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srevingulas
Joined: 27 Mar 2007
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 Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:27 am Post subject: At a traditional Catholic wedding w/o communion at 7pm, do I |
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| I've never been to a Catholic wedding before..all it says in the invitation is "Traditional Mass wedding without Communion from 7pm-8pm. Cocktail hour: 8pm-9pm. Reception: 9pm-12midnight: more cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres, toasts, cake, dancing, and counting down the New Year."What's the etiquette on attire?? Can I wear a shorter dress/skirt...like just above the knee or knee length...or does it have to be ankle length?? Anyone know??I have a black velour long sleeve dress that hits my ankles and falls straight. Is that too formal??Is a black dress in general ok?? |
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StellaOpen
Joined: 18 Sep 2007
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:56 am Post subject: At a traditional Catholic wedding w/o communion at 7pm, do I |
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| it doesnt have to be ankle length, in fact that would be almost like wearing a gown which is inappropriate if ur not the bride. i would say dont go any higher than knee length. dont wear a dress that is shorter than knee length (to keep it on the safe side), white or that shows cleavage. enjoy the wedding. |
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Ste323
Joined: 22 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:25 am Post subject: At a traditional Catholic wedding w/o communion at 7pm, do I |
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| You can wear a shorter dress or skirt, as long as it is tasteful. There are some very, very conservative parishes out there that require you keep your shoulders covered. They are few and far between, but be sure to keep a wrap or sweater with you just in case. It's a good idea, anyways, and you can always remove it at the reception. A lot of older or just conservative Catholics frown upon showing too much skin in the church. You might also want to wear hose or tights. |
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starryartist99
Joined: 21 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:54 am Post subject: At a traditional Catholic wedding w/o communion at 7pm, do I |
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| Hi. Merry Christmas!Just wear what you would to any wedding. Unless it specifically stated "black tie", which it did not, you don't have to wear a longer dress. A cocktail or shorter dress is fine!Enjoy!EDIT: I see some of the comments people are saying.....I am 51 and have been Catholic all my life and been to LOTS of weddings. There are no "police" at the door checking you out to see if you are showing too much skin. I have never heard of that! Or that you have to have your shoulders covered.....never heard of that either. My daughter and daughter-in-law were both married in the Catholic Church and wore strapless gowns. Just wear what you want! It sounds like it is a New Year's Eve wedding? Then, you MAY want to dress more formally. Again, it's up to you, but there are not standards from the Catholic Church point of view. |
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Steph
Joined: 22 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:23 am Post subject: At a traditional Catholic wedding w/o communion at 7pm, do I |
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| Usually as long as it isn't more than 2 inches above the knee you should be fine. The thing i've discovered about Catholic churches is that they can usually be picky about shoulders and strapless dresses. My friend had to wear a wrap around her shoulders because she had bought a strapless dress and the church wouldn't allow it. |
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Steph8259
Joined: 25 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:51 am Post subject: At a traditional Catholic wedding w/o communion at 7pm, do I |
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| No, a formal gown is only required if an invitation says 'black tie'.What you describe sounds lovely. Wear some sort of bright accent colour, though! |
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