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Hello. Can you please tell me if the wedding dress can be sold? They signed and got married in it. I heard you can't sell veils and shoes. There is a lot of controversy about the dress. Thanks in advance

valentine

Valentine, you can do as you wish with the dress, with the veil, and with other items of your wedding wardrobe. There are no special church rules on this matter, and everything else is superstition or prejudice.

Priest Vladimir Shlykov

Hello! Father, tell me, please, is it permissible for a wedding dress, slightly covering the knees, and with sleeves above the elbow? Is it possible to get married on April 27th?

Nina

Nina, such “technical” moments, as well as the date of the wedding, must be discussed with the priest with whom you plan to get married. I think, however, it is unlikely that you will have time to agree on a wedding on April 27th.

Priest Vladimir Shlykov

Hello, tell me, my husband and I want to get married in what clothes should we get married? Can I rent a wedding dress? Thank you.

Milan

Hello Milana. Can be rented. The dress should be light, strict, without a neckline and with long sleeves. The man, of course, is in a classic suit.

Priest Alexander Beloslyudov

Good day! Please tell me, as far as I know, you can get married twice, and get married three times, but the third time without a wedding, is that so? My friend says that you can get married only once in your life, the second time will definitely be unhappy, God will not give happiness to a woman or a man if, after getting divorced, a person decides to start a family again, she made such a conclusion from her situation with marriage. Can a woman wear a white wedding dress if she is getting married or getting married for the third time? They say that in no case should you, otherwise you will be unhappy all your life, you can wear a dress of any color except white. And is it true that the groom cannot see the bride in a wedding dress before the wedding, otherwise the groom will be disappointed in the bride and the wedding dress cannot be put on just like that, for example, for a photo or something else? Or is it all fiction and superstition?

Kseniya

“About the white dress” - no comment, everything described is gross superstition. The Church blesses no more than three church marriages (which means weddings), there is no mention of registry offices in the canons at all. Another thing is that many now do not make sense to marry even once. Too frivolous. But if a person repents for the mistakes of his first marriage, becomes a Christian not just in words, his next marriage may well be happy and saving. There are enough examples.

Archpriest Maxim Khyzhiy

Good day! From my parents (unfortunately, they are no longer there), there were wedding candles, rings and my mother's wedding dress. Should these candles be lit, or just kept? Can you wash your wedding dress?

Marina

Marina. Wedding candles can be lit and stored - at your discretion. The wedding dress is also washable.

Hieromonk Viktorin (Aseev)

Hello, father. During the wedding, namely, when we walked around the lectern, I lagged behind my husband and the priest, and they went a little ahead. It's been almost six months, and it's unpleasant for me to remember everything. I don’t believe in omens, and there are no such omens. Every day I worry about my inattention. Are such incidents not uncommon during weddings?

Maria

Hello Maria! All this is just, let's say, "technical moments" associated with the splendor of clothing, and not related to the sacrament itself. It happens that witnesses step on the dress, and the veil falls to one side. Don't beat yourself up. Well, if thoughts do not give you rest at all, I advise you to confess.

Priest Vladimir Shlykov

Hello, I'm going to go to church for confession. I don't wear skirts, can I come in trousers, but put on a raincoat just below the knees?

Svetlana

Dear Svetlana, imagine that you came to a restaurant and said to the doorman at the entrance: I don’t wear evening suits, can I go into the hall in a padded jacket, overalls and tarpaulin boots? Each place has its own customary dress code. A cheap second-hand skirt costs about a hundred rubles, you can buy it especially for visiting the temple, I hope that you will come there more than once, but will visit the House of God more or less regularly. In addition, the dress and skirt make a woman so beautiful that they should be, at least in small quantities, in the wardrobe of any woman.

Archpriest Andrey Efanov

Hello! My husband and I got married on the day of marriage registration at the registry office, I was in a wedding dress. Can this dress be sold?

Elena

Elena, why can't you sell a wedding dress? If things are good and expensive, and you can get some money for them, then, of course, the dress, without any doubt, can be sold. Before you sell a dress, you need to sprinkle it with Holy water, as this must be done when changing the owner and when buying new things. In the prayer book there is a short prayer for the laity, and it is called "On the consecration of every thing", you can sprinkle the dress yourself, and then calmly sell it.

Hieromonk Viktorin (Aseev)

Hello, father! During her life, she gave her friend her dress, after some time she died suddenly. At the funeral, I saw that they were burying her in this dress! Her mother says that she didn’t know about it, and that it’s okay, because I gave him during my lifetime, and I was very scared! I don’t feel sorry for the dress at all, I’m afraid it doesn’t pose a danger to me? Then her mother gave me her clothes, can I wear them? I didn’t want to take it, again out of fear, but I couldn’t refuse. I know that the deceased friend would share with pleasure, and if she sees us, she does not mind. Can you please tell me what to do? Maybe my fears are just due to the great stress of losing a girlfriend, maybe I should go to church? Thank you in advance.

