Saber arch

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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.

Jocular imitations of it also occur, as in using cricket bats or hockey sticks and such in the nuptials of a professional or dedicated amateur athlete.