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Kaleema
Beginner October 2018

Half-dressed wedding guests

Kaleema, on March 28, 2018 at 11:50 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 81

I went to a colleagues wedding and there was so much cleavage and skirts "up to there" that I was embarrassed even seeing it at such a momentous occasion. Now I am planning my wedding and trying to think of a way to tell those same colleagues that I don't want them half dressed in front of our...

I went to a colleagues wedding and there was so much cleavage and skirts "up to there" that I was embarrassed even seeing it at such a momentous occasion. Now I am planning my wedding and trying to think of a way to tell those same colleagues that I don't want them half dressed in front of our elderly guests and children.

Any thoughts?

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  • Jessa
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    Okay. Lol..
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  • Kaleema
    Beginner October 2018
    Kaleema ·
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    Yes and the reception to follow in a separate location.

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  • Jessa
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    It’s like talking to a brick wall
    I’ll just agree to disagree. I also have DD, but like I said....
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  • stbmrs2019
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    But unless your venue has specific guidelines to follow about attire, you can't dictate how others dress. Some people are going to wear what they want to wear. I'm a 32 DD... most dresses do not cover the girls that well. Short of wearing a dang turtleneck my girls are going to be showing.

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  • Mrsbdg
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    Excuse you!

    I just don't think something you choose to believe should dictate what you impose on others what's so crazy about that?

    If my religion required you to show up to weddings in nipple stickers and hot shorts should I write a note saying only that dress code will be accepted because I read it in a book once?
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  • Jessa
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    Again, agreeing to disagree. If that was the case, I would respect your beliefs, while also respecting mine, & decline to come...

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  • Mrsbdg
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    If your house of worship will turn away attendees for dress code include it on your wedding website.
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  • Kaleema
    Beginner October 2018
    Kaleema ·
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    So now I am just wondering what people wear to church? It seems from the comments of many that modest attire is unheard of.. but I digress. I did like some of the ideas that I will use to hint round to my guest that it is a religious ceremony.


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  • Mrsbdg
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    Well here's to hoping you don't have too many declines. Good luck planning your wedding
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  • Jessa
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    I’ve been married for two years but thanks for your very sincere wishes lol
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  • Mrsbdg
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    If you have a details card or a wedding website it's fine to write Modest Dress Required in the (house of worship), Formal/Black Tie/Semi-Formal/Casual Reception to follow


    Dont let it be a surprise. Don't make it a hint. You don't want guests traveling to your wedding to find a worship leader or usher bouncing people at your ceremony for showing too much shoulder, knee, cleavage or back.
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  • Mrsbdg
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    No problem 👍🏽👍🏽
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  • Sandy Yoga
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    Weren’t Adam and Eve naked before they were expelled from the garden (spoiler: they were)? God seemed to be OK with that.
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  • Sandy Yoga
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    Realized I assumed Judeo-Christian as the defacto religion. Which I should not have done. Regardless, I still don’t know where the modesty rules came from and being ashamed of bodies.
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    Dedicated July 2018
    Karen ·
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    Whoa. Everyone take a breather and back off geez! She did not just punch your grandmother or call you a ***.

    To the OP, yeah I can see where you’re doing from. It’s not pleasant to see people dressed like that at an event so formal and important to you. Unfortunately there isn’t much you can do except not invite them. Out of respect for God, I would avoid using church as a reason. I’ve seen people wear short short dresses to wedding ceremonies at churches. Some people are crazy and you just gotta roll with it or you’ll never survive your wedding day.
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  • Kaleema
    Beginner October 2018
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    Thanks for the suggestion. Sounds good.

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  • Kaleema
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    Thanks. This was one of the few comments good suggestions.

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  • Kaleema
    Beginner October 2018
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    Yes, I have noticed that some churches have relaxed their dress code and that's neither good or bad in my eyes. However Mosques have not done so to date. But the comment was useful. Thanks,

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    Dedicated August 2018
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    You are literally doing the same thing to her that you are getting so mad about. Her religion is more than a "book". Stop talking down to her just because you're not religious.
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    Dedicated August 2018
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    I agree with you, Karen!
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