Elena

Yes, Elena, your fears are absolutely unfounded. Please put such superstitions out of your mind: firstly, they have nothing to do with reality, and secondly, they simply darken life.

hegumen Nikon (Golovko)

Hello, father! Please explain what is the reason for the rule that women wear skirts in the temple and what is not supposed to enter the temple in trousers? It is clear that each gender has its own clothes. But even the priests in churches do not go in trousers and jeans. And yet, what is the reason that women should enter with their heads covered, and men vice versa? I really want to know. Thank you.

Ludmila

Lyudmila, at the beginning, let's immediately separate the spiritual vestments worn by priests from the usual secular clothes worn by the laity - the fact that priests do not go to services in suits or shirts with jeans is not an argument here.
And about the need to wear clothes appropriate to the sex, it is said in the Holy Scriptures: "A woman should not wear men's clothes, and a man should not dress in a woman's dress, for everyone who does this is abominable before the Lord your God" (Deut. 22: 5).
Regarding the covered head of a woman during prayer, please read the First Epistle of the Apostle Paul to the Corinthians, chapter 11, verses 1 to 19.

hegumen Nikon (Golovko)

Hello. There is one question regarding traditions. I heard from friends that it is customary for unmarried girls to be buried in a wedding dress. Is there really such a tradition? What is it due to? Is she Orthodox? Thanks in advance for your reply.

Alexei

Dear Alexei, this tradition, in my opinion, is religiously neutral and simply expresses the grief of loved ones that the deceased did not experience the joys of marriage and motherhood. It is not necessary to introduce it in those areas where there is no such tradition, but it is also not worth fighting it if there is no superstition around this rite.

Archpriest Andrey Efanov

Good day! I have a question: in what clothes do women need to visit the Temple, in skirts or can they wear trousers? I recently began to visit the Temple myself and noticed that almost all women come in skirts, but there are also trousers and even tracksuits! Is there any dress code for visiting the Church, or maybe you can “run in” to the temple in a dressing gown (sorry for the sarcasm, father)?

Irina

Irina, in the times of the Old Testament, people were stoned to death for using clothes of the opposite sex. There were no trousers for women. In our godless, it must be said, times, both the clergy and bishops argue as follows: it is better to come to church in trousers than not to come at all because of trousers. But when attempts begin to "legitimize" for women this new type clothes, here the inflection begins. A woman must dress in the clothes of her gender: a dress or a blouse with a skirt and have a headdress. It is pious, feminine, graceful, beautiful and holy. And moreover, it does not cause any temptation - and the temptation in the Church is unacceptable.

hegumen Nikon (Golovko)

Good day! Can you tell me, please, is it possible to sell the wedding dress in which you got married?

Tanya

Although the thought of this may cause superstitious fear, there are no prohibitions on this subject. On the contrary, sometimes pragmatism is the best cure for superstition.

Deacon Elijah Kokin

Hello, father! Please tell me, is it obligatory for a woman to wear a skirt to church? I always thought and believed that God first of all looks at his heart, so that it is open for communication, kind, filled with love, and what a person came in is up to him to decide. Am I thinking right? Thanks for the answer.

Evgenia

Hello Evgenia! A person who just crosses the threshold of the temple finds himself in a world completely unknown to him, living according to his own rules, not always clear to the "newcomer". Among the first rules that he gets acquainted with is the requirement for appearance. These requirements in an Orthodox church (the absence of a headdress for men, a skirt and a scarf for women, a modest and neat appearance for everyone) are known to almost everyone these days. To our contemporaries they seem outdated, testifying to a rigid, "illiberal" church thinking. "After all, God looks at the heart, and not at the appearance of a person!" they say. Church arguments seem unconvincing to them.
However, in the spiritual life of a Christian, everything matters: appearance, behavior, and inner disposition. And today, the requirements for appearance not only have not lost their significance, but have also acquired a new sound.
The Holy Scripture says: "A woman should not wear men's clothes, and a man should not put on women's clothes, for everyone who does this is abominable before the Lord your God" (Deut. 22: 5). Such was the teaching of the Fathers of the Church: Tertullian, St. Cyprian of Carthage, St. Ambrose of Milan. Agree, because clothes should correspond to gender, age and place, and most importantly - to Christian self-consciousness.

Priest Vladimir Shlykov

Hello Father! Please tell me one question. When I buried my mother, I dressed her up in old and ugly clothes (unfortunately, I did not know about the customs), and now my conscience is tormenting me. I already bought a new beautiful outfit for her, but I don’t know what to do with it. Tell me how to be.

