military wedding
Saber arch nuptials
A military wedding is a wedding ceremony in which at least one participant is a member of the armed forces, featuring formal military elements.
The most recognizable tradition is the arch of swords (or sabers), where uniformed service members raise crossed blades for the couple to walk beneath: They exited the chapel through an arch of swords.
Dress uniforms replace civilian formal wear, and military protocol governs details like seating and the order of the wedding party.
- saberCurved military sword
- sword archCrossed weapons forming walkway
- crossed swordsEmblem of combat
- archCurved spanning structure
- dress bluesFormal military uniform
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