You may have met your fiance through the military or you may be a military bride waiting for your fiance to come home. Whatever the case if you’re affiliated with the military, you know that it’s full of traditions and rules. There’s actually a correct way to word a military invitation. Since the military prides itself on regulations, you’ll want to get the wording just right.

Rank determines the placement of names. If the bride or groom’s rank is below sergeant, you should omit the rank but list their branch of service ie. Marines, Air Force or Navy.  If the bride or groom’s rank is a Junior title, put that title below the person’s name, and indicate their branch. If you rank above lieutenant than you should indicate your title before your name, list your name, and then list your branch of service.

Some military wedding invitation examples:

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Mr. and Mrs. Robert Callahan
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Julia Callahan
United States Army
to
Thomas Patrick Clark

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Mr. and Mrs. Robert Callahan
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Julia Callahan
to
Captain Thomas Patrick Clark
United States Navy

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