Natalia

Don’t worry, but it’s better to give a new dress to someone close to your mother or simply to those in need for a mention of her soul.

Deacon Elijah Kokin

I bought a wedding dress, white with red flowers, my husband's shirt is red. I heard that the priest can refuse to marry. Earlier in Russia, after all, young ladies in red dresses got married. Will they marry us now? I really want to get married.

Julia

Of course, the priest is unlikely to refuse the wedding because of the color of the dress, this is not specified anywhere. The main thing in the Wedding is not the color of the dress, but the very meaning of this Sacrament, which creates a new Christian family, you can find detailed information about it, including on our website, using the links http://website/Arhiv/??cid=2&id =264

Deacon Elijah Kokin

Hello, father! One question torments me. My ex-husband and I divorced and got married 2.5 years ago. We lived together for almost 12 years. For almost a year we have been in court because of the division of the joint house. I have experienced a lot during this time. I ask the Lord to enlighten him, to stop ex-husband do me harm. After the wedding, there was a dress and a ring. One day I decided to collect the rings he gave me and take them to church. I asked them to decorate the Miraculous Icon of the Kazan Mother of God with them, which I love very much and feel help from her. And then I accidentally heard that you can’t give your wedding ring to anyone, especially the Mother of God, otherwise I supposedly “married” her. I want a family again, I love one person. What do i do? Did I do something wrong? And what to do with the dress? I tried to sell it, but for six months - not a single person who wanted to buy it ...

Natalia

Hello, Natalia! I think that if you yourself think well, you will understand that "to marry" with Holy Mother of God you won't be able to. Moreover, simply by giving a ring to decorate Her icon. They donated a ring - and thank God! Do not forget to turn to the Mother of God with a prayer yourself. You are free to do whatever you want with your dress.

Priest Alexander Gumerov

Hello, father, bless. My question is: is it possible to sell the wedding dress in which I got married in the church?

Olga

There are no church prescriptions and rules on this subject, and throw away superstitions and forget about them. Another thing is that for most women a wedding dress is a symbol of new life, purity of thoughts and desires, joy and love, which many seek to keep as a memory of a joyful event. I hope this desire of yours is not dictated by something negative in your relationship with your spouse, and you are not going to get a divorce and scatter in different directions? Or do you plan to solve your financial difficulties in this way? In any case, think before you carry out the plan, and I would advise you better save it, remembering one of the happiest days in your life when you look at it.

Priest Alexander Babushkin

Father bless! I have a question. Modern fashion is focused on immoral clothing. In this regard, I have difficulty in acquiring skirts and dresses of a decent length in the market (I live in the countryside). I like Muslim clothes, long dresses, skirts. Can an Orthodox Christian buy and wear Muslim clothes?

Elena

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The Lord bless you!

I do not quite understand what you mean by the term "Muslim clothes"? After all, not every sewn by the hands of Muslims is ritual, which is directly related to the religiosity of a person. Yes, in general, Tatar, Uzbek clothing is brighter than Russian, but it does not imply unambiguously wearing, for example, a veil. Of course, it is impossible for an Orthodox woman to wear clothes that are directly associated with Islam (hijab, etc.). But, I think, most likely, the question is not worth it. You just have to work hard to choose one that suits your taste or, as has been customary for centuries, to sew by yourself, not only for yourself, but for the whole family. After all, the supposedly universal tradition of buying ready-made clothes has existed for no more than 50 years. And in rural life, little has changed over the years. Unless people ... Well, it's time to learn at least to a small extent what our ancestors were fluent in - sewing, knitting, cooking, in general - housekeeping. Very soon, when the neighbors will only eat products with the Doshirak brand and wear tasteless clothes of popular brands, your children will learn from you and rejoice: “Mom can do everything!” God help you.

Archpriest Elijah Shapiro

Good afternoon, I am writing to you for the second time and I really want to get an answer. Please tell me why the church is not open late in the evening, why it is impossible to come to the temple at night and pray, why people are not allowed to go there, it turns out that it is almost impossible to talk with the priest, because he can only do this in the presence of other people ... And more one question - I will soon have a baby, and we plan to have a wedding on April 21, immediately after the end of Lent, without a wedding yet, and my grandmother alone advised me not to play a wedding until the radonitsa, she says you will not live yourself, nor will your children have a life , although they knew all their lives that weddings were played on the red hill ... and how does the church feel about pregnant women wearing a white dress and veil, are there any prohibitions in this area? Thanks in advance for your reply, I really hope you can help me...
2. I'm sorry, but I have one more question - I was baptized under one name, and then, for security reasons, apparently, I was baptized a second time, the church said that I had never been baptized, but the name on the passport remained the same, now the question is - will such a sin affect me? I was little when this procedure was performed and didn’t quite understand, and now I don’t even know by what name to put a candle for my health, in the end I put two, for two names, but that’s not right ... what to do?

