Is anyone else getting married in a church that frowns upon strapless gowns? Of course my gown and all BM gowns are strapless and I need to figure out a resolution.
BENETTA2012
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NEVER EVEN HEARD OF THIS!
cleokizzy
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maybe a shawl to cover up while at church? the wedding ceremony won't take long any way and you would have lots of time to take photos without it.
fdnybride163
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a lot of strict catholic, and greek orthodox churchs will make you cover your shoulders
. As long as the Girls have shawls you should be ok,... there are some reallty cute bolero jackets that are made specifically for this reason.
Lauraclaire
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My BM dresses are on the pricey side and I didn't want to have to make the girls spend even MORE money. Ughhh. The church is not strict, it's actually the particular priest's wish. Uggghhh.
soon2beMrsHenry92912
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What about having spaghetti straps for the girls just for the ceremony? They can detach them after it is over. If you are wearing a veil, ask if the veil is acceptable to keep your shoulders covered.
halfbaked
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Nope, but I've heard of this before. I'd go for shawls or pashminas for the girls. It's such a stupid rule though- as if spaghetti straps make any difference at all?
Cataverri
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Unheard of. Sorry
fdnybride163
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go to some cheap place like tri county and get the $5 pashminas... in whatever color, for you see if the bridal shop can add lace cap sleeves that detach aferwards.
yeah spaghetti straps dont really 'cover' the shoulders....
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Posted by fdnybride163
go to some cheap place like tri county and get the $5 pashminas... in whatever color, for you see if the bridal shop can add lace cap sleeves that detach aferwards.
yeah spaghetti straps dont really 'cover' the shoulders....
This!
Lauraclaire
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Thanks. I know that spaghetti straps don't really cover...but for some reason I think it's allowed. (Some of the larger chested ladies might want to keep the straps on anyway). I was just told no strapless...and I may just cover my shoulders with the veil. It is SUCH a stupid rule - I agree. The priest didn't make a big deal about it, he was pretty vague. He is a young and contemporary priest so I think I am going to be vague as well.
KrisBren2011
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I never heard of this! Crazy! I would prob pick a diff church
Lauraclaire
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I seriously wanted to, but my Dad works for this church...
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JandS
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I'd do shawls
Lauraclaire
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Yes I guess shawls would be the best answer...thanks. I had already bought the dress before I booked the church.
nyrvixen
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My cousin had to deal with this when she got married. She went to this little store in Lindenhurst,NY and they made a little jacket that matched her dress and then she went out and got shawls for the bridesmaids.
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Posted by Lauraclaire
Thanks. I know that spaghetti straps don't really cover...but for some reason I think it's allowed. (Some of the larger chested ladies might want to keep the straps on anyway). I was just told no strapless...and I may just cover my shoulders with the veil. It is SUCH a stupid rule - I agree. The priest didn't make a big deal about it, he was pretty vague. He is a young and contemporary priest so I think I am going to be vague as well.
I'm very surprised he even mentioned this since he is young and contemporary. Though, maybe thats why, he is a rookie and didn't know to keep his mouth shut! IMHO (h for honest and humble :)) that's just ridiculous, what century are we living in? I'm sure you are making a good enough donation (read: they are requesting you pay lol) that they should just let this one go.
Irishbride16
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Wow! Never hear of that b/f ...thats a little crazy to me ...
TeAmoChris
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I've heard of more religious catholics frowning upon this, I know the vatican still enforces this rule but I didn't think any churces on Long Island still did?
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