Wedding attire - Uniform?
Discussion
I'm getting married next year and my Fiancee and I are talking about wedding attire. I used to be a Captain in the Merchant Navy and we've discussed getting married with me in my Uniform. However, I no longer work at sea and I was wondering if this is a) legal, b) corny, c) just an all around bad idea? Any thoughts?
From Debretts:
Only active members of the armed forces may wear military uniform; permission to do so should be sought from a commanding officer. In all circumstances, the traditions and rules of the particular armed service and unit should be researched and adhered to.
Each regiment has its own traditions and protocol for weddings: for instance, in some regiments it is not customary to wear uniform at all, and swords may or may not be worn.
The groom and best man should be dressed in the same style, so a member of the forces who wishes to wear uniform may reconsider if his best man is a civilian. In this case, the groom may wear a regimental tie instead.
A 'guard of honour' may be formed outside the church. If the guard are carrying swords or lances, these will be raised to form an arch, under which the bride and groom will walk upon leaving the church.
Only active members of the armed forces may wear military uniform; permission to do so should be sought from a commanding officer. In all circumstances, the traditions and rules of the particular armed service and unit should be researched and adhered to.
Each regiment has its own traditions and protocol for weddings: for instance, in some regiments it is not customary to wear uniform at all, and swords may or may not be worn.
The groom and best man should be dressed in the same style, so a member of the forces who wishes to wear uniform may reconsider if his best man is a civilian. In this case, the groom may wear a regimental tie instead.
A 'guard of honour' may be formed outside the church. If the guard are carrying swords or lances, these will be raised to form an arch, under which the bride and groom will walk upon leaving the church.
ellroy said:
From Debretts:
Only active members of the armed forces may wear military uniform; permission to do so should be sought from a commanding officer. In all circumstances, the traditions and rules of the particular armed service and unit should be researched and adhered to.
Each regiment has its own traditions and protocol for weddings: for instance, in some regiments it is not customary to wear uniform at all, and swords may or may not be worn.
The groom and best man should be dressed in the same style, so a member of the forces who wishes to wear uniform may reconsider if his best man is a civilian. In this case, the groom may wear a regimental tie instead.
A 'guard of honour' may be formed outside the church. If the guard are carrying swords or lances, these will be raised to form an arch, under which the bride and groom will walk upon leaving the church.
That's great. What does it say about the merchant navy?Only active members of the armed forces may wear military uniform; permission to do so should be sought from a commanding officer. In all circumstances, the traditions and rules of the particular armed service and unit should be researched and adhered to.
Each regiment has its own traditions and protocol for weddings: for instance, in some regiments it is not customary to wear uniform at all, and swords may or may not be worn.
The groom and best man should be dressed in the same style, so a member of the forces who wishes to wear uniform may reconsider if his best man is a civilian. In this case, the groom may wear a regimental tie instead.
A 'guard of honour' may be formed outside the church. If the guard are carrying swords or lances, these will be raised to form an arch, under which the bride and groom will walk upon leaving the church.
Stu R said:
ellroy said:
From Debretts:
Only active members of the armed forces may wear military uniform; permission to do so should be sought from a commanding officer. In all circumstances, the traditions and rules of the particular armed service and unit should be researched and adhered to.
Each regiment has its own traditions and protocol for weddings: for instance, in some regiments it is not customary to wear uniform at all, and swords may or may not be worn.
The groom and best man should be dressed in the same style, so a member of the forces who wishes to wear uniform may reconsider if his best man is a civilian. In this case, the groom may wear a regimental tie instead.
A 'guard of honour' may be formed outside the church. If the guard are carrying swords or lances, these will be raised to form an arch, under which the bride and groom will walk upon leaving the church.
That's great. What does it say about the merchant navy?Only active members of the armed forces may wear military uniform; permission to do so should be sought from a commanding officer. In all circumstances, the traditions and rules of the particular armed service and unit should be researched and adhered to.
Each regiment has its own traditions and protocol for weddings: for instance, in some regiments it is not customary to wear uniform at all, and swords may or may not be worn.
The groom and best man should be dressed in the same style, so a member of the forces who wishes to wear uniform may reconsider if his best man is a civilian. In this case, the groom may wear a regimental tie instead.
A 'guard of honour' may be formed outside the church. If the guard are carrying swords or lances, these will be raised to form an arch, under which the bride and groom will walk upon leaving the church.
Finbarr saunders said:
Jasandjules said:
Killer2005 said:
Top hat and tails is the way to go
Yep. "Used to" doesn't quite cut it for a uniform on your wedding day IMHO.
fadeaway said:
Finbarr saunders said:
Jasandjules said:
Killer2005 said:
Top hat and tails is the way to go
Yep. "Used to" doesn't quite cut it for a uniform on your wedding day IMHO.
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