Inna

Hello Inna, sorry for the delay in replying. Churches are usually open from morning to evening service. There is no such practice for the church to be open all day long. Even in the monasteries where the monks live and it seems like they don’t need to go home, the church is closed after the evening service. But this does not mean that God ceases to hear our prayers - you can pray anytime and anywhere. As for the wedding, I think you may well meet halfway, because White color is not only a symbol of virginity, but also joy. As for the date of the wedding, you are right - they traditionally get married already, starting with St. Thomas Week (or "Red Hill"), but you can also postpone the wedding for one or two weeks. Now about Baptism. Of course, being baptized twice is unacceptable, but let's leave it to the conscience of those who did this to you out of some superstitious considerations. By our actions we do not force God to give us the grace of Baptism a second time. I am sure that what happened will not affect you in any way. So you can read both saints and, accordingly, pray to them and light candles, but you need to use the name that was given to you at Baptism for the first time.

Deacon Elijah Kokin

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Many couples get married sooner or later: some go to church immediately after marriage is registered, while others decide to get married years after the wedding. In any case, the wedding is an important step that requires a serious, balanced approach.

It is necessary to prepare for the wedding: take communion, confess, sign up for the wedding in the church. You need to make a list of items that will be needed for the wedding: this is a marriage certificate, wedding icons, towels, etc. You should also consider your appearance.

When signing up for a wedding ceremony, the bride and groom need to talk with the priest and discuss with him, and not with the grandmothers in the temple or with the sellers in the church kiosk, all household and organizational issues. It is also advisable to ask about how to dress for a wedding .

Perhaps a particular parish has its own requirements regarding appearance getting married. It may turn out that there are no special requirements, and then only you will decide how you look at your own wedding. However, there are traditional wedding rules in the orthodox church concerning, among other things, appearance. Let's talk about these rules.

Appearance of the bride at the wedding

Wedding wear: bride's wedding dress

Wedding dress: color. White is a tradition that came to us from Europe. In Russia, they got married in dresses of any color. There was only one condition - church wedding dress it should be light enough, not too bright or colorful. You should not wear a very dark, gloomy dress of dark purple, dark brown or black. All other colors are appropriate.

Wedding dress: length. The wedding dress should be no longer than the knee. Wedding dresses with a long train are a Catholic tradition. Our brides did not sew dresses with trains. It is unlikely that the ministers of the church will condemn the modern bride, who appeared at the wedding in a dress with a long train, but if you want to observe Orthodox traditions, give preference to an outfit without a train.

Wedding dress: style. The style can be any, but the dress is preferably closed. Ideally, these are long sleeves, a shallow neckline on the chest, and a closed back. Although the sleeve may be short, the most important thing is to cover the shoulders and not enter the church with a very deep neckline and bare back.

If the wedding is planned on the same day as the wedding in the registry office, the bride faces a dilemma: either sign and be at the wedding banquet in a closed dress, or purchase two dresses - one open, for the registry office and a banquet, and the other for the church.

Suitable wedding dress

Of course, wedding dresses with bodice, sleeveless and open back are beautiful. But for the church, such an outfit is not very suitable. The option with two dresses may be overhead.

There is always a solution. First, you can buy the so-called open-closed dress- for example, like the newly-made wife of Prince William Kate Middleton . The bustier dress looks modest and solid thanks to the lace that covers the shoulders and arms.

At Kate, lace is an integral part of the dress, but you can also cover your arms and shoulders lace bolero.

Bolero for wedding

Instead of a bolero, you can order or purchase a beautiful shawl, wedding cape (possibly with a hood) or stole.

Having covered her shoulders and arms, the bride will not lose her beauty, but on the contrary, she will look unusually gentle, modest and touching.

You can do without capes if the bride has a long, fluffy veil on her head. The veil will cover exposed areas of the body, and to hide the bare hands, you can wear long gloves.

On a note. It is not customary to sell or give away wedding dresses after the wedding. They, like christening shirts, are kept together with candles.

Bride wedding shoes

The bride is not recommended to come to church in dress shoes with high heels. The point here is not in Orthodox traditions, but in banal convenience. The wedding ceremony takes a long time.– sometimes several hours pass. To endure so much time in heels is a real feat. And if you consider that the bride will already have time to get tired after the wedding in the registry office and that a banquet awaits her in the future, it is all the more worth making a choice in favor of comfortable ballet flats or sandals with a solid sole.

