Having a Military Wedding on a Budget

There are ways to plan a military wedding on a budget

Every young couple has issues to cope with when it comes time to prepare their wedding on a limited budget.

If the bride or the groom is in the military, there are additional challenges. These unions are steeped in tradition and are moving and touching.

But, before you begin your life together as a military family, there are some important issues to consider.

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Your financial health

Everything you do has consequences. The consequences of being a member of the military and accruing debt you cannot pay can damage your military career. The government can and will pull a soldier’s credit report if they are seeking a job in the armed forces where they need security clearance.

If the report is bad and you have debt that is not being paid properly, the security clearance will be revoked. It gets worse. Having debt that they cannot pay entitles the government to reclassify them involuntary or discharge them from the service. Most soldiers who have reached a level where they need security clearance will choose discharge over being dropped down to the level of a cook.

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Having a great wedding on a limited budget

In some ways having a military budget-wedding is easier. A bride and groom can have a civil service or take advantage of the military chapel. Formal dress uniforms are highly regarded and save the couple money renting a tux.

You will need to check with the Chaplain to get a copy of what is and is not allowed. For example, nothing can be added to the military uniform. That includes boutonnieres.

Taking advantage of the Saber Arch gives you the unique wedding that you dream of, and saves on decorations as the arch takes center stage. You can easily add this best rustic chalkboard for a garden wedding theme.

Wedding colors should complement the military uniform. Choose a bouquet that brings out the accent colors of the uniform. Red roses are a good match. Bridesmaids dresses in red, blue, tan, or olive are also a good choice.

Formal or casual seating?

If you are going to have a sit-down reception, you need to know the protocol. High ranking members of the military must be given seating of honor, together. Lower ranking military personnel can be given the choice of sitting at their own table or sitting with friends and family.

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Pastry?

In many cases the time for the bride and groom is limited. They may opt to have an afternoon wedding and simply serve pastry and punch. They may choose a traditional wedding cake. However, consider this. The cake is the most expensive option. It takes time to dispose of the leftover cake and there is a substantial amount of clean up.

A candy buffet is a good choice. It is less expensive. Very trendy and beautiful, and by buying bulk candy online, the candy is delivered right to the bride or groom. Leftovers are placed in treat bags and sent home with the guests. Clean up is not a problem.

Another choice is a cookie or donut bar. These are very popular and make a nice display.  However, if they are not consumed immediately, they are not fresh after the event.

Incorporating your love for country and support of the United States military is an honored tradition. It costs less than traditional weddings, and the rules that are in place ensure an elegant affair. There is no better way to show your commitment to your partner and your country than a military wedding.
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