Strapless Dress in Church

Nessa79 Posted: Oct 07, 2003 08:12 PM

Strapless Dress in Church

Ok so my dress that i odered is strapless like so many of us are. I showed my BM my dress (she is extremely religious, for her wedding she turned down the dress of her dreams cause it showed too much shoulder, and her mom said it was inappropriate) and she was like well do u have a shall to wap around your shoulders??? Im getting married July 30th its gonna be hot i dont want to wear one. The instruction/rules my church gave me say nothng of the sort. WHat did you guys find??? Id appreciate any help
Vanessa

sanmik Posted: Oct 07, 2003 08:19 PM

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My dress as well as my BMs dresses were spaghetti strapped. You don't need a shall for the church - - that's old school.

palebride Posted: Oct 07, 2003 08:40 PM

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i think its now acceptable to wear strapless in a church....i've seen it happen a lot.
if oyu have quesitons, could you talk to your priest?

SweetCin704 Posted: Oct 07, 2003 08:49 PM

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I think it depends on the church. I heard some churches are still strict. If there was no mention of it in the papers your church gave you, I wouldn't worry. To confirm though, perhaps you can ask your priest or the church wedding planner.

Maribelle7777 Posted: Oct 07, 2003 09:00 PM

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If the Church didn't say anything I would think it's alright.

If you still feel weird, call them and ask them what their position is on it. But you might find an answer you don't like. Better off not asking.

If your friend makes an issue tell her that your church did not make an issue of it and you feel that you are appropriately dressed.

Mary

LIJuneBride Posted: Oct 08, 2003 08:40 PM

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I just asked my priest because I also have a strapless dress. He told me the church doesn't tell you what to wear and a strapless dress is no problem. Ask your priest!

neen Posted: Oct 08, 2003 08:46 PM

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I would do want you want and it is old school. I am wearing strapless and not wearing a shawl!

xjulietx Posted: Oct 09, 2003 12:10 AM

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I would check with your priest. The last thing you want is to have it be your wedding day and you look wonderful and suddenly you have a towel or a sheet thrown over your shoulders. You want to be able to plan a cover up, not have it given to you.