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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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  • +3 raves
    Bren August 03, 2007 02:26:33
    Bren

    Yes

    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.
  • +1 raves
    Angel with black wings June 30, 2007 05:40:38
    Angel with black wings

    No

    She is making it sound like you walked down the isle in a black teddy.
  • +2 raves
    Maia June 23, 2007 22:36:14
    Maia

    No

    No, it's an absolutely beautiful and appropriate dress. Ignore your co-worker.
  • +2 raves
    Nevada June 09, 2007 02:04:43
    Nevada

    No

    It looks great, congratulations.
  • +2 raves
    kayz June 08, 2007 22:17:30
    kayz

    No

    Tell her to shove it up her ...
  • +4 raves
    Marianne June 08, 2007 22:05:47
    Marianne

    No

    I think you looked beautiful and really happy, and that's what matters! Your co worker was probably jealous, dont mind her!
  • +3 raves
    Ginny June 08, 2007 21:08:32
    Ginny

    No

    No No No...your co-worker is crazy! I've seen people in shorts and tube tops at mass. God is just happy your there. Your dress is beautiful!!! Now if there were holes cut out in "certain areas" or a plunging neckline...
  • +3 raves
    dras June 08, 2007 13:39:52
    dras

    No

    Believe me, young lady I've seen my share of weddings and I thought that you looked "excellently bridal".
    Good luck to you and the lucky Groom.
  • +5 raves
    Rhonda June 06, 2007 09:26:19 (edited)
    Rhonda

    No

    I think your co worker needs to STOP .You look gorgeous.Maybe that's the kinda dress she wishes she had at her wedding,but her bat wings got in the way.That or she was planning on buying a strapless gown for her wedding and you got married first. Some women can be tacky, sometimes the green-eyed moster rears his ugly head,getting the better of us.All that matters is did you feel beautiful ? Best Wishes to you both.
  • +3 raves
    jenni June 06, 2007 08:34:46
    jenni

    No

    Not at all! Congratulations and all the best to you & your husband!
  • +2 raves
    tmr June 05, 2007 19:29:02
    tmr

    Yes

    What does the Catholic Church have to do with your dress? Doesn't it have enough problems with priests that keep their pants on, they need to worry about a dress on a bride. I think your co-worker made that up.
  • +3 raves
    River June 05, 2007 13:44:23
    River

    No

    I have been to several Catholic weddings where the bride's dress was strapless. I have never heard anyone complain.

    Maybe your co-worker is jealous.
  • +1 raves
    Blue June 05, 2007 09:37:23
    Blue

    Undecided

    Huh? I never really heard of a dress being inappropriate unless it wasn't close to white. Even then i guess i really don't know.
  • +7 raves
    Cat June 05, 2007 01:57:26 (edited)
    Cat

    No

    I am a 57 year old devote Catholic. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL DRESS!!! AND YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL BRIDE!! Anyone who told you differently is full of sour grapes and don't you dare listen and give one tiny thought to it!!! Bless you and your future husband in your new life together. Cat
  • +4 raves
    toni June 05, 2007 00:05:45
    toni

    No

    Not at all,your wedding dress is gorgeous and perfect for a Catholic or any other wedding.Im Catholic and would be proud to have my daugter walk down the isle looking so beautiful one day....Congratulations!
  • +2 raves
    Art June 04, 2007 23:54:47
    Art

    Undecided

    Showing a lot of skin has been known to result in pregnancy. ...hopefully fathered by the groom.
  • +6 raves
    Spider20 June 04, 2007 20:11:39
    Spider20

    No

    In my best Billy Crystal from his SNL days, "The two of you looked mavelous!"
  • +4 raves
    JoJohnen June 04, 2007 19:11:22
    JoJohnen

    No

    This dress is not offensive, it's a lovely sight to see. If God would be offended by naked shoulders, he would have created us with covered shoulders by birth.
  • +6 raves
    mood ring June 04, 2007 19:00:50
    mood ring

    No

    no your dress is awesome!!! She was probably just bitter cause her mom made her where a dress similar to princess Diana's to ensure that no skin was showing. Shame on her for saying something so rude.
  • +5 raves
    NINjaturtle June 04, 2007 17:53:32
    NINjaturtle

    No

    Um no!! It's really pretty. Aaaaand your coworker is probably just jealous. (*^_^*)
  • +4 raves
    Lisa June 04, 2007 17:32:09
    Lisa

    No

    It's your day, and your dress. You're co-worker needs to be quiet. Some people have no manners and don't care what comes out of thier mouth. People like her should be turned into fruit tarts. Your dress is beautiful. I wore a strapless one when I got married. I have never heard of a church regulating the wedding attire. Best wishes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • +6 raves
    highlatte June 04, 2007 16:21:52 (edited)
    highlatte

    Yes

    Appropriate for any Christian wedding. Muslims and Hindus would have a problem with it. Then again many Muslims have problems with western culture.

