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The Military Wedding

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This book was not at all what I was hoping it would be. As an active duty soldier marrying another soldier, I was looking for some specific information concerning military customs, traditions, and protocol regarding weddings. While this book does have some information aimed at military weddings, many of the ideas are obvious (decorate your reception with patriotic colors, or military chapels need to be reserved in advance). I was excited about the long chapter on attire, as my fiance has several specific questions about the proper way to wear his uniform for the wedding. The entire chapter was just a bunch of lists showing what level of formality each uniform is suitable for. Most dress uniforms have several options (bow tie or long tie, gloves or no gloves for example), and there is no mention of any of these details. Finally, in the section concerning the sabre arch, one of the most visible and dramatic elements of any military wedding, the author's information is flat out wrong. She states that this ceremony is for officers only. In the Army and the Marice Corps NCOs proudly wear ceremonial swords, and can form the arch. These scant 50 pages are not worth the money, all of this information is already available, either online or in regular wedding planning books. Save your money.

This is short, which is fine because it is concise, but a lot of the information is useless. I read it and the only thing that helped me was reminding me to use my father in law's title in the ivitations.

As a new wedding planner, military retiree and spouse, I found the book to be very informative. I was first introduced to the book and its author via an article in the Army Times dated May 18, 2009 while completing my Wedding Planner Certification course. The book is an excellent addition to a wedding planner's professional library that offers practical knowledge and advice to brides and grooms planning a military wedding. Military ceremonies are steeped in unique customs and courtesies; therefore, this book can only enhance the pageantry of the military wedding and culture.

Planning a wedding is a lot of work, but planning a military wedding is even more. This book is the perfect book to guide you step by step if you are having to deal with a military wedding. It also helps you out for civilian wedding planning. There so many things that you would not think of you had to do different when planning a military wedding. This book will help you every step of the way no doubt