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Is this wedding dress "offensive" for a Catholic wedding?

annamariesiobhan June 04, 2007 01:09:42

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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  • +11 raves Danale June 04, 2007 05:25:57
    Danale

    No

    Did you love your dress? Did your future hubby like the dress? Did you feel beautiful? Hopefully you said yes to all... That's all that matters! It was your day and the co-worker has issues that go beyond your wedding dress.
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  • ♥Nikkigirl♥ August 12, 2009 07:09:30
    ♥Nikkigirl♥

    No

    its really pretty i dont think its offensive at all thats kinda weird
  • BY July 07, 2009 05:05:49
    BY

    No

    Though I am not a Catholic, so I don't know if my opinion means anything in this case.
  • kat_45658 June 05, 2009 01:10:07
    kat_45658

    No

    No and you look beautiful in that dress!
  • kmay June 01, 2009 21:42:17 (edited)
    kmay

    No

    but this is......



    check out the M.O.T.B. on left [she forgot her top!]
    check

    More..
    http://www.m5board.com/vbulle...
  • kat_45658 kmay June 05, 2009 01:09:46
    kat_45658
    Uh eww
  • tink1985 January 05, 2009 07:51:01
    tink1985

    No

    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.
  • blessing December 26, 2008 06:57:33 (edited)
    blessing

    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!
  • +1 raves
    rmcfarclark August 30, 2008 19:33:05
    rmcfarclark

    Undecided

    shouldnt it only matter to you
  • +1 raves
    Leopluradon [Not-So... August 29, 2008 11:22:22
    Leopluradon [Not-So-Sweet16♥]

    No

    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 :)
  • +1 raves
    mitch August 25, 2008 03:33:40
    mitch

    No

    i thik you look absolutly gorgeous and i do not think its offensive in any way!!
  • Amanda June 15, 2008 05:10:04
    Amanda

    No

    Why would it be??
  • Lyssa May 27, 2008 15:39:06
    Lyssa

    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!
  • Robertswifey May 27, 2008 05:06:59
    Robertswifey

    No

    no! its a beautiful dress!
  • Elissa May 27, 2008 05:03:56
    Elissa

    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...


  • vv May 19, 2008 23:37:17
    vv

    No

    many people have strapless wedding dresses
  • Jwalden --- Constitution Party May 18, 2008 13:31:12
    Jwalden --- Constitution Party

    Undecided

    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.
  • catsnblue May 17, 2008 05:46:24
    catsnblue

    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.
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    Mollybdamned American Atheist May 05, 2008 22:17:21
    Mollybdamned American Atheist

    No

    And you call her .......your friend? Keep the dress, get rid of the 'friend'.
  • @udr3y May 05, 2008 22:15:06
    @udr3y

    No

    moderated...
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    Lisa April 22, 2008 01:18:58
    Lisa

    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!
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    Justy Hakubi April 22, 2008 00:47:24
    Justy Hakubi

    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.
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    cappsy has a barcode ~_~ April 21, 2008 20:37:12
    cappsy has a barcode ~_~

    No

    No I'm catholic and I know a lot of people who wear those kind of dresses in Catholic weddings
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    gamman April 21, 2008 19:38:48
    gamman

    No

    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!
  • +1 raves
    Coal April 07, 2008 05:49:29
    Coal

    No

    You looked beautiful with lots of class
  • +1 raves
    Arel March 21, 2008 16:47:49
    Arel

    No

    Your friend's comment is not appropriate. The dress is great!
  • +2 raves
    Cow chic! February 05, 2008 18:31:36
    Cow chic!

    No

    a strapless dress is actually more comfortable than one with straps! by the way you look beautiful!!
  • +1 raves
    ldub January 29, 2008 18:01:21
    ldub

    No

    i am catholic and im going to have a catholic wedding and ill most likely be wearing a strapless dress.
  • +2 raves
    mom2hnh~CSI Beaver~GUNNS January 14, 2008 12:36:42
    mom2hnh~CSI Beaver~GUNNS

    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.
  • +1 raves
    Mantlemom January 10, 2008 05:37:11
    Mantlemom

    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!
  • SRV1003 December 17, 2007 14:02:24
    SRV1003

    No

    I think she needs to join us in the 21st century
  • +1 raves
    Meg December 16, 2007 02:07:59
    Meg

    No

    moderated...
  • -3 raves
    JJ December 10, 2007 00:15:44
    JJ

    Yes

    It is inappropriate attire in a church to have naked shoulders. Cover up! should have been a wedding dress, not a ball gown.
  • selkie December 05, 2007 12:53:25
    selkie

    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.
  • +1 raves
    YankeeInMS December 04, 2007 20:59:00
    YankeeInMS

    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.
  • Linda54 December 04, 2007 02:25:58
    Linda54

    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.
  • **Anji in Wonderland** December 03, 2007 19:03:03
    **Anji in Wonderland**

    No

    of course not, that's ridiculous!! what a lovely dress and lovely photos!!!! =D
  • +2 raves
    Starfckrs2 October 19, 2007 19:13:56
    Starfckrs2

    No

    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...
  • +2 raves
    Patty Ann September 29, 2007 04:44:55
    Patty Ann

    No

    It's beautiful.
  • <--That guy August 14, 2007 20:34:29 (edited)
    <--That guy

    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.
  • blessing <--That... December 26, 2008 07:12:24
    blessing
    lol! agreed! :)
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