Headdress, hairstyle of the bride at the wedding

Everyone knows that a woman must enter the Orthodox Church with her head covered. When deciding on a wedding hairstyle and its decoration, this church rule must be taken into account. High intricate designs on the head, creative Greek wedding hairstyles or hairstyles with curls can be ruined under a scarf worn at a wedding. To avoid this, it is better to immediately plan a hairstyle with a veil.

Elena Morozova/photo bank Lori

If the bride's hairstyle is complemented by a veil, it is not necessary to cover her head before entering the church (provided that the veil covers the top of her head). Suitable option – wedding veil with veil.

If you do not plan to wear a veil, choose a wedding hairstyle that will not suffer under mantilla, shawl or handkerchief. With the chosen headgear, if it is large enough, you can not only cover your head, but also cover open areas of the body: shoulders, neckline, arms. Ideally, the bedspread should not be completely transparent.

Make sure that the headdress does not fall off during the ceremony. This will interfere with you. If necessary, pin the shawl invisible to the hair.

Check with the priest in advance whether the crowns will be worn on the head or whether they will be held by witnesses (godparents). If the crown will be worn on the head, it is better to refuse a silk scarf because of its slipperiness.

Elena Shchipkova/Photobank Lori

Makeup for the wedding

Can I go to a wedding with makeup on my face? This cannot be avoided if the wedding takes place on the same day as the marriage registration in the registry office. It is rare for a bride to forego makeup on her wedding day. In principle, there are no strict rules regarding the makeup of a woman who comes to church.

True, a woman with painted lips is forbidden to kiss a cross, an icon, a crown. Therefore, before the wedding ceremony, it will be enough for the bride to remove lipstick from her lips. Of course, makeup should not be too bright - however, most brides nowadays prefer natural wedding makeup.

Some parishes have their own opinions about makeup, so you should definitely clarify this issue with the priest.

Appearance of the groom at the wedding

What to wear to a wedding for a man? Any clothing that covers the body is suitable: trousers, long-sleeved shirt, two-piece suit. Sportswear and jeans are not exactly the kind of clothes you should wear to church on your wedding day. As for the bride, the groom prefers light-colored wedding clothes. However, there are no strict rules in this regard.

Men do not cover their heads when entering a church. If the groom has long hair, it is advisable to collect them in a ponytail.

Appearance of witnesses and guests at the wedding

When inviting relatives and friends to the wedding, remind them of the rule that says that you must come to the Orthodox Church in closed clothes. Women should take their hats with them and cover their heads before entering the church. All guests are required to bring their own crosses. This is especially true for witnesses.

Of course, the bride and groom should also have crosses.

What to wear to a wedding if the ceremony does not take place on the wedding day

Not everyone gets married on the day of the wedding in the registry office. Many come to this decision a few years after the conclusion of a legal marriage, and someone gets married a couple of days after receiving a marriage certificate.

The bride can wear her wedding dress to the wedding, picking up a bolero, shawl, stole, etc. to cover her head and bare body parts. However, you can come to the wedding in any other clothes.

Can be ordered beautiful wedding dress light color - white, cream, beige, pink or light blue: long, closed, with sleeves.

The wedding of Alla Pugacheva with Philip Kirkorov

Or you can wear a simple long-sleeved blouse and a comfortable skirt, but not shorter than knee-length. You can cover your head with a scarf, a flirty hat or even a beret.

Regardless of what faith you adhere to, going to the wedding ceremony, you should look appropriate. Otherwise, you will be judged, looked askance, or simply not allowed into the church. Therefore, it is worthwhile to carefully approach the choice of clothes for the wedding, both for the bride and the groom.

How to dress for a wedding bride?

On the day of the wedding, the newlyweds are the center of everything that happens. All eyes are on them. Therefore, the image of the bride must be impeccable and appropriate. The Svadbagolik.ru portal will tell you which dress to choose for the sacrament, because this is an important point in preparing for the wedding.

wedding dress

The main component of the women's wedding wardrobe is the dress. If the wedding takes place on the same day or after a couple of days of the wedding, and your dress complies with church rules, then you may well wear it again. Let's see what these rules are:

• For a wedding in an Orthodox church or a Catholic church, it is important that the clothes cover the legs and shoulders. The neck may remain open. You should not get married in a dress with an open neckline or back, neglecting the rules of the church.
• If you get married in a mosque, then you will not be allowed to this ceremony if your legs, arms to the hands, chest, shoulders, neck and even ears are not covered. There, the rules of appearance are very strict, such are the laws of the Muslim faith.

