Uniform or no uniform?

I think I may be a minority but I HATE it.

are you wearing your job uniform to the wedding? I am not going to wear my lab coat, for sure.

I sometimes feel people wear their uniform for attention, but idk, thats just how i feel

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It's not a job uniform, really; "dress blues" are only worn for special occasions, ceremonies, etc.... not literally what they wear every day on base, as far as I understand it. And to say you feel they wear it for attention is a pretty sucky thing to say, IMO, about someone who risks their life to protect our country.

OP I think the dress uniform can look really nice, and kind of fairytale-ish in photos. Makes me think of Richard Gere whisking Debra Winger off her feet in An Officer and a Gentleman lol! Did he say if he's leaning towards wearing it or not?

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Mrs. Fall Bride: Yes, you're right! Dress blues are their most formal uniform and can only be worn for certain events and special occasions (like weddings). It isn't like he's wearing his camis to the wedding! haha.

I think he is leaning more towards wearing them. We've also talked about him wearing them just for the ceremony and then changing into a suit for the reception.

My FH is wearing his dress blues for our August wedding

View Quoted Comment I like idea if dress blues for the ceremony and the suit for the reception. I don't think it would be comfortable being in them all night. Personally I like the look of the groom being on dress blues for the ceremony. My FH has been out of the marines for 9 years now so he won't wear his dress blues but we are going to have some friends wear theirs and do the sword arch for us.

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I've never once thought my uncle, or any of my friends in the military wear their uniforms for attention. They wear them because they're proud to be in the military. They're proud of who they are and what they do.

FH's brother was former military. If he was active and wanted to wear his dress blues, i'd be all for it.

As my dad says "When it comes to dress blues, always say yes. It's an honor to you, and to them. Be proud"...

My FH is wearing his dress blues *swoon*

When I married exH, he wore his dress greens (this was before Army went blue). One of H’s GMs wore his dress blues for our wedding. Personally I love it!

View Quoted Comment Im in the minority as well cause I hate it too, my FH is army and hes not wearing his dress blues. Hes proud to be in the army but he doesn't want it highlighted on our wedding day.
I dont think they do it for attention but def not a fan of it for a wedding.

If FH wants to wear them, I say let him. They look very nice!

View Quoted Comment Even though it is an issued uniform, and required for certain occasions, it’s not their job uniform. The dress uniforms purpose is to be worn during formal events.
Anyways my future wife is in the Marines, but she won’t be in her dress blues. Our ceremony is outdoors and I want her to be comfortable so she’s just going with a suit. When my brother got married he and my FW (who was his bestman) wore their dress blues during the ceremony then changed into tuxedos for the reception.
I love seeing FW in her dress blues because she looks super fine, but its all about her comfort so she’s skipping them.

I love seeing dress blues in wedding.

Middle aged mom here, few thngs are as sexy as a man in dress blues, especially a Marine. You didn't say what branch, but I think the uniform for the ceremony and a suit for the reception is a great compromise.

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He is a Marine! haha I agree, their uniforms are very attractive

View Quoted Comment Blessings to both of you, thank him for his service.

My husband knows of my love of the Marine dress blues, whenever we see them on TV or a movie I tend to make a little noise and her just smirks and shakes his head.

My FH is wearing his dress blues for the wedding ceremony and for pictures, then changing before the reception in a suit so he can be more relaxed at the ceremony. Being in uniform for the reception made me nervous that he wouldn't feel like he could relax and have a good time. If you have other family members in the military though make sure they know you only want your FH in uniform it's not a required dress code for the guests (just an awkward conversation I had to have so I don't want you to have to).

My FH is a Marine and I think he will wear his Blues during the ceremony and change into a suit for the reception.

My FH is also in the military and he has decided to not wear his blues. He said that the military is his job and he wants to keep our marriage separate from what he does for a living. We have talked about it but he wants to make it clear that this is our wedding and not to make it more of a military formality.

My FH is not wearing his blues. They are hot and uncomfortable. He is wear a grey tux and matching the groomsmen. We are having a second reception (DW in May) in June and will be taking photos beforehand in his blues. But then he will change for the party

I think it looks nice!! But like you said, it’s completely up to him.