Any man or woman who is an active member of the military may have a military wedding.

A military ceremony is conducted according to the religion and traditions of the couple but with a few twists. A military wedding is different from a civilian wedding in the following ways.

ATTIRE

Formal attire must be worn. Any man in the military must wear his full-dress uniform including white gloves and sword/saber. Men in uniform do not wear boutonnieres.

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Why not let your personality shine through with a theme wedding. With a little imagination you can plan a wedding that your guests will not soon forget.

Luau Make your guests feel like they are in Hawaii.

Decorate your reception hall with tiki torches; orchids; and palm fronds. Play traditional Hawaiian music (with Ukulele).

For food and drinks serve pupu platters and mai tais.

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When should the cake be cut? At a luncheon or a sit-down meal reception the cake should be cut just before dessert.

At a cocktail reception serve the cake right after all the guests have been greeted.

What type of knife do I use? It is best to use a ribbon-tied silver cake knife. A cake knife engraved with your initials is a good choice. Some brides use the same cake knife used by her parents at their wedding.

Is there a special way to cut the cake?

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There are no set rules on who has the honor of escorting a bride down the aisle. Traditionally the father walks the bride down the aisle, but with modern non-traditional families this is not always an option.

Here are some ideas for non-traditional family situations.

Deceased Father or Absentee Father

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Here are some ideas to make your wedding ceremony unique:

Have your father and mother walk you down the aisle.

Burn incense - this will give the ceremony an exotic feeling.

Have children hand each female guest a flower such as a single carnation.

Personalize your wedding program with greetings, pictures and poetry.

Have the Bridal party blow bubbles as you leave the ceremony.

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There is nothing more romantic than a Christmas wedding. What a wonderful time of year; the snow (depending on where you live), the decorations, and the soothing soft glow of candles. The holiday season just seems magical and filled with love, hope, and peace.

Here are some ideas you may wish to consider incorporating when planning your wedding.

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