Question :: Religion : Christianity
Is this wedding dress "offensive" for a Catholic wedding?
I was showing my wedding pictures to a co-worker when she commented that my wedding dress was not appropriate for a Catholic Church wedding because it was strapless. I wanted to cry. I want to know...
I was showing my wedding pictures to a co-worker when she commented that my wedding dress was not appropriate for a Catholic Church wedding because it was strapless. I wanted to cry. I want to know what you all think! And the pictures are from my wedding!
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No and you look beautiful in that dress!No
but this is......check out the M.O.T.B. on left [she forgot her top!]
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absolutely not. you look gorgeous. were you speaking to a woman from the middle east that is used to having to cover everything but her eyes? otherwise, there should be no problem, and it looks like everyone else agrees on here.No
I'm not Catholic so take my answer lightly in that respect. I did attend a Catholic school for a bit and have many Catholic friends who wore dresses like that similar to their la Quinceañera (which is performed in a Catholic church) and it was absolutely, more than fine-- practically perfect! None of them are married so I couldn't tell you... how it went for them there. I do know they would probably find this question silly and say its not offensive to them, any of their Catholic family and friends or the Catholic church (seeing as its a building, lol). :)PS: AnnaMarie, work on building your esteem/confidence in God and don't lose sight of Love especially when someone says something as stupid as that... my question (your question) to them: how old is she? Is she married? Does she have the kind of results you want in the area she is critiquing? She sounds a bit bitter, jealous and possibly overly religious. O and you look BEAUTIFUL in the pictures, GORGEOUS and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise! :) I hope you have a wonderful, long lasting, loving marriage!
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shouldnt it only matter to youNo
If you feel beautiful in your dress, then that dress is perfect. Myy dress is going to be black and red with spiders and gothic crap hanging off it... People don't think that's appropriate, but I'll damn well wear a dress I paid so much for and look and feel beautiful in!Screw your co-workers, it's your day :)
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i thik you look absolutly gorgeous and i do not think its offensive in any way!!No
Why would it be??No
I've seen people wear a lot more inapporpriate things to mass on Sunday. On your wedding day you should wear whatever you want as long as you feel beautiful!No
no! its a beautiful dress!No
That's ridiculous. It's beautiful, and I do not see how a wedding dress like that could be offensive. It's not like you're wearing...No
many people have strapless wedding dressesUndecided
i am not Catholic, so I do not know all the 'technicals' of the denomination. I do think it is designed in good taste. It may be that the 'dress' could be viewed and discussed with the Parish that will perform the ceremony.Undecided
The common practice in the Catholic Church used to be for women to always have their head and shoulders covered. It is not an indecent dress in the least. It is very pretty and you look beautiful in it, but I think she was simply commenting on a common Catholic tradition. It is ultimately up to the Priest presiding over the ceremony as to whether the shoulders of the bride need to be covered, but they used to all require that. Ultimately: Offensive? no, opposed to deep tradition? probably.No
And you call her .......your friend? Keep the dress, get rid of the 'friend'.No
moderated...No
Not at all! There is absolutely nothing inappropriate about this dress and how dare she rain on your parade?! She probably gave you a cheap gift on top of it!No
As a Catholic, No it's not offensive. Tell your snippy co-worker to shove it. Its a beautiful dress and is fine for Catholic wedding. Its not the 1950's.No
No I'm catholic and I know a lot of people who wear those kind of dresses in Catholic weddingsNo
i don't consider it to be ...and yes i am a church going catholic too!
Congrats on your nuptials too - you are a good looking couple!
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You looked beautiful with lots of classNo
Your friend's comment is not appropriate. The dress is great!No
a strapless dress is actually more comfortable than one with straps! by the way you look beautiful!!No
i am catholic and im going to have a catholic wedding and ill most likely be wearing a strapless dress.No
That is very old school Catholic. I think your priest/church would have told you upfront if strapless was a problem. I know some churches or religions don't allow certain kinds of wedding attire (strapless, low back, etc) but they tell the bride of any restrictions before the wedding to avoid any problems. Don't feel bad sweetie, you look beautiful! Your co-worker was probably jealous that she couldn't wear such a pretty dress for her wedding.No
Of course not! The only thing it is...is extraordinarily beautiful...as were you in it! Don't know what your co-worker's problem is...but it is obvious she has a serious one. Feel sorry for her and know you made your family very happy as you said your vows in your "strapless" dress!No
I think she needs to join us in the 21st centuryNo
moderated...Yes
It is inappropriate attire in a church to have naked shoulders. Cover up! should have been a wedding dress, not a ball gown.No
altho I can understand because you are supposed to have your head and shoulders covered but it depends on your own belief and looking at the pics your dress and the happy couple looked stunning.No
I think your gown is lovely and not offensive in any way. All your body parts are properly covered. Did this co-worker have a problem with your showing your arms or shoulders? That's the only thing I can see exposed and I don't think anyone (other than her) would find that offensive. Don't let her worry you and spoil your memories of the day. Best of luck to you and your hubby.No
It's a beautiful dress and it's your wedding, you can wear whatever you want. I would not think yoyur dress was inappropriate.No
of course not, that's ridiculous!! what a lovely dress and lovely photos!!!! =DNo
The dress is perfectly appropriate, and beautiful. My cousin was married in a Catholic church, and the dress she wore was strapless. I agree with Kayz, you need to tell your co-worker where she needs to shove her litte opinion...No
It's beautiful.No
You looked fine. Besides, it's your day.(Edit) And another thing, God has probably seen you naked, so I doubt He'll really give a rat's ass if your shoulders were visible.
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I've never heard this before. Strapless dresses are very "in" right now. In fact, the last five weddings I've attended were ALL Catholic and ALL the brides had strapless dresses. I'd say your co-worker needs to mind her own business.No
She is making it sound like you walked down the isle in a black teddy.