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Fiance - retired miltary veteran - dress blues/dress whites....

KK77, on March 5, 2019 at 10:33 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

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Looking for some thoughts and etiquette on grooms attire. Disclosure - we are older and have both been married before. He has never had a wedding - it was a JP with no family present. He is a retired Army veteran. Highly decorated and humble. I have had both a formal and informal wedding and want to him to have what he wants. I am just happy to have found my soulmate . We are in the beginning planning stages so information here would be helpful. Thank you!

OMG - sorry about the spelling military, typing way too fast.

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Latest activity by Emily, on March 5, 2019 at 6:18 PM

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Danielle · on March 5, 2019 at 10:34 AM
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There is no etiquette that I am aware. He can wear whatever he wants. My FH and groomsmen will be wearing white button ups, tan vests, blue jeans, and boots.
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KK77 · on March 5, 2019 at 10:43 AM
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That sounds lovely! We had talked about having a small wedding where he would wear his dress blues and I would have a gown. Not a big production or huge reception. We are both in agreement that we do not want spend alot of money here. Maybe a late morning wedding and then a big family barbecue. Or perhaps a later wedding - like 7pm and then the barbecue the next day. Or maybe we take off on horses with an officiant and get married in the woods, Lol.

I want to honor his service as I know his 20+ years in the service has made him the man he is. He mentioned that he could wear his dress blues/whites when we attend an army ball on the east coast.
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Danielle · on March 5, 2019 at 10:49 AM
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I think him wearing his dress blues is a great idea.
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KK77 · on March 5, 2019 at 10:52 AM
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We priced his uniform and the metals yesterday online. . It gave both of us heartburn, though I did tell him it was an investment if we are going to attend an army ball. So dress blues, my gown and doughnuts for the guests.....lol
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Jolie · on March 5, 2019 at 11:26 AM
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My fiance just got out of the Marines but is still in that timeframe where they can call him back for 2 more years if need be. He just opted to stop going to drill. I had asked him if he wanted to wear his dress blues but for comfort he said he didn't want to because his is too tight/restricting! He said buying new ones is crazy priced so he still has the same ones he started with. I agreed with him, plus with a normal tux he can take off his jacket and it not look odd/wrong and adds more comfort for dancing!
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KK77 · on March 5, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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Yes, I saw the pricing on them. About 2 times my dress, at least. Thank you for the suggestion.
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Emily · on March 5, 2019 at 6:18 PM
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There is no etiquette about that. My father was career airforce. He asked me what I wanted him to wear, I asked him what he wanted to wear. We were both thrilled he wanted to wear his Blues. It made me so happy.
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