When entering any temple, a woman's head must be covered. If in ancient times the veil was worn so that it completely covered the hair and face, today it is just a flirtatious element of the image of the bride. Therefore, now a wedding veil is a separate accessory that is purchased specifically for the ceremony. It can be an asymmetrical veil, which is shorter in front than in the back, or a large floor-length veil that completely envelops the girl. Or maybe you will choose a comfortable hood for yourself, which will certainly not fall off your head during the service. You can choose a headpiece from any material that will suit your dress. So say the rules of the wedding in the church.

Muslims have different rules: the girl's head must be covered with a dense, opaque cloth. Therefore, the headdress of Eastern brides for a wedding is a hijab that covers the hair and ears. A light veil over a hijab can only complement the image of the bride.

wedding shoes

There are no special rules for choosing wedding shoes. They are limited to common sense, because it is unlikely that anyone would think of wearing sneakers or, conversely, stilettos for a wedding. It is worth thinking about comfort, because the wedding service does not last a couple of minutes. Therefore, low-heeled shoes or ballet flats will be an excellent option.

Groom's wedding clothes

So, how to dress for the wedding of the bride, we figured it out. Now let's move on to the strong half of humanity. We can say that grooms are more fortunate in terms of choosing clothes for a wedding, and for any celebration.

A classic suit will suit him: jacket + shirt + trousers. You just have to choose the right colors. For them, both in the Orthodox and in the Muslim faith, there are no strict restrictions. The taboo applies only to the defiant colors of suits or shirts. Of course, jeans with sports shoes will not work. Perhaps this is all that men need for a wedding, if we talk about the wardrobe.

Wedding years after the wedding: we select outfits

And how to dress for a wedding, if wedding dresses have long been inherited by children. After all, many couples make such an important decision, having gone through years together, and hold a ceremony for a porcelain, silver or pearl wedding.

Outfit for a woman

What kind of wedding dress to choose for a woman? Remember, no pants! A woman cannot enter any temple in pants. Therefore, it is worth choosing medium-length dresses for the sacrament, i.e. below the knee. Suits with a skirt, blouse and jacket are also suitable. The sleeve can be of any length, the main thing is that the shoulder is closed. Open necklines are not allowed.

When a couple entering into marriage is not limited to a solemn civil ceremony, but decides to undergo the sacrament of the church wedding, the preparation must be advance and thorough. In addition to the spiritual component, confession and communion, a more mundane aspect is also important - the choice of clothes and accessories for the bride. A well-chosen wedding dress, as well as a headdress and shoes, should look appropriate in the temple, while not depriving the bride of femininity and attractiveness. Solving this difficult task, it is important to take into account not only your own wishes, but also church canons. And in order not to make a mistake with the choice of style, length and decor of the outfit, it would not be superfluous to check with the priest in advance whether the chosen model is suitable.

According to the Orthodox tradition, the wedding dress should be modest, chaste. You can not overload the outfit with elaborate, too bright details. Taboo for the bride should be:

• excessive luxury;
• emphasized sexuality, seductiveness (so that the newlywed does not lead anyone into temptation);
• bare arms, knees (therefore, the popular styles of "t-shirt" and "bustier" are not considered as wedding dresses in the church);
• deep neckline;
• an uncovered head (some models of hats will also be inappropriate, the ideal option is a modest veil, scarf or openwork stole).

The wedding ceremony lasts quite a long time, so the festive costume should be comfortable so that the bride feels comfortable. If the sacrament takes place in the summer, and it is hot in the temple, you should not wear synthetic clothes. For a winter wedding in an unheated building, you should take care of outerwear that would go well with the dress.

Criterias of choice

When choosing a suitable dress for a wedding, you need to correlate your own vision of the image with religious canons and make sure that no discomfort distracts from the sacrament. A church wedding according to the Orthodox rite will take at least an hour. All this time, the bride and groom will have to stand, so you should not choose models with a tight corset, in which it will be difficult to breathe, an uncomfortable train or prickly synthetic lace.

Length

Maxi is considered the generally accepted length, but canonically there is a direct indication only that the outfit covers the knees. Accordingly, midi length is allowed, but in Russia women traditionally go down the aisle in floor-length dresses. It is important to adjust the hem to the height of the bride so as not to step on it while walking.

The most popular midi model is a modest product of a laconic straight cut with a minimum amount of decor. The skirt is slightly flared, the sleeves are long, made of semi-transparent material. The neckline is shallow, oval or square. Midi
Maxi

Plume

In American films, brides are often shown wearing dresses with long trains. However, in relation to Orthodox church rites, this element is very inconvenient. During the ceremony, the bride and groom will have to walk around the altar, holding hands, and you can easily step on the train. This detail is more suitable for a traditional Catholic wedding.

