Marriage

Wedding Attire Policy

To help facilitate the spirit of prayer and recollection, and in charity to God and neighbor, please respect the following dress code at St. Mary’s Catholic Church for weddings:

Bride/Bridesmaids

Arms/Shoulders

1. Shoulders must be amply covered

Neck/Back Lines

1. The back and front of the dresses may not be low cut
2. Neckline must rise sufficiently above the bust line

Length

1. Dresses should fall below the knee and the dress should cover the knee entirely while sitting.

Jackets and Covers

1. If dresses require a jacket or cover, the jacket or cover must be worn at all times in the church, and in any public space on church property (this includes for pictures on parish grounds).

If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us for clarification.

Groom/Groomsmen

They should be attired in a sport coat and slacks, suit, or tuxedo.  There is to be no lettering on any article of clothing or shoes.  Hair should be groomed and neat.

The men have a much shorter list of rules because as long as the buttons are buttoned properly and the shirt material is not see-through, they do not have nearly as many options to sift through.

Both men and women (guests and bridal party)

Shirts/Blouses:

1. Neckline must rise sufficiently above the bust line
2. Loose-fitting, not tight or form fitting
3. Dresses may be sleeveless as long as shoulders are covered at all times while on St. Mary’s property (including for pictures).
4. No spaghetti straps
5. Material must be opaque, not sheer or see through

Pants/Skirts:

1. Loose-fitting, not form fitting
2. Opaque, not see-through
3. Neat, non-ripped, and clean pants; no shorts or jeans
4. Skirt length should cover the knee when seated
5. Slits must be below the knee