What to wear to a Catholic wedding in Italy...

Cathedral of Amalfi

Yesterday I met with Don Michele in the Cathedral of Amalfi to introduce him to a bride and groom getting married in Amalfi next June. During the conversation the subject of what the bride should wear and her bridesmaids and female guests came up. 

Elie Saab Auriga wedding dress for Pronovias

Don Michele was very clear that the bride should have her shoulders covered and that the veil was not sufficient as it is transparent. 

Sassi Holford

It is always best to check with the church where you will be married in Italy to ask about the dress code, some priests say they are happy with a veil covering the brides shoulders others say that she must cover her shoulders. 

Rosa Clara

Don Michele also pointed out that the bridesmaids and the other guests attending the wedding should a cover their shoulders and that the guests should wear a respectful length of skirt. If you are getting married in Italy please remember to let your guests know they should bring a pashmina with them for inside the church and remember no miniskirts! 

What to wear to an Italian Summer Wedding... By Stacey

Wedding in Italy... 

Going to a wedding in Italy this summer? Don’t know what to wear? The trick to dressing for a wedding in Italy during the summer months is to keep it light, fresh, and full of color! 

Choose fabrics that are loose and flowy to keep your clothes from uncomfortably clinging to your body. Wearing lightweight fabrics that move allow you to avoid sweat marks. You will be much more comfortable if you are dressed for the heat.  There are plenty of beautiful options for Italian summer wedding attire in a spectrum of colors! Here are some of my favorites this season.

BCBG

Think lightweight, breathable fabrics such as cotton and linen. They are being offered this summer season in a spectrum of colors!  Gauze works as well.

Anthropologie

Marc by Marc Jacobs

A halter neckline often works well because it draws the fabric away from your underarm area thus avoiding sweat and deodorant stains on your dress.

Ralph Lauren

Hurley

Make a statement with this summer’s bold florals…

Or put a twist on a classic like this fun corsage dress!

Banana Republic

You can always keep it simple and opt for something classic and sophisticated!

Tory Burch

Anthropologie

In Italy you can never be too classy; they always look smart and polished. Dress well and if you keep these things in mind for your Italian summer wedding, you’ll fit right in!