Ladies getting married in a chruch

enewedding Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:11 AM

Ladies getting married in a chruch

I know that the church has relaxed on a lot of their rules. I am wondering if this is one of them.

Do our shoulders have to be covered?????

TIA

wifetobe Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:12 AM

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No they don't...definitely not!!!
Definitely not in a Catholic church..not sure about orthodox churches though.

mariaobride Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:12 AM

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it depends on the church my priest said it is okay there shoulders can be exposed- just call to be on the safe side

madseason Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:13 AM

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i think its ok but u should always call!

KRISTYRUSSELL Posted: Apr 03, 2008 10:13 AM

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It all depends on your church, every single church is different. You have to call and check with them first.

laura33 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 12:01 PM

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Posted by KRISTYRUSSELL

It all depends on your church, every single church is different. You have to call and check with them first.

Almost positive you dont.....I got married in a very strict church..no rice no pew bows no aisle runner and i wore an off the shoulder they didnt have a problem with it...you can call ur church but think you will be fine...

Mici n KC Posted: Apr 03, 2008 12:03 PM

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It really depends on the church. Call up the rectory and ask.

kristin597 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 12:05 PM

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I never bothered to ask my Deacon but I would be shocked if he said they had to be covered. Last time I spoke to him he told me I didnt have to use the church vows if I didnt want to I thought that you had to.

Espo22 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 12:05 PM

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Posted by wifetobe

No they don't...definitely not!!!
Definitely not in a Catholic church..not sure about orthodox churches though.

some catholic churches actually dont allow bare shoulders believe it or not

it depends on the church each one is different

the one were getting married at doesnt have a problem with it, most now wont but theres still a few

MSeed Posted: Apr 03, 2008 12:10 PM

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In the orthodox churches yes but as far as I know in all of the others you do not have to.

Browneyesncute Posted: Apr 03, 2008 12:13 PM

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i never thoght to ask!

Espo22 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 12:28 PM

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do you girls mean jewish orthodox? or christian orthodox? bc i am sure that christian orthodox you can have bare shoulders

enewedding Posted: Apr 03, 2008 12:34 PM

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Thank you ladies

I called the church and spoke to 2 woman in the rectory and they had no clue so I guess that it is not a problem.

We have pre-cana in Mid-May and have to meet with the priest after so i will confirm with him then.

Thanks again

Dee0522 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 01:01 PM

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Wow, I've never heard of this rule! I guess my church doesn't follow it or they would have mentioned it by now!! haha

Toucan311 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 01:01 PM

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I'm strapless in a Catholic Church!

JTsGal829 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 01:08 PM

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most dresses are strapless now so i would say your safe with that.. but i would call your church just to be sure...Chances are it's not a big deal though!!!

JennysMOH Posted: Apr 03, 2008 02:11 PM

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Check with the priest that will be marrying you. Each priest has his own opinions on what is acceptable and what is not.

MrsJ08 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 02:22 PM

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My Priest said that all BM shoulders should be covered lol...he better not tell me cuz there is no way I am wearing a shawl down the aisle, I will have a 'fingertip' veil so that will somewhat cover my shoulders lol oh well

Myname123 Posted: Apr 03, 2008 02:31 PM

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Getting married in a catholic church and they told me that the veil is enough to cover the shoulders. It is something to keep in mind though when you get bridesmaid dresse. You may not be the only one with bare shoulders that day and the church may take offense to it. Then again, what are they gonna do tell you they're not gonna marry you.
It's more of a respect thing than anything else.
My church actually sent out a bulletin last summer saying that people should dress appropiatly while in church. Shorts and tank tops were not welcomed.
So again, check with your church, they maybe a little more conservative than others.

Wifeynella Posted: Apr 03, 2008 11:46 PM

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Posted by enewedding

I know that the church has relaxed on a lot of their rules. I am wondering if this is one of them.

Do our shoulders have to be covered?????

TIA

nope. they they to consider the veil as a cover but you dont need it covered