When choosing wedding dresses, brides look through many Instagram photos and celebrity wedding looks. These photos make it possible to understand the fashion trends of wedding fashion, it remains to decide only on personal preferences and you can buy the most important dress of your life. But if you decide to get married in the Orthodox Church, you need to know that not every dress is suitable for this sacrament.

If you treat a wedding as a church sacrament, and deeply understand the whole meaning, you know very well what the image of an Orthodox bride should be. These requirements seem clear and obvious, because we all know what the church teaches. But despite the fact that in Russia the majority of citizens consider themselves Orthodox, many do not know the elementary things and therefore misunderstandings occur.




The Church teaches moderation in consumption and purity in thoughts and desires. Therefore, it seems obvious that a wedding dress should be modest at least in terms of nudity. An outfit should not reveal too much, should not show through and look seductive.

A short dress or outfit with a deep neckline in minimalism style may look modest and simple, but they open up too much and create a temptation for others.

At the same time, a wedding dress for a church can have a luxurious decor. Look at our churches, they are very beautiful, the domes are covered with gold, the iconostases and the icons themselves also sparkle with silver, gold and bronze. And how the Orthodox decorate icons! Some of the frames are studded with precious stones, beads and enamels.

Let these principles guide you in choosing a dress for a Church ordinance.

1. The length of the dress is no higher than the knee, floor length is better.
2. Lack of deep cuts, neckline and bustier models.
3. Transparency is not allowed. If the dress is lace, there must be a lining that is not translucent to the body.
4. A long sleeve model will look perfect during a wedding, but if your wedding is planned for mid-summer, it is permissible to limit yourself to a short sleeve.
5. The color can be anything, but white or pastel shades are best.
6. Moderation in makeup. This applies to all parishioners of the church.



Such requirements may seem strict and inappropriate to the idea of ​​an ideal wedding dress. In this case, you need to use additional accessories.

1. Off-shoulder dresses and bustiers are complemented by an elegant lace cape or a white scarf with a beautiful painting.
2. Long satin gloves can be worn on your hands.
3. A luxurious floor-length cape, decorated with embroidery with beads, can cover any most seductive dress and add external chastity to the bride.


You have been married for a long time, and now you have decided to get married in a church? In this case, the requirements for the outfit are the most common, as for all parishioners. Wear a pretty dress that covers your knees, no cleavage or transparency. Don't forget about sleeves, choose an outfit with at least short sleeves. Also, don't wear a dress that is too bright.



You can buy a white dress, but to be honest, this color is not appropriate for those who are already married or remarried. White dress for chaste brides. We'd better choose a Marsala-colored dress with a white collar or a navy blue outfit with gold stars. In general, dress nicely, richly, luxuriously, but not flashy or seductive.

Earlier in Russia, brides dressed very brightly, their outfits were straight glowed red... If you want a bright red dress, it is better to ask in advance in the church where you are going to get married.The Orthodox Church lives according to the same traditions and rules, but different churches may have their own small features that should not affect spiritual life.

You can argue with these requirements and disagree, but why then plan a wedding? If you are not satisfied with the traditions and rules of the church, then you do not understand their meaning and live a completely non-spiritual and non-church life. In this case, the wedding is just a beautiful ceremony.