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Are strapless dresses in church disrespectful?

I am getting married in two months at an Episcopal church. My dress is strapless and my bridesmaid's dresses are strapless. Is this disrespectful for a church wedding. Should we cover our shoulders?

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1. No it is not disrespectful as long as the dress is not too tight, too short, and shows a lot of the chest area. If that were the norm, every one would be wearing that. However, on the grand scale, a conservative strapless dress is not direspectful.
2. no i don't think so at all. As long as you aren't showing an extreme amount of leg or cleavage i think a strapless dress is perfect! congrats!
3. yeah, i don't think its disrespectful. some catholic churches are more strict in this area, but i'm not sure about episcopal -- you might check with the church just in case. as long as its a classy strapless and your boobs arent hanging out. ;-) will you look at my question? : ) http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuO4ru8uyOES7u2x0AQ9hXnty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100410210311AAee5oV
4. LOL you're getting married in a church, not a mosque. I'm sure that you can wear what you want as long as you're not nearly naked. Congrats and good luck!
5. No, not necessarily. Many of the brides and bridesmaids I have worked with in the past wore strapless dresses in church weddings. As long as the dresses fit well I do not think they are disrespectful. If you think it looks a little bare you could wear some hair down or maybe a necklace.
6. Though it is a Church, I understand how you would come up with a question such as that. It's a place where you come to pray, clear your mind, etc. But you were under the impression that wearing strapless dresses are inappropriate to wear inside of a Church. I can tell you it's not disrespectful at all. It's your wedding and you are obligated to wear whatever you shall please. :)
7. Churches that have specific dress codes for coverage will usually let you know when you book the church. In general, strapless is fine in an Episcopal church. Of course, I am envisioning well fitted strapless, not excessive boobage.
8. I always thought it was, you could always wear a pretty shrug or bolero, and then remove it for the reception. Then you can have two different looks for your wedding, which is kind of cool.
9. Some churches see it as too informal. My cousin got married in an Episcopal church with bare shoulders, but her top was a halter. Her church was in a wealthy area of Dallas, though, so it wasn't one of those that makes ladies always wear skirts and never cut their hair. Ask the pastor or another church administrator. If they say the dress code is to cover shoulders, then just get a little cropped jacket or shrug. Bridal stores cater to brides with those needs all the time, so they'll have options.
10. No, this is not disrespectful, as far as I am concerned. It's more disrespectful to have a very low cut (cleavage revealing) dress. If yours is simply strapless, but done so in good taste, then it's fine for the church.
11. My grandma thought anything strapless should not be in church If one of my cousin had a strapless, they would wear something to cover for the church Some older people, would fine it's disrespectful The question does someone you love feels this way? If so, you can always get something to cover up in church for the bride and bridesmaids It's in not disrespectful, unless the church ask you not to do it
12. I have never considered strapless dresses appropriate for a wedding, church or not. Let's face it, strapless is intended to attract the male eye and do you really need male guests to be slobbering over you? However, many brides wear a handmade shawl for the wedding. I plan to marry in FL later this month and I have a sleeveless dress. Not strapless.
13. Not really. I'm Catholic and most Catholic churches recommend a cover up or some sort but in most cases it's not a requirement. If you don't feel comfortable without a jacket on, you can wear one for the ceremony and take it off for pictures and the reception.
14. Depends on the church. In some churches, strapless would be considered disrespectful. In other churches, strapless is fine. It is okay to ask for your church's policy on this. Ask your officiant or his/her secretary.
15. I suggest you all wear a cover of some sort as you will be showing too much skin. Yes, some churches allow strapless dresses, but if you have not notified the church of what you will be wearing you may have a surprise on your wedding day. I have had many brides, who did not heed a warning and the church would not allow them to be married that day. Speak with your church................