High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! A Saber Arch is a wedding tradition in which sabers or swords are used to salute a newly married couple. The bride and groom pass under an honorary arch of sabers, typically when exiting the building in which the wedding ceremony took place. The tradition is in use worldwide.In the United States and United Kingdom, the tradition is often performed at the weddings of military service members and had its origins in the Royal Navy. The tradition varies slightly among the different branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and is considered a privilege accorded to members of the service. Usually, officers or NCOs form the arch with sabers or swords respectively.