Types

• Temple-ready wedding gowns are most commonly needed for Mormon brides who wish to marry inside the Church of the Latter Day Saints. However, the term can also refer to the expectations of any religious center where a wedding occurs. Many Jewish temples and Catholic churches require brides to have covered shoulders during the wedding ceremony.
  
  

Considerations

• While many brides choose to purchase wedding gowns specifically designed to be temple-ready, other brides improvise to meet the guidelines set by their church or temple. If a church requires that a bride's shoulders be covered, for instance, brides can wear a shrug or shawl.
  
  

Benefits

• Purchasing a temple-ready wedding gown means that a bride need not worry about whether her dress will be appropriate on her wedding day. Many churches with strict regulations provide recommendations on where to buy dresses that fit their guidelines.
  
  

Function

• Temple-ready wedding gowns ensure the bride's modesty. These guidelines are typically in place to ensure the bride is sufficiently covered in her place of worship.
  
  

Famous Ties

• Mormon actress A.J. Cook wore a temple-ready wedding gown in her wedding.