Can a Jehovah witness bride wear any dress she chooses?

Answer 1

As long as it isn't viewed locally as 'immodest' then probably yes. Please see some comments from the Watchtower magazine below

Watchtower 08 6/15 p. 13 par. 9 Qualities We Must Pursue

'For instance, whether we are choosing a wedding dress or deciding what to wear while shopping, our appearance should always harmonize with our claim "to reverence God." '

Watchtower 06 10/15 p. 30 Increase the Joy and Dignity of Your Wedding Day

'There have been cases, though, when the gowns of brides and bridesmaids were immodest, being very low-cut or see-through." In his meeting with the bride and groom beforehand, one mature Christian elder helps them to keep a spiritual perspective. How? By asking them whether the attire they have in mind would be modest enough to wear to a Christian meeting. Granted, the style of clothing might be different from regular meeting attire, and what is worn for the wedding may reflect local custom, but the level of modesty should accord with dignified Christian standards'

Answer 2

Most importantly, it is a place of worship. That is why Jehovah's Witnesses try put on their most appropriate clothing for their meetings, as it is a form of worship, and so deserves a respectful tone. This does not mean that everyone must wear the same thing and the same color and the same style, but it does require some common sense. If you are not sure, it can be a good idea to get a cue from what sort of clothing your local Witness friends wear to meetings, and you will be in the right direction.

Does The Bible have anything to say about this?

Yes, in fact it does. Referring to how people should worship...

(1 Timothy 2:9, 10) ". . .I desire the women to adorn themselves in well-arranged dress, with modesty and soundness of mind, not with styles of hair braiding and gold or pearls or very expensive garb, 10 but in the way that befits women professing to reverence God, namely, through good works."

This is in no way too restricting or overbearing, and it reflects the way that each person is trusted to use their free will and make wise choice about clothing. The same principle would without a doubt apply equally to men.

Answer 3

There is no official dress code for a Witness wedding, but as in most societies, people generally dress as smartly as possible without detracting from the celebration of the bride and groom.

Answer 4

Yes they do most of the time have bridesmaids. It depends on if the bride wants it.But it is aloud