Military weddings

My daughter had a military wedding on base and the groomsmen wore tuxes. It looked great!

I agree that your FH should stand out in uniform. It would not look as nice with different uniforms. Hats off to all the guys & girls who serve our county.

I have been to quite a few military weddings and never did the groomsmen wear their military dress. I think that should be reserved for the groom, he is the one that should stand out (2nd to you of course!! ) So i think its fine to have the groomsmen in tuxes...i wouldnt have it any other way.

One thing i have learned about plannng a wedding....outside sources are always giving their opinions...even if not asked....just remember this is YOUR wedding! Do what makes the two of you happy

I've seen it done both ways (Marines mainly) and the Groom always had a different dress uniform than the groomsmen, but since the focus is the two of you....it shouldbe according to your wishes

I come from a military family and for my wedding, although it was not a military wedding(hubby is not enlisted) my dad is a ret. lt. col in the army. i have never seen my dad wear a regular tux, and so her wore his dress blues to my wedding and as he walked me down the aisle.

ok, we went against the rules, but i love my dad and i am proud for all that he has done for our country.

it's your wedding, do what makes you happy

I would agree with Dierdre. I too was a military brat and although my dad was retired when I got married and it was a non-military wedding, I wanted to my dad to wear his uniform because it was so much a part of him and I am so proud of the sacrifices he has made.

So, bottom line, if it makes the two of you happy, gently explain that this is how you both decided to celebrate his service to the country, but that the focus of your wedding is the love the two of you share and your future together.

Good luck and warmest wishes!

It's about you and your man! Don't let others influence what you want for your special day. I think it's great that you want your future husband to stand out. Nothing wrong with other's wearing uniforms it makes for great pictures. A good way to make it come together is through color. You can make an exception and tie the same colored sash around the groomsmen's waist for your pictures.

I grew up as an army brat then later served my country. Always an honor to photograph a military wedding. Great pictures result when macho men become emotional.

Sincerely,

Chris

CC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

My fiance was in the Marine Corps. He'll be wearing his dress blues at our wedding in October. There is one groomsman in our bridal party who will also be in uniform (I think) (lol), otherwise the others are in tuxedos. Also, I gave my groom and the groomsman their choice - I didn't feel right telling them what to wear... they earned that uniform.

Don't look at it as tho they don't match... look at it as tho you have men who have served our country in your wedding party... that's an awesome thing!

My Fiance is also in the Military and he is wearing his Navy Uniform, 2 of our groomsmen are in the Military, but I wanted my man to stand out so they are not wearing their uniforms. Its your day, so make it a happy one for you and your fiance. I have other family members in the military and am asking them to not wear their uniform only because I want my fiance to have his day too and shine. Also a cute thing to do even though you do not want a full military wedding, is to do the saber thing as you two walk out. It would be really cute and unique for your hubby to be and yourself

I agree - it's your day - Let YOUR man stand out...

I think it will look much nicer, neater and sweeter to have them all in tuxes except for your fiance.

best of luck with everything

Victoria Joanne