Why military weddings have the arch of swords ceremony

Military weddings                   Photo:Courtesy

When a soldier weds — and mostly in crisp military uniform — the bride and groom step out of the church and march under outstretched swords forming what is called the arch of sabers.

Indeed, military nuptials in church or military chapels are like other civilian weddings, just that they’re differentiated by among others; the absence of suits (although some sport them) and the couple — and only the newlyweds — marching under the honorary arch of swords. Even when it rains, the arch sabers ceremony comprising six or eight officers, is performed inside the church or chapel!