Are there any dress codes for attending a catholic church wedding? can one wear a summer dress with prints?

Question

How much is then considered over-revealing? Is a sleeveless summer dress too revealing? It is definitely not a tube dress. BTW, its in Singapore, it's summer all the way here. ;)

It's in SINGAPORE - the ever so hot SINGAPORE and its definitely SUMMER ALL THE WAY

Answer 1

If it's in the church, you should have sleeves of some kind. Even if it's just a cap, it's better to have your shoulders covered. In traditional Catholic churches, bare shoulders are considered disrespectful.
Other traditional dress rules:
The skirt should be knee length at least. Don't have bare thighs in the church. If it's backless or very low cut, that is also a no-no. As insane as it sounds, bare skin is a sign of a woman lacking in virtue in traditional Catholic churches. The traditional wedding dress is high necked and long sleeved, if that gives you an idea about how conservative the Catholic religion is.
If you know the church standards, and it's more relaxed, then go ahead and wear the dress. If you are in doubt, call and ask a member of the wedding party. The bride, groom, their parents, or their attendants can tell you how appropriate your dress is.

Answer 2

There isn't a dress code per se- but it is after all a church and a wedding. You are not going out on the town for fun at the local nightclub. If it's something you'd use to catch a guy's eye, or suitable for a nightclub, chances are it isn't the best choice of garb. I should think nobody would want to see cleavage or bootie, the outline of your panties, or your bra. The neckline should not be so low as to permit free peeks at the goods, nor should the dress be so tight folks can observe your pulse and breathing rates. You want nothing in your appearance to distract from the bride and her party. If the weather permits, a summer print dress would be fine- though not if it's flimsy or see through. A nice dress or even pants set would be appropriate- if you would wear it to court, to grandma's or to an interview, it will be just fine. Take a shrug or wrap that you can throw on if things get chilly, a lacy shawl if you have one is always nice to have.

Answer 3

If you are attending holy matrimony, you can wear sleeveless, however I think you should not reveal much of the body parts in the broad daylight as a sign of respect.
Do bring in shawl if you are not sure on what to cover. Summer dress with prints are all right.
Am sure there are plenty of dresses that makes you look gorgeous without revealing too much. Remember it is a church wedding.

Answer 4

A dark colored lambswool turtleneck sweater and a calf-length skirt that matches your hair color. The skirt should also be wool, of thick material. Wear a cashmere shirt or 1-ply sweater under the lambswool sweater because it's nicer feeling.

If your lambswool sweater has a V-neck instead of a turtleneck, you must be sure that the cashmere shirt's color makes a pleasing (subdued, not loud) contrast with the color of the sweater. The shirt could be a somewhat lighter shade of the same hue.

You should groom well for a wedding. Shampoo and comb your hair and wash your face. You want to look like the Ivory Soap girl, with that natural glow that healthy girls just kinda have.

Keep the makeup and adornments to a minimum. No earrings, unless you're married. And there's something about the lighting in churches that makes makeup look tawdry.

Additional details: Oh, it's in hot old Singapore, is it? Well forget the wool then. Dress in silk and cotton instead.

Answer 5

This may different from places to places. In my place, our parents always remind us to dress modest and decent in church. My parents even more conservative by order me to dress with long sleeves and ankle length skirt everyday, even I live in a hot country.

For me, sleeveless summer dress is too revealing. Tube dress is certainly over revealing and it's big no. I do not know how conservative catholic in Singapore compare with my place. I think Singapore catholic is less conservative than in my place. But you better wear jacket to cover your nude shoulder skin when in church.

Answer 6

Just do not wear white, that is reserved for the bride. Also the time of day will determine how formal to dress. And it is a good idea to bring a shawl, shrug, or jacket for later at night after the reception...they usually have a big dinner after the long (1 1/2 hr) ceremony and mass. Enjoy.

Answer 7

Real quick, here's how Catholicism works: Do whatever you want all week, get forgiven on Sunday. The way that relates to the dress code at a Catholic wedding should be pretty much self-explanatory.

Answer 8

A summer dress would be fine as long as it's summer. I would say as far as church goes, it depends on how much cleavage and skin is showing. Maybe a shawl, jacket or little sweater.

Answer 9

There really are no set restrictions just don't come in walking in looking like a hoe. You wouldn't want to do that for any place of religion. A summer dress sounds just fine!

Answer 10

Catholic Wedding Dress Code