Are strapless wedding gowns allowed in the catholic ceremony?

Answer 1

God bless you for being so concerned about proper attire around the blessed sacrament at a Catholic ceremony or mass. This question is something that my fiance and I recently had discussed since most dresses now-a-days are somewhat revealing of the shoulders and bosom. From the Church's perspective, it is is largely up to the bishop of the diocese to set these types of ordinances. Beyond that, some priests are very particular about how people dress when going to high mass. For example, in Rome, the Pope has said that in St. Peter's Basilica, no one is to bear their shoulders or wear shorts. If your ceremony was there, you'd have to go with appropriate attire. Essentially anything that doesn't reveal too much or make the wife-to-be look like a sex object are typically going to be OK. But like I said, your best answer is to talk to the priest marrying you.