Church Requires Modesty From Brides
WATERBURY, Ct. -- The proper bride wears white and plenty of it, according to one church.
The oldest Catholic church in Waterbury is warning that brides better not dare to be bare.
The Immaculate Conception Church won't permit bridal gowns with bare backs or shoulders.
The same dress code applies to bridesmaids, too.
The Rev. John Bevins said some brides-to-be were coming to church half dressed. He said revealing gowns aren't appropriate for a church service. So, Bevins instituted the policy a year ago.
The dress code was published in the church newsletter so there would be no wedding day surprises.
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Good! Besides, bare back/sleeveless bridal gowns are just ugly and tacky!
Bravo! Although it's too bad that something so common-senseical merits a news story.
it is about time!!!!!
It's sad that a dress code had to be published in the newsletter. Where are these brides'mothers?
Sitting in the front row of church in short shorts and a halter top.
Good, I really hate the current bride fashions that emphasize the bare shoulders and revealing looks. My daughter was in a wedding (her future sister-in-law) and I was truly shocked by the dresses - halter tops, cut low in back (impossible to wear with a bra). I wasn't surprised that the profession of the bride was as a stripper.
My own daughter chose more modestly.
Here's how one mom handled it! I knitted/crocheted the dress myself. Bride had design veto power at every stage so she was happy with the result. It took five months to do. I pasted the url for the picture in the slot but I don't know how it will come out. Here it is again, just in case: http://www.reginacoeli.org/mrspi/weddingpictures/piepwedding.htm
Mother-of-the-bride, Ruthann
what a beautiful dress!!!