You have the love of your life, you have a ring, and now it’s time to plan a wedding! Wedding venues are one of the first things you think about and they’re also one of the big ticket items to check off of that ever-growing list. If you’re marrying into or are in the military, you might be considering having your wedding on the base. (There are some military bases that will even allow civilian marriages.) Military base weddings can save you a pretty penny and still have all the wedding feels, however, there’s a few details to think about before booking your venue. Here are three things to keep in mind while planning your wedding on a military base.
1. No RSVP" No Entry!

A military base is very secure and will require a check-in at the entrance with multiple military personnel manning it. However, what each base needs for everyone to attend the wedding can be vastly different. Some bases will ask for guests’ full legal names as well as the last four digits of their social security numbers, while others just need to be given a final guest list to verify against IDs. Keep in mind that some military bases do require a background check to be performed before the day of the wedding for all personnel entering the grounds. All of this is something you as the bride or groom need to inform guests about so everyone is prepared when they arrive at the base. Think about including all needed information on the invitations so no one is surprised on the...