If the bride still wants to choose a model with a train, this element must be removable. But ideally, it is better to refuse it altogether - a wedding dress for a woman will become much more comfortable, and its cost will be much cheaper.

materials

Dresses for church sacraments are sewn from the same fabrics as clothes for civil wedding celebrations. When thinking about which dress is best for a wedding, brides often limit themselves to silk and satin. These materials do look noble, but are expensive and tend to accumulate static electricity. Other popular options include:

1. Velvet - ideal for winter ceremonies, but in summer the bride will be very hot in it.
2. Organza is a good option for warm weather, a nice bonus is an affordable price. At the same time, you do not need to choose the most budgetary fabrics - they resemble ordinary tulle and have a characteristic sheen that is inappropriate in the church. The material should be dense so that the silhouette does not shine through.
3. Lace - on models for the temple, openwork inserts on the bodice and hem are superimposed only on top of the main fabric or lining. Lace can be continuous or fragmented. The material itself is used only on the sleeves. An interesting option for natural blondes, fair-haired brides is a guipure blue wedding dress.
4. Chiffon - delicate flying canvases allow you to create romantic light images. Goes well with any decor.
5. Tulle - used in combination with denser fabrics, suitable for inserts on sleeves, creating puffy skirts.

Full short women should choose dresses with openwork inserts, they will divert attention from extra centimeters, visually stretch the silhouette vertically. You can place them on the hem, bodice or sleeves. It is important that the material is not overly decorated, as this would be out of place in a church.
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Silk
Organza Lace
Chiffon tulle Velvet

Outfit color

Contrary to a widespread misconception, the bride does not have to be in a snow-white attire - the outfit should be light, but the halftones are not regulated in any way. Many girls are happy to change their white wedding dress in the temple for pale blue, lilac colors of clothes. Pinkish shades are suitable for young blondes, and golden ones for swarthy women. Also beautiful wedding models can be presented in colors:

• champagne;
• ivory ("ivory");
• vanilla.

The acceptable palette is very rich, so today the question “Is it possible to get married in a church in a red dress?” has already become controversial. On the one hand, it is the original festive color for Orthodox church, on the other hand, the image of the bride implies modesty and humility. To avoid confusion, it is better to clarify this point in advance directly in the church where the wedding will take place.

The tradition of wearing a white dress comes from Western Europe. In Russia, red was considered the main wedding color: according to the ornament and color scheme it was easy to determine which province the bride was from.

Popular styles

Despite a number of restrictions, wedding dresses are represented by a fairly wide variety of styles - each bride can choose the right one and look beautiful, slim and elegant on such an important day for herself.

Models	Description	What figure flaws will help to hide
Simple fit	Modest concise products, straight and trapezoidal silhouette, below the knee and floor length	Skinny hips, too tall
A-line	Fitted top, flared hem, shallow square or scoop neckline	Broad shoulders, small size and unfortunate chest shape
Closed	A-line skirt or straight to the floor, high collar that hides the neck	Massive shoulders, unaesthetic hands
Models for ladies in the body	Maxi length, high waist, flowy silhouette, thick fabrics	Extra volumes
For women over 40	Semi-adjacent style with a moderately deep neckline, a straight or slightly widening hem without cuts and lush frills	Full legs, large bust, "roller" on the stomach

A wedding dress for a pregnant woman should hide the “interesting position” as much as possible: models with a high waist, a lot of folds and a shallow neckline are suitable.

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A-line
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Rules for creating the image of the bride

A suitable dress for a church wedding does not end with the bride’s pleasant chores in selecting the details of the image. You should also take care of acquiring appropriate shoes, a hat, choosing a hairstyle and makeup. The image of the bride should be feminine and romantic, without a single hint of vulgarity.

If, when choosing a dress for an Orthodox wedding, a girl settled on a discreet style with a minimum of decor, you can add solemnity to your look with the help of elegant earrings and a thin chain.

Cosmetics should not be bright, aggressive. For the temple, the daytime version of makeup in light, pastel colors, without sparkles, “acid” colors, is best suited. You should not choose perfumes with rich spicy and floral aromas. The air in the temple is already quite heavy, and the strong smell can cause a headache.

Shoes

Shoes should be modest and comfortable, with low heels, as the bride will have to stand a lot. It is best to complement a beautiful wedding dress with classic elegant pumps in color, without catchy decor, or ankle boots if the wedding takes place in the cold season. The temple does not welcome shoes such as:

• sandals and sandals with open toes or bare heels;
• clogs (even closed ones);
• platform shoes.

