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nwlyengaged

Aug 29, 2006, 12:29 PM

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Dresses for a Catholic Ceremony

I am getting married in a Catholic church and my dress, along with my bridesmaids dresses, are halter tops. Someone told me that we can't show our shoulders in the church so we will have to wear shaws... is this true?

Etiquette Now
WEDDING ETIQUETTE EXPERT

Aug 29, 2006, 4:52 PM

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Re: [nwlyengaged] Dresses for a Catholic Ceremony [In reply to]

Dear Bride,

This is true in many churches and is just simple respect. However, many will look the other way for the bride and her attendants. So, it is best to discuss this with your priest.

Best wishes,
Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now

RevSusanna
Interfaith Wedding Minister

Aug 29, 2006, 5:13 PM

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Re: [nwlyengaged] Dresses for a Catholic Ceremony [In reply to]

I agree in that the best person to discuss this is with your priest. Years ago, you just did not see bare dresses in a Catholic church. Nowadays, you do.

Rev. Susanna
Reverend Susanna Stefanachi Macomb
Author of Joining Hands and Hearts, Interfaith, Intercultural Wedding Celebrations, A Practical Guide for Couples

Deacon Bob
INDEPENDANT CATHOLIC DEACON

Sep 4, 2006, 11:42 AM

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Re: [nwlyengaged] Dresses for a Catholic Ceremony [In reply to]

This is something that would be up to the Priest or Deacon officiating the ceremony and local custom. As long as the dresses are in good taste many Priests and Deacons would not object. God Bless
Deacon Bob Tousey