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A Ceremony to Honor Your Service

A Ceremony to Honor Your Service

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With Memorial Day coming up next week, that sober holiday that helps us to honor and remember our fallen soldiers, we wanted to write a post for those ladies out there in the service or who are marrying a man in uniform. Military ceremonies are a wonderful way to celebrate a life-long commitment to one another as well as a way to honor your service or the man in service of your life.

Let’s take a look at some planning basics that should be considered before you begin your wedding day planning

Where to say I Do:

  • Military Chapel*
  • Military Academy
  • Church or other place of worship

*There are many chapel options, often representing different faiths including Jewish, Protestant and Catholic. 

You’re saying I Do in a Military Chapel, consult your Chaplain about:

  • premarital counseling
  • appropriate attire
  • decorations and flowers
  • Remember, a Military Chaplain will be conducting the ceremony, but if you’d like to include a civilian clergyperson that can be arranged. You should always ask first to see if it’s an option.

Etiquette:

  • While the Military Chapel is likely not to charge for use of the Chapel or Venue, it is polite and suggested to make a donation for their services.
  • Flowers should not be worn on uniform, but their military decorations can be worn in their place. Though brides in uniform may carry a bouquet

Now that you’ve decided on a military wedding don’t forget all of the wonderful traditions you’ll get to experience as a part of the Military family: the celebratory arch of sabers, the cutting of the cake with your or your new husband’s sword and the playing of your branch of service’s theme at your reception.

For more information of Military Weddings: The Knot and Truly Engaging

Magical and Manageable

Magical and Manageable

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You’re gripped with panic, can’t find your cell phone and are running around in a frenzy, all while still in your underwear! That is definitely not the ideal state to be in the morning of your big day.  If you haven’t planned ahead accordingly it can be the position you find yourself in the day of. With a short to-do list and a few moments of prep the night before the morning of can be made not only manageable but magical.

  • Layout an Outfit: Don’t forget you can’t run your errands in your gown and perhaps you should save your delicates for the honeymoon. Layout a hassle free outfit the night before to avoid rummaging through favors and programs to find a clean t-shirt.
  • Prep your Accessories: Don’t wait until the day of to gather all your accessories. Put them all in a box, bag, basket or what have you, neatly, so that there’s no risk of leaving behind a shoe. Add your survival kit too. There will be a few items you should have nearby, for those just-in-case moments. Deodorant, Clorox pen, safety pin; toss them in a glittery clutch and be both prepared and glamorous.
  • Hand Off the Cell: Give your cell phone to the Maid of Honor, let them screen your calls.
  • Write a Love Note: Take the time to scribble a few words for your future husband and have a trusted groomsman or the best man slip it to him before your entrance. Add just a little more suspense before the grand moment.

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