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Beginner May 2018

lds Dress Question

Jena, on March 25, 2018 at 12:20 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 6
I'm LDS, so I know that our dress standards mean covering up. Well, I'm wearing a strapless dress to my ceremony at the local botanic gardens then my reception is at my LDS church in my hometown. Are there any other Mormons who know if I have to have sleeves at the church reception or if it's ok if I go strapless?

Note: I'm not having a temple marriage where I know you must be covered, so that's why I'm ok with wearing a strapless dress.

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Latest activity by Marina, on July 5, 2018 at 7:21 PM
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    VIP June 2018
    Marcellab ·
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    I'm not positive but I think so.
    Most of the time I hear it talked about is temple marriages though. Or those who wear garments and would need a dress they wouldn't show.
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    Devoted September 2020
    Caitlin ·
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    I would think so. If you have to dress modestly every other time you are in the church I don’t see why your wedding would be any different. Do you have to dress modestly as a guest at someone else’s wedding reception?
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    Beginner May 2018
    Jena ·
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    At the other receptions I've been to there have been people who have worn strapless or spaghetti straps. I've worn small sleeves before, but not like they covered my shoulders completely. I guess this is why I'm unsure.
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    Just Said Yes October 2018
    Tasha ·
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    If you're not getting married in the temple it's not a big deal. You'll probably get some weird looks and judgement, but you were probably expecting that. I'm lds too, but getting married in the temple. So there are different rules.
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    Beginner April 2018
    Alexis ·
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    I’m pretty sure there’s no actual rule about being modest in the church building. Like I don’t think it’s written anywhere specifically stating that, it’s definitely frowned upon though. Personally, I don’t think you’d get kicked out or anything. However, just like Tasha said, you’re bound to get some looks. But who cares? I suppose as an LDS woman already choosing a civil marriage and a strapless dress, you’re probably emotionally prepared for unnecessary judgement and weird looks. You do you man
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    Just Said Yes January 2019
    Marina ·
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    You're totally fine wearing a strapless dress. My sister in law just got married in a strapless dress in the church. There are guidelines for activities done in church. You should talk with the bishop about it.
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