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*Military Weddings*
Chapels at West Point --- Receptions at West Point --- Addressing Wedding Invitations
What makes my wedding, a military wedding?Three things distinguish a military wedding from any other. DressEither the bride or the groom wears their military uniform, as well as any commissioned officers serving as groomsmen or sabers bearers. RankYour military rank is included on the wedding invitation as shown below. No distinction is made between first and second lieutenant. Jonathan William Smith Lieutenant, United States Army Arch of Sabers CeremonyThis salute is conducted outdoors (weather permitting) immediately following the wedding ceremony welcoming the bride and groom as a couple into the Army.
	How does the ceremony work? The Arch of Sabers Ceremony is a salute and therefore performed outside the chapel (weather permitting) following the wedding ceremony. Instructions for Conducting the Arch of Saber Ceremony: Saber Instructions
How do I get the sabers? Military Chapels, to include those at West Point, maintain sets of sabers for this use – you would contact your chapel directly. Your Cadet Hostess Office maintains six sets of officer sabers for use at weddings not held at a military installation. You can request those by contacting theHostess Office at 938-3104