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VIP May 2017

Honoring military service in ceremony

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Amanda , on February 10, 2017 at 8:07 PM

My FH is a Marine vet , i want to incorporate this somehow into the ceremony but have no clue where to start. What is acceptable for non active military members? He is not wearing dress blues. And doesn't really like making a big deal if him being in the service i asked him and he said " i served my country becuase its the right thing to do , not for recognition " he is no help with any ideas. I've seen some ceremony traditions on google but im not sure if this applies to only active. Does anyone have any recommendations or info on this sort of thing?? Thank you . Also if FH is extremely modest about his service is it not my place to try to incorporate this ?

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VIP June 2017
LynZLeigh · on February 10, 2017 at 11:19 PM
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My fella is active duty Navy and also Buddhist. He doesn't want either thing incorporated into the ceremony in a major way, so I'm letting it go. It sounds like if you do something, it will only serve to make your FH uncomfortable, and that could go so far as to ruin your special day for him. Just let it go, hon.
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VIP June 2017
LynZLeigh · on February 10, 2017 at 11:20 PM
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Oh, dang it, this is why I should read the comments. Good decision. :-)
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Ali · on February 10, 2017 at 11:32 PM
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As a military widow and a veteran myself there will be only be small nods to the military in my wedding. Like a small piece of my blues bring sown into my dress, and a reference to one line of the Air Force song in our ceremony.

Glad you talked to your FH and are taking his lead. For many of us we don't want the acknowledgement or reminder.
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