    Sing "I Did it My Way" to her.lol

  • +3 raves
    JoJohnen highlatte June 04, 2007 18:56:59
    JoJohnen
    Ahem, could it be you clicked the wrong choice ? Your vote and your comment don't fit ? ;) But i love the Sinatra idea !!! :)
  • +4 raves
    highlatte JoJohnen June 04, 2007 19:26:55
    highlatte
    oops I meant to say No
  • +2 raves
    Shrliey Temple June 04, 2007 15:58:12
    Shrliey Temple

    No

    your friend is wierd and you r easily offended.
  • +7 raves
    K man June 04, 2007 15:38:20
    K man

    No

    That is a beautiful dress. What IS inappropriate was your co-workers' comment. How rude can someone be?
  • +2 / -1 raves
    byebye ,I love you,gotta go June 04, 2007 15:22:00
    byebye ,I love you,gotta go

    No

    its beautiful i didn't know catholic's had standards on dresses catholics don't make sense to me anyway you can't be divorce and get married catholic again but you can get an anulment after ten years and then get remarried catholic sounds to me they make up the rules as they go along the dress is beautiful cherish your wedding memories before God not man made laws
  • +1 raves
    chilton... byebye ... June 04, 2007 21:21:04
    chilton~In God I Trust~~
    Hey, how about studying a little.I didn't understand Baptist's ideas or Rituals for worship at a Jewish temple, So I asked why. Took a class in Hebrew at Temple one time for that reason! It's enjoyable to learn about other peoples beliefs. Comments like that just make you look bad! I even like talking to the Mormon guys. Found out we have some things in common. Wow, there's a concept!
  • +3 raves
    John June 04, 2007 14:30:25
    John

    No

    I think if you wanted the dress that way it is up to you. You don't need to worry at ALL about what others think It was YOUR day, and however you look fabulous is what you need to worry about!
  • +4 raves
    MININA June 04, 2007 13:29:37
    MININA

    No

    you look very beautiful in your dress i am catholic and your dress is not offensive its very pretty.
  • +7 raves
    Lady O June 04, 2007 13:07:22
    Lady O

    No

    You looked BEAUTIFUL . Recently learned that about 90 percent of new bridal dresses are strapless; your co-worker needs to catch up. What is offensive, though, are the throngs of people who badmouth the Church only to show up when it comes time to get married, send (not bring) their kids for the Sacraments, funerals, etc. Hey, it's a house of God, not a rented hall. Anyway, best of luck Annamarie, and much happiness!
  • +9 raves
    Margaret June 04, 2007 12:37:22 (edited)
    Margaret

    No

    moderated...
  • +6 raves
    debra June 04, 2007 12:06:31
    debra

    No

    PEOPLE WEAR SHORTS TO CATHOLIC CHURCH WHY WOULD A STRAPLESS GOWN BE OFFENSIVE?
  • +2 raves
    Cat debra June 05, 2007 01:58:19
    Cat
    Isn't that the truth!!!
  • +5 raves
    #1Misty June 04, 2007 11:12:50
    #1Misty

    No

    My neice had a strapless gown for her Catholic wedding, no one told her what she could/could not wear. You look beautiful!!!! If you had asked for your co-workers opinion about the dress, she gave it, I wouldn't be upset, just let it go in one ear and out the other,I'm going to check into this and see if there is a dress code for weddings at Catholic churches-there probably is not one
  • +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.
  • +5 raves
    Kat June 04, 2007 05:18:04 (edited)
    Kat

    No

    Your wedding dress is absolutely appropriate and beautiful! Congratulations and Best Wishes from a good Catholic girl.
  • +5 raves
    Tammy June 04, 2007 04:59:40
    Tammy

    No

    Your dress was very appropriate for the occasion and you looked absolutely gorgeous!! Congratulations to you!! I wish you MANY years of wedded bliss! :)
  • +8 raves
    Juli June 04, 2007 04:34:52
    Juli

    No

    Of-course not! Strapless wedding dresses are the "in" thing. That sounds like Catholic guilt to me! You looked beautiful and we, your SodaHead friends, have better taste than your co-worker! She does sound very old fashioned; EXTREMELY old-fashioned, AND...how disrespectful to say that to someone about their wedding! I don't think I like her...I'm getting more angry at her the more I type! :(
  • +6 raves
    FanOreilly June 04, 2007 04:33:01
    FanOreilly

    Yes

    Yes, but only if the groom wears it.
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