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Catholic Church Brides

Future Mrs H Posted:

Catholic Church Brides

I am planning on a Halter Style Dress and was wondering do I need a shawl or something over my shoulders for the Church? I was in a wedding a few years back and we had strapless gowns and had to wear a little jacket in the church. I was wondering if i need one for a Halter.
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jussie82 Posted:

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I am not getting married in a church but I think most churches require 'sleeves' and they do not count the halter top...it might depend on the church but I know that my church from my childhood would required a jacket/shawl

DWKSwed Posted:

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I think it varies based on the church, I don't know of any requirements like that for mine but I've heard of that for other churches.

Future Mrs H Posted:

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Maybe next time I meet with the priest I should ask him

futureMrsJSL Posted:

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I'm getting married in a Catholic Church and my dress is a strapless sweetheart. I do not plan on using a shawl and the priest hasn't mentioned anything to me so far.

mosh424 Posted:

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It depends on your church rules, I know mine does not make you wear a shawl but I know other that do. You should just call them and ask

Im getting Married Posted:

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I agree...it depends on your church. The last wedding I was in was @ a Catholic church and we had halter dresses and were not required to wear anything.

It's best to ask first or not ask and jut show up strapless.
emc282rjm Posted:

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My church just says that your dress should be 'tasteful.' Basically, they don't want the girls hanging out. If your dress is a higher cut halter, it should probably be OK, but I'd definitely check it out with the church first.

lori7570 Posted:

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My priest said that strapless wasn't allowed, but my sister got married in the same church and she had strapless...so who knows....

paprika023 Posted:

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oh now im nervous.. the priest never mentioned anything when we went to meet with him, and there weren't any wardrobe restrictions listed on the 'dos and donts' he gave us.. i'm soooo calling them tomorrow!

laurenandmike618 Posted:

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I'm wearing a strapless sweetheart-neckline gown and even if they tell me it isn't allowed, I'm doing it anyway.. lol. They're not going to kick me out. The Catholic Church is way too strict about everything to begin with so they need to relax a little IMO.

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