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Just Said Yes May 2016

Converse/Chuck Taylor's at a Catholic wedding?

Jenna, on January 27, 2016 at 2:24 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 15
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Hello all! I'm getting married on May 7th in a beautiful Catholic church. I bought a gorgeous dress that I'm in love with and have recently fallen in love with the idea of wearing blue high top Converse. I grew up wearing Converse, almost exclusively, and everyone agrees that it's totally me. However, I'm worried that the church would find it disrespectful. My thought is that my dress will cover them during the ceremony anyhow, therefor won't take away from the important religious aspect. Should I just call the parish office? I have to order the shoes right away so I can get my dress altered. Thanks so much!

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Latest activity by Ayana, on January 27, 2016 at 3:24 PM
  • Rebecca
    Master November 2015
    Rebecca ·
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    Ask your church. I've never heard of a Catholic church even addressing footwear in their dress code but I guess it's possible. Regardless, I think it will look disrespectful and out of place to be honest. What about wearing some flats for the ceremony then Converse for the reception?

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    Savvy January 2017
    Erin ·
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    I say ask the church and see but I don't see why they would say no. Hope it goes good!!!

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  • Emily O.
    VIP June 2016
    Emily O. ·
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    My friend got married in a Catholic Church and wore cowboy boots. It wasn't a problem, I doubt converse would be.

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  • MisRed
    Devoted April 2016
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    I disagree. Having grown up in church I remember quite well what people wore. Chucks were common place. Even our youth director was always wearing them. It shouldn't matter. But if you're concerned then buy some pretty flats and wear the chucks after the ceremony ends.

    I love the idea personally.

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  • S&J
    Master August 2017
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    Personally I don't like the idea of sneakers and a wedding gown.

    But I don't think your church will have an issue with it. Like you said who is going to see your feet.

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  • MrsND
    Master November 2016
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    I'm also having a Catholic wedding. Personally, I wouldn't ever were sneakers but if that's your thing then do it.

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  • BicycleBuiltForTwo
    Master September 2016
    BicycleBuiltForTwo ·
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    You could always wear nice flats for the ceremony and yur chucks for the reception. Then you make everyone happy!

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    Master July 2015
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    I would think if your church felt they had any reason to have a say in your footwear, it'd be a sign to find a new church.

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  • Mrs. Winosaurusrex
    Master June 2016
    Mrs. Winosaurusrex ·
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    I'm wearing heels for my ceremony and photos and converse for the reception

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  • JoRocka
    Master September 2016
    JoRocka ·
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    I wouldn't even ask.

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  • lulu1180
    Super June 2016
    lulu1180 ·
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    One of the GMs will be wearing Chucks and I'm getting married in a Catholic church. I don't understand why it would be a problem and to be honest, I probably wouldn't even bother asking them about it.

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  • Missys984
    Master October 2015
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    I wouldn't even ask. Why would they care what you wear on you feet, that you won't even see because your dress covers it. Don't bother.

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  • OG Ruth
    Master October 2015
    OG Ruth ·
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    If you want to wear Chucks then wear Chucks. The priest isn't even going to look at your feet. I had a Catholic wedding. I wore skull earrings and necklace my DH and his GM all wore skull pins on their ties. Our priest didn't say anything to us about it.

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    Dedicated May 2017
    Ayana ·
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    If you feel like you may be disrespecting the church then you should avoid it. Flats are an option!

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