My fiance served in the US Navy for 6 years, and has been out for 5 years.  He's thinking about wearing his Navy uniform (dress blues, I think) for the ceremony.  Is this appropriate/ ok?
125064
Only active navy men should wear there uniform for their wedding.If he was dishonorably discharged than defiantly no.
195109
My husband is currently deployed for the 2nd time.  It's hard, I am not going to lie.  But I grew up Marine Corps and then I married right back into it.  As long as you have the strength and the love for your husband/boyfriend/fiance you will make it.  I PROMISE!  I would truly say being a Military Members spouse during deployment or any other time is the toughest job in the corps.  We girls call ourselves "Semper Gumby" Always Flexible!  Cause, in reality, we have to be flexible, hardly seeing our loved ones, holding down the fort, and I am taking care of our beautiful 18 month old little boy but everyday I see that little boy of ours smile I remember my husband is doing his job and fighting for our freedom!  I pray for EVERY Man and Woman over there fighting and am very very proud of all of them, even the wives and families at home, missing their loved ones like crazy!  I have spent our only 2 anniversary's alone but when he is home it's all worth it!  I am proud to be a Marine Wife and I am proud to have my husband serve in the armed forces with anyone's husband, father, mother, sister, brother etc.  You will make it!!!!  Be strong!!!!  SEMPER GUMBY!
204404
Alas, the dungarees are long gone.  and don't get too used to the current 'docker' style utilties, cuz they are being replaced with a Khaki shirt and black bottoms.  \n\nBlack socks will be worn with every uniform except Summer Whites.
23423
I think white and royal blue, Picture this : White suit  white shoes and the vest and the hanky (what ever goes in the pocket) are royal blue. Get a tie that has both colors but if you cant find one like that you should just get it royal blue. that would look cute.
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Listen honey...I was in the Navy for 6 years, and went through my own relationship issues.\n\nYou have to look yourself in the heart: do you love this young man? If you do, he will return, and all of this will be forgotten.\n\nIf you separate from him, AND you still love him...I just don't see the benefit there for you.\n\nI am sure you already know this, but those who serve in the armed forces are very passionate for what they believe in...is this so bad to have in a bf/fiance/spouse? He is patriotic, and after his time is done he will be a hard working provider. Are you sure you want to say no now? You may find better...but since I don't know him...that is for your own heart to decide.\n\nWHATEVER YOU DO: don't send him a Dear John letter while he is overseas. Break cleanly before he goes...or wait for his return.\n\nGood luck in your decision. It is your life...but him being in danger every second of the day says something about his personality. It is stressful. I know. When I married my wife we were actually both in the Navy, and I know neither of us was in danger like your hon, but still...separation breeds anxiety. Think about this: if something happens to him...and you split up with him before he went, would you feel any less pain? If you are the person I am taking you to be, I bet not.\n\nTake care.\nJust remember...make sure your decision comes from the heart...not the brain. Sometimes our brains think too much!
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Speaking as someone who's BEEN to basic, no frame because people going through basic aren't really supposed to have a lot of personal things, pictures are allowed pictures in frames ARE NOT, get a camera with a timer (most cameras that AREN'T disposable have some type of timer), use a stuffed animal to focus on, like set up the camera put said stuffed animal where you will be posing (to make it easier set the camera up in front of a mirror so you can see what the camera sees so when you pose you know whether you look sexy or stupid). PLEASE keep in mind the Drill Sgts WILL GO THROUGH EVERYTHING (even personal things) so if you DO give him these pictures someone else MAY seem them too. Also unless you want someone to see them (when you get the pictures developed) use a polaroid (they have timers on them too and they aren't too expensive, although the quality won't be very good) Digital cameras you can print off your computer work too. I am no longer IN the military, but my husband is (we met IN the military) and he gets deployed a lot so, I've learned how to take pictures like what you're talking about, I'm also a professional photographer. You said this guy is just friends with benefits, that's GOOD otherwise I would tell you not to do this, most likely he will come back a changed person and three months is a LONG time to wait for someone (for both you and him) plus as someone who's been IN the military and is married to a military man, if I had it all to do over again, I would NEVER date anyone who's had ANYTHING to do with the military (the divorce rate for military families is TWICE that of the average american family, there's a REASON for that).
