How do I properly set up my ASUs for my wedding?

2022-03-29T23:20:09-04:00

Need help with trying to setup my ASUs for my wedding. It will be after 1700 so I would wear the bow tie with no DUIs. The questions I have are
1) Do I wear full medals?
2) Do I wear the service cap when we are outside?
3) Do I still wear my unit awards even with no DUIs?
4) Am I missing anything?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2022 11:30 PM

2022-03-29T23:30:58-04:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member Contact one of these three gentlemen... they may be able to help you:
@SFC Thomas Livingston MSgt Private RallyPoint Member @SFC Jason Boyd
Congratulations on your upcoming marriage.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2022 3:02 AM

2022-03-30T03:02:09-04:00

Are you in the Army? Out of the Army, veteran? Your profile says civilian recruit. I would assume if you were in the Army your NCO would help you set them up

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2022 5:52 AM

2022-03-30T05:52:54-04:00

Your ASUs should be complete as per AR and DA Pam, not the ball set up. Since you tagged 82nd you should wear your boots and beret. Full medals is an option but not necessary.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Mar 30 at 2022 7:20 AM

2022-03-30T07:20:04-04:00

It's your wedding. Do YOU want to wear full medals? Do YOU want to wear bow tie?

My wife wanted full medals - until I told her how much that would cost. I wore ribbons.

I wore my service cap and bow tie.

I wore my personal unit awards (i.e. permanent ones) and my RDI, no DUI on shoulders.

But I was also on terminal leave and got married in my back yard (it's a big back yard), so no one was going to tell me no.

Honestly, unless you are having an actual military wedding or you are doing it on post, do what you and your fiancee want, within the limits of good taste. No Commander I have ever met is going to try to court martial you for slightly modifying your uniform RESPECTFULLY for YOUR day. A simple explanation of "this is how my spouse wanted my uniform to be" takes care of things.

And if your NCOs are more worried about whether you were wearing unit awards at your wedding than the fact that you got married, then there are bigger problems you need to be worrying about, cause that is a messed up unit.

All that being said, AR 670-1 and DA Pam 670-1 will give you all of the guidance you need. I have been out for a few years, and those change regularly, so I don't want to steer you wrong. But if you read and follow the regs, you can't go wrong.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 30 at 2022 10:25 AM

2022-03-30T10:25:06-04:00

Please see AR 670-1, CHPT 11, 11-2 and DA PAM 670-1 CHPT 11, 11-2 for details.
Specifically:
" The male ASU dress variation includes the Army blue coat and low-waist trousers, long-sleeved white shirt, and four-in-hand tie (before retreat) or bow tie (after retreat). When this uniform is worn for evening social occasions (after retreat), headgear is not required. Combat boots and organizational items, such as brassards and MP accessories, are not authorized for wear with the male ASU dress variation. When worn with a black bow tie, the Army dress uniform constitutes a formal uniform and corresponds to a civilian tuxedo (see figs 11 – 9 and 11 – 10) (see paras 11 – 3 and 11 – 5 for accessories and other items authorized for wear on the male ASU dress variation). "

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2022 11:19 AM

2022-03-30T11:19:10-04:00

1) You can wear full medals IF you want to pay for them. And they are very very pricey. And of course, the time it's gonna take to make sure they are aligned with the regs. I recommend just going with ribbons. Cheaper.

2) Headgear is optional since it's after 1700 and you're going the formal route. You can wear it if you want.

3) Yes, you can still wear your unit awards. DUIs come off.

4) Don't get drunk and do stupid shit at the Reception when still in uniform.

When in doubt, always double check AR and DA PAM 670-1 for proper/official guidance. Congrats on your upcoming wedding.

Response by Annabel Maddox made Apr 6 at 2023 11:36 PM

2023-04-06T23:36:25-04:00

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