. My suggestion is to reach out to your Squad Leader/Platoon SGT/Food Services NCOIC - they will be able to answer your questions as well as inspect your uniform once you have it set up.

http://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/pdf/r670_1.pdf

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2015 12:20 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:20:37 -0400

Is your wedding semi-formal, black tie, white tie, or other? That drives what type of uniform you should wear.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Mar 28 at 2019 4:35 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:35:44 -0400

You are authorized, CSM Uhlig has it correct. You are wise for wanting to do it right. While you would not face punishment you might face embarrassment. Congratulations, and thank you for your service.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Mar 29 at 2019 12:25 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:25:15 -0400

AR670-1 and DA Pam 670-1. If the event is before 1800, four in hand neck tie. Beret or Service cap is appropriate. After 1800, no head gear is required and now ties.

Full sized medals are authorized. since you are inviting guests, you set the uniform.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2021 2:34 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:34:26 -0400

May the marriage last eternally, much like this now 6 year old question.

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Response by MSG Donna Dewar made Oct 22 at 2023 2:41 PM

MSG Donna Dewar — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 14:41:19 -0400

My husband and I were married at the chapel at Ft Eustis. All the men wearing dress blues wore the saucer cap and ribbons. The command SMG who walked me down the isle, the best man and my husband. If getting married on post check with local command Of course this was a million years ago.