Shoe decor should be minimal. For example, you can choose shoes with an ornament that repeats the embroidery on the hem. Pointy models are not recommended, they look ridiculous in the church and in general do not correspond to simple and modest wedding dresses. Pregnant women can recommend comfortable ballet flats in muted pastel colors. If the wedding takes place in a hot summer, and the girl nevertheless decided to choose sandals, you should wear thin nylon socks under them.

Headdress

The traditional wedding headdress is the veil. Only options that completely cover the bride's head are suitable for the church sacrament. When deciding which dress to wear for a wedding, you should pay attention to models that have a sewn-on hood made of light openwork lace. There are other options as well:

• head scarf made of translucent fabric;
• light cape-veil;
• thin scarf-stole;
• an elegant hat (only if the ceremony does not provide for the hoisting of crowns on the heads of the young).

The choice of headwear depends not only on the dresses in which women get married, but also on the haircut. If the hair is styled in a voluminous hairstyle, it is better to choose a veil, tippet or scarf. For short loose curls, a hat is suitable, while its style should not be pretentious and extravagant. And of course, a hat with wide brim or large, catchy decorations is not suitable for the temple.

With braids laid around the head, a variety of scarves go well. It is not recommended to choose dense opaque materials; for a winter ceremony, the bride may prefer an openwork knitted stole.

Makeup and hair

The Church instructs women to abstain from cosmetics. However, such an important event in the life of the young takes place only once, so the clergy allow small deviations from the rules. At the same time, it is important for the bride to adhere to a number of recommendations:

1. Instead of lipstick, it is better to choose pink or mother-of-pearl lip gloss.
2. Ink - only dark, but not colored.
3. It's not worth raising your eyes. Shadows - natural muted colors, without shine.
4. Blush - pink or pinkish brown.
5. It is better to refrain from shiny powder.
6. Manicure should not be bright, the best option is classic French, it will suit any dress.

Since church marriage takes a lot of time and involves putting on a crown on the head, the hairstyle should be comfortable and not too high. Long hair can be braided by intricate braids and decorated with small beautiful hairpins, fresh flowers or a string of pearls. With such a hairstyle, any wedding dress in the temple will look organic. A short haircut is completely hidden under a veil or headdress. Curls of medium length are curled and stacked with the help of invisibility. Do not dye your hair in bright, unnatural colors. Ladies of respectable age are only allowed to mask their gray hair with paint or tint shampoo.

Low “knots” and weaving braids at the back of the head are best suited for weddings - such hairstyles will not interfere with the hoisting of the traditional crown and will not lose shape during the ceremony.

Folk omens

Much is connected with the wedding and holiday dresses. folk signs. Many of them are quite curious. Whether to believe "superstitions" - each bride decides for herself. The Church, however, does not bless us to take this “folk wisdom” seriously. The most common signs and rules:

1. You need to choose a color very carefully: wedding dresses in beige or cream tones promise frequent betrayals of your husband. Suits made of dark fabric promise a hard life full of hardships and tears.
2. The groom is not recommended to participate in the selection of a wedding dress, but he can pay for a beautiful wedding dress for a young bride and take care of the organizational issues related to the ceremony.
3. Ladies who marry a second time should not wear their first suit, otherwise family failures will repeat. It is also not recommended to wear the dress of a mother, girlfriend or older sister, so as not to repeat her mistakes.
4. It is believed that the groom should not see the bride in a wedding dress before going to church in any case, otherwise the marriage of young people will be short-lived and unhappy.
5. The ideal option is a festive outfit sewn by the hands of the bride herself: it will be charged with positive energy and guarantee a happy union. It is also good to get married in a suit sewn by the hands of a mother, grandmother, aunt or other close relative.
6. It is strictly forbidden to rent someone else's wedding suits. If the bride saves on the most important outfit, then she will have debts all her life. Therefore, to the question "Is it possible to get married in someone else's dress?" the answer will only be negative.
7. For those who buy wedding clothes in the salon, there are interesting sign associated with money. Having received change from the seller, it must be hidden and not spent within three months - this money should bring prosperity and material well-being to the family.
8. Shoes are recommended to be purchased on Friday. For a veil it is better to go on Tuesday, and for a dress - on Wednesday. Compliance with this simple rule guarantees family life in prosperity and contentment. On weekends, you can pick up decorations.
9. When asked whether it is possible to sell a wedding dress, folk wisdom answers in the negative. Also, do not give it to others - the outfit must be kept as a keepsake.

In order for the wedding dress to sit well and look spectacular, you should take care of its choice in advance, at least a month before the solemn date. For ladies with a non-standard figure, it is better to turn to a professional dressmaker, and for girls with a model appearance, any ready-made standard option is suitable. Particular attention should be paid to the quality of the material and decorative finishes. Following these simple tips, the bride will definitely manage to look like a king on an important day for herself, without violating church rules.

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