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Yes, the Navy would move your wife to your duty station and even help her find a job.  They might not be able to move her right away, but they would eventually.  \n\nThe Nevy does such sometimes.  You get very little sleep, work long hours and get paid crap. I wish I could attach a "but...." to that, but I cant think of a good one.  ummmm, They will pay for college when you are done?  I guess thats a good thing. \n\nMy boyfriend is in the Navy and his little sister is in the Air Force.  Honestly, she seems happier with her choice.  The Air Force seems, I dont know, cushier.  You sleep more and deal with less BS.  In the Navy there is ALOT of BS.  \n\nBut, I have known sailors who truly enjoyed their time in the Navy.  Its up to you.  Its your choice and your life. \n\nGood luck to you.
464640
While I'm sitting here with tears running down my face from your wonderful comment; I honestly don't think anyone can "top" what you just said. We respect and honor you and more like you. To wear any uniform in the military should give you and others great pride. We, I know I won't, ever forget all you have done and all that continue to do what they are doing for our country and people. May God always bless you now and always.
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Usually, the retiree and his family provide refreshments for those who participate in the ceremony.  The ceremony itself follows a very rigid format and the unit your brother is in will more than likely participate.  The ceremony follows a lot of pomp and circumstance, so you will simply be an observer to all of this.  Your brother will truly appreciate your  being there, as it is a time for family.\nSergeant Major and/or Master Gunnery Sergeant, is the highest enlisted rank in the military.  You have every right to be proud of your brother.
487193
Honey, I don't know how old you are, but I am 18 years old and engaged... my fiance is in the marines, and we are away from each other a lot! I know that it is extremely hard and he's all I think about also.  We plan on our wedding being in october of 2007, because I need to finish my first year of college so I can transfer to a college where we will be living until his enlistment is over (which will be in about 3 years.)and he's also going through additional training in the marine corps, so we both have to wait until next fall. I know that it is hard, but if you love him then you need to tell yourself to do good in school and not fall behind, so you can have a good future with him.  It's hard not to day dream, and it's fun to do it sometimes, just don't allow yourself to do it all of the time. Everything will work out and that year will be over before you know it, so just hang in there.
394745
If it was true that everyone in the Navy was gay, that would be fine because sexual preference has nothing to do with serving your country! However, I can assure you that everyone in the Navy isn't gay because I'm married to a guy in the Navy, and I'm pretty sure between the nine years of marriage and four children we have brought into this world together, at some point he would have said "By the way, I'm gay!"
453270
I'm getting married in a courthouse next February. I will be wearing a nice light colored dress (full length) and my fiance will wear a suit and tie.
192927
I think you have wrong idea about women in Islam, I'm a Muslim girl , and im wearing Hejab , i dont have to wear a very very wide dresses and so , i wear trousers , jeans , shirt and so, just my clothes are not tight and not describing my body, so they practical and in the same time , respectful and Islamic. \n\nAnd dont you think that by wearing Hejab you are giving an advantage to your fiance, as when he becomes Ur husband he is going to be the only one who got the right to see your beauty? \n\nHere's some sites to know more about Women in islam:\nhttp://www.themodernreligion.com/women/w_roles_ideals.htm\nhttp://www.uga.edu/islam/Islamwomen.html\nhttp://www.answering-christianity.com/womensrights.htm\n\n Wish you good luck in ur marriage :)
368395
Okay first of all you don't really get any extra money while he is in boot camp.  You don't get housing allowance.  Why don't you plan your wedding during his leave after boot camp?  Then you will have more time to plan the wedding you want.  As far as your age, marrige is hard....its hard at any age.  I married at 20 after being together almost 6 years and my husband enlisted when I was 21.  Being a military wife adds much more stress to a marrige than most cilivian marriages.  Being a military, you will learn to become very independent and you will figure out all military system as you go.  Ask questions and be a good listener and you will do well as a military spouse.  Oh, and we have been happily married for 5 years now and going through our 2nd depolyment!    Good luck!
36930
When he first gets out of boot camp he will go to a school to train him in his mos...you will not be able to go there, but when that is finished and he gets an actual duty station and you were married you would be able to go with him. If you are looking at marrying into the Marine Corps family check out LINKS (Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills (L.I.N.K.S.) \nThe Spouse's LINK to the Corps!)
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As long as you add a smile and not a veil and handkerchief to you outfit I don't think anybody will be offended.  I think it is worse when people pick something that total clashed with the wedding colors.  Red was the color at our wedding and my Mother in law wore a teal green dress that was hideous.  I'm sure your happiness with out shine anything you have on!
80099
I think you should do it!!! It's very unique to both of you, which makes it a great way to "personalize" your union.  Congratulations!!