Covering my shoulders under the chuppah

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Covering my shoulders under the chuppah

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Newbee

SoonToBeWife 12/28/09 Living in Atlanta/Wedding in South Africa

Hi everyone!! So i have an elbow length veil and it covers my shoulders. Do i have to wear some sort of other covering under the chuppah? Like.. a chiffon shawl or shrug or do you think I could pass with just the veil? My mom seems to think that ill have to buy a shrug, but that would really take away from the look of my dress (which is sleeveless).

Thanks for your help!!

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spaniel March 2010 Los Angeles, CA

Ask your rabbi! Surest way to make sure you get this one right!

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Sugar bee

naangel55 June 20, 2009 Long Beach, CA

I agree to ask the Rabbi. Do you have a talis? You could wear that for part of the ceremony.

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Newbee

SoonToBeWife 12/28/09 Living in Atlanta/Wedding in South Africa

I should just ask my rabbi.. im getting married by an orthodox rabbi, so chances are he will want me to wear something over my shoulders.

Do you girls know of anything "stylish" that I could wear instead of a shawl?

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spaniel March 2010 Los Angeles, CA

Some sellers on Etsy sell some AWESOME boleros that might work, and they can custom design it to go well with your dress.

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Newbee

SoonToBeWife 12/28/09 Living in Atlanta/Wedding in South Africa

Thanks Marigold.. im gonna look into Etsy. Ive heard some great things about that site :)

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Sugar bee

2dBride October 6, 2009 Washington, DC.

I'd just repeat the advice to ask your rabbi. Ours does not seem to be concerned at all about the state of our shoulders. I've heard of some saying the shoulders need to be covered, but that a veil that is at least shoulder length complies with the requirements. Others want the bride to use a bolero to cover up.

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Newbee

SoonToBeWife 12/28/09 Living in Atlanta/Wedding in South Africa

So I found out about covering my shoulders under the chuppah. The rabbi said that since its not going to be in a synagogue and its outside, i dont have to wear anything on my shoulders. Thanks for all of your help :)

2 years ago