Can enlisted personnel whom are getting married have the saber arch ceremony? (Where other members of the service create an arch using swords and swat the new bride on the behind welcoming her into the 'army')?
2006-11-03 14:22:53 · 6 answers · asked by jenniejoan79 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes of course, the ceremony is just that, a ceremony. The enlisted members of all branches have a sword for NCO (non-commissioned officers) they are expensive to purchase, but usually can be borrowed for such things as parades, weddings etc. I was a Marine officer and spent 400.00 on the sword, and by the way Marine officers BUY there uniforms, so we had to buy the sword! I used mine for 2 parades and 5 weddings (LOL). My advice would be ask the groom if he has any buddies with the swords, or go to his Sgt Major and have him find you some. good luck! Semper Fi
2006-11-03 14:31:01 · answer #1 · answered by gregva2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arch of Swords (Sabers) Ceremony:
The Rules & Regulations of a Military Wedding
Military weddings are a privilege of those in the armed forces or cadets. All are formal, with military personnel in dress uniform and commanding officers seated according to rank. What most guests at a military wedding are most likely to remember is the "crossed sabers," also known as the "arch of sabers," or the "arch of steel. The word steel, is synonymous for and used to represent either sabers for Navy or swords for Army, Air Force and Marines. Traditionally the bride and groom walk through the arch of swords. That passage is meant to ensure the couple's safe transition into their new life together. The arch of swords is formed by an honor guard made up of members of the military who would normally wear a sword or saber when in dress uniform. Should one of the honor guard also be serving as a wedding attendant, in order to conform to tradition, he or she must be in full uniform.
2006-11-03 22:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by Pey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
D'you mean having a military wedding? I think it's only permitted when you're on or above a certain rank. But I'm not too sure.
2006-11-03 22:30:28 · answer #3 · answered by No-one 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,this is usualy done by friends of the groom.
2006-11-03 22:31:32 · answer #4 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. Congratulations.
2006-11-03 22:29:26 · answer #5 · answered by emmyfair 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES SIR THEY CAN
IS OFFICER STILL GENTLEMEN NO SIR THEY AREN'T.
2006-11-03 22:24:29 · answer #6 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