Is a strapless gown for bridesmaids appropriate for a Cathedral wedding?

Question

My wedding gown is off the shoulder because I felt that a strapless gown for me would be inappropriate in such a beautiful and sacred cathedral. Should I do the same for the bridesmaids? One is very busty, I'm worried that she'll be spilling out all over the place!

Answer 1

Best to not go with strapless anyway. There are lovely dresses which are either off the shoulder to match yours, or they could just have sleeveless or even halters if it's not too baring.

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Answer 2

Check to see if the church has a dress code before making a final decision.

Many do.

Answer 3

Personally I don't think that strapless dresses are at all appropriate for a church setting. I would go so far as saying even spaghetti string tops aren't appropriate either. However, it seems that all wedding gowns these days are strapless, so most people probably wouldn't see anything wrong with it. If you're worried about it, though, ask the priest or whomever's marrying you. Churches sometimes have dress codes.

The other issue here is that if you are worried that one of your bridesmaids would be spilling out all over the place, just imagine how worried she would be. I would never ever request that a friend of mine wear a strapless anything unless I were sure she wouldn't mind. You don't want your bridesmaids to be uncomfortable. The best thing to do is to ask the bridesmaids themselves what they would like to wear, so you can work out something you'll all like.

Answer 4

I think it's best to go with something with some sleeves or off shoulder, to add a touch of class. They can also wrap shawls on their shoulders and pin back with a brooch or just drape them on.

All the best and congrats.

Answer 5

As long as the women's shoulders (and upper arms if you're being conservative) are covered you're ok. So yes, they're fine, because it doesn't matter what's beneath the jacket/shawl/shrug etc.  

Answer 6

get them really cute shrugs in like a chiffon material in the colour of the dress, or maybe a contrasting colour to make it more interesting!

The shrug should cover shoulders and the tops of arms, making her "bustiness" look slightly smaller than it really is :)

Even a really nice shawl would do!

Answer 7

Sure why not?

Answer 8

Of course its appropriate.  This is 2008, you can wear any sort of bridesmaid/wedding dress.  And that even goes for traditional Catholic weddings here in Ireland, where I'm planning mine at the moment.  

Answer 9

It all depends if there is a dress code at the cathedral and if you are comfortable with strapless dresses in a cathedral.

Perhaps nice shawls, shrugs or jackets over the dresses would be more appropriate. Also if you have a very busty friend she may not be comfortable in a strapless dress.