{"id":6363,"date":"2016-06-03T09:53:55","date_gmt":"2016-06-03T16:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.littlechapel.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=6363"},"modified":"2023-04-21T03:13:17","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T10:13:17","slug":"wedding-tips-for-military-weddings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlechapel.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-tips-for-military-weddings\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Tips for Military Weddings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/stat.littlechapel.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Military-Wedding-Ideas-and-Wedding-Trends-IMG-Hero.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding packages for military weddings in las vegas\" \/>Summer has officially started and everyone is out for vacation. There are many patriotic holidays in the year, but Fourth of July is during the summer when most couples have their weddings. Thinking about planning on a military wedding during the summer months? Here are some helpful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlechapel.com\/wedding-planning\">wedding planning<\/a> tips to make your patriotic summer wedding an unforgettable day.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/stat.littlechapel.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Military-Wedding-Ideas-and-Wedding-Trends-IMG-1.jpg\" alt=\"Soldier at Las Vegas Wedding at Chapel of the Flowers\" \/>Honoring the men and women that serve our country during your wedding can be the best way to show your true appreciation for them. Whether you are honoring a loved one in your family or marrying someone in the military, there a ton of great wedding planning ideas to pull off a classy military wedding.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Wedding Attire<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you in the military or marrying someone in the military, make sure to dress in your formal uniform.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/stat.littlechapel.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Military-Wedding-Ideas-and-Wedding-Trends-IMG-2.jpg\" alt=\"Navy Wedding :: Military Wedding\" \/>This uniform can be different for each branch of the military. You can learn more about each military branch&#8217;s uniform dress code by visiting this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingdetails.com\/wedding-traditions\/u-s-military-traditions\/\">link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Honored Wedding Guest and Ceremony Tradition<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If the couples\u2019 parents aren\u2019t present the commanding officer of the bride or groom may sit in the front pew.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/stat.littlechapel.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Military-Wedding-Ideas-and-Wedding-Trends-IMG-3.jpg\" alt=\"Saber Acrhway Military wedding tradition at Las Vegas Wedding Chapel of the Flowers\" \/>If you are looking for a fun way to exit your ceremony, the \u201cArch of Swords\u201d is a great way to add a little military pride to your ceremony. With permission of the Chapel, fellow soldiers will raise their sabers creating an arch way for only the couple to pass under. At the end of the tunnel of swords, the couple must kiss before they are allowed to exit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Wedding Decorations<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Show your American pride with Red, White and Blue!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"American Flags for Military Wedding Ideas\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insideweddings.com\/news\/planning-design\/inspirational-military-weddings-from-coast-to-coast\/42592\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/stat.littlechapel.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Military-Wedding-Ideas-and-Wedding-Trends-IMG-4.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Ideas for Military Weddings\" \/><\/a>This could be as simple as your wedding guests waving American flags during your recessional walk down the aisle, or decking out your ceremony\/ reception space with patriotic flowers and d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Cake<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Your military wedding wouldn\u2019t be complete without a memorable wedding reception.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Saber Cake Cutting at Military Wedding\" href=\"https:\/\/stevekoophotography.com\/weddings\/lincolnshire-marriott-sara-chris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/stat.littlechapel.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Military-Wedding-Ideas-and-Wedding-Trends-IMG-5.jpg\" alt=\"Military Traditions :: Saber Cake Cutting\" \/><\/a>One of the best parts of a military wedding is the cake cutting ceremony with the service man or woman&#8217;s saber.<\/p>\n<p>Make the most of your wedding with affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlechapel.com\/wedding-packages\">Las Vegas wedding packages<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlechapel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chapel of the Flowers<\/a>. Interested in our military discount or booking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlechapel.com\/las-vegas-wedding-chapels\">Las Vegas wedding chapel<\/a>? Contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlechapel.com\/wedding-planner\">wedding planners<\/a> today via email <a href=\"mailto:marryme@littlechapel.com\">marryme@littlechapel.com<\/a> or by phone 1-800-843-2410 for information on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlechapel.com\/all-inclusive-wedding-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all-inclusive wedding packages<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer has officially started and everyone is out for vacation. There are many patriotic holidays in the year, but Fourth of July is during the summer when most couples have their weddings. Thinking about planning on a military wedding during the summer months? 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