sword arch
Bladed honor tunnel
A sword arch is a ceremonial formation in which two rows of people face each other and raise crossed swords overhead, creating an archway for someone to pass through.
Most associated with military weddings, where uniformed service members honor the newlywed couple as they exit the ceremony: The bride and groom walked beneath the sword arch.
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
- military weddingArmed forces marriage ceremony
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- bride and groomCouple being married
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- ceremonieswedding ceremony, wedding, weddings, graduation, graduations
- military traditionssalute, 21-gun salute, saluting, salutes, honor guard
- honor guardshonor guard, honor guards, color guard, colour guard, tomb guard
- military honorsMedal of Honor, Purple Heart, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Navy Cross
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Decorated curved garden structure
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