Honoring soldiers at a wedding

[Pooh2]

A friend had mentioned quite some time ago that at her daughter's wedding, the dj did something to honor active duty soldiers and veteran's. Cannot remember exactly what it was. Looking for ideas for our son's wedding to honor two soldiers recently back from war. Any suggestions?

 

[nydisneygirl1975]

Write up something, have the DJ read it and play the star spangled banner. My personal favorite is the faith hill version.

 

[SWBride]

I work with active duty Marines and Sailors, many returning from war and the impression I get from them (including my Sailor fiance) is that they prefer any recognition about their service to be done in a low key manner. I would suggest either sending a heartfelt letter/token to their rooms for them to read and process in their own way or to write something brief in the program. I've included a thank you letter to friends and family in my program and that could be a place where you could also include the service members.

 

[chris31997]

As a spouse of a Marine, he feels uncomfortable when people say anything to him. He appreciates that what he, his unit, and us have gone through is aknowledged and in return appreciated. But he is uncomfortable with the spotlight on him.

I would talk with them. They may not want to take away from the bride's day. I like the personal letter or something extra special for them. Something else the DJ could do would be a generic shout out to the military and ask for a round of applause. But, all of this should be dependant on what they are comfortable with.

 

[JerzPrincess]

My soon to be is in the Navy and he do doesn't like big scenes but do something little for them, I really like the personal message. Or they have some cute disney military pins, you could pick something little and they will love it. Most members of the military serve because thats what they want to do and do not like getting things in return.

 

[chris31997]

A mug or glass engraved with the Branch of Service symbol would be great also.

Marine Corps: Eagle, Globe and Anchor

Not sure what the others are.

 

[Little Flower]

I really think it depends on the people you want to honour to whether you make a public gesture or a private one. My husband is very conscious of anything being mentioned publicly - he doesn't think he does anything special at all! It's one of the things that makes him such a good man! I know he prefers to keep things more low key

 

[brinkley07]

My husband and the men he works with are some of the most decorated men. They are very private and prefer not to be publicly recognized. While they will talk to each other and to their families, they are extremely modest about their accomplishments. I found my husbands medals under the bed, and never knew how decorated he was until I found that bag. Also, remember that although we are truly thankful for all they do we can never know what they have sacrificed while overseas. I think whatever you chose should be done in a private manner to respect both of these men.